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From The Jaws Of Victory

Posted on July 14, 2011 at 2:30 pm by JM Ashby

Following yesterday’s revelation that 552,462 individuals donated to President Obama’s re-election campaign during the first quarter, shattering records previously set by the president in 2008, new polls out today reiterate the fact that the “the base” has not abandoned the … Continue reading →

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Chart of the Day

Posted on July 10, 2011 at 9:42 am by Bob Cesca

Grownups versus children. Grownups negotiate and reach mutually equitable compromises. Children stomp and hold their breath and throw tantrums until they get exactly what they want. Via Kevin Drum:

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Dems Propose Temporary Debt Ceiling Increase

Posted on June 30, 2011 at 4:20 pm by JM Ashby

President Obama and the Democrats are trying to cut a deal for a temporary increase of the debt ceiling. (Reuters) – President Barack Obama and Senate Democrats are weighing a scaled-back U.S. budget deal that would avert a looming default … Continue reading →

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Paul Ryan’s Path to Poverty By District

Posted on June 4, 2011 at 2:00 pm by JM Ashby

House Democrats have released a very powerful tool for use not only in upcoming elections, but also for anyone who seeks to spread the gospel of Paul Ryan. House Democrats have broken down the massive changes to Medicare and Medicaid … Continue reading →

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Liberal Democrats: Strong on National Security

Posted on May 3, 2011 at 1:55 pm by Bob Cesca

Last night’s “Rewrite” by Lawrence O’Donnell was a keeper. The Republicans have been running around like frightened Barney Fife types with loaded guns and a googly-eyed, jittery, cowardly posture. Terrified . But President Obama, who they insisted was a weak, … Continue reading →

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The President's Deficit Reduction Plan

Posted on April 13, 2011 at 3:43 pm by Bob Cesca

Here are the highlights via TPM: _A debt failsafe that will be triggered if the debt-to-GDP ratio hasn’t stabilized, and begun to decline by mid-decade. This will include automatic spending cuts, and reductions in tax subsidies, but no tax increases. … Continue reading →

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Medicare Appears to Be Safe

Posted on April 13, 2011 at 2:40 pm by Bob Cesca

All of the progressive freakouts about “Medicare being on the table” prior to the president’s speech today were, once again, a series of emo kneejerk overreactions. On Medicare, the president’s vision is similarly broad. Obama rules out a voucher system … Continue reading →

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Making the Rich Pay for Their Austerity

Posted on April 11, 2011 at 10:11 am by Bob Cesca

Beyond the Republicans who only care about budget cuts when Democrats control the White House, the only people who are feverishly pushing for austerity measures are Very Serious media people and DC elites who happen to be very wealthy. Thankfully, … Continue reading →

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Historic Ditch-Driving

Posted on April 9, 2011 at 7:59 am by Bob Cesca

Ezra Klein on President Obama’s pitch for the budget deal: Obama bragged about “making the largest annual spending cut in our history.” Harry Reid joined him, repeatedly calling the cuts “historic.” It fell to Boehner to give a clipped, businesslike … Continue reading →

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Reviving an Old Refrain

Posted on April 8, 2011 at 9:56 am by Bob Cesca

There’s just no way the Republicans come out on top in all of this. The president is too smart and reasonable, and so the Republicans look like foot-stomping, tantrum-throwing children. Notice the language. Boehner keeps saying “no, no, no.” Simultaneously, … Continue reading →

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