Social Security Under Assault
Sep 3rd
thinkprogress.org ECONOMY Social Security Under Assault This year marks the 75th anniversary of the Social Security Act, and despite its standing as arguably the most successful social program in the country’s history, Social Security has come under assault from a variety of Republican lawmakers and candidates. In his “Roadmap for America’s Future,” Rep. Paul Ryan [...]
Bill White: Says Rick Perry is a 25-year incumbent.
Sep 3rd
The Truth-o-Meter says: Barely True | Bill White says Perry is a 25-year incumbent
The major gubernatorial candidates seem to get their kicks out of plastering each other with derogatory labels. In Gov. Rick Perry's campaign statements, his Democratic rival is "liberal trial lawyer Bill White." To White's campaign, the GOP governor is "part-time Perry." Another White tactic: bringing attention to Perry's many years as an elected official by calling him a "career politician." Perhaps in that spirit, a Wednesday press release from White linking Perry and a widely expected state budget shortfall pokes at Perry's longevity in an eye-catching secondary headline: "25 year incumbent focuses on re-election ...
>> MoreDemocratic exaggerations about “privatizing Social Security”
Sep 2nd
It was a winning line for Democrats five years ago against President George W. Bush's proposal: Republicans, they said, want to "privatize Social Security." Now Democrats are turning to it in the midterm campaigns — even though it's often an exaggeration of the GOP candidates' positions. In Arkansas, a campaign ad shows a solemn Sen. Blanche Lincoln looking into the camera, saying, "Unlike John, I'm against privatizing Social Security and Medicare." That would be John Boozman, a Republican Congressman who's challenging her. In Colorado, a narrator asks, "Who is Ken Buck, and does he speak for Colorado? Buck wants to … >>More
How Can A Democracy Solve Tough Problems?
Sep 2nd
Time.com If you asked me, what’s the most disappointing thing Barack Obama has done as President? I’d say, He appointed a “blue-ribbon” commission to study the federal deficit. I mean, how boring and worthy and worthless! Such commissions are an instant admission of defeat: We lack the political will to deal with (insert long-term crisis [...]
Yes, They Want To Kill Social Security
Sep 2nd
Campaign for America’s Future By Bill Scher September 2, 2010 – 9:41am ET Each morning, Bill Scher and Terrance Heath serve up what progressives need to affect change on the kitchen-table issues families face: jobs, health care, green energy, financial reform, affordable education and retirement security. Not Even Hiding It Anymore. New Alaska Senate nominee [...]
Rating tax attacks in Pennsylvania Senate race
Sep 1st
In their hard-fought race for a Pennsylvania Senate seat, Republican Pat Toomey and Democrat Joe Sestak have attacked each other over tax policy. In a Toomey ad, the Republican nominee charged that "Joe Sestak ... even wants to bring back the death tax, letting the IRS take half of your savings when you die." We found some truth to Toomey's claim because Sestak supports reviving the estate tax, which was phased out earlier this year, albeit at a rate lower than it would be without Congressional action. However, we also concluded that Toomey exaggerated the scope of the tax, incorrectly ... >>More
Sarah Palin the Sound and the Fury
Sep 1st
vanity fair POLITICS Even as Sarah Palin’s public voice grows louder, she has become increasingly secretive, walling herself off from old friends and associates, and attempting to enforce silence from those around her. Following the former Alaska governor’s road show, the author delves into the surreal new world Palin now inhabits—a place of fear, anger, [...]
“310 Million Tits” – If Simpson Doesn’t Resign, The President Must Fire Him
Sep 1st
Campaign for America’s Future By Richard (RJ) Eskow August 24, 2010 Alan Simpson is the co-chair of President Obama’s Deficit Commission, which is charged with creating a bipartisan consensus for balancing the budget. Lately Simpson’s foulmouthed tirades have drawn at least as much attention as the Commission’s actual work. His latest rant — which includes [...]
Boehner’s Half-Baked Economic Plan
Sep 1st
Ourfuture.Org Rep. John Boehner, the perpetually tanned House Minority leader, unveiled his plan to get the economy going today in a speech before the Cleveland City Club. Hold on to your job; if he becomes speaker, things will get worse. Understandably, Boehner said not a word about the policies that led to the Great Recession. [...]
Veterans For Peace President, Mike Ferner, Responds To President Obama’s Rebranded Occupation Of Iraq
Sep 1st
War Is A Crime .org A veteran’s perspective makes it clear that two major points must be made in response to President Obama’s announcement regarding combat troops leaving Iraq. First, there is no such thing as “non combat troops.” It is a contradiction in terms. It is internally inconsistent. It is illogical. It is simply [...]
