Another Appeal for a White House Garden

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I've gotten a little weary with all the stories kibbitzing about what kind of dog the First Family should get. Malia did the research and decided on a goldendoodle. That said, I'm not above lobbying for a White House vegetable garden.

Black Man Wins Back Reagan Democrats

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Stan Greenberg has declared his fascination on Reagan Democrats over, now that a black man has won the presidential vote in Macomb County by eight points. I still think they're worth following--if only to see whether their attitudes about government change.

Update on the Underwear Audit

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Last week, Sarah Palin denied the RNC lawyers were coming to audit her underwear drawer. But apparently, there is missing underwear.

Pelosi and Reid Back an Auto Bailout

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Pelosi and Reid wrote Paulson asking for TARP money for the auto companies. If nothing else, their request signals a need for a larger discussion about what our economy will be going forward.
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Kids Grow Up Fast These Days; 8 Yr. Old Boy Charged As Adult With Murder

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An eight year old boy in Arizona is suspected of killing his father and another man renting a room in their home. In a sign of the emotional and legal complexities of the case, the police are pushing to have the boy tried as an adult even as they investigate possible abuse. The boy almost certainly should not be tried as an adult. Here is why.

Trash Talk - Raider Nation Edition

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No silly, not those Raiders, Al Davis died years ago, he just forgot to advise his still ambulatory carcass. I'm talking about the Texas Tech Red Raiders baby! Yes, Mrs. Randiego's team is playing another huge game today, this week against Freep's Boomer Sooners: Tech will get its first test as a top team with the Cowboys not far behind in statistics ad personnel.

More on Joementum

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Two interesting details in this Politico story. “Sen. Lieberman’s preference is to stay in the caucus, but he’s going to keep all his options open,” a Lieberman aide said. “McConnell has reached out to him, and at this stage, his position is he wants to remain in the caucus but losing the chairmanship is unacceptable.” [snip] Lieberman’s aide told Politico on Friday morning that “essentially what transpired is that Sen.

Sanctimonious Joe in the Crossfire

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Holy Joe is shopping for a future. But I'm not sure he's got any good options.

Palin's Concession Speech

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emptywheel
Did you notice that Fox announced the speech that the McCain campaign refused to let her give on Tuesday night?

The Waxman Challenge to Dingell

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emptywheel
I've got mixed feelings about Henry Waxman's challenge to John Dingell.
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Why Janet Napolitano Is Right For Attorney General

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emptywheel
The election is nigh 24 hours in the bank, and the rumor wires and scuttlebutt are exploding with discussion of the makeup of President-elect Barack Obama's cabinet and staff to be. Attorney General is a critical post in any administration; but perhaps at no time in history of the United States as important as this moment. Janet Napolitano is the complete package. President Obama, make her your Attorney General. It will be one of the smartest decisions you ever make, and here is why.

Palin and the Presidential

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Palin was devastating for McCain's presidential race. But I'm not sure she was as bad as people are saying.
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