November 2, 2006

"It's not An Election, It's An Intervention"

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Why The Foley Scandal Is Really A Republican Party Scandal

The Republican Party tried hard to paint Re. Foley as a bad apple that they knew nothing about. Although the ethics committee is done with its investigation, we won't of... [More]


A Uniter, Not a Divider?

Andrew Sullivan provides two examples on how Bush really is bringing all of us together.... [More]


What It All Means

TPM has some amazing readers: I hope that when the political history of the last half century is written it will show, as it should, that the Republicans engaged in... [More]


November 6, 2006

Children Of The 80's... Hear Me Now!

You may have already seen this over at Andrew Sullivan's place, but just in case...... [More]


Over The Next 24 Hours, Watch For This

Balloon Juice has the summary. Josh Marshall has the details. These tactics are illegal, immoral, and un-American. But they will not stop until there is a backlash, and that will... [More]


Races to Watch: Stuart Rothenberg and Nathan Gonzales

For those playing along at home...... [More]


Election 2006: California

For my California people... UPDATE: More here from Kevin Drum.... [More]


Predicitions

I missed big in 2004 (I thought Ohio would break for Kerry), so why not try again? Based on nothing more than a hunch built out of obsessive blog reading....... [More]


Behold Your Talking Points

ThinkProgress provides 109 of them. Salon provides a shortened dozen. Make your choice, memorize your favorites, go forth, and get out that vote! I'll be working all day tomorrow as... [More]


November 8, 2006

Rumsfeld Is Gone. My Impressions, In No Particular Order

The Bush administration is now in receivership. With Rumsfeld's replacement today by Bob Gates, the loyalists of 41 have risen up to reign in 43 in an effort to protect... [More]


First You Win, Then You Govern

An important point to remember during this time of great political change. Throughout our history, our politics follow a very clear pattern. Ideological regimes establish themselves, govern for a time,... [More]


Conservative Dems?

This is a stupid meme, and it needs to be killed now. Bernie Sanders? Jim Webb? Jon Tester? Sheldon Whitehouse? Claire McCaskill? Conservative? Really? I thought the Dems were so... [More]


Jon Tester Wins

Montana takes another huge step towards becoming a new blue state. The man from Big Sandy is now going to DC. This is what our new Democratic Party looks like:... [More]


A Blow Out

I knew this was a wave, but I didn't realize - even after all the victories - just how big it was. Brad DeLong: 32,100,000 vs. 24,524,000 That's the split... [More]


First Tester, Now Webb?

Greg Sargent is reporting that the Allen campaign is considering avoiding a recount and admitting defeat. With Lieberman now out of the running for SecDef, a Webb win would give... [More]


A Tribute To The Fallen

This is hilarious. TPM's Muckraker has a tribute to the best of last night's worst. Pombo. Hayworth. Harris. Weldon. Santorum. Burns. Sherwood. Sweeney. Ryun. Taylor. I promise you... you will... [More]


Coming Attractions

Glenn Greenwald nails it. One of the defining features of the next two years will be a very public and very explicit constitutional showdown. And it is long, LONG overdue.... [More]


It's Not Iraq, It's Corruption

Get a load of this. According to exit polling, Iraq was not the number one issue on the minds of yesterday's voters. It was corruption. No, this truth will never... [More]


Evidence of A Rescue Mission

Want proof that 41 is trying to rescue 43? National Review has it. The day before Bush 43 met with Gates to discuss replacing Rumsfeld, Bush 41 spent the afternoon... [More]


Webb Wins

The AP calls it: Webb takes Virginia. I find it unbelievably fitting that the final two races that put the Dems over the top in the Senate were in Montana... [More]


The Plan For Iraq, Obama-style

Obama has one, and he plans to tell the world all about it in two weeks. Stay tuned... UPDATE: Here's Obama's take on the election. Because of your voices and... [More]


November 9, 2006

This Is Why I Like Kos

He, like Howard Dean, gets that long term matters more than short term, and that you can lose a few battles but still win the war.*... [More]


Bipartisanship???

This does not surprise me. Don't ever forget... the modern conservative movement is led in part by a man who once equated bipartisanship with date rape.... [More]


November 10, 2006

The Man Who Would Be King

Having lost his race for the US Senate, Michael Steele wants to be head of the Republican Party. That being the case, it is important you educate yourself on who... [More]


For Once In His Life, Limbaugh Tells The Truth

Sure, the truth telling occurred in admitting to a two-year long lie, but nevertheless...... [More]


The Coming Republican Civil War

And so it begins. Have fun guys... I hear the weather in the wilderness is wonderful this time of year. UPDATE: "Cuff links aren't on our agenda." Brilliant. UPDATE II:... [More]


Do "The Netroots" Matter?

If find it amusing that some people feel we still need to have this discussion. Forget Lieberman-Lamont. Forget Webb. And yes, you can even forget Tester. In fact, to understand... [More]


Elections Have Consequences

And this one, my friends, is fabulous. Here's the takeaway: Emboldened by their electoral victory, Democrats said they believed it would be all but impossible for the Republicans to pass... [More]


November 13, 2006

Quick Links

A few quick links this morning... Excellent analysis over at DailyKos today. Take a look. More interesting work from Kevin Drum on the bogus "conservative Democrat" meme floating around last... [More]


Lieberman Once Again Threatens To Bolt Democratic Party

I'm going to keep pointing this out from now until it actually happens. And I promise you, it will happen. Why any self-respecting Democrat in Connecticut fell for his lie... [More]


Live Free Or Die?

Once upon a time the conservative movement was led by some very serious thinkers. But now, with people like Mario Loyola and K-Lo leading the charge, its no wonder it... [More]


ABSCAM? (Updated)

Hmm... I forgot about the Murtha-ABSCAM connection. But... its not as if the choice is between him and a progressive, and Hoyer is as much, if not more, of a... [More]


November 14, 2006

2008 Pick-Up List

Do you live in or near any of these districts? If so, its not too early to get involved in the 2008 campaign. No. Seriously. Its not too early. 2006... [More]


Controlling the Frame

Earlier today, I was having a discussion with one of my classes about the upcoming congressional session, and how it may play into the 2008 campaign. Within the class there... [More]


November 15, 2006

Unintentional Irony

On the one hand, Republican leaders are expressing growing concern over the growing regionalization of the Republican Party. On the other hand, Republican leaders just elected Sen. Trent Lott, Mr.... [More]


Libertarian Democrat?

Kos and Glenn Greenwald make the case. The mountains of the West aren't turning purple, they are turning blue. Here's yet another example, once again from the Great State of... [More]


Think the Election Means Bush Is Singing A New Tune?

Think again. Carpetbagger is right. Bolton's renomination will get far more attention, but this is far, far worse. The man was caught breaking the law not once but twice, and... [More]


Conservative Dems? (With Multiple Updates)

I will keep saying this until everyone understands: the incoming class of Democrats is not conservative. Not at all. Not even Sen. Jim Webb. In today's Wall Street Journal, Webb... [More]


November 16, 2006

CNN Hits a New Low

Good lord. I have long thought CNN was worthless, but this is just beyond description. I don't think even Fox would stoop this low. The man was just elected to... [More]


November 17, 2006

Obama Makes A Move

Looks like Obama isn't waiting until January to get to work. U.S. Senator Barack Obama (D-IL) this week introduced legislation to protect Americans from tactics that intimidate voters and prevent... [More]


November 19, 2006

McCain Hires Key Falwell Staffer For Presidential Campaign (UPDATED)

Yes, I lifted that headline from ThinkProgress. But it got your attention, didn't it? From "agent of intolerance" to an advisor in jut six short years. That john McCain... what... [More]


Brilliant Political Theatre

Via Neil the Ethical Werewolf over at Ezra's place, you've got to see this: Apparently Joe Lieberman no longer control's the "Connecticut for Lieberman Party." But one of his opponents... [More]


November 20, 2006

Obama-Edwards Or Edwards-Obama?

A southerner and a midwesterner. Hmmm....... [More]


It Will Come From The West...

Via Kos, here's a great story from The Salt Lake City Tribune on the rapid transformation of the mountain west. An excerpt: A Tribune analysis of U.S. House results shows... [More]


November 22, 2006

Election Fraud In Florida

If you're one of those people who has been worried about the possibility of electronic voting machines and electoral fraud, it is time to put up or shut up. The... [More]


November 27, 2006

What McCain Believes

Aside from the silly comparison to TR, this weekend's LATimes piece on Sen. McCain is an absolute must-read. If the intro doesn't get you to read the full article, nothing... [More]


Standing Up To Terrorists... Rhetorically, At Least

Great catch by Greg Sargent... According to Peter Brown, the polling director for Quinnipiac University, this is the secret to Rudy Giuliani's popularity: Well, I think because, he was America's... [More]


November 28, 2006

Hey Virginia! Who's Afraid Of Your New Seantor?

I'm glad he didn't hit the president. But if he had, I can't say I would blame him.... [More]


Eight Rules for Progressive Realpolitik

Chris Bowers lists them, and they are so important I'm going to republish all of them here: 1. The Democratic Party is the primary vessel of the progressive coalition. It... [More]


November 30, 2006

"Presidential Politics Isn't American Idol"

Digby is preaching. He must be heeded. Go. Listen. And then see what set him off.... [More]


Headline of the Day

Name one other politician who could pull this off. Just one... Obama, Ludacris talk about guiding kids I know people say that the young adult vote doesn't matter, but in... [More]