Pelosi and Reid Back an Auto Bailout
Pelosi and Reid wrote Paulson asking for TARP money for the auto companies. If nothing else, their request signals a need for a larger discussion about what our economy will be going forward.
Kids Grow Up Fast These Days; 8 Yr. Old Boy Charged As Adult With Murder
An eight year old boy in Arizona is suspected of killing his father and another man renting a room in their home. In a sign of the emotional and legal complexities of the case, the police are pushing to have the boy tried as an adult even as they investigate possible abuse. The boy almost certainly should not be tried as an adult. Here is why.
Steve Schmidt Doesn't Blame Palin
Steve Schmidt is only half-deluded about why the Mccain campaign failed.
Trash Talk - Raider Nation Edition
No silly, not those Raiders, Al Davis died years ago, he just forgot to advise his still ambulatory carcass. I'm talking about the Texas Tech Red Raiders baby! Yes, Mrs. Randiego's team is playing another huge game today, this week against Freep's Boomer Sooners: Tech will get its first test as a top team with the Cowboys not far behind in statistics ad personnel.
The Dying Auto Industry: Should We Save It?
First of a series on the dying auto industry.
More on Joementum
Two interesting details in this Politico story.
“Sen. Lieberman’s preference is to stay in the caucus, but he’s going to keep all his options open,” a Lieberman aide said. “McConnell has reached out to him, and at this stage, his position is he wants to remain in the caucus but losing the chairmanship is unacceptable.”
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Lieberman’s aide told Politico on Friday morning that “essentially what transpired is that Sen.
Sanctimonious Joe in the Crossfire
Holy Joe is shopping for a future. But I'm not sure he's got any good options.
RNC to Audit Palin's Panty Drawer
The RNC is sending a legal team to audit Palin's wardrobe.
Palin's Concession Speech
Did you notice that Fox announced the speech that the McCain campaign refused to let her give on Tuesday night?
The Waxman Challenge to Dingell
I've got mixed feelings about Henry Waxman's challenge to John Dingell.
Chalabi's Lobbyist Was Sarah Palin's Spy
Randy Scheunemann was the guy spreading disinformation to boost Palin's reputation.
Why Janet Napolitano Is Right For Attorney General
The election is nigh 24 hours in the bank, and the rumor wires and scuttlebutt are exploding with discussion of the makeup of President-elect Barack Obama's cabinet and staff to be. Attorney General is a critical post in any administration; but perhaps at no time in history of the United States as important as this moment. Janet Napolitano is the complete package. President Obama, make her your Attorney General. It will be one of the smartest decisions you ever make, and here is why.
Palin and the Presidential
Palin was devastating for McCain's presidential race. But I'm not sure she was as bad as people are saying.
Speaking as the Owner of a Perfect Storm Cap
I'm glad Howard Dean didn't let Chuck and Rahm claim all the credit for a big victory again, like they did in 2006.
This has been a truly historic, transformational election. Tonight, our country chose hope over fear, the future over the past, unity over division. This election also reflects the passing of the torch to a new generation.
Schadenfreude 2006, the Sequel
George Allen race-mongers. And loses.
McCain's campaign fear-mongers. And loses.
Schadenfreude Four
Pete Domenici gets a US Attorney fired because he won't help Republicans cheat their way to victories.
Democrats get their revenge. And then some.
Schadenfreude Three
2004.
2008.
Though Fox called it for Obama, then un-called it, so we may not be out of the woods yet.
(Graphic by twolf.)
Schadenfreude One and Schadenfreude Two
John Sununu cheated to beat Jeanne Shaheen in 2002.
Shaheen got revenge.
And Jesse Helms' lifetime seat?
Just got re-upholstered in blue.
They Got Out Their First Time Voters
My take from Detroit.