And she complains about Obama’s teleprompter?   Crib Notes? This potential presidential candidate and "movement" leader was using crib notes to answer basic questions?   This would mean: A) That she knew the questions beforehand and the whole thing was a farce. (Likely.) and That she still couldn’t answer the previously agreed-upon questions without a […]

    The Truth About the Deficit Published: February 6, 2010 When the White House released its new budget last week, including more spending to create desperately needed jobs, Republican leaders in Congress denounced President Obama for driving up the deficit and demanded that the Democrats halt their “reckless” ways. The deficit numbers — a […]

  Palin vs. Palin: Sarah Palin rails against bailout she supported in first place – Daily Kos TV (beta) Viewers are encouraged to subscribe and join the conversation for more insightful commentary and to support progressive messages. Together, we can populate the internet with progressive messages that represent the true aspirations of most Americans. Support Our Politics […]

  I found this on iReports courtesy of "dberlyne". Original at http://www.ireport.com/docs/DOC-404680.   This fraud had the nerve to criticize President Obama for reading the teleprompter overtly when she reads cheat notes on her palm like a high school student. Then again, that is to be expected. Viewers are encouraged to subscribe and join the conversation for […]

A must read article by Nobel Prize winning economist Paul Krugman that puts our budget deficit in perspective. Most importantly it illustrates either the hypocrisy or lack of depth in understanding our economic system in a historical context. Fiscal Scare Tactics By PAUL KRUGMAN Published: February 4, 2010 These days it’s hard to pick up […]

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  Dems To Force GOP Vote On Anti-Social Security Privatization Resolution Christina Bellantoni | February 5, 2010, 2:02PM House Democrats are going to force their Republican colleagues to vote on a resolution opposing the privatization of Social Security. The move shows Democrats are putting their full political muscle into painting the Republicans as enemies of […]

Anyone trying to characterize the Tea Party movement as anything less than a movement with large racist undertones need only view its speakers. Viewers are encouraged to subscribe and join the conversation for more insightful commentary and to support progressive messages. Together, we can populate the internet with progressive messages that represent the true aspirations of most […]

  Decoding Obama’s Health Care Plan Jonathan Chait February 5, 2010 | 10:56 am At a fundraiser last night, President Obama laid out his vision for health care reform. This is interesting: Mr. Obama said that once Congressional Democrats had worked out their differences and settled on a final bill, he would push for a […]

That is the headline every Democrat must use on Republicans blocking appointments and progress for pork and ideology. The (Missed) Second Chance Josh Marshall | February 5, 2010, 1:00PM The key thing about the Shelby/hold story is that it provides the Democrats a second chance to revisit the vote blocking issue with the public. What […]