A year ago, heck even six months ago, progressives would have been stunned to find populist themes at the core of the Obama re-election campaign. But the evidence that they will use income inequality as a rallying cry to define this election and paint Mitt Romney into a corner is abundant, from the man himself to his advisers to his surrogates. Today’s example: White House Council of Economic Advisers Chairman Alan Krueger went down the street to the friendly confines of the Center for American Progress to give a speech on … income inequality and declining income mobility.
With the GOP establishment moving to defend Mitt Romney and capitalism itself from Newt Gingrich and the Democrats, Rudy Giuliani rushes in to save the day: “What the hell are you doing, Newt?” Watch.
Benjy Sarlin on how the Dems are gleefully preparing for a Bain barrage of their own.
GOP super PAC targets former Sen. Bob Kerrey (D-NE) with a new radio ad before he even gets in the race.
More on the question of pardons from long-time TPM Reader DS …
Just wanted to follow up with you on the issue of pardons. While I cannot speak to the specific pardons Haley Barbour allowed, I agree that there should be more pardons, not less, and that pardons are very difficult to come by.
When I was 17 years old I got into some very serious trouble. I was charged with two non-violent felonies which I plead down to misdemeanors. I served my probation, completed my community service, and paid all fines and restitution, all before I was 19 years old.
CNN explains to us how, after digging deep into the numbers and with a little rounding, Rick Perry really does qualify for its next debate.
Things that aren’t as steep as Rick Perry’s drop in the polls in South Carolina.