Every single fucking word, especially this: Here’s the thing: If you think Hillary Clinton is a horrible person who is the enemy of the Democratic Party, you are the problem. If you think Bernie Sanders is a horrible person who is the enemy of the Democratic Party, you are also the problem. Quit being part …
Just a reminder
Backdrop for Obamacare repeal debate: The uninsured rate keeps falling. https://t.co/3HnMCoMRDw pic.twitter.com/dFLxK800jK — Margot Sanger-Katz (@sangerkatz) February 14, 2017 All of the different surveys on insurance status measure slightly different things. But they all point in the same general trend. Uninsurance is consistently dropping, the private ESI based system has not changed much in either …
Out Of The Closet: I Am a Freemason
I figure it’s about time to share an important part of my identity at 47: I am a Freemason. For most of you, that’s not necessarily interesting or of note; for some, it is likely a badge of dishonor. For a few men, I hope it’s a sign of Brotherhood. I would like to share …
Talking Point of the Day: “Move Forward” (Updated)
The embattled administration’s talking points have been distributed, with two words underlined in gold Sharpie: MOVE FORWARD. First up, Mouth of Shitgibbon Kellyanne Conway on the Today show: “That makes no sense.” @MLauer to @KellyannePolls while discussing Trump's former national security adviser Michael Flynn pic.twitter.com/94SaFlQJxo — TODAY (@TODAYshow) February 14, 2017 Next up: GOP back-bencher …
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Feeling better after the RSC weighed in
The House Freedom Caucus (HFC) is the reactionary Republican sub-caucus. It easily controls the marginal vote to get a party-line majority so it controls the most likely route to 218 in the House on any ACA repeal bill. And last night they came out with the second most important piece of news for the day …
Tuesday Morning Open Thread: Hearts & Flowers Brickbats
Mark the calendar: Tues. Feb. 14 is a national call-in day to flood phone lines on ACA repeal. 866-426-2631 (English) 877-736-7831 (Spanish) — Topher Spiro (@TopherSpiro) February 10, 2017 Potentially good news: Big news on Obamacare tonight: Conservatives will oppose any repeal that preserves the Medicaid expansion.https://t.co/FH9NKde0xj — Matt Fuller (@MEPFuller) February 14, 2017 Repealing …
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Late-Night ‘The Road Not Taken’ Open Thread
From NYMag, “The Obamas’ Law Professor Thinks Michelle Should’ve Been President“: This election cycle, Michelle Obama proved she could give a speech as well as — and maybe even better than — her husband. But according to her law professor, Michelle’s skills rivaled Barack’s in other areas, too. TMZ caught up with Charles Ogletree Jr., …
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