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Reid to Baucus: Stop Chasing Republican Support for Health Care Reform

Posted on: Jul 8, 2009, Source: ThinkProgress

Reid ordered Baucus to drop a proposal to tax health benefits and stop chasing Republican votes on a massive health care reform bill.

Rush Limbaugh Calls Obama a "Colonial Despot"

Posted on: Jun 27, 2009, Source: ThinkProgress

What does that make Limbaugh, then?

Will the Right Succeed in Butchering the American Clean Energy and Security Act?

Posted on: Jun 23, 2009, Source: AlterNet

As Congress inches closer to ushering in a clean energy economy that protects our planet, the far right is ramping up efforts to block it.

Lieberman Hates Transparency, Flips Over Detainee Photos

Posted on: Jun 9, 2009, Source: ThinkProgress

Lieberman-Graham torture photo ban will be added to 'every piece of legislation that comes down the pike.'

Conservatives' New Sotomayor Opposition Stategy Same as the Old One

Posted on: Jun 4, 2009, Source: ThinkProgress

Their new and supposedly more civil opposition strategy is no different than their old strategy.

Guantanamo Bay Video Game in Development?

Posted on: Jun 1, 2009, Source: ThinkProgress

A former Gitmo detainee was even hired to make it 'more realistic.'

Pentagon: Obama Has Not Ordered Military to Work on Repealing 'Don’t Ask Don't Tell'

Posted on: May 20, 2009, Source: ThinkProgress

Obama has "not asked for the 1993 policy to be scrapped."

Limbaugh Wants to Kick Colin Powell Out of the GOP

Posted on: May 6, 2009, Source: ThinkProgress

Limbaugh told Powell to "close the loop and become a Democrat."

White House Reinserts Commitment to Repeal Don't Ask Don't Tell on Website

Posted on: May 4, 2009, Source: ThinkProgress

A "backward step from a clear campaign promise" is corrected.

Specter's First Vote as a Democrat: No on Obama's Budget

Posted on: Apr 30, 2009, Source: ThinkProgress

Democratic senators Evan Bayh (IN), Robert Byrd (WV), and Ben Nelson (NE) also voted no.

The Washington Post Takes a Swing at Its Own Columnist

Posted on: Apr 7, 2009, Source: ThinkProgress

George F. Will is woefully uninformed about the science of climate change.

Bayh: My Group of Blue Dogs 'Literally Has No Agenda' Other Than Blocking Obama's

Posted on: Mar 26, 2009, Source: ThinkProgress

"Anyone voting against a Democratic agenda voted Republican." End of story.

Eye on EFCA: Specter Makes a Huge Mistake

Posted on: Mar 25, 2009, Source: ThinkProgress

Sen. Arlen Specter (R-PA) announced his on the Employee Free Choice Act.

Hagel Rips Cheney for Attacking Obama

Posted on: Mar 18, 2009, Source: ThinkProgress

Hagel called Cheney's comments "ridiculous" and "folly."

Michael Steele Rejects Calls for His Resignation: 'Not Me Baby!'

Posted on: Mar 6, 2009, Source: ThinkProgress

This has not been a good week for Michael Steele.

Unemployment Benefit Claims Hit Highest Level Since 1982

Posted on: Feb 26, 2009, Source: ThinkProgress

667,000 Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week.

Media Manipulation Watch: Drudge's Magical Changing Headline

Posted on: Feb 25, 2009, Source: ThinkProgress

Media Matters asks, "Is he going to do this for four years?"

What a Surprise: Rove Blows Off Congress Yet Again

Posted on: Feb 23, 2009, Source: ThinkProgress

Despite being "expected" to appear this time, Rove was a no show.

Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal Apparently Hates Louisiana

Posted on: Feb 21, 2009, Source: ThinkProgress

Jindal rejects $90 million in recovery funding that would have benefited 25,000 Louisiana residents.

For Bush, Being President Meant 'Never Having to Say You're Sorry'

Posted on: Feb 5, 2009, Source: ThinkProgress

Comparing Bush's stubborn refusal to admit error with President Obama's new approach.

Palin Lies ... to Fellow Republicans?

Posted on: Feb 2, 2009, Source: ThinkProgress

Palin lied to House GOP to avoid attending their weekend retreat.

Prodigal Republican Begs Rush Limbaugh for Forgiveness

Posted on: Jan 28, 2009, Source: ThinkProgress

Rep. Phil Gingrey, R-Ga., was forced to issue an apology after daring to criticize Limbaugh.

New Season of 24 Allows Right-Wingers to Fall In Love with Torture All Over Again

Posted on: Jan 13, 2009, Source: ThinkProgress

Bauer's fictional defense of torture and his fictional claims of its effectiveness are having very real consequences.

Fox News Allows 'Magic Negro' New Year's Message to Be Broadcast

Posted on: Jan 2, 2009, Source: ThinkProgress

Fox News allowed at least one racist message directed toward President-elect Obama to be broadcast on New Year's eve.

O'Reilly Whitewashes Torture at Gitmo: 'There's Certainly No Proof That Ever Happened'

Posted on: Dec 2, 2008, Source: ThinkProgress

Is Bill O'Reilly really this naive?

Doh! George and Laura Bush Send Out Christmas-Themed Hanukkah Invitations

Posted on: Nov 27, 2008, Source: ThinkProgress

Um ... you probably shouldn't put a Christmas tree on the front of your Hanukkah invitations.

Bush Is Pushing Hard to Gut the Endangered Species Act

Posted on: Nov 21, 2008, Source: ThinkProgress

Perino: The Endangered Species Act 'doesn't help support any species, including our own.'

Ultimate Snub Fest: World Leaders Refuse to Shake Bush's Hand During G20 Photo-Op

Posted on: Nov 20, 2008, Source: ThinkProgress

CNN's Sanchez compares Bush to the most unpopular kid in high school.

Sarah Palin Faces New Ethics Complaint

Posted on: Nov 19, 2008, Source: ThinkProgress

The complaint argues that Palin's recent media blitz broke state ethics rules because portions of the interviews took place in the governor’s office.

McCain Camp Shows Regret on Palin, Her Request to Speak at Concession 'Vetoed'

Posted on: Nov 5, 2008, Source: ThinkProgress

Steve Schmidt can't say she was a good pick.

Phony Virginia Board of Elections Flier Tells Democrats to Vote on Nov. 5

Posted on: Oct 28, 2008, Source: ThinkProgress

You'd think this tactic would be discredited by now.

Republican Congressman's Staffers Physically Assault Democratic Trackers

Posted on: Oct 27, 2008, Source: ThinkProgress

Watch as Rep. Frank Wolf (R-VA) stands idly by while his goons do the dirty work.

Flashback: McCain Said Campaign Cash for Clothes 'Erodes Public Confidence'

Posted on: Oct 23, 2008, Source: ThinkProgress

McCain supported an amendment to restrict use of campaign funds on 'clothing purchases.'

Palin Claims Vice President 'In Charge of the U.S. Senate'

Posted on: Oct 21, 2008, Source: ThinkProgress

Governor, there's this great document called the Constitution that you should really take a look at.

White House Used 'Taxpayer-Funded Trips to Help Elect Republican Candidates'

Posted on: Oct 15, 2008, Source: ThinkProgress

Not that this should come as any surprise.

McCain Voted to Protect Domestic Terrorists

Posted on: Oct 7, 2008, Source: ThinkProgress

McCain has repeatedly voted against protecting Americans from domestic terrorists in the anti-choice movement.

McCain Campaign Manager's Firm Was Paid by Freddie Mac Through Last Month

Posted on: Sep 24, 2008, Source: ThinkProgress

For longer than two years Freddie Mac paid a lobbying firm owned by Rick Davis $15,000 a month.

McCain Has Strong Ties To Corporate Lobbyists at Center of Bailout

Posted on: Sep 23, 2008, Source: ThinkProgress

As the saying goes, with friends like these ...

Cheney Passed on Katrina Recovery Because 'He Doesn't Do Touchy-Feely'

Posted on: Sep 16, 2008, Source: ThinkProgress

Dick Cheney refused President Bush's request to head up a "cabinet-level task force" aimed at speeding the recovery effort.

Right Wing Succeeds in Campaign to Bring Down Progressive College President

Posted on: Feb 13, 2008, Source: ThinkProgress

Gene Nichol, the President of William and Mary, resigned yesterday in protest of a politically-motivated decision not to renew his contract.