The Obama administration's proposed $90 billion bank fee isn't a huge deal, but it's brilliant politics. Benen quotes MSNBC: There was some speculation this week about the politics: "[I]t does put...
Calling the Teabagger's Populist Bluff
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Boy Was I Wrong About the Teabaggers
Almost a year ago when the tea parties started up, I predicted that they wouldn't last very long. I incorrectly thought they'd go the way of most of Malkin's little zingers and ditties -- "I am James...
Is the Bill Killed if Coakley Loses?
Probably not. Jon Chait lays out the options: 1. Finish up the House-Senate negotiations quickly and hold a vote before Scott Brown is seated. Republicans will scream, but how could they scream any...
FDA Targets Dangerous Chemical in Plastics
You've probably heard about the chemical Bisphenol A (BPA) used to make clear plastic and which has been proven to leech into bottled water. Well, it looks like the FDA is taking a harder look: In a...
Limbaugh Is A Cartoon
The controversial satire of the Fox News Channel ticker on The Simpsons: "Do Democrats cause cancer?" And Rush Limbaugh on his show yesterday: "Voting Democrat Causes Cancer." Of course, Limbaugh...
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How Does This Help Progressivism?
I'm not sure how shuffling Democrats out of office and shuffling Republicans into their place will actually win more liberal legislation. Rep. Vic Snyder (D-Ark.) announced his retirement today...
PhRMA Declares War on the White House
The Obama administration's objection to the brand-name biotech drug protections in the healthcare reform bill has officially pissed off PhRMA. The drug industry is threatening to end its support for...
Quote of the Day
"...how cruel - not only for us here in MA but for the whole country - for it to be Kennedy's seat itself that kills health care, the cause of his life." —TPM reader "VL" Come on, Democrats. Turn out...
Scott Brown Voted Against Helping 9/11 Workers
The Republicans are the party of 9/11. Saying "9/11" that is -- not necessarily helping the victims and workers. One month after the September 11th attacks, Scott Brown was one of only three...
Limbaugh and Beck Masturbate on Haiti
These are easily two of the most ridiculous clips I've ever heard from these assholes. First, Limbaugh accuses the president of using the military for "meals on wheels." Next, an obviously sick Glenn...
The Latest Republican Attack Ad
Via John Cole: Oh wait. That was produced by the FDL people. Goddamn. Look, I'm all for accountability, but there's a way to do it smartly. This isn't smart. It's hamfisted and politically infantile...
Bad News on Jobs
I hope this will help the administration back away from this misguided effort to focus on deficit reduction: WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. unemployment rate, currently at 10 percent, is unlikely to...
Some Good News on PhRMA
One of the most objectionable aspects of the healthcare reform legislation might be on its last legs: President Obama is pushing for a last-minute change in the final health care bill that would...
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A-hole Quote of the Day
"You’re mind is totally closed. You have tampons in your ears." —Rush Limbaugh to a female caller who challenged him on his remarks about Haiti It only makes sense that a thrice married asshole with...
Suck It, Monsanto
This just in: The U.S. Justice Department has opened a formal antitrust investigation into crop-biotechnology giant Monsanto Co. as it contends with the loss of patent protection on its blockbuster...
The Cadillac Compromise
It looks like union officials, the White House and Congress have worked out a compromise on the Cadillac tax. I think these terms mostly address the concerns enumerated by progressives and union...
What Are The Teabaggers Hiding?
No press allowed at Sarah Palin's speech to the teabaggers. You would think that with a super-smart, super-articulate speaker like Sarah Palin, they would want to show off her prowess to the world...