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G.W. Bush 'Miss Me Yet?' billboard appears along I-35

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Congressman John Murtha Dies at Age 77 After 19 Senate Terms

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Some Democrats Seek a Change in Filibuster Rules

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Why Sarah Palin Should Reject Running in 2012

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Alarming Statistics Provided by Poll of Republican Values

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President Proposes Health Care Summit with Republicans

President Obama today proposed a televised Health Care summit with Republicans to get... more

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No We Can't : Rolling Stone

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Democrats Working on Health Care Bit by Bit | PriceDoc Talk

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Data Show Fund-Raisers Begin Capitalizing on Bankers' Regret Over Backing Obama.
Republicans are stepping up their campaign to win donations from Wall Street, trying to capitalize on an increasing sense of regret among executives at big financial institutions for backing Democrats in 2008.

In discussions with Wall Street executives, Republicans are striving to make the case that they are banks' best hope of preventing President Barack Obama and congressional Democrats from cracking down on Wall Street.

GOP strategists hope to benefit from the reaction to the White House's populist rhetoric and proposals, which range from sharp critiques of bonuses to a tax on big Wall Street banks, caps on executive pay and curbs on business practices deemed too risky.

Democrats have dominated Wall Street's fund-raising circles in recent elections. Mr. Obama himself raised millions of dollars from employees of Goldman Sachs Group Inc., Citigroup Inc., J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. and other Wall Street firms.

Now, at least some Wall Street executives have reduced their political contributions to the Democratic Party and its candidates, according to fund-raising reports and interviews with executives at financial-services firms.

Last week, House Minority Leader John Boehner of Ohio made a pitch to Democratic contributor James Dimon, the chairman and chief executive of J.P. Morgan, over drinks at a Capitol Hill restaurant, according to people familiar with the matter.

Mr. Boehner told Mr. Dimon congressional Republicans had stood up to Mr. Obama's efforts to curb pay and impose new regulations. The Republican leader also said he was disappointed many on Wall Street continue to donate their money to Democrats, according to the people familiar with the matter.

A spokeswoman for J.P. Morgan declined to comment.

"I sense a lot of dissatisfaction and a lot of buyer's remorse on Wall Street," said Rep. Eric Cantor (R., Va.), the second-ranking House Republican and a top Wall Street fund-raiser for his party.
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Democrats Open 40 Watermelons in Record Time

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Hypocrisy

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Progressives Fight Back Against “Dangerous” Tea Party Movement

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LIVE: Obama Q&A With Democrats

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BREAK UP with the broken US healthcare system this Valentine's!

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Health Care and Democracy

Health Care is in limbo.

Debate and compromise is part of the democratic process. The system was designed this way to prevent extremes. A law ends up reflecting the moderate views of the elected representatives and, by extension, the will of most of the people.

That happened in 2009, to an extent. Then Massachusetts happened.

Remember, the middle of the road in Congress is a space occupied by Democrats. The 20 seats in the middle of the Senate’s ideological spectrum are held by Democrats (with the exception of two Independents who caucus with Democrats). This makeup in Congress was decided by the people on Election Day. The American people spoke, and we should not confuse the people’s voice with that of the vocal minority go to Tea Parties. (We should also not confuse the will of all Americans with the will of those in a state who have nothing to lose if health care fails. Massachusetts already has universal health care.)

So what is different about this process? What is the highly-charged rhetoric about? Compromises were made and the most moderate concepts have been agreed to and incorporated into the bill (with few differences between Senate and House bills). But you wouldn't know it by watching the news. This is because of the policy of non-cooperation and misinformation put into play by the Republican machine.

Non-cooperation: No Republican supported this bill, but not because the bill reflected extreme views. In fact, the bill has evolved into a very moderate piece of legislation with the removal of a public option and the adjusted language on abortion. It is a more conservative document than the one many Republicans supported when President Clinton tried to pass health care reform. The difference is that the Republican Party itself espouses extreme views. To prove the point, the RNC has been considering a resolution that would prevent moderate Republicans from receiving party funds by imposing a so-called ‘purity test’ on candidates. The GOP has become the party of extreme ideology.
http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/11/24/rnc-resolution-wont-handcuff-steele-co-sponsor-says/

Misinformation: The most obvious example is Sarah Palin’s assertion that early versions of the health care bill called for ‘death panels.’ This claim has earned Politifact’s distinction as ‘Lie of the Year.' Not only was this statement irresponsible, but perhaps even criminally negligent. (I consider this behavior similar to yelling ‘fire’ in a crowded theater.)
http://www.politifact.com/truth-o-meter/article/2009/dec/18/politifact-lie-year-death-panels/

I hope and pray that, despite the Republican Party’s repeated attempts to derail the democratic process, health care reform will become the law. I’ve stated that this bill has evolved into a piece of moderate legislation, but that doesn’t mean it is short on change. I would have preferred a public option, but despite not getting one, America would benefit. For example, my mother (and millions like her) would no longer need to worry about being dropped by the insurance company because she’s reached her limit on expenses. If my fiancée loses her job, goes into business for herself or accepts a job at a company that does not provide insurance, she will not be denied coverage due to preexisting conditions. Millions of Americans in a similar situation would benefit from such reform, not to mention the millions who would be insured for the first time.

Unfortunately, for now, the democratic process and health care has been stalled. Let’s hope, for America’s sake, that the democratic process eventually prevails and Republican politicians either start fighting for the people, (instead of their political career,) or get elected out of office.Health Care is in limbo. Debate and compromise is part of the democratic process.... more

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Obama 2.0: Tougher and Ready to Change the Game

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Va. Senate bans health insurance mandate

Va. Senate bans health insurance mandate
Stateline.org Staff Reports

The Democratic-led Virginia Senate sent a strong message about health care reform efforts in Washington, D.C., on Monday (Feb. 1), passing a bill that makes it illegal for Virginians to be required to buy health insurance.
With Republicans in control of the state’s House of Delegates and governor’s mansion, the bill could become law, The Washington Post reported. The effort would throw another wrench into congressional Democrats’ plans to revamp the nation’s health care system in the wake of a special election in Massachusetts that stripped the party of its 60-vote, filibuster-proof majority in the U.S. Senate.

An “individual mandate” that requires Americans to buy health insurance is a centerpiece of federal health care legislation. Virginia’s move could suggest that President Obama — who reiterated his support for reform during his State of the Union address last week — “is failing to reassure members of his own party that current reform efforts remain worthwhile,” The Post said.

A groundswell of opposition to the federal effort is emerging in statehouses around the country, The Associated Press reported today. Bills similar to the legislation cleared by the Virginia Senate are being considered in 35 states, with some lawmakers seeking constitutional amendments to prohibit mandatory health insurance. An Idaho legislative committee has approved a bill similar to Virginia’s, and in Missouri, an overflow crowd showed up at a hearing room when that state’s constitutional amendment was being debated, the AP reported.

What is notable about Monday’s action in the Virginia Senate, however, is that Democrats joined the effort, which has been led by conservatives in most states. Five Democrats joined all 18 Republicans in opposition to a health care mandate. The votes “suggest that Democrats on the state level fear that supporting health care reform could be politically damaging,” The Post said.Va. Senate bans health insurance mandate Stateline.org Staff Reports The... more

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Virginia Senate bills say no to requiring health insurance

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