THIS WEEK’S BIG FIVE 2/1/2010

President Obama Full Q&A
President Obama answering questions from congressional republicans. It’s long, but every moment is worth it.

The State of the Union: Just the policy
A short version of the SOTU that outlines just the policies mentioned.

Three Myths about Political Independents
A great explanation of independent voters and how many media figures over play the significance of their opinion polling.

After Massachusetts, Road to 218 is Long and Winding
A road map for House democrats to find the votes they need for Health Insurance Reform.

Party polarization is not the same as ideological polarization
An explanation of the important difference between ideological and party polarization, and how they effect today’s politics.