Monthly Archives: September 2009

Hong Kong Hooey

From Politicususa (9-23-2009): Palin did actually show up for her CLSA Hong Kong speaking engagement! Let’s take a moment to congratulate her for this fine accomplishment. Showing up is half the battle, especially with her track record. Palin gave a … Continue reading

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All Wet Dreams

From the San Francisco Chronicle: California Republicans begin the 2010 campaign season with something many considered unthinkable just a few months ago – hope that they can win a major statewide race. They realize the odds are still steep. Only … Continue reading

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David Vitter Pampers the Formaldehyde Industry

From TALKING POINTS MEMO: Sen. David Vitter (R-LA) is blocking an EPA nomination because he wants the agency to delay establishing safety procedures for formaldehyde. Meanwhile, major emitters of the dangerous chemical have been generous contributors to the senator’s reelection … Continue reading

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Let ‘em eat cake? Hell, let ‘em hope the rich people left some crumbs!

From Brent Budowsly at THE HILL: House Minority Whip Eric Cantor (R-Va.) wins the award for why Republican favorable numbers on healthcare are barely above 20 percent. Mr. Cantor was recently asked what a woman with stomach cancer should do … Continue reading

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‘Roid Rage

Hey kids! Remember the Singing Senators? They broke up after Trent Lott pulled a Sarah Palin resigned, and Larry Craig tapped his Buster Browns in the wrong men’s room. Well, according to me my anonymous sources, a few of the … Continue reading

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Hearts Might Not Be Afire, But His Pants Sure Are!

From Mike Nellis at THE HUFFINGTON POST: It’s been a barrel of laughs this summer for Kansas Republicans. However, instead of Rep. Lynn Jenkins laughing at uninsured constituents, we find voters actually laughing at another Kansas Republican — Rep. Todd … Continue reading

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They even help insurance execs across the street!

From Ryan Grim at THE HUFFINGTON POST: Republicans took to the floor of Congress, the Internet and the Wall Street Journal op-ed page Tuesday in a rush to defend a health insurance company that used taxpayer-subsidized communication to terrify seniors … Continue reading

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Oh, the Horror!

From THE GAGGLE at Newsweek: The last time we saw Tom DeLay, he was a scandal-ridden leper slinking back to Texas with nothing left but that giant, threatening smile that made even people who liked him kind of hate him. … Continue reading

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