Editors’ Blog - 2013
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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 | 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 | 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 | 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.

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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 | 1:54 pm
Huma Speaks

Huma: “I love him, I have forgiven in him.” Watch.

07.23.13 | 3:00 pm
Let’s Go to the Video

In case you missed it or need to relive it: Weiner’s apology. And Huma’s pledge of love, loyalty, forgiveness.

07.23.13 | 3:51 pm
A Few Thoughts on Weiner

Anthony Weiner has clearly learned the first lesson of surviving a scandal: don’t resign. Or as the case may be, leave the race. It seems obvious. But you’d be surprised at just much more politics happens with people not quite realizing this fact. It’s a lesson Bill Clinton taught me. Read More

07.23.13 | 5:51 pm
It’s Something

Speaker Boehner repudiates comments of House Republican who said most DREAMers are drug mules hauling weed over the border.