If, like some, you wondered why Obama, Pelosi, and other Democrats wasted time praising a generally reprehensible Republican like Coburn, it’s because he stepped into the trap — as long as the debate is about how to solve the problem, the progressive side (which actually cares about solving it) holds the advantage. And when even one Republican joins the debate on those terms, the pretense of his colleagues is easier to expose.
Late Night: How Obama Should Change the Bipartisanship Game |
| By: Swopa Friday February 26, 2010 8:00 pm |
What Democrats Does DanGerstein Consult For, and Why Don’t They Fire Him? |
| By: Teddy Partridge Friday February 26, 2010 3:36 pm |
Longtime Lieberman mouthpiece Dan Gerstein is portrayed in Politico as a “Democratic political consultant” whenever they need someone to run down the Democrats or, as today, tout the Republicans. Who still hires this hack, and how can they defend that now?
Early Morning Swim: At Health Care Summit, Dick Durbin Dismantles GOP Talking Points on Medical Malpractice |
| By: Blue Texan Friday February 26, 2010 4:45 am |
Well played, sir.


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