Monthly Archives: January 2010
Another Democrat making sense
So why isn’t any of the so-called leadership — in the Capitol or in the Oval Office — listening? On the Huffington Post, Paul Begala offers his own, lucid take on the choice facing Democrats: Pass the Senate bill, or … Continue reading
Finally, a Democrat starts making sense.
David Plouffe, campaign adviser to the Obama campaign and author of Audacity to Win, has written a much-needed op-ed in the Washington Post. In it, he outlines the shape of a legislative strategy that would allow the Democrats to survive … Continue reading
We Are All Californians Now
This is the day. This is the moment that some clever historian — not the first to consider this sweep of time, but rather someone turning over the leaves looking for a more subtle causation — will draw a slash … Continue reading
What the heck is reconciliation?
(a) The rite in the Catholic Church formerly known as penace. (b) A process whereby congressional resolutions are harmonized with the budget. Under the Congressional Budget Act of 1974, it provides a procedure to consider (certain types of) bills without … Continue reading
The Democratic playbook
in convenient cartoon form. I got this via Ezra Klein’s fantastic blog, but apparently it’s by Tom Toles.
My congressional lobbying
I haven’t really gotten involved in haranguing my elected representatives before, but the possibility of health care reform is so tantalizingly close — and the apparent drift of the Democratic so-called “leadership” is so grindingly predictable and frustrating — that … Continue reading
What the Democrats Should Do Now
Pass health care reform. Pass the frakking Senate bill as is and have the President sign it before the State of the Union. Heck, have him sign it at the State of the Union. Yes, it will enrage the Republicans … Continue reading
9/11 not a terror attack (according to Guliani)
Apparently, Rudy Guliani is even more of a hack than I had suspected. Despite being the mayor of New York City during attacks that killed 3000 people, Guliani apparently doesn’t think they count. After all, how else can he explain … Continue reading
Health Care basics
With the health care bill finally moving forward in both houses of Congress, it’s a good time to take stock, take a breath, and take a look at what’s inside. Below are some links to useful summaries and commentaries. Ezra … Continue reading
Yay, “Liberal” Media!
Headline at ABC News: “Democrats are Dropping Like Flies” Reality: Not seeking reelection for US House US Senate Governor Democrats 10 2 3 Republicans 14 6 4 So the retiring Republicans outnumber the retiring Democrats in every chamber– and in … Continue reading
