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07.28.10 | 10:50 am
Wow, That’s Stupid

So our big new concern is long term deficit spending and the fiscal health of the USA. And we’re having a conversation about re-enacting the Bush tax cuts? Something that will swamp us in oceans more red ink? Really?

07.28.10 | 10:11 am
Maybe Not Getting How This Works

Wisconsin senate candidate Ron Johnson says he’ll sell his BP stock … as soon as it regains its value.

07.28.10 | 9:39 am
VitterCare

Today on its blog the RNC posted a chart devised by Rep. Kevin Brady (R-TX) that shows the “bewildering array of new government agencies, regulations and mandates” contained in the health care reform law:

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This afternoon we learn the Republican plan to simplify the health care system:

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Sen. David Vitter (R-LA) is taking the FDA’s scientific panel of cancer experts to task for voting 12-1 to drop its endorsement of the breast cancer drug Avastin. Vitter compares what he describes as a “sickening” decision by the FDA to those notorious (and fictitious) death panels.

07.28.10 | 9:27 am
BREAKING

Federal judge blocks enforcement of key provisions of Arizona’s new immigration law.

07.28.10 | 9:25 am
Are Dems Playing Dirty In Michigan?

The mysterious “Michigan Tea Party” is really a Democratic Trojan horse intended to tilt several competitive races to Democratic candidates, according to state Republicans, other tea partiers, and even some nonpartisan observers.

07.28.10 | 8:19 am
‘The Enigma’

You remember Brent Wilkes, right? He’s the San Diego defense/intel contractor who, among his many, many sordid deeds adventures, was wrapped up in the Duke Cunningham bribery scandal. He’s out on bail now while his conviction is appealed and to keep himself occupied he plays poker — professionally.

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His self-given nickname: “The Enigma.” Seth Hettena, who covered the Cunningham case, has the great find.

07.28.10 | 7:42 am
[Insert Pot Joke Here]

California’s Proposition 19 — the marijuana legalization initiative — is still polling very well as you can see from the TPM Poll Average below: Read More

07.28.10 | 7:05 am
A Treasury of Awkward Moments

Sure, you’ve seen Elvis posing with Richard Nixon. And maybe you’ve seen the Reagans with Michael Jackson.

But have you seen Arlen Specter’s encounter with James Brown? Or Michel Bachmann meeting Jewel?

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Did I mention Rep. Jerry Nadler (whose office blows off my constituent questions) with Salt n’ Pepa and Michael Bolton?

07.28.10 | 6:58 am
ObviLeaks

Colbert, on the WikiLeaks revelations: “Innocent people have died, Pakistan is not the most trustworthy partner, and Afghanistan is a tough place to wage a war. This information and more is also available on my new website, ‘ObviLeaks.'” Watch.

07.28.10 | 6:54 am
All That Glitters Isn’t Gold

The Glenn Beck-Goldline connection, graphically depicted (click to enlarge): Read More