So, with all the economic turmoil, can those of us in the middle class still expect a tax cut from Barack Obama’s administration? Yes we can.
By all accounts, Obama is committed to making middleclass tax cuts part of the stimulus package he hopes to sign into law shortly after taking office. The cuts will likely [...]
Tax Cuts Still Likely
Governors Ask For $136B In Relief
And only very few Governors, like Mark Sanford of South Carolina and Rick Perry of Texas, said that the government shouldn’t be giving any money out.
Yes, time are tough and if Obama is really going to stimulate this economy, the package is going to be massive…
Forty-eight governors met with President-elect Barack Obama today to press [...]
Why Republicans Lost…
…and why they’ll continue to lose if they continue to push the same tired, bogus memes like “media bias” instead of taking responsibility for their shoddy policies and hyperpartisan, win-at-all-costs behavior.
Succinctly described here by John Cole…
The Republicans did not lose because of media bias. Dan Rather wasn’t in New Orleans knocking water bottles out of [...]
Newsom’s YouTube-athon: A one-man show, hold your applause
I once sat through one of composer Philip Glass’ single note, hours-long concerts. I tried to grasp the conceptual value of it while I also tried not to eat my own hand out of boredom.
Gavin Newsom is the Philip Glass of politicians. And that’s the good news.
At least he’s experimenting.
Already only occasionally responsive to the [...]
Read more »Senator Jeb Bush ?
The impending retirement of Mel Martinez has led to speculation that former Florida Governor Jeb Bush may make a run for the Senate:
Two sources close to Jeb Bush, including one who has spoken to the former Florida governor within the past few hours, say he is seriously considering a run for Senate now that incumbent [...]
India Won’t Move Troops to Pakistani Border
After last week’s terrorist attacks in Mumbai, many feared India would respond by using its military to escalate tensions with Pakistan. Now, reports indicate India will take a diplomatic approach.
Because there is not substantial proof that Pakistan coordinated or sponsored the attacks, India does not want to make a move that could put the civilian [...]
Large Majority Of Americans Favor Obama Stimulus Plan
In fact, 58% to 33%.
Understandably, Democrats favor this far more than Independents and Republicans, but Indys are pretty solidly behind it at this point.
This could all change if Americans don’t feel the stimulus package is appropriate, but, at least for now, there’s definitely a mandate to pass something big the moment Obama gets into [...]
Read more »Michael Totten Worries About Iraq
Why?
Because it’s still a mess…
BAGHDAD – For the past two weeks I’ve been embedded with the United States Army in Baghdad, and I find myself unable to figure out what to make of this place. Baghdad, despite the remarkable success of the surge, is as mind-bogglingly run-down and dysfunctional as ever, even compared with other [...]
Low Turnout Reported In Georgia
It seems fairly clear that turnout for today’s Senate runoff in Georgia will be nowhere near the levels reached on November 4th:
ATLANTA — Georgia voters encountered short lines but heavy campaigning Tuesday on the morning of the state’s runoff election for the Senate between the incumbent Republican, Saxby Chambliss, and Democratic challenger Jim Martin.
Polling stations [...]
Newsom’s YouTube-athon: A one-man show, hold your applause
I once sat through one of composer Philip Glass’ single note, hours-long concerts. I tried to grasp the conceptual value of it while I also tried not to eat my own hand out of boredom.
Gavin Newsom is the Philip Glass of politicians. And that’s the good news.
At least he’s experimenting.
Already only occasionally responsive to the [...]
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