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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 the position held by many of his fellow Democrats. Nelson, D-Neb., said he may try to assemble a coalition of like-minded centrists opposed to the […]
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 addition to venereal disease and the other leading exports of Mexico — women with mustaches and VD — now we have swine flu. … We […]
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 of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on the board and received an effusive welcome last week from NOM president Maggie Gallagher, supports criminalizing sex between […]
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 had responded to Specter’s departure by calling him “dead weight” and claiming that it said “nothing about the state of the GOP.” Steele said that […]
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 be allowed to form civil unions but not legally marry. OR, There should be no legal recognition of a gay couple’s relationship. Legal Marraige 42 […]
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 across the country to begin a dialogue with the American people through a series of forums, town halls, and an online effort that will engage […]
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 would mean abandoning the party’s conservative principles. Kent County Republican Party Chairwoman Joanne Voorhees abruptly canceled the party fundraiser scheduled for Saturday. “The voters want […]
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 Republican strategy is to throw out every word that polls well. Count them in the video. Freedom, Education, Health Care, Creating Jobs, Free People, Free […]
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 you? These numbers are appalling, and, I’m beginning to think, irreversible. But the GOP has no one to blame but themselves. You guys wooed these […]
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 thinking?” should probably be changed to Were they thinking? Or, are they capable of thinking? Maybe next time they could simulate a mass shooting at […]
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 flu pandemic preparedness from the stimulus – and Swine Flu hits. What next? Will high-speed rail sweep the nation? It’s bad enough being wrong in […]
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. But it allows the federal and state governments easier access to flu tests and medications. It has also been confirmed that the eight NYC students […]
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