Michael Barone

The idea came naturally to architects of the EU that labor mobility enhanced the operation of free markets. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham, File)

Beltway Confidential

Why does the European Union insist on ‘free movement’?

Michael Barone · June 29, 2016 8:38 pm

Fifty-two percent of a higher-than-general-election turnout of British voters voted for their nation to leave the European Union. (iStock Photo)

Credit a failure of elites, not bigotry of the masses, for Brexit

Michael Barone · June 29, 2016 8:32 pm

"Both Trump and Clinton are in a position where both are in pretty bad shape. There is opportunity to do better, but also equal risk of imploding," said Republican pollster David Winston. (AP Photos)

Beltway Confidential

Just how different will election 2016 be?

Michael Barone · June 28, 2016 8:44 pm

Inner London was among the parts of the U.K. that voted for Remain, though the majority of the country voted for Leave. (AP Photo/Tim Ireland)

Beltway Confidential

The novel political geography of Brexit

Michael Barone · June 27, 2016 6:34 pm

"Jake might not be able to beat either Hillary or Trump in the race for the White House, but he'd crush them both on likability," Lou Aguilar said about his fictional politician dog in his novel "Jake for Mayor." (AP Photo)

Beltway Confidential

A dog runs for mayor …

Michael Barone · June 26, 2016 6:23 pm

Voters in the United Kingdom decided to Leave the European Union on Thursday. (AP Photo)

Brexit earthquake hits Britain

Michael Barone · June 24, 2016 11:09 pm

"Subsequent reports, however, suggest that President Trump may still be using his personal smartphone." (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)

Trump pivoting away from New York tabloid-style campaigning

Michael Barone · June 22, 2016 10:41 pm

In the past the only emails I've noticed are announcements of the candidate's schedule. (AP Photo/John Locher)

Beltway Confidential

Is the Trump campaign’s sudden flood of economics emails convincing?

Michael Barone · June 21, 2016 7:09 pm

There's no question that growing up fatherless, or with a mostly absent father, is a huge handicap for children, especially boys. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

Beltway Confidential

What can be done about rising fatherlessness?

Michael Barone · June 20, 2016 9:23 pm

In an economy in which patterns of specialization and trade are always changing, Arnold Kling argues, it's impossible to maintain stable local employment patterns. (AP Photo)

Why we have, and probably will keep having, sluggish job growth

Michael Barone · June 19, 2016 4:01 am

Fifty-two percent said Clinton would do a better job leading the country and preserving Social Security. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Beltway Confidential

Voters may be fleeing both major party candidates

Michael Barone · June 17, 2016 9:49 pm

The most recent polls have shown Leave gaining ground and leading Remain among British voters. (Stefan Rousseau/PA via AP)

Brexit causes elites angst — but Britain may leave EU anyway

Michael Barone · June 15, 2016 10:15 pm