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Republican candidates who run as unapologetic conservatives
opposed to forced unionization, higher energy taxes, and
government run healthcare in 2010 could position their party for
mid-term electoral gains that exceed the historical average.
Although President Obama maintained strong personal approval
ratings for much of his first year in [...]
Gerry McEntee has cultural problem with Obama? - DAILY KOS
After backing anti-populist candidates like Hillary Clinton and Terry McAuliffe, AFSCME is going after Barack Obama based on opposition to the tax on Cadillac insurance plans. Don’t just reflexively assume that they’re on the right side of this issue …
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Beating Around the Bush
Having long endured the indignity of marriage to a man accused of
pawing women like Kathleen Willey and one rape charge from
Juanita Broaddrick, Hillary Clinton was annoyed earlier this week
at the apparent deference shown to her husband in rape-ravaged
Africa. “I’m not going to be channeling my [...]
Creigh Deeds Knocks Off Terry McAuliffe for Va. Governor Nomination
The rural, moderate Democrat with less money won, in a pretty stunning shift:
Running with the least money and fewest ties to vote-rich Northern Virginia, State Sen. R. Creigh Deeds has won the three-way Democratic primary for governor, paving the way for a rematch with Republican Bob McDonnell in the fall.
Deeds, 51, a country lawyer [...]
The Daily Grind
“My educational policies are based on the fact that I care more about my children than you do.” The woman says, “No, you don’t.” Gramm says, “Okay: What are their names?”
Health care tie.
Add to the list of Democrats who don’t pay taxes— the Kerry campaign.
Matt Yglesias, you are wrong. Respectfully, Megan McArdle.
Obama on pace to [...]
Happy Hour Links
At least her husband wasn’t a fan of the Alaskan Independence Party: Sotomayor’s college yearbook page included a quote from Socialist Party presidential candidate Norman Thomas.
George Will says Sotomayor didn’t save Major League Baseball–in fact, she harmed it.
Law professor Jonathan Turley says Sotomayor is not that smart.
A Gallup poll shows veterans are more Republican than [...]
