Are Republicans on the March?

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voices.washingtonpost.com - 12/8/2008

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In the wake of an election cycle dominated by bad news for Republicans, the last five days have been a welcome relief. Georgia Sen. Saxby Chambliss cruised to a runoff victory last Tuesday, and House Republicans held Louisiana's 4th district...

politico.com - 12/8/2008

Boehner: 'The future is Cao'

— politico.com — Is there a lesson to be learned from the defeat of William Jefferson, an incumbent indicted on bribery charges and found with $90,000 in cash in a freezer? Sure: Don't get indicted, and don't get caught with $90,000 in cash in your freezer. But ... (more) Boehner: 'The future is Cao'

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John Boehner

Republican National Committee

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openleft.com - 12/4/2008

Anonymous Industry Sources Control Congress

— openleft.com — There's a widespread debate in media circles about how often to use anonymous sources, and I understand why it is sometimes necessary. That said, the practice is now so commonly abused that many journalists feel no compunction whatsoever in ... (more) Anonymous Industry Sources Control Congress

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Charles B. Rangel

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tpmmuckraker.talkingpointsmemo.com - 12/5/2008

Report: Rangel Paid Son's Company For Shoddy Web Design

— tpmmuckraker.talkingpointsmemo.com — Looks like the man who takes the lead in writing our tax code, Rep. Charles Rangel, could be in more hot water. Rangel, the New York Democrat who chairs the House Ways and Means committee, already faces an ethics investigation into claims that he ... (more) Report: Rangel Paid Son's Company For Shoddy Web Design

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Charles B. Rangel

Colbert Report

Charles Schumer

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Political Animal: Seizing on bad examples

Firedoglake: “2, 4, 6, 8, The GOP is Doing Great!”

The Reaction: Symbols of delusion: Chambliss, Cao, Boehner, and the future of the Republican Party

The Moderate Voice: Symbols of Delusion: Chambliss, Cao, Boehner, and the Future of the Republican Party

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Seizing on bad examples
Political Animal — ... next two years, the Cao victory is a symbol of what can be achieved when we think big, present a positive alternative, and work aggressively to earn the trust of the American people," offers Boehner. Boehner argued that Cao won because he took "an aggressive stand against corruption." That may be true, or perhaps he won because Jefferson is under criminal indictment, is on video accepting bribes, and had cash found in his freezer when FBI agents raided his home. Boehner believes, " The Cao victory is a symbol of our future ." Really? Putting aside Cao's ...

“2, 4, 6, 8, The GOP is Doing Great!”
Firedoglake — ... In his latest piece of unintentional comedy, Republican cheerleader/apologist Chris Cillizza asserts: ...

Symbols of delusion: Chambliss, Cao, Boehner, and the future of the Republican Party
The Reaction — ... Yesterday at WaPo's The Fix, Chris Cillizza asked if Republicans are "on the march" and concluded that the recent Republican victories in Georgia (Senate) and Louisiana (House) "give Republicans something to rally around" and "lay the foundation for at least the possibility of a comeback in 2010 and beyond." ...

Symbols of Delusion: Chambliss, Cao, Boehner, and the Future of the Republican Party
The Moderate Voice — ... At WaPo’s The Fix on Monday, Chris Cillizza asked if Republicans are “on the march” and concluded that the recent Republican victories in Georgia (Senate) and Louisiana (House) “give Republicans something to rally around” and “lay the foundation for at least the possibility of a comeback in 2010 and beyond.” ...