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The Plum Line: August, 2012

Posted at 06:47 PM ET, 08/17/2012

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

By Greg Sargent  |  06:47 PM ET, 08/17/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 04:18 PM ET, 08/17/2012

Who built that?
By Greg Sargent
New revelations about federal money to Ryan’s district.

By Greg Sargent  |  04:18 PM ET, 08/17/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 01:46 PM ET, 08/17/2012

Romney advisers confirm it: We’re running a `just trust me’ campaign
By Greg Sargent
The Romney campaign doubles down on policy vaugeness.

By Greg Sargent  |  01:46 PM ET, 08/17/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 12:18 PM ET, 08/17/2012

Running from Ryan and his Medicare plan
By Greg Sargent
House GOP candidates keep him at arm’s length.

By Greg Sargent  |  12:18 PM ET, 08/17/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 11:07 AM ET, 08/17/2012

Yes, this campaign is negative and nasty — and that’s a good thing
By Jamelle Bouie
The negativity of this campaign has everything to do with considerable substance.

By Jamelle Bouie  |  11:07 AM ET, 08/17/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 09:03 AM ET, 08/17/2012

The Morning Plum: Romney and Ryan muddy the Medicare waters
By Greg Sargent
Our daily roundup of news and opinion.

By Greg Sargent  |  09:03 AM ET, 08/17/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 06:42 PM ET, 08/16/2012

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

By Greg Sargent  |  06:42 PM ET, 08/16/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 03:20 PM ET, 08/16/2012

Interviews with Colorado undecideds should give both candidates pause
By Greg Sargent
A lot of voters up for grabs.

By Greg Sargent  |  03:20 PM ET, 08/16/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 01:15 PM ET, 08/16/2012

Mitt Romney’s `just trust me’ campaign
By Greg Sargent
Romney leaks out a bit more information about his tax returns.

By Greg Sargent  |  01:15 PM ET, 08/16/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 11:23 AM ET, 08/16/2012

Why Republicans want Artur Davis to speak at the GOP convention
By Jamelle Bouie
It helps Republicans reach out — to disaffected white voters.

By Jamelle Bouie  |  11:23 AM ET, 08/16/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 09:11 AM ET, 08/16/2012

The Morning Plum: Yes, one side is more to blame than the other for scuttling real debate
By Greg Sargent
Our daily roundup of news and opinion.

By Greg Sargent  |  09:11 AM ET, 08/16/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 06:41 PM ET, 08/15/2012

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

By Greg Sargent  |  06:41 PM ET, 08/15/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 03:39 PM ET, 08/15/2012

Good Obama, Bad Obama
By Greg Sargent
Romney camp’s new theory of the race.

By Greg Sargent  |  03:39 PM ET, 08/15/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 01:52 PM ET, 08/15/2012

The next frontier in the case against Paul Ryan
By Greg Sargent
Under the Romney/Ryan plan, seniors would pay more

By Greg Sargent  |  01:52 PM ET, 08/15/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 12:45 PM ET, 08/15/2012

Here’s why Romney pounced on Biden's "chains" gaffe: He’s losing
By Jamelle Bouie
Romney is still on a path to a loss.

By Jamelle Bouie  |  12:45 PM ET, 08/15/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 11:08 AM ET, 08/15/2012

Romney in 2008: Stimulus, not spending cuts, is the way to boost the economy
By Greg Sargent
Mitt Romney, closet Keynesian.

By Greg Sargent  |  11:08 AM ET, 08/15/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 09:02 AM ET, 08/15/2012

The Morning Plum: The Romney-Ryan ticket’s fiscal fraudulence
By Greg Sargent
Our daily roundup of news and opinion.

By Greg Sargent  |  09:02 AM ET, 08/15/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 07:03 PM ET, 08/14/2012

Happy Hour Roundup
By Jonathan Bernstein

By Jonathan Bernstein  |  07:03 PM ET, 08/14/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 05:04 PM ET, 08/14/2012

So does Romney want to slash spending on veterans?
By Jonathan Bernstein

By Jonathan Bernstein  |  05:04 PM ET, 08/14/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 02:57 PM ET, 08/14/2012

Issue ownership, Medicare, and the information feedback loop
By Jonathan Bernstein
Issue ownership, Medicare, and the information feedback loop.

By Jonathan Bernstein  |  02:57 PM ET, 08/14/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 11:49 AM ET, 08/14/2012

Republicans, and the Romney campaign, are ambivalent about Ryan's presence
By Jamelle Bouie
There's a real question of what to do now that the conservative reformer is on the presidential ticket.

By Jamelle Bouie  |  11:49 AM ET, 08/14/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 10:01 AM ET, 08/14/2012

Republicans attempt to sell Paul Ryan as a moderate
By Jamelle Bouie
Rather than present him as the ideological leader of the GOP, Republicans want to introduce Ryan as a cuddly moderate.

By Jamelle Bouie  |  10:01 AM ET, 08/14/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 08:00 AM ET, 08/14/2012

Morning Open Thread
By Greg Sargent
Let’s get started.

By Greg Sargent  |  08:00 AM ET, 08/14/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 06:54 PM ET, 08/13/2012

Happy Hour Roundup
By Jonathan Bernstein
Our nightly wrap-up of news and opinion.

By Jonathan Bernstein  |  06:54 PM ET, 08/13/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 04:44 PM ET, 08/13/2012

Key Senate nominations tomorrow highlight GOP strategy
By Jonathan Bernstein
Will the Tea Party wing cost the GOP more seats?

By Jonathan Bernstein  |  04:44 PM ET, 08/13/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 12:52 PM ET, 08/13/2012

Paul who? Romney’s choice lags in first polling
By Jonathan Bernstein
Veep pick’s low name recognition could be a problem for Team Romney.

By Jonathan Bernstein  |  12:52 PM ET, 08/13/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 11:11 AM ET, 08/13/2012

On social issues, there's no daylight between Ryan and the far right
By Jamelle Bouie
Paul Ryan has strong bona fides as a fighter in the culture wars.

By Jamelle Bouie  |  11:11 AM ET, 08/13/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 09:45 AM ET, 08/13/2012

In new ad, Mitt Romney repeats false attack on Obama's welfare policy
By Jamelle Bouie
Even after being debunked by all sides, the Romney campaign continues to accuse Obama of gutting welfare reform.

By Jamelle Bouie  |  09:45 AM ET, 08/13/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 08:00 AM ET, 08/13/2012

Morning Open Thread
By Greg Sargent
Let’s get started.

By Greg Sargent  |  08:00 AM ET, 08/13/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 12:23 PM ET, 08/12/2012

Federal spending is helping drive recovery of Paul Ryan’s hometown
By Greg Sargent
An awkward ideological case.

By Greg Sargent  |  12:23 PM ET, 08/12/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 10:21 AM ET, 08/12/2012

Sunday Open Thread
By Greg Sargent
All yours.

By Greg Sargent  |  10:21 AM ET, 08/12/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 12:40 PM ET, 08/11/2012

Open Thread
By Greg Sargent
Enjoy.

By Greg Sargent  |  12:40 PM ET, 08/11/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 11:11 AM ET, 08/11/2012

With Ryan pick, Romney doubles down on economic radicalism
By Greg Sargent
A victory for the conservative wing of the GOP.

By Greg Sargent  |  11:11 AM ET, 08/11/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 08:22 AM ET, 08/11/2012

Open Thread
By Greg Sargent
All yours.

By Greg Sargent  |  08:22 AM ET, 08/11/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 06:44 PM ET, 08/10/2012

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

By Greg Sargent  |  06:44 PM ET, 08/10/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 04:29 PM ET, 08/10/2012

Dems try mending fences with labor
By Greg Sargent
The DNC will bank with Amalgamated.

By Greg Sargent  |  04:29 PM ET, 08/10/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 02:04 PM ET, 08/10/2012

Jon Huntsman Sr., longtime Romney backer, calls on him to release tax returns
By Greg Sargent
But he is not Harry Reid’s secret source.

By Greg Sargent  |  02:04 PM ET, 08/10/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 12:14 PM ET, 08/10/2012

Biden: McConnell decided to withhold all cooperation even before we took office
By Greg Sargent
The Vice President makes a striking charge.

By Greg Sargent  |  12:14 PM ET, 08/10/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 10:40 AM ET, 08/10/2012

Is Mitt Romney’s attack on `didn’t build that’ a bust?
By Greg Sargent
Polls suggest it’s having no impact.

By Greg Sargent  |  10:40 AM ET, 08/10/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 09:11 AM ET, 08/10/2012

The Morning Plum: Is Romney in real trouble?
By James Downie
Our roundup of news and opinion.

By James Downie  |  09:11 AM ET, 08/10/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 07:07 PM ET, 08/09/2012

Happy Hour Roundup
By Jonathan Bernstein
Our nightly wrap-up of news and opinion.

By Jonathan Bernstein  |  07:07 PM ET, 08/09/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 05:39 PM ET, 08/09/2012

Romney's historically poor performance with Latinos
By Jamelle Bouie
Mitt Romney is doing worse with Latinos than any Republican nominee since Bob Dole.

By Jamelle Bouie  |  05:39 PM ET, 08/09/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 04:02 PM ET, 08/09/2012

Democratic Senate candidates push DREAM Act for the platfom
By Jonathan Bernstein
Three Democratic Senate candidates push for its inclusion.

By Jonathan Bernstein  |  04:02 PM ET, 08/09/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 02:39 PM ET, 08/09/2012

Romney: Campaigns shouldn’t run ads that fact-checkers say are false
By Greg Sargent
Pot, meet kettle?

By Greg Sargent  |  02:39 PM ET, 08/09/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 01:21 PM ET, 08/09/2012

Why 2012 is not 1980, ctd.
By Greg Sargent
A Reagan historian weighs in.

By Greg Sargent  |  01:21 PM ET, 08/09/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 11:07 AM ET, 08/09/2012

The welfare queens dancing in Newt Gingrich’s head
By Greg Sargent
The selection of Gingrich as lead surrogate is telling.

By Greg Sargent  |  11:07 AM ET, 08/09/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 09:21 AM ET, 08/09/2012

The Morning Plum: Why is climate change MIA in presidential race?
By James Downie
Our daily roundup of news and opinion.

By James Downie  |  09:21 AM ET, 08/09/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 07:02 PM ET, 08/08/2012

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

By Greg Sargent  |  07:02 PM ET, 08/08/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 05:49 PM ET, 08/08/2012

Let’s play voter fraud whack-a-mole!
By Jonathan Bernstein
No end to the bogus fraud claims.

By Jonathan Bernstein  |  05:49 PM ET, 08/08/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 03:42 PM ET, 08/08/2012

Debate over dead woman is clarifying moment in prez race
By Greg Sargent
Romney and Obama differ over what to do about the Soptics.

By Greg Sargent  |  03:42 PM ET, 08/08/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 01:34 PM ET, 08/08/2012

An extreme conservative GOP candidate for Senate in Missouri
By Greg Sargent
Todd Akin has a striking voting record.

By Greg Sargent  |  01:34 PM ET, 08/08/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 10:44 AM ET, 08/08/2012

Can Obama fight Romney to a draw on economy?
By Greg Sargent
New polling sheds more light on that question.

By Greg Sargent  |  10:44 AM ET, 08/08/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 09:12 AM ET, 08/08/2012

The Morning Plum: The new normal is unacceptable
By James Downie
Our daily roundup of news and opinion.

By James Downie  |  09:12 AM ET, 08/08/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 07:01 PM ET, 08/07/2012

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

By Greg Sargent  |  07:01 PM ET, 08/07/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 04:16 PM ET, 08/07/2012

Romney again puts GOP governors in delicate spot
By Greg Sargent
Do they agree with him about Obama’s welfare policy?

By Greg Sargent  |  04:16 PM ET, 08/07/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 01:23 PM ET, 08/07/2012

The politics of resentment makes a comeback
By Greg Sargent
Romney hits Obama for sending people “welfare checks.”

By Greg Sargent  |  01:23 PM ET, 08/07/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 11:32 AM ET, 08/07/2012

Romney campaign `vote fraud’ push dealt a setback in Virginia
By Greg Sargent
The Romney campaign claims partial victory.

By Greg Sargent  |  11:32 AM ET, 08/07/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 09:09 AM ET, 08/07/2012

The Morning Plum: Romney’s profits-first presidency
By James Downie
Our daily roundup of news and opinion.

By James Downie  |  09:09 AM ET, 08/07/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 06:50 PM ET, 08/06/2012

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

By Greg Sargent  |  06:50 PM ET, 08/06/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 04:51 PM ET, 08/06/2012

Romney has a cash advantage. What can he do with it?
By Jamelle Bouie
It may not make a huge difference.

By Jamelle Bouie  |  04:51 PM ET, 08/06/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 03:29 PM ET, 08/06/2012

More deceptive video editing from the Romney campaign
By Greg Sargent
Obama’s speech is again edited to change its meaning.

By Greg Sargent  |  03:29 PM ET, 08/06/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 12:55 PM ET, 08/06/2012

Why 2012 is not 1980
By Greg Sargent
Flawed comparisons with the Reagan-Carter race.

By Greg Sargent  |  12:55 PM ET, 08/06/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 11:14 AM ET, 08/06/2012

Which candidates’ ideas would actually ease the economic crisis?
By Greg Sargent
This should be the central question in the race.

By Greg Sargent  |  11:14 AM ET, 08/06/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 09:11 AM ET, 08/06/2012

The Morning Plum: The Romney campaign’s disgraceful falsehood about military voting
By James Downie
Our daily roundup of news and opinion.

By James Downie  |  09:11 AM ET, 08/06/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 09:07 AM ET, 08/05/2012

Sunday Open Thread
By Greg Sargent
Enjoy.

By Greg Sargent  |  09:07 AM ET, 08/05/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 09:21 AM ET, 08/04/2012

Open Thread
By Greg Sargent
All yours.

By Greg Sargent  |  09:21 AM ET, 08/04/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 06:45 PM ET, 08/03/2012

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

By Greg Sargent  |  06:45 PM ET, 08/03/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 05:28 PM ET, 08/03/2012

No, Obama doesn’t necessarily have to `defy history’ to win
By Jonathan Bernstein
What history really tells us.

By Jonathan Bernstein  |  05:28 PM ET, 08/03/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 03:44 PM ET, 08/03/2012

Romney confirms his tax cuts won’t be paid for
By Greg Sargent
That’s the real news from his presser today.

By Greg Sargent  |  03:44 PM ET, 08/03/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 01:11 PM ET, 08/03/2012

Romney: My one page plan will create 12 million jobs
By Greg Sargent
An economist begs to differ.

By Greg Sargent  |  01:11 PM ET, 08/03/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 11:06 AM ET, 08/03/2012

A reality check about today’s jobs numbers
By Greg Sargent
The status quo is not okay.

By Greg Sargent  |  11:06 AM ET, 08/03/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 09:12 AM ET, 08/03/2012

The Morning Plum: Yup, Romney’s plan would raise taxes on middle class
By Greg Sargent and James Downie
Our daily roundup of news and opinion.

By Greg Sargent and James Downie  |  09:12 AM ET, 08/03/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 06:55 PM ET, 08/02/2012

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

By Greg Sargent  |  06:55 PM ET, 08/02/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 05:24 PM ET, 08/02/2012

Tomorrow is jobs day. Let’s deflate the hype today.
By Jonathan Bernstein
Don’t exaggerate significance of monthly jobs numbers.

By Jonathan Bernstein  |  05:24 PM ET, 08/02/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 03:43 PM ET, 08/02/2012

Americans hate government, but they love Medicare, Social Security, and environmental regulations
By Greg Sargent
More conflicted views of federal power.

By Greg Sargent  |  03:43 PM ET, 08/02/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 01:23 PM ET, 08/02/2012

The Obama campaign’s real game plan
By Greg Sargent
Fight Romney to a draw on the economy; win on entitlements and taxes.

By Greg Sargent  |  01:23 PM ET, 08/02/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 11:03 AM ET, 08/02/2012

Scott Brown’s bill of goods about the economy
By Greg Sargent
Senator says Elizabeth Warren’s rhetoric is stifling recovery.

By Greg Sargent  |  11:03 AM ET, 08/02/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 09:04 AM ET, 08/02/2012

The Morning Plum: The Fed punts — again
By James Downie
Our daily roundup of news and opinion.

By James Downie  |  09:04 AM ET, 08/02/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 06:25 PM ET, 08/01/2012

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

By Greg Sargent  |  06:25 PM ET, 08/01/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 04:56 PM ET, 08/01/2012

Our unbalanced debate over the deficit
By Jonathan Bernstein
The sequester is out of whack.

By Jonathan Bernstein  |  04:56 PM ET, 08/01/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 02:53 PM ET, 08/01/2012

Obama hits Romney for ... calling for increased defense spending
By Greg Sargent
A remarkable new attack line.

By Greg Sargent  |  02:53 PM ET, 08/01/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 12:27 PM ET, 08/01/2012

Can Obama persuade middle class families that Romney would raise their taxes?
By Greg Sargent
A new study gives Dems ammunition.

By Greg Sargent  |  12:27 PM ET, 08/01/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 09:01 AM ET, 08/01/2012

The Morning Plum: On women’s health, a clear contrast between Obama and GOP
By James Downie
Our daily roundup of news and opinion.

By James Downie  |  09:01 AM ET, 08/01/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 10:48 AM ET, 07/31/2012

DNC confirms it: Marriage equality will be in party platform
By Greg Sargent
Another step forward for gay rights.

By Greg Sargent  |  10:48 AM ET, 07/31/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

 

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