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[BLACKLAC]

Piers Morgan getting in that ass.

 

[worldrunover]

Cruz is like Herman Cain without any of the charm.

He's much smarter than Herman Cain. I think he is starting to typecast himself though.

 

[Snake]

Yeah, what was with Dana Bash thinking Obama making a positive speech is going to doom the House GOP vote? gtfo

Gotta keep those viewers glued to the screen at any cost.

 

[Macho Madness]

Piers is actually be a strong interviewer. Damn.

Are you prepared to be responsible for America defaulting? was a great line.

 

[Yamauchi]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1jV_11_q6Hc

Okay, I lolled

 

[bananas]

Thankfully in the liberal haven of Broward County.

Flagler here. Actually kinda swing but leans R. But my district is super red.

 

[Jooney]

So any thoughts on what the silver lining is the GOP? Bringing the country to the brink has obviously cost the party and the country considerable damage, but has it come with the (small) benefit of finally revealing the true colours of the tea party wing to the American people? These people are now on record for wanting to both shut down the government and default on its obligations.

In other words - is this the moment the establishment / moderate wings of the party swing the pendulum back, after three years of a steady move to the right?

 

[Diablos]

;___;

$24 billion dollars wasted brought to you by the GOP.

$24 billion.

 

[Oblivion]

He's much smarter than Herman Cain. I think he is starting to typecast himself though.

Herman Cain was actually a rocket scienti...oh god wtf

 

[Sibylus]

Seems about as unfazed as usual, Didablos.

Spoiler

Not fixing the typo. It's art now.

 

[Unstable]

;___;

Lol. Reid put him in his place.

Spoiler

And stole his soul?

 

[GhaleonEB]

Yeah, what was with Dana Bash thinking Obama making a positive speech is going to doom the House GOP vote? gtfo

Every time Obama speaks, the House GOP is reminded that he's President and they have a sad.

Edit: Booker is up 12% with 45% of the vote in. Should we panic yet?

 

[Macho Madness]

lol that guy named crapo is so crapo

He really is.

 

[Oblivion]

;___;

$24 billion dollars wasted brought to you by the GOP.

$24 billion.

At least it didn't go to any poor people.

 

[GhaleonEB]

At least it didn't go to any poor people.

Imagine if Obama demanded $24b in spending added to the budget to help make up the shortfall to the economy.

 

[Sciz]

Since you seem to use this phrase a lot, I'll be That Guy(tm) and let you know it's "toe the line". As in, "line up shoulder to shoulder, and present a united front."

In this case, Fox having to actually tow the line out of the wreck the GOP have currently made of it isn't such a bad metaphor.

 

[Link]

So any thoughts on what the silver lining is the GOP? Bringing the country to the brink has obviously cost the party and the country considerable damage, but has it come with the (small) benefit of finally revealing the true colours of the tea party wing to the American people? These people are now on record for wanting to both shut down the government and default on its obligations.

In other words - is this the moment the establishment / moderate wings of the party swing the pendulum back, after three years of a steady move to the right?

The silver lining is that now budget negotiations are actually going to happen and the current CR expiring lines up with the next round of sequester cuts that hit the military fairly hard.

Oh wait, silver lining for Republicans? I'll have to get back to you on that.

 

[Vestal]

The silver lining is that now budget negotiations are actually going to happen and the current CR expiring lines up with the next round of sequester cuts that hit the military fairly hard.

Oh wait, silver lining for Republicans? I'll have to get back to you on that.

Hmm.. Umm.. Cruz is the new leader of the party??!?!?!

 

[Konka]

First Repub speaking is a Yes vote. This is by far good as done.

 

[Cloudy]

So I was able to complete my parents' application on healthcare.gov tonight. Thing is, I needed to use IE. Site worked fine but didn't let me complete with Firefox

 

[NullPointer]

Imagine if Obama demanded $24b in spending added to the budget to help make up the shortfall to the economy.

That should be the very first thing done.

No bullshit.

 

[Link]

So I was able to complete my parents' application on healthcare.gov tonight. Thing is, I needed to use IE. Site worked fine but didn't let me complete with Firefox

I've been hearing this a lot. You gotta do what you gotta do, I guess.

 

[Avon Barksdale]

Booker wins, per AP.

 

[gcubed]

Booker wins.

shocking

 

[Randolph Freelander]

So any thoughts on what the silver lining is the GOP? Bringing the country to the brink has obviously cost the party and the country considerable damage, but has it come with the (small) benefit of finally revealing the true colours of the tea party wing to the American people? These people are now on record for wanting to both shut down the government and default on its obligations.

In other words - is this the moment the establishment / moderate wings of the party swing the pendulum back, after three years of a steady move to the right?

The radical right, the primary voter, is further radicalized. They've learned nothing, gained nothing, but further enmity for their "weak" establishment.

 

[Link]

Booker wins, per AP.

Hooray for Democrats actually going out and voting off-cycle!

I have my issues with Booker, but he's faaar better than the alternative.

 

[bodyofanamerican]

Booker wins, per AP.

Thank goodness.

 

[Mr. E. Yis]

Cruz, that Phil Helmuth look-a-like, smug piece of trash

 

[NullPointer]

The radical right, the primary voter, is further radicalized.

Which would also be the case if they were able to extract serious concessions out of this stunt. There's no changing that.

 

[Unstable]

Booker wins, per AP.

If Hillary doesn't run (Or gets Obama'ed again) he is our next president.

 

[GhaleonEB]

Booker wins, per AP.

Margin is almost identical to the polling averages. Quick, someone un-skew these election results.

 

[darknemus]

Cruz, that Phil Helmuth look-a-like, smug piece of trash

THAT'S who he looks like! I kept telling myself "this doofus looks like someone.." and you nailed it.

I'd pay to see a Hellmuth style meltdown by him, too - just for the lolz.

 

[Link]

If Hillary doesn't run (Or gets Obama'ed again) he is our next president.

Bahahahaha!!

I like jokes.

 

[richiek]

Booker wins, per AP.

Too bad Christie is going to get a second term.

 

[BSsBrolly]

If Hillary doesn't run (Or gets Obama'ed again) he is our next president.

That would be the end of the GOP. No way in hell could they handle ANOTHER black president...

 

[Unstable]

Bahahahaha!!

I like jokes.

He's the second choice for the democratic establishment, Has financial backing. And republicans aren't going to win 2016. Seems like a safe bet to me.

 

[Konka]

If Hillary doesn't run (Or gets Obama'ed again) he is our next president.

I can't imagine anyone actually running against Hilary if she runs.

 

[Cloudy]

I've been hearing this a lot. You gotta do what you gotta do, I guess.

How many people would know to try this though?

 

[Link]

How many people would know to try this though?

Not a whole lot, but I'm guessing the problems won't last much longer anyway.

 

[Diablos]

How is NJ so reliably Democratic despite having a Republican Gov?

 

[Videoneon]

;___;

$24 billion dollars wasted brought to you by the GOP.

$24 billion.

Screw these guys.

So any thoughts on what the silver lining is the GOP? Bringing the country to the brink has obviously cost the party and the country considerable damage, but has it come with the (small) benefit of finally revealing the true colours of the tea party wing to the American people? These people are now on record for wanting to both shut down the government and default on its obligations.

In other words - is this the moment the establishment / moderate wings of the party swing the pendulum back, after three years of a steady move to the right?

Yesterday I watched the greater part, or perhaps half, of an interview on CNN with Representative Charlie Dent (R). In as palatable word choice as possible, he basically expressed that he was pissed with the dog and pony show we witnessed for these past couple of weeks. Interestingly (because this predated Nancy Pelosi coming to Boehner's rescue and such), he commented that Boehner did not really want to go through with the charade, and also commented that he thinks Boehner's position was secure. Which we know now to be more or less the case.

He also speaks about the "original" Republican strategy for this year's budget, acknowledging the plan to insert "defund Obamacare" as a vain political gesture (though he didn't characterize it that way), and then seeing it get stripped out and then moving on.

Here's the first part of that.

A couple of people have already posted articles about establishment Republicans gearing up to run more non Tea Party candidates. Perhaps the only thing we can expect is more pressure to meet the deadlines in the future from more Republicans. This was profoundly pointless for them, most realize that. But the likelihood to relent in certain things that give them political momentum like saying Obamacare is shit isn't going to happen anytime soon and is essential for a party with few victories, even for its base.

 

[Sibylus]

Michael Calderone (HuffPo): Jeremy Scahill, Laura Poitras Teaming Up With Glenn Greenwald On New Media Venture

NEW YORK -– Journalists Jeremy Scahill and Laura Poitras will be working with Glenn Greenwald on a new media venture funded by billionaire eBay founder Pierre Omidyar, according to sources familiar with the matter.

Scahill, a dogged investigative journalist who focuses on national security, and Poitras, a filmmaker who has extensively covered surveillance issues, had already been in discussions with Greenwald about starting a venture together when Omidyar approached with a similar vision for a new media outlet, sources said.

I remember a Dan Carlin podcast from a couple of years ago talking about what it would take to get the 1% invested in changing a status quo that in large part benefits them most of all. Apparently the answer, for at least one one-percenter, is real journalism.

 

[Mercury Fred]

Oooh, but what about Hilldawg/ Booker?

 

[Tamanon]

Cruz, that Phil Helmuth look-a-like, smug piece of trash

The odd thing is that Helmuth was somehow more likable.

 

[GhaleonEB]

Oooh, but what about Hilldawg/ Booker?

I'd rather we have Hilldawg/Warren.

 

[worldrunover]

How is NJ so reliably Democratic despite having a Republican Gov?

Once upon a time NJ was a swing state. Also, governor races don't always follow the lines of presidential politics since there are different issues being addressed.

 

[FyreWulff]

Pelosi: FUCK THE CAMERA

*moire*

 

[worldrunover]

I'd rather we have Hilldawg/Warren.

There's a 100% chance Hilary picks a white male as a running mate.

 

[Link]

Goddamn , Steve LaTourette going all in against the Tea Party on Maddow.

There's a 100% chance Hilary picks a white male as a running mate.

And as much as I hate saying it, that's the smart and necessary move.

 

[Joe Molotov]

I'd rather we have Hilldawg/Warren.

Fuck the patriarchy, gurl powah!