MUST RETWEET MUST READ By BEN SMITH | 3/3/10 4:23 PM EST The Republican National Committee plans to raise money this election cycle through an aggressive campaign capitalizing on “fear” of President Barack Obama and a promise to "save the country from trending toward socialism." The strategy was detailed in a confidential party fundraising presentation, […]
Archives for March 2010
A final vote on health reform #p2 #tcot #hcr #politics
Last Thursday’s first-of-its-kind summit capped off a debate that has lasted nearly a year. Every idea has now been put on the table. Every argument has been made. Both parties agree that the status quo is unacceptable and gets more dire each day. Today, I want to state as clearly and forcefully as I know […]
Maddow refutes Orrin Hatch For Lying, Washington Post For Printing It #p2 #tcot #hcr #politics
Why is it that our media allow these senators to get away with patently verifiable falsehoods and lies? Is no one researching anymore? That Hatch would feel confident enough to write this piece shows the disrespect that he holds for journalists.
Health Care Deadline In TWO WEEKS: Dems Want Bill Finished By March 18
The deadline for accomplishing health care reform, which for months has been a moving target, has moved yet again. This time to March 18, before President Obama leaves for an overseas trip to Indonesia and Australia. Politico’s Mike Allen reports that the White House and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi are pushing for the deadline. […]
Ex-Houston Mayor White is projected Dem nominee for governor #p2 #tcot #politics
Now is the time for Texas to have a real sensible governor. (CNN) — Former Houston Mayor Bill White will be the Democratic nominee for the governor’s office in Texas, CNN projects, based on votes tallied by the Texas Secretary of State’s office. In early voting, White was polling more than 75 percent of the […]
Rachel Maddow – Democratic Chaiman dares GOP To Campaign Against Healthcare Reform #hcr #tcot #p2
When Democrats pass the healthcare reform bill they must vigorously campaign on what it means to Americans. If done it is guaranteed that they lose neither the House or the Senate.
Rachel Maddow – GOP Use FoxNews To Misinform by equating Nuclear Option To Reconciliation #tcot #p2 #hcr
This illustrates why FoxNews listeners (the Right) is so misinformed. This is why they seem to live an alternate reality.
Rachel Maddow-Sen Alexander & Sen McCain Supported Reconciliation Before They didn’t #p2 #tcot #hcr
Circulate as we know the misinformation campaign has begun.
GOP Filibuster Record: Republicans Using Obstruction Tool With Astonishing Frequency #tcot #p2 #politics
WASHINGTON — The filibuster – tool of obstruction in the U.S. Senate – is alternately blamed and praised for wilting President Barack Obama’s ambitious agenda. Some even say it’s made the nation ungovernable. Maybe, maybe not. Obama’s term still has three years to run. More certain, however: Opposition Republicans are using the delaying tactic […]
CNN Fact Check That ALL GOP Senators at #hcr summit actually supported reconciliation on bigger bills #p2 #tcot
CNN is doing a great job this week of fact checking the hypocrisy of GOP leaders try to deprive Americans of affordable healthcare.