Ask Dr. Liberal – “I’ve Fallen and I can’t get up.”

Dear Dr. Liberal. A few years ago, I fell down in a well and no one has come to rescue me yet. Damn that Lassie. But as I contemplate my existence in the bottom of the well, I got to thinking about politics and how my current situation mirrors many on the far left. So, I've got to wondering, you know since I'm stuck in this well and all, has anyone come to the rescue of the far left? Did anyone primary Obama? Kucinich? What's Nader up to? I guess it comes down to this: Who is the far left going to vote for in November so that they can get their pony in January? Awfully Lonely, Little Timmy Stuck in a Well, Delaware

The Fisker Echo

I ran out of time the other day and didn't get to post a link to Jason Starkey's article on the state of the Fisk plant. As one laid off…

GOP Reeling From Catholic Bishops Rebuke

The Conference of Catholic Bishops called on Congress "to create a 'circle of protection; around poor and vulnerable people and programs that meet their basic needs and protect their lives and dignity." John Boehner replied, "But . . . but . . . but . . . . but . . "

Wednesday Open Thread [4.18.12]

"Many progressive donors think President Obama has it in the bag. But he doesn't even have it in the shopping cart yet, much less in the bag." Paul Begala, in an interview with Greg Sargent, saying Democratic donors need to step up. To illustrate that point, Romney has gotten a post-primary bounce. All polls, even yesterday's CNN poll shoiwng a 9 point Obama lead, show improvement for Romney.

DL Tracking Poll Results — Sher Valenzuela (R) (Round 2)

Last month, 44% of our poll takers did not know who Sher Valenzeula was. After her official campaign announcement with running mate Jeff Cragg, that number has dropped to 13%, and in so doing, raised her favorable rating from 11% last month to 25% this month. That's the good news. The bad news is that her unfavorability rating has increased as well, from 48% to 61%.