Right Angles (Free subscription) | 11/11/2009
CQ Politics is running a story today about Will Breazeale’s term limits pledge. Breazeale is a Republican who wants to unseat Rep. Mike McIntyre, the incumbent Democrat in N.C.’s 7th District. But if you read Carolina Journal, you already know about Breazeale’s effort because CJ’s David Bass had the story on October 23. Iraq [...]
CQ (Free subscription) | 11/11/2009
Carolina Democrat Mike McIntyre sought re-election last year, he broke a pledge he made when he first ran in 1996 to serve no more than six terms. But voters in his Wilmington-centered House district hardly held it against him: He crushed Republican Will Breazeale by 38 percentage points.
Crooks and Liars (Free subscription) | 11/10/2009
DOWNLOADS: (71) PLAYS: (256) Rachel Maddow runs down the list for us of C-Street family members who also voted for Bart Stupak’s anti-abortion amendment yesterday. Nothing like having what amounts to a secretive religious cult making health care policy for women in the United States. As Rachel noted that list includes: Rep. Bart Stupak D-MI Rep. Joe Pitts R-PA Rep. Ike Skelton D-MO Rep. Mike...
The Rehearsal Studio (Free subscription) | 11/09/2009
I was wondering whether or not news behind this weekend's vote on health care reform in the House of Representatives would lead to an early Chutzpah of the Week award. The good news is that I was right: It was pretty easy for find grounds for the award. The bad news, as one might guess from what actually came out of the House, is that this is an award for the negative connotation of chutzpah . Even...
The Nation Blogs (Free subscription) | 11/09/2009
The New York Times has an excellent graphic up today profiling the 39 Democrats who voted against healthcare reform in the House of Representatives on Saturday night. The Times notes that 31 of these Democrats represent districts won by John McCain, as if that's a sufficient excuse. But take a closer look at the numbers. Paradoxically, those Democrats voting against healthcare reform represent constituents...
Open Left (Free subscription) | 11/08/2009
Last night, 23 Democrats voted against providing 36 million Americans with health insurance while reducing the deficit, but in favor of the Stupak amendment to restrict reproductive rights for low-income women. Those 23 Democrats are : Jason Altmire (PA-4); Bobby Bright (AL-2); John Barrow (GA-12); John Boccieri (OH-16); Dan Boren (OK-2); Ben Chandler (KY-6); Travis Childers (MS-1); Artur Davis (AL-7);...
Marc Ambinder (Free subscription) | 11/08/2009
First, some bonuses: = the 39 Democrats who voted against the House bill -- John Adler (NJ) Jason Altmire (PA) Brian Baird (WA) John Barrow (GA) John Boccieri (OH) Dan Boren (OK) Rick Boucher (TX) Allen Boyd (FL) Bobby Bright (AL) Ben Chandler (KY) Travis Childers, Artur Davis (AL)**, Lincoln Davis (TN) Chet Edwards (TX) Bart Gordon (TN) Parker Griffith (AL), Herseth Sandlin (SD) Tim Holden (PA) Larry...
The Liberal Curmudgeon (Free subscription) | 11/08/2009
The Republican tally for House votes in favor of health care reform: one. That one affirmative voter is Representative Anh "Joseph" Cao (left) of Louisiana. Explaining his vote, Cao said : “I read the versions of the House bill. I listened to the countless stories of Orleans and Jefferson Parish citizens whose health care costs are exploding — if they are able to obtain health...
Swing State Project (Free subscription) | 11/08/2009
The House passed the healthcare bill late last night, 220-215. Only one Republican, Joseph Cao (LA-02), voted in favor. Here are the Dems who voted no: District Incumbent District Incumbent District Incumbent AL-02 Bobby Bright MN-07 Collin Peterson OH-16 John Boccieri AL-05 Parker Griffith MO-04 Ike Skelton OK-02 Dan Boren AL-07 Artur Davis MS-01 Travis Childers PA-04 Jason Altmire AR-04 Mike Ross...
pas au-delà (Free subscription) | 11/08/2009
Last night Heath Shuler loudly proclaimed: "I do not want my job next year." Votes to poison bill as alleged compromise and then still votes to kill it. Women's rights set back several decades. Unforgivable : The real traitors tonight (Yes on Stupak, No on HCR) by sharedferret Sat Nov 07, 2009 at 09:22:55 PM PST We had a total of 64 Democrats that voted "Yes" to the Stupak amendment,...
Curmudgeonly & Skeptical² (Free subscription) | 11/08/2009
A Courtesy to our Friends at KOS DEMOCRATS WHO VOTED TO SLAP WOMEN BACK TO THE STONE AGE ( HR # Bill: H R 3962 ) KOS diarist LaFeminista reflects the animus the Soros-left have after the passsage of the Stupak Amendment which, nominally, will keep Obamacare from funding abortion. In truth, a Medicare type supplement insurance will be available. Anyway, to help them out, and make retribution easier,...
2008 Democratic Convention Watch (Free subscription) | 11/08/2009
First, there was Anh "Joseph" Cao of Louisiana. A month ago, we thought he might be the most endangered member of the House. This might be a game changer for him: One unprincipled Republican, Rep. Joseph Cao (R-LA), now know as Joseph "Mao," voted for the bill. For all the turncoat "Democrats" who voted against: think what it means if an endangered Republican is re-elected...
Decidedly Right (Free subscription) | 11/07/2009
Despite the best arm-twisting tactics of Nancy Pelosi and President Obama, there are still some Democrats who are not on board with the massive government takeover of health care. They are: Melissa Bean — Yes Dennis Cardoza Jim Cooper — Yes at 11 a.m. Jim Costa Lincoln Davis Betsy Markey Michael Michaud Scott Murphy Bart Stupak John Barrow Marion Berry Rick Boucher Ben Chandler Joe Donnelly...
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Right Angles (Free subscription) | 11/07/2009
Here is Rep. Mike McIntyre’s (D-7th District) statement on why he will vote “NO” on the monstrosity known as HR 3962.
Red State (Free subscription) | 11/06/2009
Don’t wait for orders from HQ, you know what to do. WHIPPING LIST 1. John Adler (D-NJ) 2. Jason Altmire (D-PA) 3. John Barrow (D-GA) 4. Marion Berry (D-AR) 5. John Boccieri (D-OH) 6. Dan Boren (D-OK) 7. Leonard Boswell (D-IA) 8. Allen Boyd (D-FL) 9. Bobby Bright (D-AL) 10. Dennis Cardoza (D-CA) 11. Chris Carney (D-NJ) 12. Ben Chandler (D-KY) 13. Travis Childers (D-MS) 14. Gerry Connolly (D-VA)...
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