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Stories, blog posts, and videos tagged as "republicans"

10 of the Nuttiest Statements Elected Officials Have Made in the Health Care Battle

10 of the Nuttiest Statements Elected Officials Have Made in the Health Care Battle

Joshua Holland, AlterNet. November 7, 2009.
Wild, over-the-top rhetoric and bizarre conspiracy theories about health reform aren't just coming from the right-wing blogs and talk-radio loudmouths.

CBO: Repubs'

CBO: Repubs' "Alternative" Health-Care Plan Would Leave 52 Million Uninsured in 2019

Ben Armbruster, Think Progress AlterNet: Politics. November 5, 2009.
That's just great.

New York Elections: Are Tea Party Activists the New GOP?

New York Elections: Are Tea Party Activists the New GOP?

John Nichols, The Nation AlterNet: PEEK. November 4, 2009.
Hard-line right-wingers like Richard Viguerie think so. And they might be right.

What's Really Behind Conservative Infighting?

What's Really Behind Conservative Infighting?

Booman, AlterNet: PEEK. November 4, 2009.
Hard-core conservatives aren't trying to win hearts and minds. They're trying to yank back control of the White House, plain and simple.

Republicans Have Drafted a Health Bill, and It Sucks

Republicans Have Drafted a Health Bill, and It Sucks

Steve Benen, Washington Monthly AlterNet: PEEK. November 3, 2009.
The bill is so outlandishly aristocratic, it might just be a gift for Dems.

Top 10 Reasons Why Republicans Should Support the House Health Bill

Top 10 Reasons Why Republicans Should Support the House Health Bill

Igor Volsky, The Wonk Room. October 30, 2009.
The House health-care bill does much of what Republicans said they wanted. So they've launched a disinformation campaign. Rep. Mike Pence was first out of the gate.

Joe Lieberman Plans to Campaign For Republicans in 2010

Joe Lieberman Plans to Campaign For Republicans in 2010

Amanda Terkel, Think Progress AlterNet: Politics. October 30, 2009.
We're shocked -- shocked!

'Party of No' Obstructs Extending Unemployment Benefits, Democrats Let Them

'Party of No' Obstructs Extending Unemployment Benefits, Democrats Let Them

BarbinMD, Daily Kos AlterNet: PEEK. October 21, 2009.
For the second time in a month, the Party of No is screwing over those who need help the most.

The Untouchables: Right-Wingers Put Themselves in an Uncompromising 'World Apart'

The Untouchables: Right-Wingers Put Themselves in an Uncompromising 'World Apart'

Isaiah J. Poole, Blog for Our Future. October 21, 2009.
A report issued Friday by Democracy Corps shows that the most conservative Republicans consider themselves part of an underdog minority.

Newt Gingrich Calls on Republicans to

Newt Gingrich Calls on Republicans to "Repeal" Health Reform if It Passes

Ben Armbruster, Think Progress AlterNet: PEEK. October 20, 2009.
The former house speaker may run into problems, given a new wave of support for the public option.

7 Big Questions for the Commission Tasked with Getting to the Bottom of the Financial Crisis

7 Big Questions for the Commission Tasked with Getting to the Bottom of the Financial Crisis

William Greider, The Nation. October 12, 2009.
Asking deeper questions about the true sources of the calamity is a first step toward developing authentic answers to the nation's predicament.

Wacky Congresswoman Thinks Glenn Beck and Rush Limbaugh Are the Voices of America -- Who Is She Kidding?

Wacky Congresswoman Thinks Glenn Beck and Rush Limbaugh Are the Voices of America -- Who Is She Kidding?

John Nichols, The Nation. October 9, 2009.
Republican Rep. Michele Bachmann argues that Rush Limbaugh and Glenn Beck are the new voices not just of the GOP but of America. Good luck with that.

Republican Gomorrah: The Shattered GOP, Taken Over by Authoritarian Radicals, Is Incapable of Compromise

Republican Gomorrah: The Shattered GOP, Taken Over by Authoritarian Radicals, Is Incapable of Compromise

Max Blumenthal, Fresh Air - NPR. October 8, 2009.
Max Blumenthal, author of Republican Gomorrah, argues the right is incapable of anything but scorched-earth politics, and are trying to delegitimize the Obama presidency.

Finally: Prominent GOPers Come Out in Support of Health Care Reform

Finally: Prominent GOPers Come Out in Support of Health Care Reform

Steve Benen, Washington Monthly AlterNet: PEEK. October 6, 2009.
In addition to Bob Dole and Tommy Thompson, Mark McLellan and Arnold Schwarzenegger have indicated they support Obama's plan.

Steele Admits RNC 'Seniors' Bill Of Rights' Is Pure Politics, Dismisses Critics As 'Washington Inside Poop'

Steele Admits RNC 'Seniors' Bill Of Rights' Is Pure Politics, Dismisses Critics As 'Washington Inside Poop'

Lee Fang, Think Progress AlterNet: Politics. October 6, 2009.
RNC Chair Michael Steele told Laura Ingraham: "The one thing I've always stated from day one is I don't do policy, I do politics."

Georgia Republican Cites

Georgia Republican Cites "Ghetto Grandmothers" to Promote Proof-of-Citizenship Legislation

Zaid Jilani, Think Progress AlterNet: PEEK. October 5, 2009.
Rep. Nathan Deal has since released a statement saying "I regret my choice of words and in no way meant to offend anyone."

When Conservatives Attack! David Brooks Takes On Glenn Beck

When Conservatives Attack! David Brooks Takes On Glenn Beck

Ari Melber, TheNation.com AlterNet: PEEK. October 5, 2009.
Brooks: "Everyone is convinced that Limbaugh, Beck, Hannity, etc, possess real power. And the saddest thing is that even Republican politicians believe it."

The Time for GOP Shenanigans on Health Care Is Over, Now It's Up to the Dems -- Will They Deliver a Public Option?

The Time for GOP Shenanigans on Health Care Is Over, Now It's Up to the Dems -- Will They Deliver a Public Option?

Kos, Daily Kos AlterNet: PEEK. October 1, 2009.
Will it be a robust public option, or some piece of crap? Time will tell, but at least we have a fighting chance with Democrats monopolizing the process.

Sen. Graham Takes Jab at Glenn Beck: 'Only in America Can You Make That Much Money Crying.'

Sen. Graham Takes Jab at Glenn Beck: 'Only in America Can You Make That Much Money Crying.'

Amanda Terkel, Think Progress AlterNet: PEEK. October 1, 2009.
Graham also claimed that Beck is "not aligned with any party as far as I can tell. He's aligned with cynicism. And there's always been a market for cynicism."

Tough Progressive Congressman Alan Grayson Is Putting the Fear in Republicans

Tough Progressive Congressman Alan Grayson Is Putting the Fear in Republicans

John Nichols, The Nation. October 1, 2009.
GOPers are shocked that a Democrat has the nerve to call them out on their repeated health care lies and scare tactics. Rep. Grayson says get used to it.

Public Option Update: 51 Votes Secured on the Floor

Public Option Update: 51 Votes Secured on the Floor

Chris Bowers, Open Left AlterNet: PEEK. September 29, 2009.
There's a chance legislation containing a public option could still pass.

Bombshell: Opinions of Supposed Health Care

Bombshell: Opinions of Supposed Health Care "Expert" Directed by Special Interests Since 1994

Steve Benen, Washington Monthly AlterNet: PEEK. September 29, 2009.
Turns out former New York Lt. Gov and supposed health care "analyst" Betsy McCaughey, (R), has been been pandering to special interests for years.

Dems Regain Electoral Footing Looking Ahead to 2010

Dems Regain Electoral Footing Looking Ahead to 2010

Chris Bowers, Open Left AlterNet: Politics. September 25, 2009.
Some polling on the race for the House.

New Pew Poll on Afghanistan Shows Dwindling Support for the War

New Pew Poll on Afghanistan Shows Dwindling Support for the War

Byard Duncan, AlterNet AlterNet: PEEK. September 22, 2009.
Even though more than three-quarters of Americans consider the Taliban a threat, an increasing number want Obama to start withdrawing troops.

Update: Republicans STILL Don't Have a Health Care Plan

Update: Republicans STILL Don't Have a Health Care Plan

Steve Benen, Washington Monthly AlterNet: PEEK. September 22, 2009.
The GOP keeps saying it agrees with 80 percent of what's in the current bill. So why all the pressure to scrap it?