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Archives for November 2006
The Last Big Push
I wonder what gave Bush his sudden sense of urgency? For three years Iraq spiraled into chaos and as recently as this summer the only response from our government was stay the course rhetoric and bizarrely counterfactual happy talk. Now suddenly Bush has settled on a plan that he calls the “Last Big Push.” You …
The Stupid Party
With the ascension of Trent Lott to the position of Minority Whip and the ongoing kerfuffle regarding Nancy Pelosi and her choice of Murtha, it is time for something really rare here at Balloon Juice- my wholehearted agreement with Dean Barnett on a sentiment: Is it just me, or is it becoming increasingly apparent that …
Comity Watch
Bush seems determined to get some real mileage out of the waning weeks of his Congressional majority. First it was John Bolton and the domestic wiretapping acts, not it’s a panel of judges so far out there that even Republicans have their doubts: After calling for bipartisanship, President Bush surprised Senate Democrats with plans to …
Draining The Swamp
This dovetails nicely with the post below: Republicans do not cede control of Congress for nearly two months, but money, power and influence are already beginning to change hands. The political economy, at least here in the capital, is humming for Democrats. Democratic lobbyists are fielding calls from pharmaceutical companies, the oil and gas industry …
Meet the New Boss, Same as the Old Boss?
That is what John Fund would have you believe: House Speaker-designate Nancy Pelosi’s endorsement of Rep. John Murtha for majority leader, the No. 2 position in the Democratic leaderhsip, has roiled her caucus. “She will ensure that they [Mr. Murtha and his allies] win. This is hardball politics,” Rep. Jim Moran, a top Murtha ally, …
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The Wreckers
Just saw the Wreckers on Imus. Those ladies can sing, and they are mighty easy on the eyes. Consider this an open thread.