Some of the immediate causes of Jack Abramoff's troubles were some Indian elections that went bad for him.
Joshua Micah Marshall

Success can be built on a strong relationship between a lobbyist and a single, powerful lawmaker.
Joshua Micah Marshall

That D.C. grand jury investigation of Abramoff can't go on forever. Eventually the lawyers at the Public Integrity Section will go to their bosses with some decisions about just who they want to indict. That's when Al Gonzales will have to show his cards.
Joshua Micah Marshall

We all know how powerful the web can be for raising political money. Well, if you're game, the Duke Cunningham Legal Defense Fund is apparently ready to accept your donation.
Joshua Micah Marshall

Who's on the case when it comes to the flat tax?
Joshua Micah Marshall

With Jack Abramoff under indictment, a number of readers have suggested that now he might flip and try to offer the feds some figures higher up the food-chain.
Joshua Micah Marshall