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WaPo Unleashes Army of Anonymous Sources to Slag Public Option

Posted on Aug 19, 2009, Source: Huffington Post

Here's what you get when you mix bad reporting with GOP frames.

Lou Dobbs Accused of Acting Like "Grassy Knoll Nut"

Posted on Jul 30, 2009, Source: Huffington Post

Everyone is yelling at Dobbs for fanning birther hysteria (save his boss, Jon Klein.)

John Ensign Sex Scandal Escalates: "It's Not Good"

Posted on Jul 10, 2009, Source: Huffington Post

Only weeks ago Mark Sanford's melodrama had eclipsed Ensign's scandal. But Ensign's sleaziness has once again captured the spotlight.

Release of "Holy Grail" Torture Document Delayed

Posted on Jun 26, 2009, Source: Huffington Post

If the arc of the Obama administration truly bends toward transparency, it seems that we've still got a ways to bend.

Michael Savage Issues Fatwa Against Media Matters

Posted on Jun 25, 2009, Source: Huffington Post

Savage recently called on people "harassed by this Stalinist group, Media Matters" to publish the names and pictures of Media Matters staffers.

GOP Senate Candidate: What Iran Needs Is More Guns

Posted on Jun 22, 2009, Source: Huffington Post

Marco Rubio: "I have a feeling the situation in Iran would be a little different if they had a 2nd amendment like ours."

Obama FCC Nominee Comes Out Against Fairness Doctrine -- Will Conservatives Finally Stop Freaking Out?

Posted on Jun 18, 2009, Source: Huffington Post

Probably not.

So Much for Not 'Looking Backwards' ... RNC Remixes 1964 'Daisy' Ad for Gitmo

Posted on May 22, 2009, Source: Huffington Post

The reinvigorated RNC, focused on the future, immediately cut an ad that referenced a 1964 ad from Lyndon Johnson?

Jon Stewart Mocks the Nonsensical Aversion to Closing Guantanamo Bay

Posted on May 20, 2009, Source: Huffington Post

A good hard look at politicians' ridiculous fear of Gitmo detainees.

Jesse Ventura Goes Head to Head With Sean Hannity

Posted on May 19, 2009, Source: Huffington Post

Former Navy SEAL, wrestler , and Minnesota Governor vs. a FOX news host. Guess who wins?

Jon Stewart Slams Obama's Poetry Jam

Posted on May 14, 2009, Source: Huffington Post

Stewart continues to prove the people who say that comedians aren't willing to go after Obama wrong.

Busted: Fox News Caught Repeatedly Cropping, Manipulating Video

Posted on May 5, 2009, Source: Huffington Post

Fox news caught manipulating the news!!! Say it ain't so!

GOP Pigs Stripped 'Flu Pandemic Preparedness' From Stimulus

Posted on Apr 27, 2009, Source: Huffington Post

Republican politicking continues to put the whole nation at risk.

Lesbian YouTube Video Embraced By Virginia GOP

Posted on Apr 14, 2009, Source: Huffington Post

I think you'll agree, this video is probably NSFW, unless you work for the Republican Party of Virginia.

Jon Stewart Says 'F*ck You' to Cramer; Update: Cramer Strikes Back

Posted on Mar 10, 2009, Source: Huffington Post

Jon Stewart rips into Jim Cramer again. Jim Cramer defends himself on Today Show: Stewart is a comedian ... runs a "variety show."

Jon Stewart Eviscerates CNBC, Rick Santelli On Daily Show

Posted on Mar 5, 2009, Source: Huffington Post

Brutal, but utterly hilarious.

GOP Lawmaker Launches Porn Probe

Posted on Jan 29, 2009

Employees at the National Science Foundation are allegedly knee-deep in online smut, and Iowa Sen. Charles Grassley will not stand for it.

Rachel Maddow Mocks Bush for His Taliban Lie

Posted on Dec 18, 2008, Source: Huffington Post

"Why is that ringing the big 'YOU'RE TELLING A LIE' bell in my head?"

Jon Stewart and Hall and Oates Piss Off Hannity with Colmes Tribute

Posted on Dec 13, 2008, Source: Huffington Post

The highlight of last night's Daily Show was the moving send-off that Stewart gave career Fox News doormat Alan Colmes.

Maddow: Why Won't Obama Pursue War Crimes Investigations?

Posted on Nov 25, 2008, Source: Huffington Post

Rachel Maddow and Dahlia Lithwick discuss Obama, war crimes, and torture.

Gore on Obama: 'Redeems the Revolutionary Promise of Our Declaration of Independence'

Posted on Nov 22, 2008, Source: Huffington Post

"I can barely contain my excitement about his election, I just think it's a fabulous new development."

Brilliant Spoof: New York Times Satire Claims All Problems Will Be Solved By July 2009

Posted on Nov 12, 2008, Source: Huffington Post

New York City woke up to find that committed satirists had delivered a remarkably well-rendered facsimile of the Times.

The GOP Civil War Begins

Posted on Nov 5, 2008, Source: Huffington Post

The morning after the election has brought an opening salvo in what could become a contentious battle of recriminations for the GOP.

Don't Read Too Much into Exit Polls

Posted on Nov 4, 2008, Source: Huffington Post

Exit polls are another part of the election scenery, so do not put a lot of stock -- or pin too many of your hopes -- to these results.

Republicans Draw the Line: If You're Against Palin, You're Dead to the Party

Posted on Oct 28, 2008, Source: Huffington Post

"There's going to be a bloodbath ... the litmus test will be: where did you stand on Palin?"

Jon Stewart Clarifies Palin Remarks, Expands To 'F%ck All Y'All'

Posted on Oct 21, 2008, Source: Huffington Post

Apparently the 'f%ck you' just wasn't enough.

Bill O'Reilly's Winning Strategy For McCain: Make Loud Noises!

Posted on Oct 9, 2008, Source: Huffington Post

To "transcend politics" Bill O'Reilly thinks McCain should just yell and engage in crazyfaced, nonsensical rantings.

Maureen Dowd Reacts to Being Tossed From McCain Plane

Posted on Oct 1, 2008, Source: Huffington Post

"It was disappointing because I didn't think John McCain would ever be as dismissive of the First Amendment as Dick Cheney."

MoveOn Goes After Brokaw for Citing False Polling

Posted on Sep 30, 2008, Source: Huffington Post

Brokaw's numbers weren't made up out of whole cloth, but they were certainly out of date.

NH Newspaper 'Suspends' Writing Editorials to Focus on Economy

Posted on Sep 30, 2008, Source: Huffington Post

"We have decided to suspend our editorial activities today so we can adequately ponder the implications of the economic bailout program."

The Dirty Secret of the Bailout That No One Is Talking About

Posted on Sep 22, 2008, Source: Huffington Post

"Decisions by the Secretary ... are non-reviewable ... and may not be reviewed by any court of law or any administrative agency."

McCain's Latest Attack Ad: Starring Paris Hilton and Britney Spears?!

Posted on Jul 30, 2008, Source: Huffington Post

McCain goes for new lows with latest attack on Obama.

New York Times Spares McCain Embarrassment By Rejecting Op-Ed

Posted on Jul 21, 2008, Source: Huffington Post

NYT didn't publish McCain's op-ed, but since "he wants the attention, let's give it to him."

Fox's Sean Hannity Confronted Over Relationship with Neo-Nazi Hal Turner

Posted on Mar 24, 2008, Source: Huffington Post

Turner: "I can tell you from my firsthand, personal experience that Sean Hannity does, in fact, agree with many of my political and social views."

MSNBC Hosts Founder of Anti-Hillary Group Called "C.U.N.T."

Posted on Feb 19, 2008, Source: Huffington Post

Real authoritative, responsible stuff!

Homeless Vets Prepare to Block Bill O'Reilly's Shot

Posted on Jan 31, 2008, Source: Huffington Post

They will come carrying a petition signed by 17,000 people demanding an apology from O'Reilly for his ignorance and abuse.

David Gregory Battles With Talking-Point Dispensing Robot (a.k.a. Hillary)

Posted on Dec 17, 2007, Source: Huffington Post

The Clinton campaign decided that they'd save a little money and use today's morning news shows to mount a lengthy campaign commercial.

Scott McClellan: I Passed Along “False Information” For Bush

Posted on Nov 20, 2007, Source: Huffington Post

Jason Linkins: The former White House press secretary is set to release what is rumored to be a "tell-all" book in April of '08.
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