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The Bush Library

Posted on April 23, 2013 at 8:00 pm by JM Ashby

Artist – David Fitzsimmons In other news, Senator Max Baucus announced today that he will not seek re-election in 2014. Continue reading →
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The Redemption of Max Baucus, Continued…

Posted on May 11, 2011 at 9:03 am by Bob Cesca

This is outstanding news, and quite a relief. WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus says he doesn’t think Congress will address Social Security as part of an effort to reduce government borrowing. The Montana Democrat said Tuesday … Continue reading →

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The Redemption of Max Baucus

Posted on April 30, 2011 at 12:11 pm by Bob Cesca

Senator Baucus was easily the most hated Democrat on this blog during the healthcare reform debate in 2009. But this story should help to recover his image following his infamous refusal to include a public option provision in the Finance … Continue reading →

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From the 'No Shit' File

Posted on February 11, 2010 at 8:43 pm by Bob Cesca

A Senate Democratic aide tells Brian Beutler about the Baucus version of the jobs bill: “This was about to get bogged down again so he pulled it back.” Ya’ think? The whole thing would’ve gone through the all too familiar … Continue reading →

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Baucus Jobs Bill Fail

Posted on February 11, 2010 at 6:12 pm by Bob Cesca

UPDATE: Harry Reid is scrapping the Finance Committee bill after determining there are too many concessions to the Republicans. Go! I’m at a complete loss as to what the hell is going on with the jobs bill. Max Baucus is … Continue reading →

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In Which I Defend Max Baucus

Posted on December 29, 2009 at 2:18 pm by Bob Cesca

Drudge is pushing a story about Max Baucus being drunk during his famously angry healthcare floor speech last week. Drudge is an asshat. Not just for trying to spread this nonsense, but also for making me come to the defense … Continue reading →

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Max the Angry Drunken Senator

Posted on December 23, 2009 at 12:43 pm by Bob Cesca

Via Rude Pundit, Max Baucus lets fly on the Republicans: Not only is he on fire (for a change), but he sounds a little sloshed, no?

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With Democrats Like These

Posted on December 5, 2009 at 10:18 am by Bob Cesca

Max Baucus cheated on his wife. And he nominated his mistress to be a U.S. Attorney. None of it matters as much as the fact that he was instrumental in stalling the healthcare reform process. But of course the cable … Continue reading →

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Baucus Quietly Feeding Lobbyists

Posted on November 10, 2009 at 8:45 am by Bob Cesca

Until last Spring, no one ever really talked about Max Baucus. But as far as the Democrats go, he’s clearly one of the most corrupt — in a quiet, below-the-radar northwestern way. Here’s the latest — this time regarding climate … Continue reading →

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Balls Quote of the Day

Posted on October 26, 2009 at 7:55 pm by Bob Cesca

“For more than a year, we’ve been working to meet the goals of reducing the growth of health-care costs, improving quality and efficiency and expanding coverage. There are a tremendous number of complicated issues that go into reform and the … Continue reading →

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