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The Plum Line: May, 2011

Posted at 09:42 AM ET, 05/02/2011

On Osama Bin Laden’s death
By Greg Sargent
Some notes on his killing.

By Greg Sargent  |  09:42 AM ET, 05/02/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 04:43 AM ET, 05/01/2011

Sunday Open Thread
By Greg Sargent
Enjoy.

By Greg Sargent  |  04:43 AM ET, 05/01/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 08:33 AM ET, 04/30/2011

Open Thread
By Greg Sargent
All yours.

By Greg Sargent  |  08:33 AM ET, 04/30/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 08:45 PM ET, 04/29/2011

Happy Hour roundup
By Jonathan Bernstein

By Jonathan Bernstein  |  08:45 PM ET, 04/29/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 05:32 PM ET, 04/29/2011

That slippery debt limit
By Jonathan Bernstein
What really matters is possible long-term damage to the economy.

By Jonathan Bernstein  |  05:32 PM ET, 04/29/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 01:03 PM ET, 04/29/2011

A little nuance, please
By Greg Sargent
Let’s approach outside Dem spending with nuance.

By Greg Sargent  |  01:03 PM ET, 04/29/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 11:15 AM ET, 04/29/2011

Disclosure is good for democracy
By Adam Serwer
The right is wrong about Obama’s new policy.

By Adam Serwer  |  11:15 AM ET, 04/29/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 08:32 AM ET, 04/29/2011

The Morning Plum
By Greg Sargent
Our daily roundup of news and opinion.

By Greg Sargent  |  08:32 AM ET, 04/29/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 06:40 PM ET, 04/28/2011

Happy Hour Roundup
By Greg Sargent
Our nightly wrap-up of news and opinion.

By Greg Sargent  |  06:40 PM ET, 04/28/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 05:35 PM ET, 04/28/2011

Obama’s reshuffle of national security team signals challenges ahead
By Jonathan Bernstein
Changes to national security team signal challenges ahead.

By Jonathan Bernstein  |  05:35 PM ET, 04/28/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 03:13 PM ET, 04/28/2011

Wisconsin Dems have the momentum heading into final recall battle
By Greg Sargent
Still more history.

By Greg Sargent  |  03:13 PM ET, 04/28/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 01:07 PM ET, 04/28/2011

Nonstop chatter about deficit does nothing to reassure people about economy
By Greg Sargent
More evidence of this phenomenon.

By Greg Sargent  |  01:07 PM ET, 04/28/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 11:48 AM ET, 04/28/2011

Still more anger at GOP over Ryan plan
By Greg Sargent
Voters in GOP districts angry over Medicare.

By Greg Sargent  |  11:48 AM ET, 04/28/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 10:51 AM ET, 04/28/2011

The right’s problem with Petraeus: He’s insufficiently gung ho about torture
By Adam Serwer
He’s not pro-torture enough.

By Adam Serwer  |  10:51 AM ET, 04/28/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 08:34 AM ET, 04/28/2011

The Morning Plum
By Greg Sargent
Our daily roundup of news and opinion.

By Greg Sargent  |  08:34 AM ET, 04/28/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 07:08 PM ET, 04/27/2011

Happy Hour Roundup
By Greg Sargent
Our nightly roundup of news and opinion.

By Greg Sargent  |  07:08 PM ET, 04/27/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 05:54 PM ET, 04/27/2011

No, Obama didn’t release birth certificate as part of crafty plot
By Jonathan Bernstein
He didn’t release birth certificate to influence GOP politics.

By Jonathan Bernstein  |  05:54 PM ET, 04/27/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 04:28 PM ET, 04/27/2011

Republicans punt on birth certificate, continue embarrassing the country
By Greg Sargent
Oh well. We tried.

By Greg Sargent  |  04:28 PM ET, 04/27/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 02:45 PM ET, 04/27/2011

Can Dems make rage against Ryan Medicare plan a major national story?
By Greg Sargent
They are pushing hard to establish a national narrative.

By Greg Sargent  |  02:45 PM ET, 04/27/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 01:59 PM ET, 04/27/2011

Now that Obama has released birth certificate, will media press Trump to release tax returns?
By Greg Sargent
He suggested he might if Obama released birth certificate.

By Greg Sargent  |  01:59 PM ET, 04/27/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 12:51 PM ET, 04/27/2011

Time for conservatives and Republicans to call for an end to birtherism once and for all
By Greg Sargent
They need to put an end to this nonsense.

By Greg Sargent  |  12:51 PM ET, 04/27/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 10:57 AM ET, 04/27/2011

An embarrassment to the country
By Adam Serwer
The White House is forced to release Obama’s birth certificate.

By Adam Serwer  |  10:57 AM ET, 04/27/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 08:44 AM ET, 04/27/2011

The Morning Plum
By Greg Sargent
Our daily roundup of news and opinion.

By Greg Sargent  |  08:44 AM ET, 04/27/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 06:53 PM ET, 04/26/2011

Happy Hour Roundup
By Greg Sargent
Our nightly wrap-up of news and opinion.

By Greg Sargent  |  06:53 PM ET, 04/26/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 05:33 PM ET, 04/26/2011

Could Paul Ryan become a victim of his own plan?
By Jonathan Bernstein
It could create trouble for its author.

By Jonathan Bernstein  |  05:33 PM ET, 04/26/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 03:57 PM ET, 04/26/2011

Dems seek to change conversation on gas prices
By Greg Sargent
New Dem talking points suggest a new push.

By Greg Sargent  |  03:57 PM ET, 04/26/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 03:22 PM ET, 04/26/2011

Is Boehner softening on Ryan plan? No can do, spox says
By Greg Sargent
His spokesman shoots it down.

By Greg Sargent  |  03:22 PM ET, 04/26/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 02:11 PM ET, 04/26/2011

Explaining the Dem strategy on entitlements
By Greg Sargent
Dems are trying to thread a needle on entitlements.

By Greg Sargent  |  02:11 PM ET, 04/26/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 12:13 PM ET, 04/26/2011

Gay rights group: You’re damn right we pressured law firm on DOMA
By Greg Sargent
Human Rights Campaign defends pressure tactics.

By Greg Sargent  |  12:13 PM ET, 04/26/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 10:52 AM ET, 04/26/2011

Opponents of gay marriage getting slimy and desperate
By Adam Serwer
More slimy tactics from Prop 8 foes.

By Adam Serwer  |  10:52 AM ET, 04/26/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 08:49 AM ET, 04/26/2011

The Morning Plum
By Greg Sargent
Our daily roundup of news and opinion.

By Greg Sargent  |  08:49 AM ET, 04/26/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 07:07 PM ET, 04/25/2011

Happy Hour Roundup
By Greg Sargent
Our nightly wrap-up of news and opinion.

By Greg Sargent  |  07:07 PM ET, 04/25/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 05:19 PM ET, 04/25/2011

Haley Barbour: A loss, or just a decision not to run?
By Jonathan Bernstein
Was he winnowed from the field, or did he just opt not to run?

By Jonathan Bernstein  |  05:19 PM ET, 04/25/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 03:37 PM ET, 04/25/2011

The meaning of `deficit hawk’ is largely arbitrary
By Greg Sargent
It’s entirely arbitrary.

By Greg Sargent  |  03:37 PM ET, 04/25/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 02:15 PM ET, 04/25/2011

Romney: Obama responsible for huge `peacetime’ spending binge
By Greg Sargent
But the two wars cost north of $1.5 trillion.

By Greg Sargent  |  02:15 PM ET, 04/25/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 12:39 PM ET, 04/25/2011

“The principle he’s defending is discrimination”
By Greg Sargent
A lawyer resigns to defend DOMA.

By Greg Sargent  |  12:39 PM ET, 04/25/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 11:45 AM ET, 04/25/2011

More voters in GOP districts angry over Ryan’s Medicare proposal
By Greg Sargent
Arkansas voters think so.

By Greg Sargent  |  11:45 AM ET, 04/25/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 10:43 AM ET, 04/25/2011

Our distorted conversation over the deficit
By Adam Serwer
Yet the left’s position is absent from the debate.

By Adam Serwer  |  10:43 AM ET, 04/25/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 08:41 AM ET, 04/25/2011

The Morning Plum
By Greg Sargent
Our daily roundup of news and opinion.

By Greg Sargent  |  08:41 AM ET, 04/25/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 08:44 AM ET, 04/24/2011

Sunday Open Thread
By Greg Sargent
The floor is yours.

By Greg Sargent  |  08:44 AM ET, 04/24/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 12:39 PM ET, 04/23/2011

Open Thread
By Greg Sargent
The floor is yours.

By Greg Sargent  |  12:39 PM ET, 04/23/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 08:47 AM ET, 04/23/2011

The 2012 GOP field takes shape
By Jonathan Bernstein

By Jonathan Bernstein  |  08:47 AM ET, 04/23/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 06:15 PM ET, 04/22/2011

Happy Hour Roundup
By Greg Sargent
Our nightly roundup of news and opinion.

By Greg Sargent  |  06:15 PM ET, 04/22/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 03:43 PM ET, 04/22/2011

Warning signs on Obama’s left?
By Greg Sargent
New polling suggests possible cause for worry.

By Greg Sargent  |  03:43 PM ET, 04/22/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 02:16 PM ET, 04/22/2011

The Fox News factor
By Greg Sargent
The Tea Party had a powerful media ally.

By Greg Sargent  |  02:16 PM ET, 04/22/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 12:20 PM ET, 04/22/2011

Does the left really need to imitate the Tea Party?
By Greg Sargent
The comparison is flawed.

By Greg Sargent  |  12:20 PM ET, 04/22/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 10:33 AM ET, 04/22/2011

Drones aren’t the problem. The stalemate is the problem.
By Adam Serwer
They’ve come to symbolize stalemate.

By Adam Serwer  |  10:33 AM ET, 04/22/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 08:30 AM ET, 04/22/2011

The Morning Plum
By Greg Sargent
Our daily roundup of news and opinion.

By Greg Sargent  |  08:30 AM ET, 04/22/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 06:52 PM ET, 04/21/2011

Happy Hour Roundup
By Greg Sargent
Our nightly wrap-up of news and opinion.

By Greg Sargent  |  06:52 PM ET, 04/21/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 05:29 PM ET, 04/21/2011

Trump, Palin, and the GOP electorate
By Jonathan Bernstein

By Jonathan Bernstein  |  05:29 PM ET, 04/21/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 03:49 PM ET, 04/21/2011

Will `Gang of Six’ Dems cave on taxes and Social Security?
By Greg Sargent
Don’t rush to judgment.

By Greg Sargent  |  03:49 PM ET, 04/21/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 02:23 PM ET, 04/21/2011

Paul Ryan’s own proposal endorses debt ceiling hike, Dems charge
By Greg Sargent
Dems say Republicans have given away the game.

By Greg Sargent  |  02:23 PM ET, 04/21/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 12:48 PM ET, 04/21/2011

Yes, Obama is taking on the GOP. But is it too little, too late?
By Adam Serwer
Obama’s aggressive attack on the GOP vision may be too late.

By Adam Serwer  |  12:48 PM ET, 04/21/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 11:12 AM ET, 04/21/2011

With GOP expressions of birtherism on the rise, why wouldn’t Donald Trump run?
By Greg Sargent
Rise of GOP birtherism makes it more likely.

By Greg Sargent  |  11:12 AM ET, 04/21/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 08:34 AM ET, 04/21/2011

The Morning Plum
By Greg Sargent
Our daily roundup of news and opinion.

By Greg Sargent  |  08:34 AM ET, 04/21/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 07:50 PM ET, 04/20/2011

Happy Hour Roundup
By Greg Sargent
Our nightly wrap-up of news and opinion.

By Greg Sargent  |  07:50 PM ET, 04/20/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 05:59 PM ET, 04/20/2011

Dems to file huge amount of signatures to recall a fifth Wisconsin GOPer
By Greg Sargent
The drive to recall Wisconsin GOPers continues.

By Greg Sargent  |  05:59 PM ET, 04/20/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 04:55 PM ET, 04/20/2011

Newsflash: GOP’s anti-abortion drive continues unabated — on the state level
By Adam Serwer
It’s moving forward on the state level.

By Adam Serwer  |  04:55 PM ET, 04/20/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 02:32 PM ET, 04/20/2011

What’s Dick Durbin’s role in talks over fate of Social Security?
By Greg Sargent
He insists he’ll protect liberal priorities.

By Greg Sargent  |  02:32 PM ET, 04/20/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 12:42 PM ET, 04/20/2011

Three months have passed. Where’s the GOP’s health plan?
By Jonathan Bernstein
They promised us one exactly three months ago.

By Jonathan Bernstein  |  12:42 PM ET, 04/20/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 10:56 AM ET, 04/20/2011

Has the media helped Trump fabricate presidential candidacy out of thin air?
By Greg Sargent
The press has created a presidential candidate.

By Greg Sargent  |  10:56 AM ET, 04/20/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 08:40 AM ET, 04/20/2011

The Morning Plum
By Greg Sargent
Our daily roundup of news and opinion.

By Greg Sargent  |  08:40 AM ET, 04/20/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 06:19 PM ET, 04/19/2011

Happy Hour Roundup
By Greg Sargent
Our nightly wrap-up of news and opinion.

By Greg Sargent  |  06:19 PM ET, 04/19/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 04:56 PM ET, 04/19/2011

How Obama can seize initiative in the spending wars
By Jonathan Bernstein
An idea for his next move in the spending wars.

By Jonathan Bernstein  |  04:56 PM ET, 04/19/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 03:14 PM ET, 04/19/2011

Wisconsin recall drive continues to make history
By Greg Sargent
Four recall elections are now set to happen.

By Greg Sargent  |  03:14 PM ET, 04/19/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 01:38 PM ET, 04/19/2011

The GOP’s Donald Trump birther problem is of its own making
By Adam Serwer
It’s of the GOP’s own making.

By Adam Serwer  |  01:38 PM ET, 04/19/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 12:00 PM ET, 04/19/2011

How can Obama win back independents?
By Greg Sargent
They agree with him, but disapprove of him anyway.

By Greg Sargent  |  12:00 PM ET, 04/19/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 10:51 AM ET, 04/19/2011

Dems’ first TV ad of the cycle hits Paul Ryan’s Medicare proposal
By Greg Sargent
The first ad of the cycle.

By Greg Sargent  |  10:51 AM ET, 04/19/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 08:53 AM ET, 04/19/2011

The Morning Plum
By Greg Sargent
Our daily roundup of news and opinion.

By Greg Sargent  |  08:53 AM ET, 04/19/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 06:40 PM ET, 04/18/2011

Happy Hour Roundup
By Greg Sargent
Our nightly wrap-up of news and opinion.

By Greg Sargent  |  06:40 PM ET, 04/18/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 04:44 PM ET, 04/18/2011

Can Dems take back Wisconsin state senate?
By Greg Sargent
For the first time, it’s a real possibility.

By Greg Sargent  |  04:44 PM ET, 04/18/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 03:23 PM ET, 04/18/2011

Skirmishing over debt ceiling intensifies
By Greg Sargent
The issue could divide business leaders from Tea Party.

By Greg Sargent  |  03:23 PM ET, 04/18/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 01:54 PM ET, 04/18/2011

Two House GOPers worry that Paul Ryan’s proposal could hurt seniors
By Greg Sargent
Two House Republicans worry about impact on seniors.

By Greg Sargent  |  01:54 PM ET, 04/18/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 12:12 PM ET, 04/18/2011

Dems’ recruit for Senate was criticized by Dems over Abu Ghraib
By Greg Sargent
Ricardo Sanchez may run for Senate in Texas — despite Abu Ghraib past

By Greg Sargent  |  12:12 PM ET, 04/18/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 10:51 AM ET, 04/18/2011

Republicans created the so-called Obama `czar’ problem
By Adam Serwer
But the larger issue is Senate dysfunction.

By Adam Serwer  |  10:51 AM ET, 04/18/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 08:45 AM ET, 04/18/2011

The Morning Plum
By Greg Sargent
Our daily roundup of news and opinion.

By Greg Sargent  |  08:45 AM ET, 04/18/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 08:26 AM ET, 04/17/2011

Sunday Open Thread
By Greg Sargent
Enjoy.

By Greg Sargent  |  08:26 AM ET, 04/17/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 08:50 AM ET, 04/16/2011

Open Thread
By Greg Sargent
The floor is yours.

By Greg Sargent  |  08:50 AM ET, 04/16/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 06:58 PM ET, 04/15/2011

Happy Hour Roundup
By Greg Sargent
Our nightly roundup of news and opinion

By Greg Sargent  |  06:58 PM ET, 04/15/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 05:22 PM ET, 04/15/2011

Pelosi keeps Dems united against Ryan plan
By Greg Sargent
Dems vote unanimously against Paul Ryan’s proposal.

By Greg Sargent  |  05:22 PM ET, 04/15/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 03:30 PM ET, 04/15/2011

Dear outraged Republicans: Politics is supposed to be a clash of visions
By Greg Sargent
The complaining about Obama’s speech is bizarre

By Greg Sargent  |  03:30 PM ET, 04/15/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 01:01 PM ET, 04/15/2011

DCCC chair Steve Israel: Vote today on Paul Ryan proposal will cost GOP the House
By Greg Sargent
Steve Israel says House vote on Ryan proposal will cost GOP House

By Greg Sargent  |  01:01 PM ET, 04/15/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 12:18 PM ET, 04/15/2011

The Republicans’ big leap
By Jonathan Bernstein
Backing a House budget plan that has little chance of going anywhere.

By Jonathan Bernstein  |  12:18 PM ET, 04/15/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 10:52 AM ET, 04/15/2011

The elite birther backlash
By Adam Serwer
It’s a problem of the Republicans’ own doing

By Adam Serwer  |  10:52 AM ET, 04/15/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 08:29 AM ET, 04/15/2011

The Morning Plum
By Greg Sargent
Our daily roundup of news and opinion.

By Greg Sargent  |  08:29 AM ET, 04/15/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 07:03 PM ET, 04/14/2011

Happy Hour Roundup
By Greg Sargent
Our nightly wrap-up of news and opinion.

By Greg Sargent  |  07:03 PM ET, 04/14/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 05:11 PM ET, 04/14/2011

John Boehner does what he has to do — again
By Jonathan Bernstein
Despite defections, he got the budget deal passed.

By Jonathan Bernstein  |  05:11 PM ET, 04/14/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 03:47 PM ET, 04/14/2011

The Trump conundrum
By Greg Sargent
Is there any point in fact-checking his birther claims?

By Greg Sargent  |  03:47 PM ET, 04/14/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 02:12 PM ET, 04/14/2011

Scott Walker admits he didn’t campaign on rollback of bargaining rights
By Greg Sargent
Under questioning, he acknowledged he didn’t campain on rollback of bargaining rights.

By Greg Sargent  |  02:12 PM ET, 04/14/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 12:30 PM ET, 04/14/2011

Media establishment pronounces Obama’s plan serious
By Greg Sargent
He gets thumbs up from leading opinionmakers.

By Greg Sargent  |  12:30 PM ET, 04/14/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 10:54 AM ET, 04/14/2011

Beltway consensus: Only Obama was partisan yesterday
By Adam Serwer
Why was Obama the only one described that way?

By Adam Serwer  |  10:54 AM ET, 04/14/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 08:44 AM ET, 04/14/2011

The Morning Plum
By Greg Sargent
Our daily roundup of news and opinion.

By Greg Sargent  |  08:44 AM ET, 04/14/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 06:56 PM ET, 04/13/2011

Happy Hour Roundup
By Greg Sargent
Our nightly wrap-up of news and opinion.

By Greg Sargent  |  06:56 PM ET, 04/13/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 04:03 PM ET, 04/13/2011

Obama made the moral case for what it means to be a Democrat
By Greg Sargent

By Greg Sargent  |  04:03 PM ET, 04/13/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 01:48 PM ET, 04/13/2011

Obama speech open thread
By Greg Sargent
Here’s the speech, as prepared for delivery.

By Greg Sargent  |  01:48 PM ET, 04/13/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 01:06 PM ET, 04/13/2011

Poll: Independents agree with Dems on Medicare and tax hikes for rich
By Greg Sargent
...on Medicare and tax hikes for rich.

By Greg Sargent  |  01:06 PM ET, 04/13/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 12:03 PM ET, 04/13/2011

Obama’s problem with liberal base is way overstated
By Adam Serwer
It’s way overstated.

By Adam Serwer  |  12:03 PM ET, 04/13/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 10:53 AM ET, 04/13/2011

Schumer tries to drive wedge on GOP and debt ceiling
By Greg Sargent
The battle could divide GOP’s business supporters from Tea Party base

By Greg Sargent  |  10:53 AM ET, 04/13/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 08:42 AM ET, 04/13/2011

The Morning Plum
By Greg Sargent
Our daily roundup of news and opinion.

By Greg Sargent  |  08:42 AM ET, 04/13/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 06:36 PM ET, 04/12/2011

Happy Hour Roundup
By Greg Sargent
Our nightly wrap-up of news and opinion.

By Greg Sargent  |  06:36 PM ET, 04/12/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 05:30 PM ET, 04/12/2011

Don’t count Sarah Palin out quite yet
By Jonathan Bernstein
She isn’t quite done.

By Jonathan Bernstein  |  05:30 PM ET, 04/12/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 04:17 PM ET, 04/12/2011

Sherrod Brown to Obama: Don’t tamper with Medicare’s basic mission
By Greg Sargent
The liberal Senator urges Obama to nix Ryan plan.

By Greg Sargent  |  04:17 PM ET, 04/12/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 02:44 PM ET, 04/12/2011

Moderately encouraging signs?
By Greg Sargent
Growing signs he will not embrace Simpson-Bowles.

By Greg Sargent  |  02:44 PM ET, 04/12/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 12:28 PM ET, 04/12/2011

Paul Begala on the real lesson of Clinton wars: “The budget is a profoundly moral document”
By Greg Sargent
Paul Begala on the real lesson of the Clinton Medicare wars.

By Greg Sargent  |  12:28 PM ET, 04/12/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 10:53 AM ET, 04/12/2011

It’s the safety net, stupid
By Adam Serwer
Will Dems defend it, or not?

By Adam Serwer  |  10:53 AM ET, 04/12/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 08:43 AM ET, 04/12/2011

The Morning Plum
By Greg Sargent
Our daily roundup of news and opinion.

By Greg Sargent  |  08:43 AM ET, 04/12/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 06:37 PM ET, 04/11/2011

Happy Hour Roundup
By Greg Sargent
Our nightly roundup of news and opinion.

By Greg Sargent  |  06:37 PM ET, 04/11/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 05:19 PM ET, 04/11/2011

Obama should tell GOP: Time to get serious
By Jonathan Bernstein
He should attack the GOP for phony numbers.

By Jonathan Bernstein  |  05:19 PM ET, 04/11/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 03:32 PM ET, 04/11/2011

Learning the right lessons from Clinton’s Medicare battle with Newt
By Greg Sargent
The real reason Clinton won his Medicare standoff with Newt.

By Greg Sargent  |  03:32 PM ET, 04/11/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 01:45 PM ET, 04/11/2011

Dems’ top recall target in Wisconsin: More extreme on workers’ rights than Scott Walker
By Greg Sargent
The Dems’ top recall target outdoes Wisconsin Governor.

By Greg Sargent  |  01:45 PM ET, 04/11/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 11:57 AM ET, 04/11/2011

A debate Dems are destined to lose
By Greg Sargent
What Dems need to do in Medicare debate.

By Greg Sargent  |  11:57 AM ET, 04/11/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 08:44 AM ET, 04/11/2011

The Morning Plum
By Greg Sargent
Our daily roundup of news and opinion.

By Greg Sargent  |  08:44 AM ET, 04/11/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 08:52 AM ET, 04/10/2011

The Plum Line: Sunday’s open thread
By Greg Sargent
The floor is yours.

By Greg Sargent  |  08:52 AM ET, 04/10/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 09:11 AM ET, 04/09/2011

Budget debate was fought entirely on the GOP’s turf
By Greg Sargent
Conservative grumbling is beside the point.

By Greg Sargent  |  09:11 AM ET, 04/09/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 07:01 PM ET, 04/08/2011

Happy Hour Roundup
By Greg Sargent
Our nightly wrap-up of news and opinion.

By Greg Sargent  |  07:01 PM ET, 04/08/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 05:17 PM ET, 04/08/2011

So which is it: The Ryan tax, or the Ryan deficit?
By Jonathan Bernstein
Paul Ryan owes us an explanation.

By Jonathan Bernstein  |  05:17 PM ET, 04/08/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 04:10 PM ET, 04/08/2011

Boehner spox denies there was spending deal, but Reid’s staff reiterates: Yes there was
By Greg Sargent
Both sides differ on what happened.

By Greg Sargent  |  04:10 PM ET, 04/08/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 02:49 PM ET, 04/08/2011

Why Dems keep using Tea Party as a weapon
By Greg Sargent
It’s about exploiting division between GOPers and indys.

By Greg Sargent  |  02:49 PM ET, 04/08/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 01:32 PM ET, 04/08/2011

Could shutdown fight persuade Obama and Dems to be more confrontational?
By Greg Sargent
In 1995, Clinton only rose when he adopted strategy of confrontation.

By Greg Sargent  |  01:32 PM ET, 04/08/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 11:59 AM ET, 04/08/2011

Harry Reid moves to box John Boehner in
By Greg Sargent
Harry Reid accuses GOP of shutting down government over women’s health.

By Greg Sargent  |  11:59 AM ET, 04/08/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 10:59 AM ET, 04/08/2011

Budget showdown shows culture war is alive and well
By Adam Serwer
Republicans may force a government shutdown over women’s health issues.

By Adam Serwer  |  10:59 AM ET, 04/08/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 08:31 AM ET, 04/08/2011

The Morning Plum
By Greg Sargent
Our daily roundup of news and opinion.

By Greg Sargent  |  08:31 AM ET, 04/08/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 06:38 PM ET, 04/07/2011

Happy Hour Roundup
By Greg Sargent
Our nightly wrap-up of news and opinion.

By Greg Sargent  |  06:38 PM ET, 04/07/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 04:45 PM ET, 04/07/2011

It’s really, truly over: New report completely debunks New Black Panther nonsense
By Adam Serwer
It’s official: The whole story is total nonsense.

By Adam Serwer  |  04:45 PM ET, 04/07/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 03:13 PM ET, 04/07/2011

Right wing group that demagogued on Medicare cuts now backs Paul Ryan’s proposal
By Greg Sargent
The right wing group now embraces Ryan’s proposal.

By Greg Sargent  |  03:13 PM ET, 04/07/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 01:39 PM ET, 04/07/2011

Recall momentum continues: Dems collect huge number of signatures to recall Randy Hopper
By Greg Sargent
They’ve collected enough signatures to recall another GOPer.

By Greg Sargent  |  01:39 PM ET, 04/07/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 11:51 AM ET, 04/07/2011

GOP leadership’s challenge: Navigating gap between base and independents
By Greg Sargent
On a shutdown, there’s a big gap between independents and his base.

By Greg Sargent  |  11:51 AM ET, 04/07/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 10:49 AM ET, 04/07/2011

Can we stop calling Paul Ryan’s plan `brave’ yet?
By Adam Serwer
Pundits who say his ideas are courageous have it backwards.

By Adam Serwer  |  10:49 AM ET, 04/07/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 08:39 AM ET, 04/07/2011

The Morning Plum
By Greg Sargent
Our daily roundup of news and opinion.

By Greg Sargent  |  08:39 AM ET, 04/07/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 06:42 PM ET, 04/06/2011

Happy Hour Roundup
By Greg Sargent
Our nightly wrap-up of news and opinion.

By Greg Sargent  |  06:42 PM ET, 04/06/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 05:08 PM ET, 04/06/2011

Obama and Dems still treading water on judicial nominations
By Jonathan Bernstein

By Jonathan Bernstein  |  05:08 PM ET, 04/06/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 03:39 PM ET, 04/06/2011

Pelosi: Dems shouldn’t take GOP’s bait on Medicare
By Greg Sargent
Nancy Pelosi likens today’s Medicare fight to the 2005 Social Security battle.

By Greg Sargent  |  03:39 PM ET, 04/06/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 01:51 PM ET, 04/06/2011

Why the left’s showing in Wisconsin Supreme Court race is a big deal
By Greg Sargent
Why the labor/Dem showing in Wisconsin race is a huge deal.

By Greg Sargent  |  01:51 PM ET, 04/06/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 12:07 PM ET, 04/06/2011

Dems planning to use Ryan proposal to go on offense in Senate races
By Greg Sargent
National Dems will turn Paul Ryan into a liability in Senate races.

By Greg Sargent  |  12:07 PM ET, 04/06/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 10:38 AM ET, 04/06/2011

Public reaction to Libya illustrates the `bully pulpit’ fallacy
By Adam Serwer
Public opinino on the war shows bully pulpit’s limitations.

By Adam Serwer  |  10:38 AM ET, 04/06/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 08:36 AM ET, 04/06/2011

The Morning Plum
By Greg Sargent
Our daily roundup of news and opinion.

By Greg Sargent  |  08:36 AM ET, 04/06/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 06:46 PM ET, 04/05/2011

Happy Hour Roundup
By Greg Sargent
Our nightly wrap-up of news and opinion.

By Greg Sargent  |  06:46 PM ET, 04/05/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 04:17 PM ET, 04/05/2011

GOP Senator Tom Coburn admits it: `My taxes are going to go up’
By Greg Sargent
Tom Coburn says it’s folly to imagine otherwise.

By Greg Sargent  |  04:17 PM ET, 04/05/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 02:20 PM ET, 04/05/2011

GOP has again moved goalposts for budget compromise, Dems say
By Greg Sargent
Dem aide says GOP changed conditions for compromise.

By Greg Sargent  |  02:20 PM ET, 04/05/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 01:02 PM ET, 04/05/2011

But are Paul Ryan’s numbers real?
By Jonathan Bernstein
Reporters should take them with a big dose of salt.

By Jonathan Bernstein  |  01:02 PM ET, 04/05/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 12:20 PM ET, 04/05/2011

Time to call Paul Ryan’s bluff on tax hikes
By Greg Sargent
Let’s remember he once said he could support tax hikes.

By Greg Sargent  |  12:20 PM ET, 04/05/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 11:17 AM ET, 04/05/2011

Why John Boehner is bringing us to brink of government shutdown
By Greg Sargent
The Speaker has a reason for bringing us to the brink.

By Greg Sargent  |  11:17 AM ET, 04/05/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 08:38 AM ET, 04/05/2011

The Morning Plum
By Greg Sargent
Our daily roundup of news and opinion.

By Greg Sargent  |  08:38 AM ET, 04/05/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 06:48 PM ET, 04/04/2011

Happy Hour Roundup
By Greg Sargent
Our nightly wrap-up of news and opinion.

By Greg Sargent  |  06:48 PM ET, 04/04/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 05:07 PM ET, 04/04/2011

What 2012 GOP hopefuls could learn from Bob Dole
By Jonathan Bernstein
What 2012 GOPers could learn from Dole 1996.

By Jonathan Bernstein  |  05:07 PM ET, 04/04/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 04:04 PM ET, 04/04/2011

Does Paul Ryan’s Medicare proposal give Obama an opportunity?
By Greg Sargent
A poll last year found strong opposition to Medicare vouchers.

By Greg Sargent  |  04:04 PM ET, 04/04/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 02:48 PM ET, 04/04/2011

Jim Messina: 2012 campaign will be “best grassroots organizing in American history”
By Greg Sargent
Obama’s campaign manager seeks to reassure activists.

By Greg Sargent  |  02:48 PM ET, 04/04/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 01:50 PM ET, 04/04/2011

Obama’s money machine gears up
By Greg Sargent
The President will woo his top donors today.

By Greg Sargent  |  01:50 PM ET, 04/04/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 12:28 PM ET, 04/04/2011

Wisconsin recall drive already making history
By Greg Sargent
It has already exceeded historical precedent.

By Greg Sargent  |  12:28 PM ET, 04/04/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 10:49 AM ET, 04/04/2011

Koran burning may be reprehensible, but it’s still free speech
By Adam Serwer
...but it’s still free speech.

By Adam Serwer  |  10:49 AM ET, 04/04/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 08:32 AM ET, 04/04/2011

The Morning Plum
By Greg Sargent
Our daily roundup of news and opinion.

By Greg Sargent  |  08:32 AM ET, 04/04/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 08:49 AM ET, 04/03/2011

Plum Line: Sunday’s open thread
By Greg Sargent
Enjoy.

By Greg Sargent  |  08:49 AM ET, 04/03/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 01:42 PM ET, 04/02/2011

Wisconsin university to GOP: Sorry, your demand for Walker critic’s emails is a bust
By Greg Sargent
No evidence thus far of wrongdoing by Professor Cronon

By Greg Sargent  |  01:42 PM ET, 04/02/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 09:17 AM ET, 04/02/2011

Open Thread
By Greg Sargent
The floor is yours.

By Greg Sargent  |  09:17 AM ET, 04/02/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 06:00 PM ET, 04/01/2011

Happy Hour Roundup
By Jonathan Bernstein
Worthwhile reading this week.

By Jonathan Bernstein  |  06:00 PM ET, 04/01/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 04:27 PM ET, 04/01/2011

Amateur hour for Senate Republicans
By Jonathan Bernstein
The proposed balanced-budget amendment’s transparent dodge on taxes.

By Jonathan Bernstein  |  04:27 PM ET, 04/01/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

 

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