The Other McCain

"One should either write ruthlessly what one believes to be the truth, or else shut up." — Arthur Koestler

LIVE AT FIVE – 10.16.10

TOP NEWS No Inflation, No COLA: Treasury Says No Increase For Social Security Dems pushing $250 bonus instead Holder Promises To Enforce Federal Laws Despite Prop 19 Because weed is more important than immigration! U.S. Backs Off Currency Dispute With China T-men waiting until after election to condemn PRC as currency manipulators Mozilo Settles With […]

Erza Klein: Hey, This Whole Xenophobic Anti-Capitalist Attack Isn’t Working

It’s always enjoyable to watch when the light bulb go on over a liberal’s head. The idea that the Chamber of Commerce is funneling money from “secret foreign donors” to Republicans was always ludicrous. Of course, if the attack had worked, Ezra wouldn’t have minded. But sometimes voters are smarter than Democrats think they are.

Pelosi: Raising Money for Democrats More Important Than Her Voters

Explaining why she has refused to debate her Republican challenger, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said that raising money for Democratic candidates “across the country” is a higher priority for her. A video posted at Republican John Dennis’s Web site, shows Pelosi being asked, “”Would you be open to debating your Republican opponent John Dennis in […]

Boston Postcards

BOSTON — Some photos of the stuff I’ve been covering yesterday and today: You might recognize the guy with the camera. So what’s Ladd Ehlinger Jr. doing in Boston? OK, I can’t tell you exactly what Ladd’s doing here, but in this photo he is talking to Kiera and in maybe a week you’ll know what this is all […]

Thanks, Professor Reynolds

Barney Frank and his lover take a private jet ride to the Virgin Islands with a hedge fund billionaire, prompting Professor Glenn Reynolds to proclaim: I don’t want to hear one goddamned word about my freaking carbon footprint from Barney Frank, or his cronies. He speaks for millions.

Reporting News That Liberals Want You to Ignore? ‘Right-Wing Attack Site’!

BOSTON — A rainy morning in Massachusetts and here’s my latest column at The American Spectator: Tina Hood of Worcester said “it blew my mind” when she heard her congressman say, “I think the Constitution is wrong.” Rep. Jim McGovern later called his statement a “slip of the tongue,” but to Ms. Hood — a […]

If You Have Materially Supported Candidate(s), You Can Watch This

by Smitty Phone banking last night consisted of rounding up support for lawn sign assembly today. Presumably, we’ll be hitting the district Saturday with intent to distribute. Signs. Here is some eye candy for those who have earned it, via Ace: Usual disclaimers: Don’t get cocky. Stand by for one mother of a hangover once […]

LIVE AT FIVE – 10.15.10

TOP NEWS Judge Vinson Rules Obamacare Lawsuit May Proceed Alleged bear hunter wants to hear more from DOJ about how “interstate commerce” magically becomes “all commerce everywhere” DOJ Requests Stay Of DADT Injunction From Judge Will submit formal appeal Monday; meanwhile Obama says DADT “will end on my watch” Offers Pour In To Rescued Miners […]

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