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Some Things Are Certain
Some Things Are Certain
mahablog.com — After any Democratic Party legislative accomplishment, even an accomplishment that’s not really an accomplishment yet, such as last night’s Senate vote, there are some reactions you can count on. Someone on the Right will explain why the accomplishment was not, in fact, an ... (more) Some Things Are Certain
The Dems voted on the cloture of Obamacare
The Dems voted on the cloture of Obamacare
blog.stixblog.com — But we will get up again. I will never stop the cause of Liberty Click here to view the embedded video. Chip in for my golf addiction Share and Enjoy: > Related posts: A little but ... (more) The Dems voted on the cloture of Obamacare

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Dems Get Votes Needed to Begin Health Care Debate
40 minutes ago at Little Green Footballs
Dems Get Needed Votes to Begin Health Care Debate
40 minutes ago at Little Green Footballs
Dick Durbin open to changing public option to pass health care bill
110 minutes ago at The Political Carnival
SNL Disaster Film '2012': President Palin and Vice President Beck
Coal Country Dems Dig In Against Climate Bill
Reid pulls together Senate Dems to take huge step on health reform
thehill.com — The Senate will soon begin a historic debate on healthcare reform after clearing a major hurdle 60-39 on Saturday. Read more... (more) Reid pulls together Senate Dems to take huge step on ...
Why was it so hard for Dems even to start health care debate?
washingtonexaminer.com — By: Byron York Chief Political Correspondent 11/21/09 6:43 PM EST The extraordinary thing about the dramatic events surrounding the health care bill in the Senate is that there is any drama in it at all. Lawmakers are simply voting to begin debate on ... (more) Why was it so hard for Dems even to start health care ...
McConnell: Dems have health bill votes, but GOP won’t give up
thehill.com — Senate GOP Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) denied his observation was an admission of defeat, promising stiff opposition. Read more... (more) McConnell: Dems have health bill votes, but GOP won’t ...
Biden heads to Iowa for Democratic fundraiser
Biden heads to Iowa for Democratic fundraiser
politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com — Vice President Joe Biden will speak Saturday night at the annual Jefferson Jackson dinner in Iowa. WASHINGTON (CNN)– Vice President Joe Biden will be in Iowa Saturday as a special guest at the Iowa Democratic Party's annual ... (more) Biden heads to Iowa for Democratic fundraiser
Strains in Party Threatens Democrats
Strains in Party Threatens Democrats
online.wsj.com — The Democratic Party's broad ruling coalition is starting to fracture as lawmakers come under increasing pressure from the left to respond to voter anger over joblessness and Wall Street bailouts. (more) Strains in Party Threatens Democrats
There's Your 60
talkingpointsmemo.com — Arkansas Sen. Blanche Lincoln just announced her support for bringing the health care reform bill to the floor for debate -- so that makes the Dems united ... on debating the bill. Not a surprise, but an important step. The official vote later today ... (more) There's Your 60
The Democratic Party is scared to death of Sarah Palin
The Democratic Party is scared to death of Sarah Palin
politicalbyline.com — Lookie what bounced into my inbox: Right now, Sarah Palin is on a highly publicized, nationwide book tour, attacking President Obama and his plan for health reform at every turn. It’s dangerous. Remember, this is the person who coined the term “Death Panels” — and ... (more) The Democratic Party is scared to death of Sarah Palin
For the Dems, What a Difference a Year Makes
For the Dems, What a Difference a Year Makes
pajamasmedia.com — Republicans are on the upswing and the Democrats are facing a fierce anti-incumbent mood in the country. (more) For the Dems, What a Difference a Year Makes
Staying In Saturday Night?
politicalwire.com — Political junkies will have a couple of good choices: You'll be able to follow the Senate health care debate on C-SPAN or you can watch the live stream of the Iowa Democratic Party's Jefferson-Jackson dinner with Vice President Joe Biden as the ... (more) Staying In Saturday Night?
Iowa Democratic Party
iowademocrats.org — Text Size - Text size + About Us Elected Officials SCC staff County Chairs blog Latest from the IDP media photos and videos iowa dems on twitter press releases our candidates Gov. Chet Culver Constitutional Offices US Senate US House State Senate ... (more) Iowa Democratic Party
MD-01: Harris Leads Kratovil
hotlineoncall.nationaljournal.com — A new poll out today from '08 nominee Andy Harris ' (R) camp shows him leading Rep. Frank Kratovil (D-MD 01) 52-39% in the Eastern Shore-based CD, adding to mounting signs that the environment has shifted dramatically in the GOP's favor in the last ... (more) MD-01: Harris Leads Kratovil
Peter DeFazio, Dem Rep.: It's 'Pretty Embarrassing' That Dems Now Identified With Wall Street
huffingtonpost.com — One of the loudest populist voices in the Democratic Caucus predicted on Thursday that the party may have to forcefully challenge the White House on economic matters if it wanted to hold on to power in the 2010 elections. One day after calling on ... (more) Peter DeFazio, Dem Rep.: It's 'Pretty Embarrassing' That ...
DNC Pulls In Stunning $11.5M
hotlineoncall.nationaljournal.com — Earlier today, we said that VA Gov./DNC chair Tim Kaine was going to have a hard time outraising the RNC this month. Well, he did. Kaine and the DNC raised $11.5M in October, nearly $3M more than the RNC's $8.8M month. A party source tells ... (more) DNC Pulls In Stunning $11.5M
Politics Blog : Rep. Jackie Speier tells Colbert she is not gay-married
Politics Blog : Rep. Jackie Speier tells Colbert she is not gay-married
sfgate.com — Rep. Jackie Speier took one of the biggest risks of her political career recently -- she agreed to appear on "The Colbert Report" --- and the segment aired last night. How dangerous can this be? When Rep. Linda T. Sanchez (D-Lakewood) appeared on the ... (more) Politics Blog : Rep. Jackie Speier tells Colbert she is ...
Moderate Dems pivotal in Saturday health care vote      (AP)
Moderate Dems pivotal in Saturday health care vote (AP)
news.yahoo.com — AP - Suitably opaque, Section 2006 takes up only a few dozen lines in a sweeping health care bill that runs to 2,074 pages and mentions neither Sen. Mary Landrieu nor her state of Louisiana. (more) Moderate Dems pivotal in Saturday health care vote (AP)
Dems fight over funds left from bailout
Dems fight over funds left from bailout
politico.com — Congressional Dems may be heading toward a collision with the White House over $200B in leftover bailout money. (more) Dems fight over funds left from bailout
Van Hollen Says Preparation Will Avoid '94 Repeat
hotlineoncall.nationaljournal.com — DCCC chair Chris Van Hollen has made preparations to avoid a repeat of the GOP sweep of '94, arguing that political observers who say Dems are in for big losses are premature. "It's going to be competitive, but this is not going to be a 1994 ... (more) Van Hollen Says Preparation Will Avoid '94 Repeat
Suburban districts see red
Suburban districts see red
politico.com — Suburban Dems are bracing to defend their recent gains amid unmistakable signs of volatility among the electorate. (more) Suburban districts see red
Health care reform bill: Dems propose the 'botax,' a 5% levy on nips and tucks
Health care reform bill: Dems propose the 'botax,' a 5% levy on nips and tucks
nydailynews.com — WASHINGTON - Senate Democrats found a new way to enhance their figures in the health care reform bill - tax cosmetic surgery. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid has proposed taking a 5% cut on every face-lift, tummy tuck and other medical procedure ... (more) Health care reform bill: Dems propose the ...
CT Dems say Simmons and the GOP are using terror trial for political gain
blogs.courant.com — Colleen Flanagan, state Democratic party spokeswoman, lashed out at Rob Simmons for injecting politics into questions about where terrorism suspects should be tried. Earlier today, Simmons, a Republican running against U.S. Sen. Chris Dodd, ... (more) CT Dems say Simmons and the GOP are using terror trial ...
Dems Buy Off Sen Landrieu’s Vote For $100 Million of YOUR Money
gatewaypundit.firstthings.com — Senator Harry Reid and the Democrats bought off Senator Landrieu’s vote for their nationalized health care plan for $100 million of your money . How does that feel? ABC’s The Note reported: What does it take to get a wavering senator ... (more) Dems Buy Off Sen Landrieu’s Vote For $100 Million ...
Senate Dems Will Only Deliberate 10 Hours Before Vote to Nationalize Health Care
Senate Dems Will Only Deliberate 10 Hours Before Vote to Nationalize Health Care
gatewaypundit.firstthings.com — Democrats will only deliberate 10 hours in the US Senate on SATURDAY before they vote to nationalize one-sixth of the US economy. Via Drudge (more) Senate Dems Will Only Deliberate 10 Hours Before Vote to ...
Reid, Dems stay cautiously optimistic
Reid, Dems stay cautiously optimistic
politico.com — Democrats seem confident they can clear the first health care hurdle with Saturday's vote to open debate. (more) Reid, Dems stay cautiously optimistic
21 Blue Dog Dems betrayed their constituents – Now public must call Senate to stop Obamacare
christianpress.com — On November 7th, Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-San Francisco) rammed through passage of the ‘Affordable Healthcare for America Act’ (HR 3962) in the US House of Representatives. The bill’s title is misleading. It is anything but affordable. Any sincere, candid politician should know this and the twenty on (more) 21 Blue Dog Dems betrayed their constituents – Now ...
NRCC Releasing Early Ads
hotlineoncall.nationaljournal.com — The NRCC will launch new television ads against three Dems this week in an early indication of the argument the GOP will make while criticizing the health care bill. The ads, targeting Reps. Earl Pomeroy (D-ND), Vic Snyder (D-AR) and John Spratt ... (more) NRCC Releasing Early Ads
Panicked About Jobs, House Dems Postpone Key Finance Vote
huffingtonpost.com — House Democrats are feeling so much pressure to do something about unemployment that they postponed a much-anticipated vote today on comprehensive financial regulation reform. The Financial Services Committee had finished hearing amendments around ... (more) Panicked About Jobs, House Dems Postpone Key Finance Vote
The $100 Million Health Care Vote?
The $100 Million Health Care Vote?
blogs.abcnews.com — ABC News' Jonathan Karl reports: What does it take to get a wavering senator to vote for health care reform? Here’s a case study. On page 432 of the Reid bill, there is a section increasing federal Medicaid subsidies for “certain states ... (more) The $100 Million Health Care Vote?
WATCH: Senate Dems Claim 'V' on Health Care
abcnews.go.com — Time Magazine's Karen Tumulty discusses Sen. Reid's health care bill. Time - Health - United States - Health Policy - Anti-Regulation (more) WATCH: Senate Dems Claim 'V' on Health Care
Mark Levin
Mark Levin
marklevinshow.com — On Wednesday ' s Mark Levin Show: Mark does an exclusive and personable interview with Governor Sarah Palin. They discuss a variety of issues including why the leftist media is obsessed with what she does, what she thinks of conservatism in America ... (more) Mark Levin
Health bill could get 34-hour reading in Senate
Health bill could get 34-hour reading in Senate
washingtontimes.com — The 2,074-page Senate health care bill would take 34 hours to read cover to cover -- and that's just what Sen. Tom Coburn wants done on the Senate floor. The Oklahoma Republican has threatened to invoke parliamentary rules to force the Senate clerk ... (more) Health bill could get 34-hour reading in Senate
Dems back power to break up firms
Dems back power to break up firms
politico.com — Committee approves Kanjorski amendment on “too big to fail” financial companies. (more) Dems back power to break up firms
Dems call Cantor a hypocrite on stimulus
voices.washingtonpost.com — "For years, free and thinking Americans have dubbed goodly parts of the main stream media (fill in the blank)"....ahem. Let's establish that the stimulous meant different things to different people. If its intent was to create some minimal level of ... (more) Dems call Cantor a hypocrite on stimulus
Dems to Tax Cosmetic Surgery
legalinsurrection.blogspot.com — Harry Reid and his Democratic band of friends want to impose a 5% excise tax on all elective cosmetic surgeries (those which are not needed to repair deformaties or injuries caused by an accident or disfiguring disease). It's all in Section 9017 of ... (more) Dems to Tax Cosmetic Surgery
Senate Dems take $849B step toward healthcare reform
thehill.com — Senate Democrats made a significant stride toward achieving President Barack Obama’s goal of enacting a sweeping overhaul. (more) Senate Dems take $849B step toward healthcare reform
Dems alarmed as independents bolt
dyn.politico.com — Mounting evidence that independent voters have soured on the Democrats is prompting a debate among party officials about what rhetorical and substantive changes are needed to halt the damage. Following serious setbacks with independents in off-year ... (more) Dems alarmed as independents bolt
Palin on the Democratic Party: "Filled with More Sheep-Like Individuals"
weeklystandard.com — In my interview with Governor Palin yesterday evening , we touched briefly on some current events, including President Obama's trip to Asia and the place of the tea-party movement in the Republican party. Some highlights: 1) I asked Palin about ... (more) Palin on the Democratic Party: "Filled with More ...
Senate Dems Close In On Reform: Details Of Health Care Bill Revealed
huffingtonpost.com — Senate Democrats moved one step closer Wednesday night to comprehensive health care reform as Sen. Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) unveiled a health care reform package that is a product of a merger of twin plans that passed the health and finance ... (more) Senate Dems Close In On Reform: Details Of Health Care ...
Political Wire
politicalwire.com — November 18, 2009 Hoffman Accuses Democrats of Election Fraud With his prospect of winning the NY-23 special election "now almost zero," Doug Hoffman (C) suggested in a letter that "ACORN, the unions and the Democratic Party" had "tampered" with ... (more) Political Wire
Reid Outlines Bill For Caucus, Warns Conservative Dems That Reconciliation Is Still An Option
tpmdc.talkingpointsmemo.com — At a special evening meeting of the Democratic caucus, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid outlined, in broad strokes, the details of his health care bill, which the CBO has found, in a preliminary analysis, will expand coverage to 94 percent... (more) Reid Outlines Bill For Caucus, Warns Conservative Dems ...
DNC After Palin's Book: What's Next, Book Burning?
riehlworldview.com — You may recall that one of the earliest false charges against Sarah Palin had to do with her allegedly wanting to ban books from school libraries. That wasn't the case. Fast forward to the same political machine in the form of the DNC desperately ... (more) DNC After Palin's Book: What's Next, Book Burning?
The Democratic National Committee's email to reporters located in places on the Sarah Palin book ...
althouse.blogspot.com — "This book tour has only reinforced the tabloid aspects of her profile, wasted a platform to add substance, driven deeper the schisms in the Republican party and sucked the oxygen out of the room for anyone else to emerge. So, God bless." They're ... (more) The Democratic National Committee's email to reporters ...
Nelson Hints Strongly That He'll Vote With Dems To Bring Health Reform To Floor
tpmlivewire.talkingpointsmemo.com — Sen. Ben Nelson (D-NE) released a statement on a motion to proceed to debate health care reform legislation. Ben Nelson - Healthcare reform - Legislation - Senate - Congressional Budget Office (more) Nelson Hints Strongly That He'll Vote With Dems To Bring ...
DNC circulates Palin memo; 'God Bless'
politico.com — The Democratic National Committee has been, for days emailing reporters gleefully about Sarah Palin's media blitz, feeding the flames of what officials there see as a distraction for and a threat to the Republican Party. This morning, they're ... (more) DNC circulates Palin memo; 'God Bless'
Dem Groups Aiding Cao
hotlineoncall.nationaljournal.com — Rep. Joseph Cao (R-LA) is finding allies in strange places as Dem-leaning organizations thank him for being the lone GOPer to back health care reform. Americans United for Change has already launched an advertisement thanking Cao for joining 219 ... (more) Dem Groups Aiding Cao
Dems scramble to write jobs bill
Dems scramble to write jobs bill
politico.com — House Democrats are moving quickly to craft a jobs bill that shows their focus on lowering unemployment. (more) Dems scramble to write jobs bill
Abortion causes family feud for Dems
Abortion causes family feud for Dems
politico.com — Abortion rights activists work to regroup in the wake of the sweeping Stupak-Pitts abortion ban. (more) Abortion causes family feud for Dems
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