It seems like it was just months ago when ‘refudiate’ was a sign of poor command of the English language. Now the American version of the OED has declared Sarah Palin’s word-child not only a word but Word of the Year!
Jim DeMint said he had the votes. And it looks like he does because Mitch McConnell just went on the floor and announced that he’ll support the earmark moratorium. So it looks like he got beat.
Jim DeMint says he’s got the votes to ban earmarks in the Senate.
Word around DC is that Michael Steele’s close to finished in his efforts to get a second term as RNC Chief. But one RNC member tells TPM news of Steele’s demise is greatly exaggerated.
As Facebook makes its move into the email service market, check out this chart showing the total number of unique visitors to the top email service providers compared to the total number of uniques for Facebook.
Rep. Cantor (R-VA) revises his comments about providing a “check” on President Obama.
Charlie Rangel’s impromptu press conference after walking out on the House Ethics Committee. Watch.
The House Ethics Committee just reconvened and will proceed with the hearing on Charlie Rangel, even though Rangel has walked out on the proceedings.
TPM Reader DF has a different take on Charlie Rangel’s decision to represent himself in the Ethics Committee proceeding:
I know the adage, “A lawyer who represents himself has a fool for a client,” is true for a reason, but this is as much political theater as it is a hearing.
Rangel has been on the giving end of enough Congressional hearings to know what to expect, and there is political advantage to be gained by not “hiding behind a high-priced lawyer.”
A fascinating article on Sajid Mir, the man behind the 2008 terrorist attack in Mumbai, India.