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To Have and Have Not: Rising Poverty and Job Plans

In the wake of President Obama’s election, we have seen the GOP bat down every suggested job plan, as well as be vocal about undoing already passed plans designed to help citizens. While Democrats have been way too kind over the continuing idea of “compromise,” Republicans long ago announced that whatever it was that Obama […]

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Now That Obama Has Decried DOMA, Republicans Are All About Job Creation Again

President Obama has finally come through for his LGBT constituents by ordering the Justice Department to stop defending The Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA).

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We’re Liveblogging the State of The Union Address Tonight!

Check back here at 9 PM EST, when Selena and I will be offering up our wittiest, most insightful commentary about President Obama’s speech. We’ll attempt to balance out all the undoubtedly heavy topics he’s likely to discuss with our brand of levity, except when he talks about job creation, at which point I, for […]

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Ellsworth v. Coats (Indiana 8th): Healthcare and Job Creation

Let me start by saying that in pretty much any other state in our fair country, Brad Ellsworth would be an R instead of a D.   He’s a fiscally conservative Blue Dog from southern Indiana, an area not known for its progressives.   A former Sheriff, Ellsworth did work closely on healthcare reform and supports and […]