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Obama Fires Back at His Stimulus Opponents: ‘You’re Headed for a Cliff.’

Posted on: Feb 6, 2009, Source: ThinkProgress

The President's strident defense of his economic recovery package.

Obama to Introduce Executive Pay Limits for Bailed Out Companies

Posted on: Feb 4, 2009, Source: ThinkProgress

"If the taxpayers are helping you, then you’ve got certain responsibilities to not be living high on the hog."

Joe the Plumber to Advise Republicans on the Economy ... Seriously

Posted on: Feb 3, 2009, Source: ThinkProgress

You can not make this stuff up.

Colbert Takes on the Head of 'the Greatest Transition Team of All Time'

Posted on: Jan 30, 2009, Source: ThinkProgress

At the end of the interview, Colbert stumps Podesta with a question. Find out what it was.

Sen. Harry Reid Defends Lobbyists: 'They Work for a Living'

Posted on: Jan 21, 2009, Source: ThinkProgress

Reid invited top lobbyists to join him for an inaugural brunch Monday where he pledged that he will still do plenty of business with them.

'I, Barack Hussein Obama, do solemnly swear…'

Posted on: Jan 20, 2009, Source: ThinkProgress

Our 44th President takes the oath of office.

Kennedy Experiences Convulsions; Taken Out on Stretcher

Posted on: Jan 20, 2009, Source: ThinkProgress

Sen. Ted Kennedy (D-MA) was taken away from a celebratory congressional luncheon this afternoon after experiencing convulsions.

Israel Prepares Post-War Battle for Public Opinion

Posted on: Jan 18, 2009, Source: ThinkProgress

Welfare Minister Isaac Herzog said Israel is aiming to prevent an "over-dramatization of the facts."

Obama Breaks Bread With a Host of Right-Wing Propagandists?

Posted on: Jan 14, 2009, Source: ThinkProgress

So far, Obama is living up to his campaign promise to be a uniter, not a divider.

White House Press Corps Sends Off Bush with a Very Awkward Goodbye

Posted on: Jan 12, 2009, Source: ThinkProgress

Some hesitated to stand, while most stayed seated. One said "thank you Mr. President," and a small number offered half-hearted applause.

UN Human Rights Council Condemns Israel for 'Grave Violations' of Human Rights

Posted on: Jan 12, 2009, Source: ThinkProgress

"Accountability must be ensured for violations of international law."

Report: Obama Prepared to Talk to Hamas

Posted on: Jan 8, 2009, Source: ThinkProgress

Barack Obama is reportedly planning to ditch President Bush's strategy of isolating Hamas, and will instead move to open contacts with the group.

Democrats 'Scrambling to Push Out' Pro-Israel Resolution

Posted on: Jan 7, 2009, Source: ThinkProgress

Democrats in Congress are rushing to pass a "non-binding resolution supporting Israel’s goal" in the Gaza military operations.

Reid: 'I Really Do Believe President Bush Is the Worst President We've Ever Had'

Posted on: Jan 5, 2009, Source: ThinkProgress

The Senate Majority Leader refuses to back down from his statement.

Bill Richardson Withdraws From Commerce Secretary Nomination

Posted on: Jan 4, 2009, Source: ThinkProgress

Richardson has withdrawn his name for the position citing a pending investigation into a company that has done business with his state.

Cheney: 'I Don’t Have Any Idea' Why People Don't Like Me

Posted on: Dec 29, 2008, Source: ThinkProgress

Only 29 percent of Americans approve of the job Dick Cheney is doing as vice president.

A Look Inside Bush's 'Pardongate'

Posted on: Dec 26, 2008, Source: ThinkProgress

Bush tries to reverse his pardon of a "Brooklyn real estate developer accused of scamming hundreds of poor, minority homebuyers."

Biden to Chair New 'White House Task Force on Working Families'

Posted on: Dec 21, 2008, Source: ThinkProgress

This task force is "designed to do the one thing we use as a yardstick of economic success of our administration, is the middle class growing?"

Obama's New SoT: What You Need to Know About Ray LaHood

Posted on: Dec 20, 2008, Source: ThinkProgress

Ten years ago, Ray LaHood was gaveling in House impeachment proceedings against President Clinton

Delusional Dick: Cheney Says Bush Will Be Popular in 30 Years

Posted on: Dec 18, 2008, Source: ThinkProgress

"I’m personally persuaded that this president and this administration will look very good 20 or 30 years ... "

Shoe-Throwing Iraqi Journalist 'Beaten in Custody'

Posted on: Dec 16, 2008, Source: ThinkProgress

Al-Zaidi’s brother reports that the journalist is suffering from a broken hand, broken ribs, and internal bleeding.

Obama's Weekly Address: Taps Another Clintonite for HUD

Posted on: Dec 13, 2008, Source: ThinkProgress

Obama picks Shaun Donovan to head Department of Housing and Urban Development.

Reporter Suggests Rahm Emanuel May Have Tipped Off Feds about Blagojevich

Posted on: Dec 9, 2008, Source: ThinkProgress

" ... it may have been Rahm Emanuel who tipped the scale and made this move as quickly as it did."

Loyal Bushie Won't Vacate Office Under Obama

Posted on: Dec 5, 2008, Source: ThinkProgress

A new attorney scandal? Say it ain't so. Bush-appointed U.S. Attorney Mary Beth Buchanan plans to stick around after Bush leaves.

Blackwater Plans New Mission: Fighting Pirates

Posted on: Dec 3, 2008, Source: ThinkProgress

The private security firm Blackwater is planning to offer a new service to make money: protection from the pirates off the coast of East Africa.

UPDATE: There Will Be No White House 'Impeach Bush' Ornament After All

Posted on: Dec 2, 2008, Source: ThinkProgress

Apparently the ornament reported on earlier today has been snubbed. Get the full story here.

Fox News Shut Out (Again) at Obama Press Conference

Posted on: Dec 1, 2008, Source: ThinkProgress

Network is now 0-for-5.

Bill Kristol Thinks America Should Reward Torturers

Posted on: Nov 30, 2008, Source: ThinkProgress

No Bill, these people should not get the Medal of Freedom.

Report: Fox Bosses Despise and Loathe Bill O'Reilly

Posted on: Nov 29, 2008, Source: ThinkProgress

They are, of course, willing to tolerate him for ratings.

Obama to Address Economy ... Bush to Pardon Turkey

Posted on: Nov 26, 2008, Source: ThinkProgress

"The president-elect working hard while the president is hardly working."

The Secret to Rachel Maddow's Success

Posted on: Nov 24, 2008, Source: ThinkProgress

Head of MSNBC on Maddow's success: 'She comes in every day and studies for eight hours.'

Dick Cheney, Alberto Gonzales Indicted By Grand Jury

Posted on: Nov 18, 2008, Source: ThinkProgress

A South Texas grand jury has returned multi-count indictments against Cheney and former Attorney General Alberto Gonzales.

GOP Remains Indecisive About Ted Stevens

Posted on: Nov 18, 2008, Source: ThinkProgress

The GOP delayed the vote about what to do with Stevens today, pending the resolution of the Alaska recount.

Bailout Tally: $3.8 Trillion and Counting

Posted on: Nov 17, 2008, Source: ThinkProgress

"Three-point eight trillion dollars. That's $3,800,000.000.000. More than what was spent on WW II, if adjusted for inflation."

Michael Moore Takes on the Economy

Posted on: Nov 14, 2008, Source: ThinkProgress

Michael Moore's new documentary will tackle the financial crisis.

John Edwards Breaks His Silence

Posted on: Nov 11, 2008, Source: ThinkProgress

John Edwards will speak today at Indiana University. The speech cost the University $35,000.

Obama and Bush to Meet Today

Posted on: Nov 10, 2008, Source: ThinkProgress

President-elect Barack Obama and President George W. Bush will meet face-to-face today at 2pm.

Poor Bush: 'There Is a Real Sadness There' in the White House

Posted on: Nov 2, 2008, Source: ThinkProgress

Apparently the Bush White House doesn't enjoy being this unpopular.

Many Kentucky Voters Misinformed About Obama's Faith

Posted on: Oct 27, 2008, Source: ThinkProgress

"I don't blame the ignorant bigots as much as the educated people who try to perpetrate this."

'Joe the Plumber' Comes Clean: 'I Would Be Receiving Obama’s Tax Cuts'

Posted on: Oct 17, 2008, Source: ThinkProgress

Ooops. The McCain campaign really isn't good at this whole vetting thing are they?

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