Apparently the Greens in PA don't mind being a wholly owned subsidiary of the Republican Party. Because, you know.... they have so much in common with one another. Take a... [More]
August 3, 2006
I KNOW NOTHING
Apparently I know nothing about American politics.... Over the past few weeks, I've noticed a surprising number of Republicans making the claim that liberals tend to be anti-Israel. Today's entry,... [More]
"I Have Never Painted a Rosy Picture"
Lies, lies, and more lies. Rumsfeld graced the US Senate with his presence today, and yes, Zakaria is right - Rumsfeld clearly is living in some sort of parallel universe.... [More]
Who Is Afraid of the Big Bad Left???
For the past few months, I've had a post about the use - and misuse - of the term "the left" kicking around in the back of my head. I've... [More]
August 5, 2006
Heads Up!
Ezra and Neil are throwing down in a big John Edwards vs. John McCain debate over at Ezra's blog this weekend. Good stuff.... [More]
August 6, 2006
"A Disaster for the Democratic Party"
That's Cokie Roberts' take on what a Lamont victory on Tuesday would mean for the Democrats. Two thoughts... One: She's nuts. A solid majority of both the nation and the... [More]
August 7, 2006
PA Greens: A Wholly Owned Subsidiary of the GOP
Wow. So the story about the Green Party in Pennsylvania I highlighted last week is even worse than I thought. It appears Republican Senator Rick Santorum has actually provided staff... [More]
Stand With Bush And You Lose
Let's hope Atrios is right about this. If Lieberman loses tomorrow, it looks like Rahm Emmanuel and the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee may, just may, nationalize the fall campaign. I've... [More]
One Down, 231 To Go
Ohio Congressman Bob Ney (R) has announced he will not seek reelection this fall. Ney was one of Abramoff's insiders, and by all accounts it is only a matter of... [More]
"It's 2006.... Let's Have a Three Way!"
That's Arianna Huffington's take on the power of the blog. I'm not kidding - have a listen!... [More]
August 8, 2006
Still Misunderstood
Today's WaPo leads with news of yet another poll, this time detailing the growing anti-incumbent sentiment around the nation. The details of the survey are interesting, but that's not what... [More]
"Movements Take Time"
It's been a long time since I've linked to Sirota. The eve of the Lieberman-Lamont race seems like the perfect time to correct that. No matter what the outcome tomorrow... [More]
Moving Left?
Via Kos, conservative host Joe Scarborough weighs in on the Lieberman-Lamont race. He's right - the conventional wisdom has entirely missed the point on this one. A Lamont win won't... [More]
There's Nothing Worse Than a Quitter
Tom DeLay has quit not once, but twice. So much for loyalty to the cause...... [More]
August 9, 2006
Lamont Wins. Lieberman Ignores the Result.
It wasn't the double digit win I had been hoping for, but it was a win. Thanks in no small part to the netroots, one of the most prominent Senators... [More]
The Anti-War Party?
Over at NRO's Corner, the kids have spent the morning crowing endlessly about how, thanks to the win by Lamont last night, things are looking great for Republicans in the... [More]
August 10, 2006
Lamont's Victory Means the Terrorists Have Won
I knew it was only a matter of time until someone said it. But I didn't expect it to be the VP: Republicans began a concerted effort to use Mr.... [More]
Know Your History: Iraq Is Not Vietnam (Updated Twice)
Digby makes a point that I think is far, FAR too often overlooked: It's true the Democrats split back in the day. It's also true that there were many factors... [More]
How To Hack A Diebold Machine
Anyone out there know if it really is this simple?... [More]
Unintentional Irony
Within minutes of one another, two comments from the kids at NRO's Corner... One: Peddling the Realist Kool-Aid [Michael Rubin] ...Substance should always mean more than process. Two... Let's See... [More]
"It's a New Era..."
And we're having fun... So says King Kos.... [More]
Defining Bipartisanship
Hilzoy on bipartisanship: Back when I was growing up, there was some genuine bipartisanship in politics. This didn't mean that people didn't fight hard for issues they cared about, or... [More]
August 11, 2006
Coming Unhinged (UPDATED)
This is all really getting a bit ridiculous. Following Lamont's victory on Tuesday, the primary Republican talking point was that, essentially, the Democrats had become the party of terrorist sympathizers.... [More]
August 12, 2006
A Third Sequel
Digby's hit on the perfect metaphor for the whole "Democrats are the party of al Qaeda" tactic: I don't think it's going to work again. It's like the third sequel... [More]
The 2008ers
Gen. Wes Clark and Gov. Bill Richardson step up big for Lamont. Nice to see Lieberman-Lamont have an impact on the 2008 race so soon.... [More]
August 13, 2006
NYTimes Withheld NSA Article in 2004 in Attempt to Avoid Influencing Election
Bill Keller's explanation is ludicrous. Fairness? Take a look: Holding a fresh draft of the story just days before the election also was an issue of fairness, Mr. Keller said.... [More]
August 15, 2006
"Let's Give A Welcome to Macaca..."
I'm not sure what's worse: that Senator George Allen likes making fun of citizens of Virginia who don't look like him, that he appears to have no problem doing it... [More]
Great Moments in Headline Writing
John McCain Breaks McCain-Feingold Law (Tip o the cap: DailyKos)... [More]
"The Bush-Cheney-Rumsfeld Position"
That's Bill Clinton's take on Joe Lieberman.... [More]
More Moments of Madness from PA's Green Party
First Pennsylvania's Green Party took Republican money.... Then, despite the fact that they are campaigning for the same Senate seat, they accepted help from their staff.... Now it looks like... [More]
Chuck Roberts Apologizes to Ned Lamont
A quick followup on this story from earlier in the week... Chuck Roberts has now officially apologized to Ned Lamont for suggesting that he is "the Al-Qaeda candidate." Take a... [More]
"Why We All Went Nuts..."
It looks like Josh Marshall has started quite the conversation... Ezra Klein and Carpetbagger have both weighed in, and despite the fact that I borrowed Ezra's title, it is Kevin... [More]
August 16, 2006
Diggng Deeper Into the Macaca
Two interesting developments in Sen George Allen's "macaca" story. First up, here's the latest defense from Allen's own staff: According to two Republicans who heard the word used, "macaca" was... [More]
August 17, 2006
Worse Than Katherine Harris
I honestly wouldn't have thought Florida could have done worse than Katherine Harris. Apparently I thought wrong. First George Allen, now Tramm Hudson... Seriously, people this stupid shouldn't even be... [More]
More on Moderation
Ezra Klein continues this week's conversation on political moderation. Go. Read. Now.... [More]
More on Macaca
Greg Sargent calls our attention to a new poll of Virginia voters. An odd result: Do you think the incident will help? Or hurt Senator Allen's chances for reelection? Or... [More]
"Read your Weber"
Matthew Yglesias droppin science....... [More]
August 18, 2006
It's Not Easy Being Green
Every time I think it can't get worse, it does. After allegations of Republican-supported fraud in Pennsylvania Green Party candidate Carl Romanelli's attempt to get on November's ballot, a review... [More]
Edwards Speaks
The more I see of John Edwards, the more I like... [More]
August 20, 2006
How Washington Works
Over the past year or so, I've noticed a definite trend among the most vocal members of the progressive netroots away from posts filled with complaints about modern politics towards... [More]
August 23, 2006
Law and Order
These comments from Michael Scheuer, former chief of the CIA's bin Laden unit at the Counterterrorist Center from 1996 to 1999, got me thinking. First, the relevant quote: The President... [More]
August 24, 2006
The End of Single-Issue Advocacy
Chris Bowers over at MyDD has a great post today on the damage false bipartisanship and blind single-issue advocacy are doing to our nation. Examining a recent decision by the... [More]
August 26, 2006
From Comical to Sad
I have to agree with Justin: Watching Katherine Harris slowly self-destruct really has gone from comic to sad. I know that she's bringing all of this on herself, and what... [More]
Barry Goldwater, Liberal Hero?
I really, REALLY wish I had more time to comment on this. I cannot possibly think of a better example arguing for a coming political realignment than this. Al Franken,... [More]
Letting McCain Slide
If the press won't hold politicians to account for their previous statements, how can the public? John McCain is trying to walk away from his past statements on Iraq, and... [More]
August 28, 2006
Rescuing Chafee
Lamont's battle to oust Lieberman was billed by many pundits as yet another example of disarray within the Democratic Party. Some DC insiders even claimed it meant they'd never retake... [More]
August 29, 2006
Sailing Into the Sunset? (UPDATED)
Admittedly this is only a minor point, but nevertheless the Kos kids are right: It is almost criminally stupid for the Lieberman campaign to run an ad whose only visual... [More]
"Rumsfeld is a Buffoon"
Well now... I was planning on responding in full this evening to Rumsfeld's idiotic speech last night before the American Legion. In the span of a rather short speech, the... [More]
August 31, 2006
If You Thought Macaca Was Bad....
Just wait until you see this. If you live anywhere near VA, please make sure your friends see this. It is a long article, but it is well worth your... [More]
McCain Flip Flops on Principle... Again
For those who are not yet convinced....... [More]
Howard Dean Makes His Countdown Debut
Great appearance by Howard Dean on last night's Countdown. If you still doubt the Dems are ready for a fight this fall, watch this. The next 68 days are going... [More]
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