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Opinion: Why Nothing Gets Done in Washington
By Barry Weintraub - AOL News(Feb. 24) -- I'm no big fan of Harry Reid. Under his "leadership," it seems as if the Senate has had no leadership at all. His lack of arm-twisting and pitiful pandering to gain votes is probably a major reason there's no new health care law right now. To be honest, the guy's manner and appearance just do not scream leadership. Especially when compared to the legend of old LBJ, backing people into walls, pounding fingers into their chest and telling them what they were and weren't going to do on the Senate floor. Reid's begging and deal making just seems so white bread in comparison. Are the ...
John Cornyn Accuses Obama of Compiling 'Enemies List'
By David Knowles - Politics DailySen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) is worried that the Obama administration is actively compiling an enemies list of citizens and organizations that do not agree with the president's plan to reform health care. On Wednesday, he penned a letter to Obama voicing his strong objections to a recent posting on the White House website that asked concerned Americans to forward instances of misinformation being put forth on the proposed legislation. Here's part of Cornyn's letter: "I can only imagine the level of justifiable outrage had your predecessor asked Americans to forward e-mails critical of his ...
White House to Drudge: We Can Make YouTube Videos, Too
By Matt Lewis - Politics DailyYesterday, the Drudge Report posted this video of Barack Obama, demonstrating that -- despite what Democrats say -- the "public option" is a Trojan horse for a "single-payer universal health care plan." It was quickly embedded on almost every conservative blog out there: The video is heavily edited, and some of the most damaging comments come from speakers other than Obama. Still, when the president says, "Nobody is talking about some government takeover of health care," he is clearly wrong, based on the video. Deciding to fight fire with fire, the White House released its own video to ...
Barack Obama Not Buying Michelle Obama $30k Ring
By Tommy Christopher - Politics DailyDrudge is pushing a story from the London Daily Mail that has President-Elect Barack Obama making an epic splurge on First Lady-Elect Michelle Obama: The Harmony ring is made of rhodium - the world's most expensive metal --and encrusted with diamonds. It is being hastily made by Italian designer Giovanni Bosco in time for January's inauguration ceremony. Only about 25 tons of rhodium are mined each year, mostly in South Africa, and as a result its price is typically around £5,000 an ounce. There's just one problem: The story isn't true. The Obama Press Office told me this: The story is not ...
Clinton Aide: Obama Wins 'Drudge Primary'
By Tommy Christopher - Politics DailyPolitico has a story today about the influence of internet innovator and journalism lightning-rod Matt Drudge that includes this ominous admission: "It's clear to us that Barack Obama has won the Drudge Primary, and it's one of the most important primaries in this process," conceded a senior Clinton aide, who also acknowledged that Drudge's treatment of Obama could also make the Illinois senator more electable in November. The piece goes on to explain that Drudge has also had John McCain in the crosshairs, so it isn't just an anti-Clinton thing. This is undeniably good news for Obama, as long ...
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