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Blue Dogs Raking It In and Sticking It To The Poor

By Unstable Isotope July 23, 200910 Comments

The Blue Dog Democrats coalition has raised more money than any other PAC in 2009. Somehow, coincidentally, the Blue Dogs are the ones holding up healthcare reform. I'm sure there's no relationship.

Deep Quality of Life Thought:

By jason330 July 23, 20096 Comments

Trees work. If anyone has been in Dover lately and seen the mature pin oaks that were planted 20 years ago, it is obvious that trees can have a huge…

‘Non-Partisan’ Health Care Research Group Owned By…Health Insurance Company

By El Somnambulo July 23, 200923 Comments

The Washington Post blows the whistle (and a hearty Tip of the Sombrero to Americablog for picking it up): The political battle over health-care reform is waged largely with numbers,…

Drinking Liberally – Sussex Edition

By pandora July 23, 200917 Comments

It's finally arrived. Drinking Liberally comes to Sussex County - and I'm hoping (given all the comments in the past regarding location) there will be a big turn-out! When: Thursday,…

Bill Tells Women Seeking An Abortion To Get A Permission Note From The Baby’s Father

By pandora July 23, 200942 Comments

I really wish I were kidding. State Rep. John Adams (R-OH) has re-introduced radical legislation that would prevent a woman from having an abortion until she gets written consent from…

A Guest Post From Dorian Gray

By Donviti July 23, 200931 Comments

From time to time you will start seeing guest posts from various commenters and other bloggers. If you don't read this first ever guest post then you are missing…

Obama Calls It Like He Sees It

By nemski July 23, 2009125 Comments

President Obama commented last night on the Henry Gates arrest a few days ago in Cambridge. Now, I don't know, not having been there and not seeing all the facts,…

The Democrat Who Would Kill Health Care Reform

By El Somnambulo July 23, 20095 Comments

No, it's not Tom Carper, although, based on his verified ties to the industry, he likely would if he could, and he's doing his best as a junior obfuscator. It's…

Common Ground, Not So Much

By Unstable Isotope July 23, 200910 Comments

A group called Democrats for Life kicked out Rep. Tim Ryan (D-OH) because of his support of a bill increasing access to contraception. So much for the "common ground" argument.

NJ’s Rhonda Graham Has Mike Castle’s Back: Reports G-Town Was Planned Political Attack

By jason330 July 23, 20094 Comments

I don't know what kind of power Mike Castle has over the News Journal editorial board, but it is some serious mojo. The "Castle damage control desk" at the NJ is buzzing.

Late Night Video

By Unstable Isotope July 22, 20093 Comments

Fox News's Neil Cavuto asks whether highly accomplished Surgeon General nominee Regina Benjamin is too fat to be Surgeon General. Really.

The Wingnutz Are Coming! The Wingnutz Are Coming!

By cassandra_m July 22, 200910 Comments

Via Wonkette, the wingnutz over at Freeperland are fantasizing about overthrowing the government:

Live Blog Obama Presser

By jason330 July 22, 20097 Comments

Chip Reid asking if "it" can be taken out of politcal realm and to panel of experts. at 8:38 pm: Obama states bigPharma ready to put 100 billion dollars on…