Mitch McConnell is not alone in creating a wish-list for programs to kill in exchange for raising the national debt ceiling. Georgia Rep. Paul Broun (R) thinks we should abolish the Department of...
Republican Brinkmanship
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Cartoon Open Thread
Artist - RJ Matson In other news, Japan is considering a plan to require solar panels on all new homes and buildings. Tonight -- Game 3 of the Miami Heat vs the Chicago Bulls. Please use this thread...
Politically Profitable Rhetoric
Despite the right-wing's criticism which is at best, dishonest, of President Obama's speech regarding Israel and Palestinian peace, their own position on the matter is not exactly constructive or...
Gingrich Donors Flee, Dem Fundraising Up
Gingrich's biggest donors are having second thoughts. (Newser) – Newt Gingrich’s vaunted money machine appears to be breaking down in the wake of his Meet the Press appearance, in which he called...
Cartoon Open Thread
Artist - Steve Greenberg In other news, a Maine state representative was arrested today for waving a gun in a photographer's face. Both sides are insane! Tonight -- Game 3 of the Dallas Mavericks vs...
Bottoming Out
Even though Donald Trump has exited the race for the Republican presidential nomination, he's still managing to be the gift that keeps on giving for Democrats by sucking a massive amount of...
Cartoon Open Thread
Artist - Joe Heller In other news, the $5,697 dollar price tag for accompanying Glenn Beck on his trip to Israel does not include tickets for his googley-eyed sermon. Please use this thread to...
Because Both Sides Are Insane
Two weeks ago a high school sophomore from New Jersey issued a constitutional debate challenge to representative, and possible Republican presidential contender, Michele Bachmann. Following in the...
The Dust of Tweets And Trivia
Following the epic meltdown of Newt Gingrich after his appearance on Meet The Press in which he referred to the Paul Ryan Path to Poverty as "right-wing social-engineering," his campaign immediately...
Cartoon Open Thread
Artist - David Fitzsimmons In other news, Willie Nelson has decided to un-endorse Gary Johnson and endorse Dennis Kucinich instead! Woops! Tonight -- Game 2 of the Dallas Mavericks vs the Oklahoma...
Why Jon Huntsman Has No Chance
ThinkProgress has compiled a list of policy positions supported, at least previously, by Jon Huntsman. Positions which are heretical to the GOP and which leave him with absolutely no chance, in my...
Voter Suppression in Wisconsin, Florida
The states of Wisconsin and Florida, in an act of clear desperation, joined the ranks of Republican-controlled state legislatures and governorships across the nation passing laws to suppress voters...
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Artist - Jim Day In other news, Newt Gingrich hopes that no one will quote him. Work is still being done behind the scenes to resolve format and commenting issues. Please be patient. Tonight is Game...
Deny Reality
We have climate change denial, a denial that the president is an American citizen, denial that Osama Bin Laden is actually dead, denial that torture doesn't work, and now we have denial that...
Republicans for Small Government
Small enough to fit into your bedroom. The Massachusetts legislature is conducting hearings Wednesday on a bill that would bar divorcing couples with children from carrying on a sexual relationship...
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Artist - Monte Wolverton The Awesome Blog has now officially migrated to WordPress, and while there will be minor kinks and bugs to iron out over the next several days, I'm sure it will provide a...
Worst Persons: Rick “The Frothy” Santorum
Rick "The Frothy" Santorum issuing a rebuttal to John McCain regarding the merits of torture. I don't, everything I've read shows that we would not have gotten this information as to who this man was...
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"Da Nile" Artist - Pat Bagley In other news, a young man in Arkansas became the first person to be convicted of violating the Matthew Shepard Act today. The Matthew Shepard and James Byrd Jr. Hate...
Poll: POTUS More Trusted on Security, Values
A new George Washington University and Politico poll brings good news for Democrats and not-so-good news for Republicans. If you want to know why Barack Obama is looking good for reelection despite...
Quote of the Day
A Dubuque, Iowa resident speaking to Newt Gingrich in the lobby of a Holiday Inn. “Get out now before you make a bigger fool of yourself,” (Russell) Fuhrman said directly to Gingrich. [...] Fuhrman...
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