Herewith a roundup of what some prominent conservative and moderate Republicans are saying about President Bush's position on, and threatened veto of, the SCHIP bill that Congress passed yesterday. Before we get started, let's be … [Read more...]
The result in the MA-05 race will matter to sick kids
By large bipartisan margins, the Congress has sent a bill reauthorizing and expanding SCHIP, the State Children's Health Insurance Program. The Senate voted 67-29, enough to override President Bush's promised veto. But the … [Read more...]
Quality digging at the Dig reveals seriously iffy casino numbers
A fine post from Julia Reischel and Paul McMorrow at the Weekly Dig. They have been burrowing through the hundreds of pages of casino-related documents released last week by the Patrick administration. Here's their basic … [Read more...]
Edwards courts the young vote. Sort of.
The Globe reports that John Edwards has just laid out ... wait for it ... a 10-point plan! This one is "designed to appeal to young voters." It focuses on college aid, global warming, Darfur, all that stuff. Here's … [Read more...]
Post-debate wrap-up
Elizabeth Edwards spinning for John.Elizabeth Kucinich spinning for Dennis.The debate-watch party awaits its next guest. … [Read more...]
Live blog — topic: your favorite Bible verse. And no, I’m not kidding.
Obama: Sermon on the Mount. We have an empathy deficit.Clinton: Golden Rule.Gravel: most important thing is love.Kucinich: prayer from St. Francis -- Lord make me an instrument of your peace.Edwards: what you do unto the least of … [Read more...]
Live blog — topic: politics and money
Russert asks Clinton if the Clinton Foundation and Library should publish their donors? Clinton says she co-sponsored legislation that would require presidential libraries to publicize their donors. Unclear as to whether she'd … [Read more...]
Live blog — topic: lightning round. 30-second answers
Biden on MoveOn. They've been a positive force on some things. They're part of the party, but it's not their party.Kucinich on a $3 gas tax. No. Next president needs to have been right about Iraq and Patriot … [Read more...]
Live blog — the talk clock!
HT to the rock stars at Blue Hampshire for pointing out the awesome debate talk clock (via ChrisDodd.com) … [Read more...]
Live blog — topic: booze and smokes (seriously)
Russert: lots of people die from smoking or second-hand smoke. Do you favor a national no public places smoking law?Clinton: it's worked well in NYC. We should be moving toward a bill regulating tobacco through FDA. That … [Read more...]
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