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blogs.tampabay.com - 31 minutes ago
Okaloosa straw poll goes for Rubio, McCollum, Putnam
— blogs.tampabay.com — Chalk up another straw poll victory for Marco Rubio. He garnered 86 votes to Gov. Charlie Crist's 4 votes during a straw poll today hosted by the Okaloosa Republican Exec Committee. The straw poll, open to the public with a $20 admission fee, is ... (more) Okaloosa straw poll goes for Rubio, McCollum, Putnam

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voterubio2010.blogspot.com - 31 minutes ago
Thirteen Straw Polls in a Row for Marco Rubio
— voterubio2010.blogspot.com — Rubio in front of Crist AGAIN! From The Buzz Okaloosa straw poll goes for Rubio, McCollum, Putnam: Chalk up another straw poll victory for Marco Rubio. He garnered 86 votes to Gov. Charlie Crist's 4 votes during a straw poll today hosted by the Okaloosa Republican Exec Committee. This makes ... (more) Thirteen Straw Polls in a Row for Marco Rubio

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directorblue.blogspot.com - 31 minutes ago
PelosiCare: Reaction Roundup (Palin, Sowell, Anchoress, Dr. Helen, Jacobson, Locke, Doc Zero)
— directorblue.blogspot.com — The anger of the American public is only just beginningDr. Helen's message is inspiring:You are never doomed until you are dead. There is always something that can be done. The anger of the American public is only just beginning. It is an energy that will be needed in the coming days, weeks and ... (more) PelosiCare: Reaction Roundup (Palin, Sowell, Anchoress, ...

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videocafe.crooksandliars.com - 67 minutes ago
Keith Calls Out Bachmann and Friends for Their "Press Conference"
— videocafe.crooksandliars.com — DOWNLOADS: (22) PLAYS: (112) Keith and Eugene Robinson had the same reaction I did to watching members of Congress out there calling for something close to the overthrow of our government. I agree completely with Eugene Robinson—it was frankly ... (more) Keith Calls Out Bachmann and Friends for Their "Press ...

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voices.washingtonpost.com - 3 hours ago
Health care passes the House
— voices.washingtonpost.com — Health-care reform passed the House, quite literally, at the eleventh hour. It passed with a slim, two-vote margin. But it passed. That is more than has ever happened before. More than Truman or Nixon or Carter or Clinton managed. More than ... (more) Health care passes the House

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csmonitor.com - 4 hours ago
Mad Men's Don Draper effect
— csmonitor.com — He's a suave role model, but what are viewers learning from his behavior? (more) Mad Men's Don Draper effect

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downwithtyranny.blogspot.com - 4 hours ago
Who Voted Against Health Care Reform-- And Why?
— downwithtyranny.blogspot.com — Bipartisanship: anti-health care clowns in Georgia & Wisconsin I lived-tweeted last night's historic session of the House of Representatives as it voted to pass the health insurance reform bill. Despite countless attempts over nearly a century, no ... (more) Who Voted Against Health Care Reform-- And Why?

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yglesias.thinkprogress.org - 4 hours ago
House Democrats Voting No
— yglesias.thinkprogress.org — An interesting table from The New York Times profiles the House Democrats who voted “no” on health reform last night. Mostly it’s people from districts that went for John McCain, oftentimes heavily so. There’s also Artur Davis ... (more) House Democrats Voting No

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mydd.com - 4 hours ago
Democrats against healthcare reform
— mydd.com — The netroots have given Larry Kissell $485,795 (via OpenLeft), over the past couple of cycles. He voted no on this healtcare reform bill. He says it was to "protect medicare" which seems like a bizzare explanation. Here's the list of those ... (more) Democrats against healthcare reform

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the-reaction.blogspot.com - 4 hours ago
Primary them
— the-reaction.blogspot.com — By Creature Sixty-four Democrats voted in favor of the vile, anti-choice Stupak amendment . Of those sixty-four, I especially loath the twenty-six who voted against the health-care reform bill overall. If these twenty-six Dems had no intention of ... (more) Primary them

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mahablog.com - 5 hours ago
Clip and Save
— mahablog.com — House Democrats Who Voted Against the Health Care Bill House Democrats Who Voted for the Stupak-Pitts Amendment House Democrats Who Voted Yes on Stupak-Pitts and No on the Final Bill (the Worst of the Worst): Jason Altmire (Pa. 4) John Barrow (Ga. 12) John Boccieri (Ohio 16) Dan Boren ... (more) Clip and Save

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justoneminute.typepad.com - 6 hours ago
Health Care That's Always A Scare
— justoneminute.typepad.com — Pelosi and Obama get to 218 and more: Sweeping Health Care Plan Passes House By CARL HULSE and ROBERT PEAR WASHINGTON — Handing President Obama a hard-fought victory, the House narrowly approved a sweeping overhaul of the nation’s health care... (more) Health Care That's Always A Scare

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politico.com - 7 hours ago
Hutchison in Fort Hood spotlight
— politico.com — Kay Bailey Hutchison has emerged as the most visible official in the wake of the shooting at Fort Hood. (more) Hutchison in Fort Hood spotlight

Comments vote down Notes From a Grumpy Old Man found this 7 hours agofound this
notesfromagrumpyoldman.blogspot.com - 7 hours ago
Political Pandering of Ft Hood, New Lebanese Govt
— notesfromagrumpyoldman.blogspot.com — Frank Rich Seymour Hersh Lee Siegel “We’re not going to let the system go back to the way it was,” - Timothy Geithner "As the unemployment rate crossed the 10 percent threshold at week’s end, we learned that bankers were helping themselves not just to bonuses as large as those at the ... (more) Political Pandering of Ft Hood, New Lebanese Govt

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swampland.blogs.time.com - 7 hours ago
Anatomy of a Health Reform Deal
— swampland.blogs.time.com — Don't the Democrats control Congress? How did Nancy Pelosi get to the point where she didn't have enough votes in her own caucus to pass health reform unless she paved the way for language that, as Jon Cohn puts it, "mak[es] it more likely that ... (more) Anatomy of a Health Reform Deal

Comments vote down Firedoglake found this 7 hours agofound this
wonkroom.thinkprogress.org - 7 hours ago
The ‘Party Of No’ Becomes The ‘Party Of Slow’
— wonkroom.thinkprogress.org — Our guest bloggers are Daniel J. Weiss , a Senior Fellow and the Director of Climate Strategy at the Center for American Progress Action Fund, and energy team interns Jaren Love and Michael McGovern. Senate Republicans are demanding lengthy ... (more) The ‘Party Of No’ Becomes The ‘Party Of Slow’

Comments vote down Daily Kos found this 7 hours agofound this
Michael Steele, Tim Kaine Square Off On Health Reform Passage (video)
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Michael Steele, Tim Kaine Square Off On Health Reform Passage (video)
— youtube.com — The chairmen of the Republican and Demcoratic National Committees debate the historic passage of health care reform on "This Week." Kaine suggests ... (more) Michael Steele, Tim Kaine Square Off On Health Reform ...

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washingtonmonthly.com - 8 hours ago
Cantor's subtle criticism of Leader Limbaugh
— washingtonmonthly.com — CANTOR'S SUBTLE CRITICISM OF LEADER LIMBAUGH.... Congressional Republican leaders are generally reluctant to criticize right-wing tactics and efforts, so I suppose Eric Cantor deserves some credit for yesterday's mild and indirect rebuke. I'm just not ... (more) Cantor's subtle criticism of Leader Limbaugh

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fdlaction.firedoglake.com - 8 hours ago
64 Democrats Voted To Put A Bureaucrat Between You, Your Insurance Provider, And Your Doctor On ...
— fdlaction.firedoglake.com — illutration by twolf1 In the House, the Stupak anti-abortion amendment passed 240 to 194 with one member voting present. 64 Democrats votes yes on the Stupak amendment. The Stupak amendment would effectively ban insurance companies from selling ... (more) 64 Democrats Voted To Put A Bureaucrat Between You, Your ...

Comments vote down Politics on HuffingtonPost.com found this 8 hours agofound this
huffingtonpost.com - 8 hours ago
Lieberman Pledges To Filibuster House Bill "As A Matter Of Conscience"
— huffingtonpost.com — This morning on Fox News Sunday, host Chris Wallace asked Sen. Joseph Lieberman (I-CT) about the House's historic passage of health care legislation last night. Lieberman said that as a "matter of conscience," he will join a Republican filibuster if ... (more) Lieberman Pledges To Filibuster House Bill "As A Matter ...

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faustasblog.com - 8 hours ago
Two-point-six trillion dollars
— faustasblog.com — Yes, $2.6 Trillion! A Closer Look at the Full 10 Years of Spending in the House Health Bill The true cost is not the net spending on only the coverage related provisions ($897 billion) but rather the total gross spending for the coverage provisions ($1.05 trillion) as well as any additional ... (more) Two-point-six trillion dollars

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ohyouprettythings.net - 9 hours ago
Bart Stupak Thinks He Knows What I Can Do With My Body
— ohyouprettythings.net — And Congress is voting to let him make that choice. The amendment, which you can download and read in full here, would do three things. First, it would codify the Hyde Amendment provisions in the bill so that the ban on federal funds being used for ... (more) Bart Stupak Thinks He Knows What I Can Do With My Body

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downwithtyranny.blogspot.com - 9 hours ago
The Creigh Deeds Strategy Embraced By 24 Blue Dogs!
— downwithtyranny.blogspot.com — Creigh Deeds, strategist for 2010 Blue Dog caucus Yesterday we talked about how disgraceful Democratic coward Larry Kissell had decided to follow the Creigh Deeds strategy of alienating Democratic voters and keeping them from going to the polls. ... (more) The Creigh Deeds Strategy Embraced By 24 Blue Dogs!

Comments vote down The Sideshow found this 9 hours agofound this
newsbusters.org - 10 hours ago
Dem Congressman Equates Tough Interview Questions with Political Favoritism
— newsbusters.org — Very often criticism of journalists is actually criticism of journalism. Effective investigative reporting entails asking the tough questions and demanding answers. Powerful Democrats, including White House officials, have derided Fox News for this ... (more) Dem Congressman Equates Tough Interview Questions with ...

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commonsensewonder.blogspot.com - 10 hours ago
Lying Democrat, but I repeat myself
— commonsensewonder.blogspot.com — Brazen fraud. Bait and switch. Start the recall action now... Owens Breaks 4 Campaign Promises in first hour in Congress Northern NY News Written by Nathan Barker GOUVERNEUR, NY - Congressman-elect Bill Owens was sworn in at noon today. Owens indicated in a press release released shortly ... (more) Lying Democrat, but I repeat myself

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nytimes.com - 10 hours ago
Money & Policy
— nytimes.com — WASHINGTON — Handing President Obama a hard-fought victory, the House narrowly approved a sweeping overhaul of the nation’s health care system on Saturday night, advancing legislation that Democrats said could stand as their defining social policy ... (more) Money & Policy

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lasvegassun.com - 10 hours ago
Ensign moves out of home on C Street
— lasvegassun.com — Sen. John Ensign has moved out of the C Street house, the Christian home he shared with other elected officials on Capitol Hill that came under scrutiny for its residents’ beliefs and practices and their role in trying to end the Nevada Republican’s ... (more) Ensign moves out of home on C Street

Comments vote down Taegan Goddard's Political Wire found this 10 hours agofound this
belowthebeltway.com - 10 hours ago
So This Is How Liberty Dies, With Thunderous Applause
— belowthebeltway.com — Last night, the Democrats celebrated the passage of PelosiCare: Sound familiar ? Similar Posts: I’m Usually Too Modest To Mention Stuff Like This Support For ObamaCare Hits Another Low Let’s Go Mets David ... (more) So This Is How Liberty Dies, With Thunderous Applause

Comments vote down Gateway Pundit found this 10 hours agofound this
documents.nytimes.com - 10 hours ago
The Stupak Amendment
— documents.nytimes.com — After months of work by House Democrats on major health care legislation, the floor debate on the bill was at risk of being overshadowed by an internal dispute among Democrats over the issue of abortion. In the end, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi decided ... (more) The Stupak Amendment

Comments vote down skippy the bush kangaroo found this 10 hours agofound this
foxnews.com - 10 hours ago
Probe Ordered on 'Islamist Extremist'
— foxnews.com — EXCLUSIVE: Lieberman says there were 'strong warning signs' about Fort Hood shooter, launches investigation • Radical Muslim Hails Fort Hood Massacre • Signs of Trouble With Suspect | SLIDESHOW • Suspect Critical but Stable  ... (more) Probe Ordered on 'Islamist Extremist'

Comments vote down Capitol Watch found this 10 hours agofound this
Joe Lieberman: If Public Option Plan Is In There I Will Not Allow This Bill to Come to Final Vote (video)
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youtube.com - 11 hours ago
Joe Lieberman: If Public Option Plan Is In There I Will Not Allow This Bill to Come to Final ...
— youtube.com — Senator Joe Lieberman reacts to the House vote on Obamacare. He still says if public option is in the bill he will not allow this bill to come to a final vote. (more) Joe Lieberman: If Public Option Plan Is In There I Will ...

Comments vote down Gateway Pundit found this 11 hours agofound this
huffingtonpost.com - 11 hours ago
Taylor Marsh: In Pelosi's House, 64 Democrats Sell Women Out
— huffingtonpost.com — The first female Speaker of the House makes history by passing a health care bill that not only doesn't have a robust public option, but also sells out women's civil rights. The Republicans acted reprehensibly today, heckling women lawmakers like the ... (more) Taylor Marsh: In Pelosi's House, 64 Democrats Sell Women Out

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huffingtonpost.com - 11 hours ago
Lee Stranahan: Kucinich's Brave Health Vote Vs. Obama's Failed Promise
— huffingtonpost.com — There were plenty of cowardly votes in the House last night but there was only one truly brave one. The unsung hero of the night was Ohio Representative Dennis Kucinich. Despite enormous pressure to support H.R. 3962, Rep. Kucinich did the right ... (more) Lee Stranahan: Kucinich's Brave Health Vote Vs. Obama's ...

Comments vote down Newshoggers.com found this 11 hours agofound this
thinkprogress.org - 11 hours ago
Lieberman Pledges To Filibuster House Bill: The Public Option Is ‘Unnecessary’
— thinkprogress.org — This morning on Fox News Sunday, host Chris Wallace asked Sen. Joseph Lieberman (I-CT) about the House’s historic passage of health care legislation last night. Lieberman said that as a “matter of conscience,” he will join a ... (more) Lieberman Pledges To Filibuster House Bill: The Public ...

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nydailynews.com - 11 hours ago
President Raises Fort Hood in Health Bill Push
— nydailynews.com — President Obama invoked the Fort Hood shootings in an emotional appeal to Democrats to pass health care reform today, contrasting the sacrifices of soldiers with political positioning. (more) President Raises Fort Hood in Health Bill Push

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Lindsey Graham: Reform "D.O.A." In Senate, Public Option "A Disaster" (video)
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Lindsey Graham: Reform "D.O.A." In Senate, Public Option "A Disaster" (video)
— youtube.com — The morning after the House passes a health care reform bill 220-215, two Senators appear on "Face The Nation." Sen. Jack Reed of Rhode Island says... (more) Lindsey Graham: Reform "D.O.A." In Senate, ...

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librarygrape.com - 11 hours ago
The House Passes Comprehensive Health Reform Bill With a Single Republican Vote
— librarygrape.com — Well, mark this one down for the history books. I totally wasn't even paying attention but the House's health care bill passed - with a single Republican vote: Moments ago, the House of Representatives passed the Affordable Health Care for America Act by a vote of 220-215 , with one Republican ... (more) The House Passes Comprehensive Health Reform Bill With a ...

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politicalwire.com - 11 hours ago
The Democrats Who Opposed the Health Care Bill
— politicalwire.com — The New York Times has an excellent chart that on the Democrats that voted againts the health care legislation in the House last night. "An overwhelming majority of the Democratic lawmakers who opposed the bill -- 31 of the 39 -- represent districts ... (more) The Democrats Who Opposed the Health Care Bill

Comments vote down The Political Carnival found this 11 hours agofound this
gaypatriot.net - 11 hours ago
Barney Frank: the lawmaker who associates with lawbreakers
— gaypatriot.net — The unhappy Barney Frank has a strange habit of associating himself with people who violate silly laws. Back in 1989, his occasional lover operated a brothel out of the Massachusetts Democrat’s Capitol Hill home. Eighteen years later Barney ... (more) Barney Frank: the lawmaker who associates with lawbreakers

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eschatonblog.com - 11 hours ago
The Worst Person In The World
— eschatonblog.com — Bart Stupak. I do not know why some people think women shouldn't have access to appropriate medical care. Something is wrong with them. (more) The Worst Person In The World

Comments vote down pandagon.net - we are the public option found this 11 hours agofound this
directorblue.blogspot.com - 11 hours ago
How PelosiCare Will Bankrupt Health Insurers Inside A Year
— directorblue.blogspot.com — Buried deep inside the 2,200 pages of H.R. 3962 ("The Affordable Health Care for America Act", A.K.A. "PelosiCare") is section that mandates the profit margins for health insurers.‘SEC. 2714. ENSURING VALUE AND LOWER PREMIUMS. ‘(a) In General- Each health insurance issuer that offers health ... (more) How PelosiCare Will Bankrupt Health Insurers Inside A Year

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Lieberman Promises To Filibuster House Health Bill (video)
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Lieberman Promises To Filibuster House Health Bill (video)
— youtube.com — http://thinkprogress.org/2009/11/08/lieberman-filibuster-pub lic/ (more) Lieberman Promises To Filibuster House Health Bill (video)

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dailykos.com - 12 hours ago
64 Democrats on the Wrong Side of Stupak-Pitts
— dailykos.com — For future reference, here is the list of Democrats who voted "Aye" on the Stupak-Pitts Amendment. AL-2 Bright, Bobby; AL- 5 Griffith, Parker; AL-7 Davis, Artur; AR-1 Berry, Robert; AR-2 Snyder, Victor; AR-4 AR-4 Ross, Mike; CA-18 Cardoza, Dennis; ... (more) 64 Democrats on the Wrong Side of Stupak-Pitts

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mediamatters.org - 12 hours ago
Drudge, WND distort health care bill to fearmonger about cost of insurance, possibility of jail ...
— mediamatters.org — Matt Drudge and WorldNetDaily.com both falsely asserted that, in Drudge's words, the House health care reform bill states that people must "buy a $15,000 policy or go to jail." In fact, as stated by the Joint Committee on Taxation letter on which ... (more) Drudge, WND distort health care bill to fearmonger ...

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washingtonmonthly.com - 12 hours ago
Reid targets obstructionism
— washingtonmonthly.com — REID TARGETS OBSTRUCTIONISM.... The average American has a hard enough time staying engaged and informed with the political process; asking them to appreciate Senate procedural issues probably isn't realistic. But it's worth at least some effort to ... (more) Reid targets obstructionism

Comments vote down Matthew Yglesias found this 12 hours agofound this
Joe Lieberman: I Will Not Allow a Bill With Public Option to Come to a Final Vote (video)
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Joe Lieberman: I Will Not Allow a Bill With Public Option to Come to a Final Vote (video)
— youtube.com — Joe Lieberman on Fox News Sunday: "If the public option plan is in there, as a matter of conscience, I will not allow this bill to come to a final vote... (more) Joe Lieberman: I Will Not Allow a Bill With Public ...

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hotair.com - 12 hours ago
Is this the high-water mark for ObamaCare?
— hotair.com — The Democrats wheedled, cajoled, begged, and finally abandoned its defense of abortion — truly a watershed moment — in order to get their version of ObamaCare passed … [...] Read the rest » (more) Is this the high-water mark for ObamaCare?

Comments vote down Instapundit found this 12 hours agofound this
openleft.com - 13 hours ago
Stealing Women's Lives
— openleft.com — Action: Please call your Representative to defeat the Stupak amendment , and to oppose denial of coverage to immigrants (pdf) . After this health financing reform legislation passes the House, it seems the burden for coming up with the costs ... (more) Stealing Women's Lives

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politico.com - 13 hours ago
All eyes on Reid (Politico)
— politico.com — Politico - With the House’s landmark health vote complete, Harry Reid is facing dissent among Senate Democrats. (more) All eyes on Reid (Politico)

Comments vote down Taegan Goddard's Political Wire found this 13 hours agofound this
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