This evening CNN announced in a "breaking news" announcement that there was yet another shake up in Michelle Bachmann's presidential campaign. This time Bachmann's campaign manager Ed Rollins said that he was stepping down for "health … [Read more...]
Archives for September 5, 2011
Gloves Come Off Between Labor and Tea Party
Looks like the working people of America mean business when they say they want to take their country back from the Tea Party zealots. Quoting an article that appeared on the Associated Press wire : "In addressing the crowd before … [Read more...]
To be believed if seen
via Political Wire: "We're going to see if we've got some straight shooters in Congress. We're going to see if congressional Republicans will put country before party. Show us what you've got." -- President Obama, quoted by the AP, … [Read more...]
Elizabeth Warren’s Terrific Labor Day speech
Elizabeth Warren gave a terrific Labor Day speech today at the Greater Boston Labor Council breakfast. The speech contained a nice introduction to her background and the place went crazy when she alluded to "fighting as an outsider or … [Read more...]
A Must Read…It’s a cliche…but it’s true…
This devastating indictment of the today's Republican Party, by a recently retired 28 year Republican Congressional staffer, has been bouncing around the internet for a couple of days. For liberals, it will be both enjoyable and … [Read more...]
So the Tea Party Express is FOR cutting corporate loopholes?
From what I'm hearing from the people they are electing, defense cuts and corporate loophole reform are off the table. I know this is a comedy show but I'm rather shocked to hear her say the things she is saying. It's sort of the opposite … [Read more...]
NY Times struggling to come to grips with Republican voters
This graphic, from yesterday's NY Times, caught my eye. I don't know if it appeared online, but here's the print version. It's an excellent reflection of the struggle between how establishment outfits like the NY Times wish the GOP … [Read more...]