Entries by emptywheel

The Reason Behind the Jacksons’ Narrow Denials?

In a superb piece of reporting, the Trib describes three Jackson-connected fundraisers who not only met with Blago on October 31–the date when Blago was first recorded being offered a half million to appoint Jesse Jackson Jr.–but who hosted a fundraiser tied to JJJ’s candidacy on Saturday.

Fools On Hill Put Bullet In The Heartbeat Of America; World Markets Tank

The last 7-10 days have given us multiple Congressional hearings, press conferences, statements by belligerent bloviating blowhards, outrage, fear and uncertainty in the public over the precarious state of the American auto industry. Last night it all culminated in a shameless show by Senate Republicans who decided to crater the world economy instead of agreeing to provide what, at least by current Washington standards, is a nominal loan to American automakers. Today the reality of their action, actually lack thereof, has already set in.

No Auto Bridge Loan

Harry Reid: We’re very sorry we couldn’t arrive at a conclusion. But I appreciate Chris Dodd. This man has worked day and night for months.

I like Shelby too. He hasn’t been heavily involved in these negotiations. But you never have to guess where he stands.

Corker did wonderful work. We weren’t able to arrive at legislation to get enough Republican votes.

Withdrawing Jarrett’s Candidacy as an F-U to Blagojevich

The WSJ notices something I pointed out Tuesday. There was a two-hour meeting on November 10 at which Blago’s team tried to concoct a way to get Obama’s team to give something of value in exchange for Valerie Jarrett’s appointment to replace Obama as Senator, closely followed by Jarrett’s withdrawal from consideration. What the WSJ misses, though, is that there’s pretty clear evidence that Obama refused to deal with Blago.

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