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07.23.13 | 1:48 pm
Weiner: My Truth Is That I Am A Horndog

Anthony Weiner, standing with his wife Huma Abedin, has apologized for the latest sexting/chatting news. Significantly, while he did not address the specific new revelation, he conceded that his chatting/texting continued after his 2011 resignation from Congress.

Watch.

07.23.13 | 1:43 pm
The Day In 100 Seconds

Fox didn’t take too well to news that Obama was meeting with celebrities to promote the health care law.

Full-size version.

07.23.13 | 10:44 am
Fin de Weiner?

As you may have heard, a gossip site called The Dirty has published what are alleged to be new Anthony Weiner sex chats. Weiner has issued a statement now basically saying that he also said other stuff might come forward. What’s not clear yet is whether the new stuff was from before the original scandal and resignation or whether it came after. Which it is will almost certainly decide Weiner’s political fate.

07.23.13 | 10:15 am
Really?

If I’m understanding this correctly, Boehner’s strategy for the August recess is basically embracing the label of ‘do nothing Congress’? Or perhaps swapping out a dismal record of passing laws for a dismal record of repealing laws?

07.23.13 | 9:55 am
Outreach

Rancid Rep. Steve King (R-IA) puts ‘DREAMer’ issue in perspective. For every valedictorian DREAMer, 100 are “hauling 75 pounds of marijuana. Watch.

07.23.13 | 8:44 am
Sorry, Liz

More evidence that Liz Cheney’s plan to enter the senate is destined for crushing failure. Which would sort of put it in the tradition of recent family endeavors.

07.23.13 | 7:35 am
Challenging Tasks

French lawmaker struggles to explain why he told group of Gypsies that “maybe Hitler didn’t kill enough” gypsies comment.

07.23.13 | 5:50 am
Instrument Controls

With all the brouhaha and angst about Nate Silver, his departure from the New York Times and whatever effect he’s had on traditional journalism, I wanted to add a few points about just what he’s good at. There’s a great deal of focus on Silver’s final predictions going into election night. But while those were pretty much dead-on, they weren’t that remarkable. Read More

07.23.13 | 5:00 am
It’s a Trend!

Like that woman on CNN yesterday, Tina Brown lauds Kate Middleton for doing the “perfect thing” by draw the boy card on her first try.