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September 4, 2007
September 6, 2007
"This is not a good night"
Carpetbagger watched the GOP / Fox News debate so that you wouldn't have to. Pay particular attention to the exchange between Paul and Huckabee. I know its crazy, but I... [More]
September 8, 2007
First Warner, then Craig, then Hagel?
A 60 seat, filibuster proof majority is seeming more and more likely every day. First John Warner decides to retire, then Craig sort-of-retires, and now Chuck Hagel? Of course only... [More]
September 9, 2007
What's Wrong With David Broder?
I realize that picking on Broder has become a predictable pass-time for bloggers, and as a result I usually do my best to avoid joining in. But this week I... [More]
September 11, 2007
I Wasn't Going To Say This, But...
...not only did Matt Yglesias beat me to it, he published it both on his blog and in the Guardian: Increasingly, I think Republicans are shooting themselves in the foot... [More]
September 12, 2007
The AG Fight Matters, But Not Like This
Over at Digby's place, Tristero offers an argument today that I've often seen elsewhere but haven't yet responded to. Time to correct that... The Argument: If the Democrats don't fight... [More]
September 13, 2007
Virginia Goes Blue?
Picking up the second Virginia Senate seat in as many years just became a very real possibility. Former Gov. Mark Warner has just officially entered the race to replace retiring... [More]
Where's The Anti-War Vote?
Steve Benen has an interesting take on the support Clinton - the most hawkish of all of the Democratic candidates - seems to be getting from anti-war Democrats: If you... [More]
September 14, 2007
Enlarging the Sphere
Steve Bennen and Kos highlight today an example of one of the worst tendencies in modern journalism. In the interest of time and space, journalists paraphrase politicians. And that would... [More]
September 15, 2007
Naming Your Running Mate Early
I've long held a suspicion that the 2008 race would see one of the Democratic candidates announce a running mate before the nomination had been secured. With three top tier... [More]
September 17, 2007
Health Care Day
I thought about trying to comment on Hillary's health care plan, but after reading what Ezra has to say, I think its probably best to let him handle the duties.... [More]
September 19, 2007
I Hate To Say This, But...
I'm absolutely with Kevin Drum on this: Obama's "tax fairness" proposal is so silly that I'm actually beginning to rethink my support for him. Cutting taxes for 150 million Americans... [More]
September 20, 2007
Another Unforced Error By Obama
This is ridiculous. He is skipping debates in Iowa? In Iowa? UPDATE: A (sort of?) defense of Obama from Garance Franke-Ruta here. I get the whole "Obama is building his... [More]
September 21, 2007
It's Not Just Rudy
Kevin Drum makes an important point here. More often than not, when Rudy speaks, he makes it clear that he doesn't actually know what he is talking about. Today's tax... [More]
The Iraq Realignment Is Coming
Chris Bowers has a great piece today making the case for a coming realignment based around opposition to the War in Iraq. I think he's right in his analysis, although... [More]
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This is how you do parody... [More]
Giuliani's Stunt
Actually, I'd go one farther than Steve Benen. Not only do I think the "surprise" call was staged, I'd be willing to bet money it wasn't even his wife on... [More]
September 22, 2007
Great Moments In Headline Writing
WaPo: Obama's Challenge: Gain Lead in Polls Well...duh!... [More]
September 24, 2007
Krugman Gets Blogs
Imagine if more of the newspapers used blogs like this: Since I’ve just published an op-ed about the enduring influence of race on Southern voting, I’m sure to be accused... [More]
September 25, 2007
Quote of The Day
Courtesy of Bob Herbert: It's an old one, but it is worth remembering: "You start out in 1954 by saying, 'Nigger, nigger, nigger,' " said Atwater. "By 1968, you can't... [More]
September 26, 2007
Meanwhile, Here At Home...
SCHIP reauthorization falls a few dozens votes short of the number needed to override Bush's promised veto. For the sake of some sort of bizarre ideological purity, Bush is going... [More]
He Doesn't Really Mean This...
There's no way that Andrew meant to imply that Cheney has "humility and grace," is there?... [More]
But What About Rudy? [Updated: And Norm?!?]
George Will spends his entire column today excoriating the NYT for giving MoveOn.org an illegal discount for its recent controversial ad. Amazingly, Will makes it through the entire article without... [More]
Campaign Finance Reform
Mitch McConnell, the leader of the Republican minority in the US Senate, has long been a vigorous opponent of campaign finance restrictions. McConnell has actually been pretty consistent when asked... [More]
Some Thoughts About the Democratic Debate Tonight
+ Someone must have told Hillary to start laughing, because she is doing it all the time, even when it doesn't much make sense. I know Jon Stewart commented on... [More]
September 27, 2007
Bill Kristol Makes Prediction
This (via TPM) is the best news I've gotten all day, maybe even all week: Bill Kristol watched last night's Democratic debate, and he now says the odds are 2... [More]
More on the Debate
Tim Grieve is absolutely right about this exchange between Hillary and Russert. Hillary looked and sounded presidential in a way that no one else on the stage last night did.... [More]
Primaries
Marc Aminder thinks he has the final schedule figured out: Jan. 5: Iowa caucuses (both parties) Jan. 8: New Hampshire primary (both parties) Jan. 12: Nevada caucuses (both parties) Jan.... [More]
Quote of the...Yesterday!
TPM Election Central reminds me to pass along the funniest moment in the debate last night: Biden: "Rudy Giuliani doesn't know what the heck he's talking about. He's the most... [More]
Romney's Winner
Swampland reports on the results of the Romeny's campaigns user-generated content contest. Here's the winner: Can someone please explain to me what's going on with the kid in the wheelchair... [More]
September 28, 2007
Santa Claus As A Secret Weapon
I don't have time to comment on this right now, but its quite interesting, and you really should go read it.... [More]
9/11 Made Me Do It!!!
Even for Rudy, this is a pathetic new low. How can anyone possibly think this man has the judgement and character necessary to be president? How?... [More]
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