12.28.09 | 2:01 pm
Nutty … Even for Her

There’s a pretty high bar for what it takes for Birther lawyer Orly Taitz to make news these days. But calling for birthers to take up arms to overthrow Obama’s tyranny probably still qualifies.

12.28.09 | 1:00 pm
TPM Reader Cheat Sheet

We need TPM readers keeping a close eye on what members of the House are saying back home during the recess about their vote on health care reform (Last week Josh explained in some detail what we’re looking for.)

Specifically, we’re interested in the House Democrats who voted No when the bill first made it through the House, albeit just barely. Here’s the list of just who they are.

Town halls, local interviews, Kiwanis lunch — wherever the congressmen on that list are addressing health care reform we want to know what they’re saying. So stay on the lookout and drop us a line about what you find.

House Democrats Who Voted No On Health Care Bill
12.28.09 | 12:30 pm
12.28.09 | 12:05 pm
Breaking

No details yet. But President Obama abruptly left the golf course today for a “personal matter” and a ambulance was seen on the way to the presidential compound. Reporters have been told it’s not a national security matter and it doesn’t have to do with the president’s health.

Late Update: The First Family is fine. A friend of the president was injured.