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The Dem Senators elected from the very late 80's through the 1990's also came up during what was arguably the…
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The Sargent article seems to indicate that the robocalls emphasize the same, ineffective "ramming it through" argument. And Errol, as…
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Exactly - it only actually matters if Halter gets the win. And THEN he has to win the general too,…
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Although yes, Bunning did "win" in terms of fucking over hundreds of thousands of people who won't get their unemployment…
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Not necessarily. He just capitulated on the unemployment benefits hold. And as Booman pointed, pulling a Shelby doesn't help anyone…
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Ezra Klein has made a pretty comprehensive case against this idea: http://voices.washingtonpost.com/ezra-klein/2009/11/the_small-d_democratic_case_ag.html But seriously: Bunning, what a huge jackass.
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"I suspect the Republicans will be a bit demoralized for a while. But maybe they'll just ramp the anger up…
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I'm trying to find a good article about the way she operates, politically. I read one awhile back ago that…
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Don't worry Booman, history will treat her very well. She is already a legend in her own time.
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Wouldn't the Republican base go nuts if McConnell allowed an up-or-down-vote? I imagine the knives will be out for him…
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They do seem more confident, and that's a great thing. This is how we get the ball rolling on a…
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I feel the same way on a "meta" level. At the same time, one can't divorce oneself from the terrible…
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"Obamanese" - love it.
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That's... probably true. But if you believe Lawrence Lessig, it's because Congressfolk are so desperate for cash to fund their…
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Corruption/corporatism. A lot of progressive ideas challenge the status quo, and put barriers between rich people and their ability to…
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So you think it's primarily a communications/media thing? The basis for the GOP hold on power, that is.
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Hear hear.
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Well, that's definitely true about many of the unions, unfortunately. I see your point about the sadness and anger at…
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I misinterpreted your comment, then - apologies for that. Regarding my comment, I realize that the extent and best ways…
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Perhaps - politicians as a breed tend towards the deceitful and assholish. And the spectacle of Dem panic following the…
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