Nimoy chimes in on mindmelds and the sequester.

When opinion makers say President Obama shares blame for sequestration because he hasn’t been able to “lead” Republicans toward consensus, they conspicuously never explain how a President — who’s not very popular with Republicans — might do that.

Fortunately, in the White House briefing room today, we heard one tongue in cheek, but nevertheless educational suggestion. Couldn’t Obama just kidnap John Boehner and Mitch McConnell and set surrender on taxes as a ransom for their release? Read More