Not a big shock, but disappointing none the less: President Barack Obama’s top adviser suggested to The Huffington Post late Wednesday that the administration is ready to accept an across-the-board, temporary continuation of steep Bush-era tax cuts, including those for the wealthiest taxpayers. That appears to be the only way, said David Axelrod, that middle-class […]
That’s what he told the Washington Post. Obama said the public option “has become a source of ideological contention between the left and right.” But, he added, “I didn’t campaign on the public option.” Now I have to swallow some pride and quote Rep. Joe Wilson – ‘YOU LIE’ Does President Obama really expect to […]
Booman hits a tone of truthiness that won’t sit well with the blogosphere: James Kirchick likes to crow about how the Netroots don’t matter. There are a few former (Republican and Democrat) office holders that might beg to differ. But, Kirchick is right about one thing. If Obama listened to the Netroots’ advice all the […]
The Republicans are getting called on their continuous rubber stamping for Bush (Christy has the details). What is amazing is the rubber stamp works both ways on this. Not only does Congress use their rubber stamp for Bush, but Bush also uses his rubber stamp for congress. Bush has yet to veto anything. This is […]
The Washington Post has an article today entitled “Senior White House Staff May Be Wearing Down”. It details the daily routines by senior staffers such as Andrew Card and how they may be on the verge of quitting: Of all the reasons that President Bush is in trouble these days, not to be overlooked are […]
This week, President Bush decided to once again show his family values. While walking away from reporters, he did something that is starting to become a trade mark, he flipped them the middle finger. I am not a prude by any means, but for the leader of the most powerful nation in the world to […]