DL GOP Fantasy Pool Update – Christie promises to do to America what he did to New Jersey

DL GOP Fantasy Pool Update – Christie promises to do to America what he did to New Jersey

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Christie informs GOP primary voters that HE ALONE can tell the hard truths, ruffle feathers, and make the beltway Pharisees gnash their teeth with dread by speaking bluntly about how poor people have too much money and rich people, not enough. He is ready to lay some straight talk on the people and if they don't like his version of straight talk - they are probably residents of New Jersey who are so familiar with the real world impact of all of Christie's daring candor. Anyway, if you are a glutton for punishment (at or about the same level that Christie is a glutton for donuts) watch this nausea inducing video:
Monday Open Thread [6.29.15]

Monday Open Thread [6.29.15]

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I'm back from vacation, and it looks like my 10 day departure from political world were ten days of great political consequence that forever made this country a more progressive place. The lesson here is that I should go on vacation more often. Ed Kilgore at the Washington Monthly:
It would be hard to identify a recent day in the more saturated with "history" than Friday, June 26. You had an epochal marriage equality decision from the U.S. Supreme Court, still echoing from its decision the day before rejecting what could have been a traumatic and politically overwhelming challenge to the Affordable Care Act. down in Charleston, the President of the United States--you know, that secular socialist--delivered a eulogy at the funeral of slain pastor/politician Clementa Pinckney that (I can assure you from my correspondence) made cold-blooded political analysts weep and atheists murmur the lyrics to Amazing Grace.
The NJ is taking Lafferty seriously…is Copeland?

The NJ is taking Lafferty seriously…is Copeland?

Is throwing the Gov's race a sign that Charlie Copeland is willing to keep his powder dry for yet another statewide election? Is he going allow the teabags to run "a real conservative" and fall on their faces (again)? If that is the plan, he is more a much more cagey tactician than I've ever given him credit for.
Saturday Open Thread [6.27.15]

Saturday Open Thread [6.27.15]

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Seriously? Multiple choice Mitt is reported by the WaPo to be gathering his team to get into the Presidential race for 2016.
In the conversations, Romney said he is intent on running to the right of Bush, who also is working vigorously to court donors and other party establishment figures for a 2016 bid. Romney has tried to assure conservatives that he shares their views on immigration and tax policy — and that should he enter the race, he will not forsake party orthodoxy.
To the RIGHT of Jeb Bush. As if that part of the Clown Car isn't already overflowing.
Scott Walker’s Wingnut Extortion Plan

Scott Walker’s Wingnut Extortion Plan

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Scott Walker is threatening to NOT run for President, unless he can extort $100 grand from a bunch of suckers by June 30th.
Jason, As you know, I am nearing a decision about whether to seek the Republican nomination for President of the United States, but a decision this important takes time ... and money. Whether I run will depend on the support I receive from conservatives like you during this crucial decision-making process. To that end, we have set an ambitious goal...
Friday Open Thread [6.26.15]

Friday Open Thread [6.26.15]

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President Obama delivered an emotional and powerful eulogy at the funeral service for Reverend Clementa Pinckney this afternoon. If you haven't had the chance to see this magnificent and compassionate eulogy, sit down and see it now and see it until the end:
BREAKING: Gay Marriage Is Legal!

BREAKING: Gay Marriage Is Legal!

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The Supreme Court has declared that same-sex couples have a right to marry anywhere in the United States. Gay and lesbian couples already can marry in 36 states and the District of Columbia. The court's ruling on Friday means the remaining 14 states, in the South and Midwest, will have to stop enforcing their bans on same-sex marriage.