Monthly Archives: October 2009

Who Ya Gonna Call? Filibuster!

From Joe Conason at Salon: If Democrats are disappointed by Joe Lieberman’s threat to filibuster any healthcare reform bill that includes a public option, they shouldn’t be. Despite all of his past promises to support universal healthcare, nothing was more … Continue reading

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All Politics is Local?

Oh, kids, there’s a fight abrewin’ in the Rethuglican tent! From Bill Pascoe (ex-press secretary at the RNC) at CQ Politics: These days, whether you’re a conservative activist, or a Republican Party official, saying “New York 23″ out loud leads … Continue reading

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AU whatta PAIR!

If they ever make a movie about Batshit Michele Bachmann, Fran Drescher would be a good choice for the lead, but who would ever have thought that Batshit Bachmann could have played the role that made Fran Drescher famous? From … Continue reading

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Do Your Magic, Harry

From The Washington Post: Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (Nev.) announced Monday that he will seek to bring a health-care bill to the Senate floor that includes a government insurance plan, a major reversal from just two weeks ago, when … Continue reading

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In a Dither

Hey kids! By now you’ve all heard Deadeye Dick Cheney’s remark about President Obama and the war in Afghanistan. To refresh your memory: The White House must stop dithering while America’s armed forces are in danger. Well, kids, that got … Continue reading

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I Scream, “Sunday!”

From POLITICAL ANIMAL at Washington MONTHLY (October 23, 2009): SUNDAY SHOW BOOKERS REFUSE TO READ POLITICAL ANIMAL…. Maybe I should start taking this personally. Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) has been booked for yet another Sunday talk show appearance this weekend … Continue reading

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You Can Buy the Big Apple If You Have Enough Cabbage

From The New York Times: Michael R. Bloomberg, the Wall Street mogul whose fortune catapulted him into New York’s City Hall, has set another staggering financial record: He has now spent more of his own money than any other individual … Continue reading

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The Pro-Stupid Agenda

From THINK PROGRESS: Today on her radio program, Laura Ingraham interviewed guest Rep. Michele Bachmann (R-MN) and asked her about the ideological direction of the Republican Party. The pair discussed recent statements made by retired GOP Senate Majority Leaders Bill … Continue reading

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