Editors’ Blog - 2009
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11.09.09 | 8:52 am
Meet the Deep Six

The six members of the Democratic caucus Harry Reid needs to get a health care reform bill to the president’s desk — and what each one wants.

11.09.09 | 11:00 am
Wish I Was Convinced

Gibbs says no change in US policy on West Bank settlements.

11.09.09 | 11:11 am
Opportunistic Hate Watch

Author of Muslim Mafia, the book that kicked off the Muslim intern spy hunt on the Hill, says now would be the right time for a backlash against the American Muslim community.

The American Family Association seems to agree, though they’re willing to start with the military.

11.09.09 | 11:36 am
Ensign Leaving C Street

Sen. John Ensign (R-NV) has reportedly moved out of “C Street”, the evangelical group home and shagatorium that became notorious over the last year for being the home of several conservative Republican legislators mired in sex scandals (Ensign, Mark Sanford and Chip Pickering). One might speculate that like a recovering alcoholic avoiding users and bars, Ensign wanted to find an environment free of temptations. But apparently he wants to spare C Street more publicity over its association with him.

11.09.09 | 1:13 pm
The Latest on Nidal Malik Hasan

What do we really know about Nidal Malik Hasan? Justin Elliott rounds up the very latest.

11.09.09 | 1:41 pm
Dark Next Steps

With President Obama not willing to force the process foward, Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas seems inclined to force a crisis. Palestinian negotiator Saeb Erekat says Abbas intends not just not to run again but to resign his office and lead an exodus of senior PA officials that would likely lead to the collapse of the Palestinian authority. Read More

11.09.09 | 2:56 pm
In Case You Missed It

Be sure to take a look at our Monday piece on the six Democratic senators (at least ones who are members of the Dem caucus) who Harry Reid absolutely needs to get a health care reform bill on President Obama’s desk.

Beneath the chatter about Blue Dogs, or “moderates” or conservative Dems, each of the six is on the fence for very different reasons, each with their own asks, red-lines and quirks. Key reading to understand the health care debate over the next month.

11.09.09 | 3:08 pm
One More Problem with the Stupak Amendment

No ones quite sure what the language in the amendment would actually do.

11.09.09 | 3:11 pm
Trip Down Death Panel Lane

Palin takes to Facebook to denounce “disastrous” health care bill that will bring an end to America as we know it.

11.09.09 | 4:59 pm
About Those Troops …

Gen. Jim Jones is pushing back on reports President Obama has made his decision about Afghanistan. TPMDC has the story.

It’s a busy foreign policy night at the White House, as the administration also released a basic readout of the Obama-Netanyahu meeting.