Democrats reluctant to campaign with Obama Party members who are up for reelection are happy to benefit from the president’s fundraising abilities, but most are keeping their distance as his job approval rating has fallen.President Obama has hardly avoided the campaign trail this year, appearing across the country to raise money for candidates and urge…
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Reports critical of White House response to BPThe White House blocked the publication of government agencies’ worst-case estimates of how much oil was gushing from the BP spill in the Gulf of Mexico, according to critical interim reports from the presidential commission investigating the disaster US town still has 1980s headache Rockford, a working-class town…
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Ahmed Chalabi chats with Sally Quinn, for some reason Lying war-profiteering con man Ahmed Chalabi, the guy who seduced a bunch of neocons into invading and occupying Iraq in order to make him its enlightened capitalist ruler, had a fun little sit-down with party reporter and representative of all that is awful about the culture…
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The New McCain: More Aggressive and Scripted on the Campaign Trail Senator John McCain s once easygoing if irreverent campaign presence endearing to crowds, though often resulting in gaffes has been put out to pasture. Political Memo: Given G.O.P. Predicament, Rangel Opts to Ride Out the Storm Democrats believe that a long list of Republican…
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Angus Johnston: What Malcolm Gladwell Doesn’t Understand About Social Networks Gladwell is right that strong-tie relationships were a crucial part of the Civil Rights Movement. But he misses the fact that all ties start as weak ties, and that weak-tie online relationships have spurred action too. Rick Horowitz: For the GOP, a Certain Inconsistency Taxes.…
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Republicans roll out new party manifesto The chairman of the House Republican Conference says the party’s new “Pledge to America” compact is designed to roll back “failed economic policies” and rein in the health care overhaul. Republican sits for awkward interview on racist essay New York Republican House candidate Jim Russell is refusing to drop…
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Democrats close to delaying vote on Bush tax cuts Senate Democrats on Thursday privately considered punting President Barack Obama’s call to preserve middle class tax cuts until after the election, with several predicting that postponing the debate was increasingly likely. China seeks to play down differences with US Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao expressed optimism Wednesday…
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Simpson Defense Alleges Police Glee in His Arrest O. J. Simpson s legal team began Thursday to mount a defense that will sound familiar to anyone who followed his 1995 murder trial. After Impasse, New California Budget Agreement California legislative leaders and the governor have come to an agreement on the state budget, which is…
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Grading Obama On Progress On Black Agenda A group probing whether President Obama is addressing matters of concern to blacks will discuss the issue Saturday at the annual conference of the Congressional… Sal Russo, Tea Party Express Strategist, Fought For Christine O’Donnell Victory Sal Russo, a consultant whose roots in Sacramento stretch back to Gov.…
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Drug Label, Maimed Patient and Test for Court At issue is whether plaintiffs have the right to sue when the products that hurt them had met federal standards. Emanuel puts his feelers out for Chicago mayor’s race The White House chief of staff plans to meet with Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr., both considered potential successors…
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