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John Boehner Goes Fishing

Posted on February 4, 2013 at 6:30 pm by JM Ashby

Everyone in the room laughs under their breath when John Boehner claims he’s promoting robust job creation and opportunities for all Americans, but that’s not what this statement issued by the Speaker of the House today is all about. “For … Continue reading →
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The Senate Will Pass VAWA Again. Will The House?

Posted on February 1, 2013 at 6:30 pm by JM Ashby

JUST TOPPED ‘magic number’ of 60 bipartisan cosponsors of my #VAWA legisl.; We’re moving briskly toward Senate vote on the Leahy-Crapo Bill — Sen. Patrick Leahy (@SenatorLeahy) January 31, 2013 The Senate is poised to pass the Violence Against Woman … Continue reading →

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Stomping Ron’s Johnson

Posted on January 25, 2013 at 6:30 pm by JM Ashby

Colbert on the Benghazi shit show and the “Hillary was faking it” meme. Don’t get me wrong, these guys know something about faking emotions. They do it every day. And I respect them for it. But in this case I’m … Continue reading →

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We Call Him Rand

Posted on January 24, 2013 at 8:00 pm by JM Ashby

Artist – John Cole In other news, Senator Dianne Feinstein formally introduced a bill today that would ban the sale of over 150 models of assault weapons and magazines that hold more than 10 rounds. The ban would reportedly be … Continue reading →

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Moment of Derp

Posted on January 15, 2013 at 3:00 pm by JM Ashby

It’s been a while since we had one of these, but I believe this qualifies unquestioningly. There’s plenty of revenue to service debt. The President is raising specter of a default to scare people: therightscoop.com/ted-cruz-says-… — Senator Ted Cruz (@SenTedCruz) … Continue reading →

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Serious Business

Posted on January 4, 2013 at 8:00 pm by JM Ashby

Artist – Dave Granlund Charles Pierce reminds us why Paul Ryan isn’t a serious person. From 2008: This summer’s extreme weather and widespread flooding has wrought considerable damage throughout the Midwest and the nation,” said Ryan. “I have been inspired … Continue reading →

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Priorities: 67 No Votes for Sandy Relief. 1 No Vote for DOMA.

Posted on January 4, 2013 at 7:00 pm by JM Ashby

67 Republicans voted against relief for Hurricane Sandy victims today, but only 1 single Republican voted against additional funding for the hopeless legal defense of DOMA. via ThinkProgress On a 228-196 vote, the Republican-controlled U.S. House of Representatives adopted a … Continue reading →

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Photo of the Day

Posted on January 3, 2013 at 6:00 pm by JM Ashby

Senator Elizabeth Warren, flanked by Jon Tester, Max Baucus, and John Kerry, is sworn in on the first day of the 113th congress. (photo via @SenateDems)

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We’re Off to a Good Start

Posted on January 3, 2013 at 3:30 pm by JM Ashby

At noon today, I introduced the first bill of the 113th Congress to repeal Obamacare in its entirety. — Michele Bachmann (@MicheleBachmann) January 3, 2013 The 112th congress voted to repeal Obamacare 33 times. Will the 113th congress surpass that … Continue reading →

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Don’t Let The Door Hit You On The Way Out

Posted on January 3, 2013 at 2:00 pm by JM Ashby

This guy And this guy And this guy This woman And this guy And then there’s Joe Lieberman who is among the parties most responsible for watering down healthcare reform. We’ll never forget. The 112 congress, perhaps the worst congress … Continue reading →

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