Tag Archives: Politics
Quote of the Day: Man-brain edition
TweetMaine House Minority Leader Ken Fredette explained that he doesn’t support Obamacare’s federal funding for Medicaid expansion because of his “man’s brain.” Via ThinkProgress: As I listen to the debate today and earlier debate on this bill, I can’t help but think of a title of a book, Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus. And it’s [...]
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Are Republicans going to try to impeach Obama?
TweetI’m surprised it took House Republicans three years to talk impeachment. Certainly, when they won back the House, which is where the impeachment process begins, I imagined “impeachment” would become part of our collective lexicon again as the Republicans went after another Democratic president. The loss of the White House in 2012, allowed House Republicans [...]
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NYC mayoral candidate, Christine Quinn, admits past struggle with bulimia and alcohol
TweetIn a very personal revelation Tuesday night, New York City Council Speaker and current candidate for Mayor Christine Quinn admitted to having a past struggle with bulimia for nearly 10 years. Quinn also admitted she is in recovery from alcoholism. Via Talking Points Memo: New Yorkers might have felt they knew about the personal life [...]
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What’s up with our site skin today?
TweetIt’s an ad for the new EMILY’s List campaign, Madam President, which is about the need for a woman POTUS. You might also enjoy the campaign video, in which a gaggle of eloquent little girls snort at the idea that only boys can grow up to be President. I disagree with the claim that “there’s [...]
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What should I #AskPelosi this weekend at Netroots Nation 2013?