DRUDGE tries to video slander Sen. Baucus

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Sunday December 27, 2009 · 11:19 PM PST

2009/12/27 · 23:19

Top of the page right now is a link to video of Sen. Baucus, the link states "DRUNK WITH POWER? TOP DEM SLURS ON SENATE FLOOR..." and leads to this:

Here is better video from the same floor speech, go to around 3:25 in. While Baucus is stuttering all over himself, it is apparent that the slurring from the first video is caused by poor (or adjusted) audio. Does Drudge do any fact checking? I hate to defend Baucus, but this is just wrong.

Why now Justice Souter?

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Friday May 01, 2009 · 11:25 AM PDT

2009/05/01 · 11:25

With all of the issues currently pushing up against the current administration, it is a fair question to ask, why now?

Why would Justice Souter choose this time to announce his retirement? Someone else could speak on the timing based on the time frame where the court is in session, but perhaps Justice Souter sees the current atmosphere in Washington as a dwindling opportunity.

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Friday September 26, 2008 · 7:53 PM PDT

2008/09/26 · 19:53

This is very surprising....people saying things like "Obama looked Presidential", "John McCain doesn't want to look anyone in the eye", "The American people want facts, not emotions"....

It's always tough to see this thing from the outside when we follow this so closely. I think it is important to realize that this is the first time most people are REALLY hearing Obama speak on the issues, outside of his long speeches.

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NO ATTACKS!!! HOW TO TAKE ON PALIN POST-SPEECH

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Wednesday September 03, 2008 · 9:40 PM PDT

2008/09/03 · 21:40

This changes everything.

In 20 min, Palin went from unqualified to smart, tough, fascinating politician with something Obama doesn't have: the "female force field" that requires substantial care for every attack thrown her way.

If you think that living rooms around the country think that she is NOT a serious candidate, you are drinking the kool aid. That discussion ended with a terrific speech.

Which is why we need to play the expectations game.

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Saturday May 17, 2008 · 10:31 PM PDT

2008/05/17 · 22:31

We all know how badly John Kerry was affected by the flip-flopper title in 04. In his Sunday Op-ed, Frank Rich only briefly mentions a point that should have decent traction come general election season:

Just 36 hours after the Mississippi debacle, Mr. McCain tried to distance himself from the administration by flip-flopping on his signature issue, Iraq, suddenly endorsing just the kind of timetable for withdrawal he has characterized as "surrender" when proposed by Democrats or Mitt Romney. (When Mr. McCain proposes it, he labels it "victory.")

While I think we all agree that allowing the appeasement angle to play itself out (and hopefully SECDEF Gates' appeasement statements get some MSM play), Mr. Rich has offered up a tool for usage in a few months: TV ads of McCain blasting Now Running Mate/Then Primary contender Romney for lobbying for a troop withdrawal timeline, followed up by Mr. McCain's 5/15 speech promising major troop withdrawals by 2013. Maybe sprinkle in some 100 years footage while we are at it! The flip-flopper thing works, let's use it!

Obama and Term Limits?

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Wednesday February 13, 2008 · 8:03 AM PST

2008/02/13 · 08:03

Maybe this is wishful thinking, but...

Obama has done a terrific job positioning himself as the one to clean up Washington. In my opinion, there is no proposal that would do more to change the long term health of DC than the installation of term limits.

Now, current congressmen could be grandfathered in as a way to win support for the concept, but I don't think I'm alone when I say that nothing contributes more to the corrupt nature of our government than a 30 year US rep or 6 term senator. We need new faces in Washington, to at least require the lobbyists to spend lots more to buy souls.

Term limits is an easy concept for the regular voter to understand. I see it as a plank in any thorough DC ethics reform plan. I would love to see John McCain at a debate in October trying to explain why term limits would be a bad idea!

Why doesn't this idea get more play?

WE NEED TERM LIMITS!

Where's the GRAVITAS in 08?

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Tuesday February 12, 2008 · 11:02 AM PST

2008/02/12 · 11:02

Just a quick observation: I didn't follow the 2000 and 04 races like I have this one, but where is the MSM's use of the term "gravitas"? It was used to put W over the top in 2000 (Wiki the term) and used to distinguish between Kerry and the rest of the party in 04.

Where is the gravitas??? Who has it??? Who doesn't???

I'm not arguing for it to return, I just find it interesting that the MSM dropped such a homegrown tidbit like this one.

NO TAX REBATES - Cut State Sales Tax?

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Monday January 21, 2008 · 1:12 PM PST

2008/01/21 · 13:12

A quick question, maybe someone could tell me why this is a bad idea:

When a state or county wants to boost their local economy, they cut the sales tax for a week on goods and services.

Instead of providing a $800 check to each American, what about the federal government matching dollar for dollar with any local or state government that will cut their sales tax?

Many economists believe the "prime the pump" tax rebate doesn't work, as most people will either place the rebate directly in their accounts or use the money to pay down debt.

Matching the state and local government dollar for dollar maximizies the value of the federal contribution by leveraging the local governments to participate financially as well.

Stupid idea?

Revenge of the Evangelicals - MSM's Huckabee Talking Points for NEXT WEEK

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Friday January 04, 2008 · 11:36 AM PST

2008/01/04 · 11:36

Huckabee's win in Iowa has forced the Mainstream Media to come up with a new storyline to describe his success. This storyline, already being discussed on DKos, by Arianna, and even by Fineman, will do two things:

1 - Solidfy support for Huckabee from the Evangelical base;
2 - Guarantee a Democratic Win in November.

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