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Running Out of Time to Take Action on Lieberman

2008-11-20T12:47:20Z

What part of "Lieberman Must Go" don't Democrats understand? The Huffington Post reports that President-elect Obama and Senators Dodd, Carper, Nelson and Salazar not only want Lieberman to remain in the caucus, but they're seeking alternative ways to punish him rather than simply taking away his Homeland Security Committee chairmanship. To complicate matters, Sen. Evan Bayh (D-IN) said on Rachel Maddow's show that Lieberman needs to offer a "sincere apology" in order to hang onto his gavel.

While I would get a kick out of seeing Lieberman offer a profound mea culpa -- particularly on Maddow's show -- a heartfelt apology simply will not undo months and months of Lieberman's partisan rancor. And for Bayh to suggest that Democrats might actually need Lieberman to bring an end to the Iraq war is downright preposterous, considering both he and Lieberman have been two of the war's biggest proponents.

The reality is, though, that we're running out of time if we want to make our voices heard about Lieberman's fate. The entire Democratic caucus will convene soon to decide whether to strip Lieberman of his committee chairmanship. That's why you must call your Senators today and tell them "Lieberman Must Go!" Over 1,300 people have already made the call.

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Sunday Show Roundup: Georgia Veep Sweeps

2008-10-29T21:29:54Z

Your Daily Politics Video Blog: The crisis in Georgia provided all the potential vice presidential candidates a crucible in which to do some last-second cramming for the big #2 job. We see how they did in today's Sunday Show Roundup.

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Evan Bayh addresses Indiana about the Presidential Election

2008-10-28T15:29:56Z

Evan Bayh encourages Hoosiers to join Barack Obama's campaign for change at in.barackobama.com

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Sunday Morning Quarterbacking

2008-01-20T15:01:41Z

I'm sure we'll hear tons of McCain the "maverick", "honorable" blah blah blah. And race and gender will be discussed. No actual coverage of like, policies and stuff.

Meet The Press: Very Serious campaign discourse with Presidential Historian Doris Kearns Goodwin, Newsweek God expert Jon Meacham, elitist Peggy Noonan, Tom I-liked-getting-tanked-up-on-good-scotch Brokaw and NPR's Michele Norris.
This Week with George: Failed Republican Presidential Candidate Rudy!, Charles Rangel (D-NY). Applebee's patron Matthew Dowd, FT Editor Chrystia Freeland, George Will and the beautiful Katrina vanden Huevel talk shop.
Face The Schieffer: John Edwards refuses to concede. David Axelrod & Howard Wolfson talk shop.
Wolf Edition on CNN: It's a near-sweep of democrats with Fightin' Tar Heel Edwards, Rep. James Clyburn (D-SC), Senator Evan Bayh (D-HRCVP), Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC).
Faux News: Mitt talks Mittmentum, Chuck Schumer (D-NY) talks economy.
CBS News Presents: The Age Of Warming - 60 Minutes returns to regular format next Sunday.

Editorializing by Sam Loomis.

Evan Bayh Running For VP Hard

2008-01-12T20:46:07Z

Oy, behold my senator-

He added that in a general election, Republicans would likely raise the specter of international attacks in attempt to garner votes. "When there are unfortunate calamities like this, the Republicans [will say], ‘See. See what we told you? We have to have someone who's strong to defend America at a time of concern.' Well, Senator Clinton is strong," he said. "And she's experienced. And she's tough enough to defend this country and do it in a way that's true to our values, the civil liberties we cherish, and that's one of the reasons why I'm supporting her."
Speaking after the event, Bayh again emphasized the need for experience. "I think they know we live in a dangerous world, and tragedies like this just remind us that we need someone with the seasoning, the experience and the strength to be commander in chief during uncertain times," he said. "The job of the next president is not to be entertainer in chief. The job of the next president is to move our country forward to make the substantive changes that will matter in our daily lives, and to protect us in an uncertain and dangerous world. And that's why in a field of very good candidates, I believe Senator Clinton has the right combination of experience and strength to accomplish all of those things."

I've really got nothing against Hillary, but I have no clue which orifice Mr Bayh pulled this one out of. How would Ms Clinton's experience be better than oh say, Bill Richardson or Joe Biden? She's tough because she voted for the AUMF and Lieberdem's "Nuke Iran" amendment? Don't think so Evan.

There are tons of good things you can point out about your candidate, but pulling stuff out of the air just to take advantage of a tragedy is cheap.

Warn your phone answerers, I'm dialing right now.

(ed.note- I changed the title after some thought. He's just sucking up for VP big time)

Sunday Blathering Bobbleheads

2008-10-21T09:31:09Z

MTP: Mitt Romney (R-MA)
FTN: John Edwards (D-NC); Fred Thompson (R-TN)
This Week: John Edwards (D-NC); Alan Greenspan; roundtable of Donna Brazile, Claire Shipman, Jay Carney and George Will; Brad Pitt on "Make it Right" initiative
FNS: George Mitchell on baseball steroids report; Rep. Pete Hoekstra (R-MI) & Rep. Jane Harman (D-CA) on torture; Washington Capitals owner Ted Leonsis
Late Edition: John Edwards (D-NC); Sen. Joe Biden (D-DE); Pat Buchanan (author, "Day of Reckoning"; Sen. Evan Bayh (D-IN) & Sen. Kit Bond (R-MO) talk intel; roundtable of Candy Crowley, Ed Henry & Dana Bash

Via Newsie8200 of course. Video is Bill Maher on Right Wing Think Tanks.

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Tuesday Morning Round Up

2008-01-12T20:28:10Z

Is this Pope John Paul II waving from beyond the grave? Vatican TV director says yes
This fiery figure is being hailed as Pope John Paul II making an appearance beyond the grave.
The image, said by believers to show the Holy Father with his right hand raised in blessing, was spotted during a ceremony in Poland to mark the second anniversary of his death.

From my accidental viewing of a few minutes of Bill O'Reilly last nite (from memory, not transcript).

Ann Coulter- "There are lots of bad Republicans, no good Democrats."
Bill- "No, there are a few.......... Lieberman....... Bayh is a good Democrat."

Evan, just a friendly tip. You're doing something wrong when Bill O'Reilly lumps you in with Lieberman as a "Good Democrat". Oy.

Bush: "Fiscal Showdown" Coming Congress has not passed the spending bills necessary to fund the government - and the President has pledged to veto them as soon as they get to his desk. The end result - approaching quickly - could be an epic battle over taxes and spending which, according to some analysts, may be Bush's last chance to energize both his base and his fledging presidency. Yesterday, the President left no doubt about his intentions. The AP reports Bush "admonished Congress on Monday for failing to send him a single spending bill yet, and warned lawmakers to trim their plans or face rejection."

Besieged Air Force Official Found Dead The New York Times reports this morning, "The second-highest-ranking member of the Air Force's procurement office was found dead Sunday in an apparent suicide." Charles D. Riechers "came under scrutiny by the Senate Armed Services Committee this month after reports that the Air Force had arranged for him to be paid about $13,400 a month by a private contractor,

House Full Judiciary Committee Hearing on the Jena Six Case (9:30am) - LIVE

Putin warns against Iran attack on landmark visit

TEHRAN (AFP) - Russian President Vladimir Putin Tuesday warned against military action against Iran and backed its right to nuclear energy, during the first visit to the country by a Kremlin chief since World War II.

And finally, a funny-

Conan O'Brien: "This morning, Senator Hillary Clinton appeared on 'The View.' She was on 'The View' this morning. Yeah. There was an awkward moment when Hillary looked around and said, 'Good Lord, I'm the hottest one here.'"

Ambassador to Iraq Can't Answer a Question

2008-10-24T15:31:18Z

How many more American lives do we have to lose in this senseless Iraq War? US Ambassador Ryan Crocker can't even articulate an answer. Watch the entire show at www.theyoungturks.com

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