Worst year: Congress
By Chris Cillizza
The country wanted big things.
Congress gave them
little to nothing.
Congress gave them
little to nothing.
Bad year: Anthony Weiner
By Chris Cillizza
After those disastrous tweets,
we can say with certitude that
his political career is over.
we can say with certitude that
his political career is over.
Bad year: Barack Obama
By Chris Cillizza
He had some good moments,
but he's entering an election year
far weaker than expected.
but he's entering an election year
far weaker than expected.
Bad year: D.C. sports teams
By Chris Cillizza
Rooting for the home team
leaves Washington fans defeated
and disappointed -- again!
leaves Washington fans defeated
and disappointed -- again!
Good year: Newt Gingrich
By Chris Cillizza
His career has been defined by
a series of boom-bust cycles.
And he's booming — for now.
a series of boom-bust cycles.
And he's booming — for now.
Best year: The Clintons
By Chris Cillizza
Hillary, Bill and Chelsea
have always been survivors.
In 2011, they prospered.
have always been survivors.
In 2011, they prospered.