politico.com - 6/25/2009
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Let’s be honest: Barack Obama is better than you are.
washingtonpost.com - 6/25/2009
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washingtonpost.com —
Comments that include profanity or personal attacks or
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Why Doesn't Mr. Obama Have Time for Cuban Dissidents?
economist.com - 7/1/2009
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economist.com —
WHAT'S the killer insult in Jonathan Martin's piece
about the continuing battle over Sarah Palin's role in...
the 2008 election? The article is full of them, but this one from Steve Schmidt, John McCain's campaign manager, really stings
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Economist: The Curse Of Bill Kristol
dailykos.com - 6/29/2009
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dailykos.com —
President Obama, You don't have to travel to
the far side of the world to see protesters...
being arrested as they attempt to save their families, communities, and future. You don't have to travel to the far side of the world to find a place where the ...
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Mr. President, go and see for yourself
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Let’s Face It: Barack Obama Is Better Than You
PoliGazette —
... That’s the first sentence of Eamon Javers latest op-ed for Politico called “Politics of personal perfection,” at least: ...
Politico : Bring Back Mediocrity!
Talking Points Memo —
Obama has a real political problem, Politico reports: He's too perfect, and it's annoying Republicans.
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Midday open thread
Daily Kos —
... isn't what's wrong with the GOP. It's the pervasive, unthinking, unreflective nationalism. It's the arrogance of thrice-divorced adulterers reaching for the banner of traditional families, and it's the arrogance of men who prosecuted a poorly planned war, on weak intelligence, presuming to lecture us on national security. Coates has become a must-read for me in the past several months. Just a great thinker all the way around. My nomination for worst Politico story ever. Share yours in comments. Competition is tough, I know. A ...
Today’s Enchanted Media Moment
Nice Deb —
... The Politico brings us:
Politics of personal perfection
Let’s be honest: Barack Obama is better than you are.
He’s a better father — taking breaks from running the world to cheer on his daughters at soccer and basketball games.
He’s a better husband — zipping his wife off for dinner in New York and Paris.
He’s got a better diet — nibbling on vegetables from his homegrown garden to keep his love handles in check.
And he’s got a terrific jump shot.
You? ...
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