Monthly Archives: July 2010

by | July 15, 2010

Where the Blubber Meets the Road

From Newsweek: It’s the equivalent of a non-denial denial that we will, for our purposes, call a noncommittal confirmation. The Internet lit up this afternoon with word that Newt Gingrich might be considering a presidential run in 2012. A surprise, … Continue reading →

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by | July 14, 2010

Instead of worrying about deckchairs, voters should worry that she’s not playing with a full deck

From THINK PROGRESS: During a recent appearance on conservative host Alan Stock’s radio show, a caller asked Republican Sharron Angle, who’s running for Nevada’s U.S. Senate seat against Harry Reid (D), “if she would have intervened on behalf of MGM … Continue reading →

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by | July 13, 2010

If he gets his butt kicked, will he feel it through the diaper?

From Talking Points Memo: There are no shortage of conservatives in Louisiana who’d like to retire David Vitter. But late this afternoon, one prominent Republican decided to make a go of it, entering the race at the last possible moment … Continue reading →

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by | July 12, 2010

The Wrong Women for Women’s Rights

From Stephanie Schriock (President, EMILY‘s List) at THE HUFFINGTON POST: To say I was unmoved by Sarah Palin’s much-heralded new “Mama Grizzlies” video is an understatement. I think it’s time to get the story of the 2010 elections straight — … Continue reading →

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by | July 11, 2010

More Baloney in Old Arizony

From the Arizona Daily Star: PHOENIX – A fight is developing over the unilateral decision by Gov. Jan Brewer to cancel next month’s meeting of 10 border governors, which had been scheduled for Arizona. The governors of two other U.S. … Continue reading →

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by | July 10, 2010

A Crockwork Orange

From THINK PROGRESS: A few months ago, House Republicans launched an effort called Americans Speaking Out, which purports to give average Americans the ability to offer their input on what Congress should do. It became quickly apparent that the enterprise … Continue reading →

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by | July 9, 2010

Tea’ed Off

From TALKING POINTS MEMO: Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell backed the wrong horse in the Senate primary back home in Kentucky and now he’s paying the price with state Republicans. A new PPP (D) poll out today shows McConnell’s approval … Continue reading →

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by | July 8, 2010

They’re dumb, stupid, idiotic, et cetera, et cetera, et cetera…

From IOWA POLITICS.COM (Press release): Lake Elmo, Minnesota – Congressman Steve King will be the featured speaker at Congresswoman Michele Bachmann’s annual picnic tonight in Lake Elmo, Minnesota. Bachmann is seeking her third term in the U.S. Congress and hosts … Continue reading →

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