WASHINGTON -- When a friend was writing a novel, he was concerned that his protagonist was too perfect.

People can't identify with perfection, he said. For the character to be sympathetic, he needs to have a flaw. He needs an injury or a wound of...

WASHINGTON -- A Friday New York Times story that essentially indicted and convicted a 22-year-old star football player on an alleged sexual assault charge by an anonymous accuser should have begun as follows:

"We know absolutely nothing about ...

WASHINGTON -- When it comes to Newt Gingrich's post-speaker activities on the Hill, it all depends on what your definition of "lobbying" is.

In Monday's debate, Mitt Romney charged Gingrich with "influence peddling." But Gingrich insists that he ...

WASHINGTON -- Newt Gingrich's standing ovation Thursday night, when he attacked CNN moderator John King for asking about allegations that Gingrich wanted an "open marriage" with his second wife, told us little about South Carolina, but much about ...

WASHINGTON -- My recent column about Michelle Obama, which I wrote to counter the negative responses to Jodi Kantor's new book, "The Obamas," apparently has been misinterpreted by some. I did not intend to indict Kantor, who, in fact, wrote a ...

WASHINGTON -- I can't speak for Michelle Obama, but call me an angry white woman. If the first lady isn't angry, she certainly has every right to be.

Like every woman I know, black or white, I've watched Mrs. Obama with respect, admiration and ...