Ben Nelson Fights For The Underdog – Health Insurance Companies
Via The Now! Blog: Sen. Ben Nelson said Thursday that he will oppose the creation of a government-run health insurance plan as part of a health care overhaul, contrary to…
Earning a “Perception”
If I were a Republican I'd write off the minority vote - and I'd stop pretending I don't know why. Conservative talker Jay Severin via Think Progress: So now in…
Conservatives Are The Reason Support For Gay Marriage Is Rising
Conservatives are becoming hysterical, and their rhetoric proves it. “The NOM has argued that it is not a homophobic organization, but Card’s remarks suggest otherwise. Card, who represents the Church…
Breaking: Justice Souter To Retire
NBC is reporting that Justice David Souter will retire. Link.
I Don’t Think The Message Could Be Clearer. Moderates Are You Listening?
Via Think Progress: This morning on CBS's Early Show, RNC Chairman Michael Steele strongly endorsed Rush Limbaugh's reaction to Sen. Arlen Specter's (PA) decision to leave the Republican party. Limbaugh…
Support For Gay Marriage Jumps 11 Points In One Month
Via kos: NY Times/CBS News Poll. 4/22-26. Adults. MoE 3% (3/12-16 results) Which comes closest to your view? Gay couples should be allowed to legally marry. OR, Gay couples should…
Republican Town Halls
Republicans have decided to go to the people. Their plan is to hold a series of town hall meetings designed to generate ideas. "The NCNA will bring together citizens from…
The Governor Of Utah (Yes, Utah!) Fails Conservative Litmus Test
Via John Cole: Gov. Jon Huntsman Jr.’s appearance at a Michigan county Republican Party event was scrapped this week after the county chairwoman said that hosting the moderate Utah governor…
They’ve Resorted To Gibberish
Tent of Freedom? What the hell is Jim DeMint talking about? Rick Sanchez doesn't know either. This is getting so bad it's almost painful to watch. I think the new…
Republicans Waste Away
The numbers tell their own story. Only 21% of those surveyed now identify themselves as Republicans. In March the number was 25%. Last November... 32%. Conservative enough for…
What Were They Thinking?
NEW YORK (CNN) -- A White House official apologized Monday after a low-flying Boeing 747 spotted above the Manhattan skyline frightened workers and residents into evacuating buildings. "What were they…
What Could Possibly Happen Next?
First, McCain states that "the fundamentals of our economy are strong" - and the economy tanks. Then Jindal mocks volcano monitoring - and Mt. Redoubt erupts. Now, Susan Collins cuts…
Swine Flu: US Declares A Public Health Emergency
Via HuffPo: WASHINGTON — The U.S. is declaring a public health emergency to deal with the emerging new swine flu. The precautionary step doesn't signal a greater threat to Americans.…