Mitch McConnell tries laughing off getting trashed by his own campaign manager … but not sure this is working.
I’m sure many of you got a kick over the mini-implosion of Mitch McConnell’s reelection campaign yesterday, with his own campaign manager admitting that he thinks McConnell sucks and is only working for him to further the hopes of Rand Paul. It all ended up with this cringey-not-going-to-fix-the-damage picture of Mitch and his disser yucking up for the picture above. I get it. I thought it was hilarious too. But let’s be clear. It will have chaotic effects on Washington and perhaps the whole national economy for the next year. Read More
I’d say Mitch McConnell’s just released campaign ad provides some early confirmation of my morning post.
Former Sen. Scott Brown’s brother arrested for impersonating water cop, stopping boats on Long Island.
For years I’ve been talking about how so much of our politics is not about explicit discussions about public policy or agenda items but meta-battles about power and weakness played out over symbolic actions many people miss. I’ve called it “bitch slap politics”because for all the rancid connotations of the word I think it’s the only one that captures the reality of how it works. Read More
Harry Reid on GOP obstruction of Obama: “It’s been obvious that they’re doing everything they can to make him fail. And I hope, I hope — and I say this seriously — I hope that’s based on substance and not the fact that he’s African-American.”
Gop Rep gives in after birther takes him to task at town hall. “I Believe What You’re Saying.” Watch.
Sheriff Arpaio issues AR-15 semi-automatic rifles to all deputies.
Mayor Bob Filner announces he’s completed his quickie two week therapy program one week early.