Cantor's New GOP Triangulation Strategy

January 30, 2009

Ambinder reports Eric Cantor (R-VA) leads House GOP pushback after reports Rahm Emanuel and White House plan major attacks and punishments on those who oppose stimulus package. That’s the Chicago way.

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Bush's Last Enemy: Roquefort

January 30, 2009

Massive duty imposed on French cheese by US Trade Rep designed as retaliation for a European Union ban on all imports of US beef containing artificial hormones manages to offend all five remaining foodie intellectuals not previously offended by W.

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1/4th of America Wept During Obama Inauguration

January 30, 2009

Momentum of the New: FOX News poll finds 65 percent of Americans approve of the job Obama is doing, 16 percent disapprove, Republicans evenly split on him.

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Economists: Bad Bank Could Run Up To 4 Trillion

January 30, 2009

Goldman Sachs estimates it would take $4 trillion to buy troubled assets if President Obama chooses to create a “Bad Bank,” which if you’re counting is roughly 1/3rd of the United States’ GDP. The idea is reportedly gaining traction.

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The Triumphant Return of One Party Rule

January 30, 2009

But who needs compromise with such elected dominance? As impressive as it is that the Republicans held the line on the stimulus package, it’s not as if the Democrats needed any of those votes. But is one party rule that good for America?

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Blago Impeached

January 29, 2009
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