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20 Jun 2010 10:17

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Politics: Obama and Tony Hayward shouldn’t take breaks in public places

  • These guys could use a better P.R. adviser but the point is we need to get this oil stopped. … If you’re going to advocate expansion of government it doesn’t look very good when the government you’re already in charge of doesn’t function so well.
  • Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell • Discussing the dual PR screw-ups of BP CEO Tony Hayward (at a yachting race) and Barack Obama (at a golf course) on Saturday were bad moves for each. CNN and TVOne political analyst Roland S. Martin had a pretty apt point about this: Rahm Emanuel’s criticism of Hayward left Obama open for the same criticism. Protip: If you guys need a mental health break for a day, stay home. Even world leaders need to tune out for a few hours. And Hayward’s big problem is that hanging out near oil-bought yachts makes you look like an elitist jerk – not that he took the break at all. source
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19 Jun 2010 09:09

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Politics: Obama’s still upset he can’t get anything done with Congress

  • I was disappointed this week to see a dreary and familiar politics get in the way of our ability to move forward on a series of critical issues that have a direct impact on people’s lives.
  • President Barack Obama • In his weekly radio address this week. What’s the president so upset about? First, the Senate stonewalled his latest stimulus plan. It wasn’t just the GOP – a number of Democrats voted against it, too. Second, he’s ticked that he can’t get a bill through uncapping how much the oil companies can pay to individuals. “We should remove that cap,” he said. “But the Republican leadership won’t even allow a debate or a vote.” But, here’s the big one: Obama’s been in office for a year and a half, and he still has 136 position appointments being held up in the Senate.  “I know the political season is upon us in Washington,” he said. “But gridlock as a political strategy is destructive to the country.” We agree. source
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18 Jun 2010 12:56

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Politics: A pitchman is born: Dale Peterson’s back with another awesome ad

  • You know, Dale Peterson may not have a future in politics, but he definitely has a future in advertising. In fact, he could use the Ernest advertising model so popular in the ’80s – use the same exaggerated NIMBY farmer type to sell milk. Or pitch for other politicians, like he does here. He’s really, genuinely, good at this. source
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17 Jun 2010 20:38

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Politics: Protip: If you’re Hillary Clinton, don’t discuss lawsuits in Ecuador

  • President Obama has spoken out against the law because he thinks that the federal government should be determining immigration policy. And the Justice Department, under his direction, will be bringing a lawsuit against the act.
  • Secretary of State Hillary Clinton • During a television interview in Ecuador where she was all like, hey, we’re going to sue Arizona because of this crazy immigration law. For what it’s worth, the Justice Department is still looking through evidence. Still, though, Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer is PISSED. “To learn of this lawsuit through an Ecuadorean interview with the Secretary of State is just outrageous,” she said. source
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17 Jun 2010 20:12

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Politics: Joe Barton stepped in it so badly that the oil just won’t come off

  • apology Joe Barton apologized to BP for having to pay money to people the oil spill greatly damaged.
  • redo Barton, feeling pressure, apologized for the “misconstruction” of his stupid, stupid comments.
  • recant Barton, who wasn’t seen as sincere enough, apologized AGAIN – this time, taking it back. source
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17 Jun 2010 11:00

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Politics: Joe Barton has good reason for giving BP apologies today

  • $1.4 million in donations from the oil and gas industry source
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17 Jun 2010 10:56

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Politics: Dear Joe Barton: It’s not a shakedown if it’s BP’s fault

  • I’m ashamed of what happened in the White House yesterday. I think it is a tragedy of the first proportion that a private corporation can be subjected to what I would characterize as a shakedown in this case a $20 billion dollar shakedown.
  • Rep. Joe Barton • Saying the kind of thing that will not win him many fans amongst people offended by the oil spill. BP’s CEO, Tony Hayward, who went into the Congressional hearing today expecting a public flogging, instead got that starting out. Unbelievable. Save the apologies for a company that isn’t responsible for destroying the gulf, Joe. That money’s going to help people whose lives were destroyed, remember. source
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17 Jun 2010 10:51

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Politics: Twitter’s pretty upset with BP CEO Tony Hayward right now



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16 Jun 2010 21:24

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Politics: Trial of the century: Could Rod Blagojevich become Rod Gagojevich?

  • yes Rod Blagojevich has been talking way too much during his corruption trial. It’s annoying.
  • no The judge hasn’t put a gag order on the former governor, but he could. We can’t wait. source
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15 Jun 2010 23:06

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Politics: Mitch McConnell on Obama’s speech: Don’t bring up climate change

  • Every day seems to bring more bad news about the size and scope of this crisis, and reversing that trend should be the president’s priority. The White House may view this oil spill as an opportunity to push its agenda in Washington, but Americans are more concerned about what it plans to do to solve the crisis at hand.
  • Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell • Emphasizing that climate change that Obama anchored tonight’s address on didn’t actually do anything about the problem currently on the ground. Which, let’s admit it, is both true and what Mitch was going to say. We don’t disagree with him but think the issues aren’t so clear-cut. source
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