Part of why you see a lot of doom and gloom coverage is because the people who do it for a living are themselves in a very precarious position and most people they know in their industry are too. https://t.co/9olvfIhjWV — Alex גדעון בן װעלװל (@JewishWonk) January 25, 2024 I’m genuinely sad about the demise …
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This is the kind of thing that will make some Repub operatives try to get jobs with Senate/Gov/House/lege campaigns rather than get screwed forever by working for Trump Also, if he’s polling 5 points behind in May he’ll fire them all https://t.co/JYaGhGVj2E pic.twitter.com/43CAl3xwP9 — Dana Houle (@DanaHoule) January 25, 2024 Maggie Haberman and the FTFNYTimes …
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“Forget it, Jake. It’s Dinertown.”
Stipulated: the political press in the United States is steaming hot garbage. Sometimes I wonder if we spend too much time complaining about it. Sometimes I think the theories folks put forth to explain its willful toxicity cross the line into paranoia. But for me at least, the core issue is never in doubt: The …
Tuesday Morning Open Thread: Fighting On All Fronts, For America!
BREAKING: President Biden just dropped this incredible video showing off all of his wins. Retweet to make sure the whole country sees it. pic.twitter.com/qA7HZ5k2ui — Biden’s Wins (@BidensWins) January 21, 2024 PSA: Virtual event, 6-7pm next Monday — I’m attending The Democratic National Committee’s event, “Briefing: Organizing to Victory in 2024” – sign up …
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Tuesday Evening Open Thread: Bidenomics Whining – Boxing Day Edition
I don't think the dismal science can parse the sort of consumer confidence that involves buying an obscene amount of high-quality meat (at a normal price) to prove that the economy sucks. pic.twitter.com/2Fln8pRnib — Brasidas (@br4s1d4s) December 24, 2023 It’s not clear to me whether the offended consumer actually *bought* sixteen pounds of prime rib, …
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Our Failed Major Media Open Thread: ‘Is Biden Allowed to *Do* That?… ‘
Biden, asked if Trump is an insurrectionist, tells reporters: “It's self-evident. You saw it all. Now whether the 14th Amendment applies, I'll let the court make that decision. But he certainly supported an insurrection. There's no question about it. None. Zero.” — Shelby Talcott (@ShelbyTalcott) December 20, 2023 “It helps the guy who attempted a …
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So This Fuckery Is Finally Over
It simply boggles my mind this went on for so long: The Senate unanimously confirmed 11 top-ranking military officers late Tuesday, ending a months-long blockade staged by a single Republican, Sen. Tommy Tuberville of Alabama. Without debate, the Senate swiftly confirmed the military officials, including four-star generals, whose promotions and family livelihoods had been held …