Steve Benen on All Topics
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“As a rule, there's reason for skepticism when it comes to the efficacy of summits like [the president's proposed jobs forum]. The gatherings rarely produce meaningful, concrete proposals.”
“Within seven days of a reported 'truce' between the Republican network and the Democratic White House, [Murdoch defending Beck] is what we're seeing. I guess the 'truce' is over?”
“Where reform advocates come up short this year -- if they come up short -- it's not the end of the fight.”
“The public should realize that there are two competing approaches to the same problem here, and one of the two is ridiculous.”
“The last major effort to drop the ban came in 1991, but it fell apart in the face of intense right-wing criticism. Fortunately, the country has come a long way since then.”
“The president is spending more money smarter, directing funds away from wasteful projects that few had the political courage to take on.”
“When it comes to reform opponents pushing back against polls showing support for a public option, they have some credible options to choose from. Simply pretending that the polls don't exist, however, is far more annoying.”
“Do Republicans keep their word, unveil a bad bill, and give Dems a giant bull's eye, or do they break their word and embrace the 'Party of No' label?”
“Prospective judges realize that they can have a skeleton-free closet and plenty of support to be confirmed, but can wait indefinitely for a vote, simply because the GOP feels like it.”
“A majority of Americans still support establishing emissions standards to address global warming ... But it's the decline in those who believe the evidence that's most distressing.”
“That Cheney feels comfortable making demands of the administration dealing with his failures shows a certain pathological quality.”
“For Ruth Marcus and others, the problem isn't that Fox News is making a mockery of modern journalism; the problem is that the White House has acknowledged reality.”
“The administration does have an interest in driving a wedge within the Chamber's membership.”
“To keep Democrats motivated and in the game, my sense is the president should probably deliver more speeches like [his speech in San Francisco at a DNC event].”
“The NFL, apparently, has slightly higher standards. This isn't discrimination against Republicans; it's an athletic league that doesn't want anything to do with a drug-addled racist clown.”
Courtesy of Steve Benen
