Monthly Archives: May 2009

by | May 7, 2009

It’s Elementary!

From DeadlineUSA Blog at The Guardian: Will Condoleezza Rice be dogged for the rest of her life by questions about her role in the Bush administration’s harsh interrogation policies? Last week, Rice was confronted by a student at Stanford University … Continue reading →

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by | May 6, 2009

National Council for a New America–Whatta Pizza Work!

From The Washington Post: A group of prominent GOP leaders yesterday launched an effort to improve their party’s sagging image, hosting an event at which they did not directly attack President Obama, rarely used the word “Republican” and engaged in … Continue reading →

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by | May 5, 2009

No kidding!

From the Los Angeles Times: On his HBO show, “Real Time With Bill Maher,” the comedian routinely makes vicious fun of celebrities, politicians, presidents and even God. But he’s learned that, for much of his audience, Barack Obama is off … Continue reading →

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by | May 4, 2009

Ex-Specter-atin’

From the Los Angeles Times: When he announced the other day that he was switching to the Democratic Party, Pennsylvania Sen. Arlen Specter offered to return campaign donations from any contributors who might take offense. Turns out that includes a … Continue reading →

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by | May 3, 2009

Banking to the Right

From the Los Angeles Times: The financial services industry is in trouble over its role in crashing the world economy, but that doesn’t mean its lobbyists have lost all their muscle on Capitol Hill. Exhibit A: The Senate delivered a … Continue reading →

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by | May 1, 2009

With all that finger-pointing, someone’s gonna lose an eye!

From Politico: Faced with a high-profile defection and the prospect of political irrelevance in the Senate, Republicans took off the gloves Wednesday for a ferocious game of finger-pointing. Republican Sens. Orrin Hatch and George Voinovich blamed the Club for Growth … Continue reading →

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by | May 1, 2009

100 Days

From the San Francisco Chronicle: In his first 100 days as president, Barack Obama has marshaled a potent array of political weapons to keep himself at the top of public opinion polls – a blend of skillful communication and messaging, … Continue reading →

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