Trapped in the Medicaid Ghetto

September 7, 2010

Before the passage of Obama’s law, I and other critics voiced concerns that his reform approach would make a reality of former Sen. John Edwards’ claim that there are two Americas. The law creates a tiered system dividing those on government coverage from anyone else, deepening the economic chasm between rich and poor.

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Who Are the Tea Partiers?

September 7, 2010

For all the talk about the Tea Party movement these days, we have very little real research available into what they believe. Anne Sorock of the Sam Adams Alliance talked with me about her research into the Tea Parties — who they are, what they think, and why they think it.

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The Medicaid Ghetto

September 6, 2010

During the legislative battle over President Barack Obama’s health care law, there were many stories left untold about the true ramifications of the measure. We learned recently that allies of the White House have been circulating a presentation advising supporters to stop claiming the law will lower costs or reduce the deficit — now they […]

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On the Failure of "News" Magazines

September 2, 2010

[tweetmeme] In early August, Esquire posted a hit piece about Newt Gingrich by one of their resident glowering cynical scribblers, John H. Richardson. The longish piece seems to have very little news in it — something about Gingrich’s group claiming more credit than it ought to when it comes to Georgia’s health reforms? That’s it? […]

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A Forgettable Speech

September 1, 2010

[tweetmeme] My reaction to Obama’s remarks is at RealClearWorld: President Obama’s approach to foreign policy has been better than many on the right expected, and has improved in several areas since he made those remarks. Great leaders recognize their own errors as they come, and respond to them by learning and adapting, not fighting the […]

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If Sarah Palin Runs in 2012, Who Benefits?

August 31, 2010

[tweetmeme] The rumors of Sarah Palin’s 2012 campaign are unceasing, and it’s possible there’s fire and not just smoke here. She’s demonstrated her power as an endorser in key primary states and across the country; she’s fundraised for everyone under the sun; she’s written one bestseller and is about to release another; and her celebrity […]

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How Health Care Reform Endangered the Democratic Majority

August 31, 2010

Jay Cost: “The stalled recovery denied the Democrats a chance to win back the voters they lost over health care. But the process and passage of health care reform were crucial elements in the story. That’s when the party started losing the voters it needs to retain control of the government.”

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Welcome to Obama’s Oval Office

August 31, 2010

[tweetmeme] Welcome to Obama’s Oval Office, highlighting the cutting-edge policies and furnishing selections of 1978! Take a load off in our comfy Barcaloungers. Forget all your worries and embrace the relaxation of bland mediocrity in color and form. Why choose between blue and red when you can have den-room tan-beige corduroy? Good taste doesn’t demand […]

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Bristol Palin: Dancing With the Stars

August 31, 2010

[tweetmeme] Bristol Palin will apparently join the cast of Dancing With the Stars on ABC next year, completing a roster that includes The Jersey Shore’s “The Situation,” Audrina Patridge, Margaret Cho, David Hasselhoff, Kurt Warner, Brandy and others. Shockingly in its 11th season as a broadcast — itself a sign that the seals have been […]

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John Bolton's Challenge

August 30, 2010

Bolton on Bush: “I don’t think it is an exaggeration to say there were almost two different Bush administrations… I think if you look at the first term he would be judged a great success. A lot of the problems that came, particularly in foreign policy, are more the result of what he did in […]

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