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Wed Feb 10
56 posts in the last 24 hours

#mysteries

The New York Times Is Now Spreading Vicious Rumors About the New York Times

Rumors that the New York Times will take down David Paterson have spiraled into a factless, "self-referential frenzy," says the New York Times in a factless, self-referential blog post that adds to the frenzy and clarifies pretty much nothing. More »

02/09/10

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By Ryan Tate

#jokes

Robert Gibbs Will Receive a Sternly Worded Facebook Message from Sarah Palin

That Robert Gibbs is quite the card. He wrote notes on his hand, just like Sarah Palin did! And then the whole White House press corps laughed because of liberal bias. (And Obama showed up for a surprise press conference!)

02/09/10

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By Pareene

#colormenauseated

Harold Ford, Yellow-Dog Democrat

Harold Ford may or may not remember where he lives, but he certainly knows when he's home—because his eyes are assaulted by a garish array of yellow and turquoise walls. No wonder he's trying to sell it. More »

02/09/10

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By John Cook

#politics

Guy Pretty Copacetic about Being Railroaded by Right Wing

Yosi Sergant is the art publicist who was forced to resign his NEA job after a remark on a conference call about engaging artists with public service became a hysterical right wing talking point. Yosi finally speaks, here. (Not bitter!)

02/09/10

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By Hamilton Nolan

#catsanddogslivingtogether

Support for Obama Wavering in the Democratic Stronghold of Wall Street

The New York Times' David Kirkpatrick delivers the shocking and troubling news that Wall Street bankers are so disappointed in Barack Obama that they've started giving money to Republicans. Bankers! To Republicans! More »

02/08/10

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By John Cook

#shutuptwitter

The Democratic Twitter Gap

According to a newly released survey, Republican politicians dominate the congressional Twitter-verse. Meanwhile, Barack Obama just sent his first "Tweet" last month. Twitter Gap! More »

02/08/10

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By John Cook

#scandals

David Paterson Has Not Resigned Today

New York Gov. David Paterson consulted with "key Democratic leaders" over the weekend to discuss either a) his imminent resignation pending a New York Times report that he is a corrupt snuggling swinger or b) just talk about stuff. More »

02/08/10

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By John Cook

#outrage

Obama Wants to Starve Your Kids

NObama's latest plan to curtail America's freedom is to deny our obese, no-attention-span-having schoolkids the option of gorging on Hot Fries and Snickers out of school-sponsored vending machines. Why won't our nation's soft drink conglomerates stand up for the children? More »

02/08/10

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By Hamilton Nolan

#scandal

Gov. David Paterson Spokeswoman Denies NYT Has a Resignation-Worthy Bombshell

The Business Insider posted an unconfirmed report that the New York Times' David Paterson story is so big that the New York governor will resign tomorrow. But Paterson's office is pushing back, telling Gawker "the governor is not resigning." More »

02/07/10

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By Foster Kamer

#fordtourist

Harold Ford's Drivers Must Not Alert People to Harold Ford's Presence

The Smoking Gun published theoretical Senate candidate Harold Ford's rider! Nothing too fancy—though he's allergic to shellfish, and apparently the driver who picks him up must not write his full name on the sign. More »

02/05/10

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By Pareene

#davidpaterson

New York Times Sitting on Paterson Swinging Bombshell?

Click here to read <i>New York Times</i> Sitting on Paterson Swinging Bombshell?

The Observer's John Koblin heard the New York Times is supposedly working on a major story on our wacky governor. The guy's admitted to drugs and adultery, what else could there be? (We're all ears!) Update: More sex, looks like. More »

02/05/10

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By Pareene

#sigh

Senator Richard Shelby will block all of Barack Obama's nominees until he gets his pork.

02/05/10

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#hedrivesatruck

Naked Senator Got Wasted After First Day

After his first day at his new job, Scott Brown "stayed true to his truck-driving, everydude persona by doing a shot of Irish whiskey and swilling a Bud Light draft at the Dubliner pub this evening to celebrate his swearing-in."

02/05/10

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By Pareene

#debt

Plan to Stop Ripping Off Young People Meets Opposition Among Old People Who Run Nation

Fill-in-the-blank: "Four months ago, it appeared all but certain that the White House and Democrats in Congress would succeed in ___." If you guessed "cutting off private student loan sharks from the federal trough," you lose. Sallie Mae wins! More »

02/05/10

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By Pareene

#politics

Hooker-Beating, Wife-Raping, Roid-Raging, Oh My! Illinois Dems Pick Another Winner

Illinois Democrats dug deep for this Lieutenant Governor candidate: Scott Lee Cohen is accused of threatening his prostitute ex-girlfriend with a knife, abusing steroids, trying to rape his ex-wife, and terrorizing his children. "That is my parenting style," he explained. More »

02/05/10

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By Maureen O'Connor

#journalismism

Your White House Press Corps at Work

This is how the transcript of today's White House press briefing begins. Can anyone explain who Bill is? And also what the hell was going on in the Brady Briefing Room today? Real journalists doing real journalism. More »

02/04/10

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By Gabriel Snyder

#fordtourist

Click here to read Harold Ford Dines with Governor, <strike>Has No Idea Where He Lives</strike>

Harold Ford Dines with Governor, Has No Idea Where He Lives

Page Six spotted would-be Senator Harold Ford dining with Governor David Paterson at Butter last Tuesday. Which means it's time up update the ol' campaign trail map! Study it, Harold, because your New York geography needs work. More »

02/04/10

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By Pareene

#bloodinthewater

White House Pool Fight: No-Show Smacked Down

The White House Press Pool is getting crazy! This morning, Roll Call was the print outlet scheduled to cover Obama's movements today. But Roll Call was a no-show. And they paid for it. More »

02/04/10

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By Hamilton Nolan

#rumormonger

Was Meg Whitman's Software Pirated from Mitt Romney's Donors?

Supporters of former presidential candidate Mitt Romney tend to fancy themselves red-blooded capitalists. So it would probably upset them to learn they funded someone else's business, and get none of the profit. More »

02/03/10

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By Ryan Tate

#fordtourist

Harold Ford Out Collecting Paychecks in Real America

Harold Ford is lecturing (for money) in Missouri tonight. Tomorrow he's debating Republican embarrassment machine Michael Steele in Little Rock. (Also for money.) We hope his lecture is about why he is what is wrong with the entire Democratic party! More »

02/03/10

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By Pareene

#videuhoh

Most Amazingly Comical Moments of Carly Fiorina's Awful Attack Ad

This must be seen to be believed, this latest inept volley from would-be California Senator Carly Fiorina. It is her attack ad against fellow Silicon Valley Republican person Tom Campbell, apparently assembled by the production team from Saturday Night Live. More »

02/03/10

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By Ryan Tate

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