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24 Nov 2009 10:33

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Politics: Obama’s state dinner plays like a lefty’s night out

  • Who’s invited? A ton of Obama staffers and anticipated Obama staffers will be there tonight. And a couple of big-name Hollywood types. And some who kind of span both celebrity and Obama staff, like Kal Penn. Oh, and Rahm Emanuel’s brother Ari, who was the inspiration behind Jeremy Piven’s “Entourage” character.
  • Who’s not invitedA lot of Republicans. Sen. Dick Lugar and Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal are pretty much the most likely tighty righties holding down the fort among the 300 guests. Fox news is already playing it off as a major slight for some reason. What did you expect? You haven’t exactly done him any favors. source
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23 Nov 2009 09:37

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Politics: In Massachusetts, being gay and Republican a non-issue

  • Is this the most casual self-outing by a gay Republican in the history of politics or what?
  • The Boston Phoenix • In an article last week discussing the coming out by Richard Tisei in the Boston Globe. Tisei is the state Senate Minority Leader and new running mate for gubernatorial challenger Charles D. Baker. He put his coming out like this: “It is not exactly a news flash. I don’t think people really care these days.” As Massachusetts has had legalized gay marriage for over five years now, that is a refreshing stance to take. Now, if only the rest of the country could follow Massachusetts’ lead. source
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22 Nov 2009 21:04

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Politics: Daily Poll: Should the Catholic Church punish politicians?

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22 Nov 2009 09:18

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U.S.: For Patrick Kennedy, no shirts, no pro-life stance, no service

  • The bishop instructed me not to take Communion and said that he has instructed the diocesan priests not to give me Communion.
  • Patrick Kennedy • Regarding the crappy service he got recently when he tried to get communion recently. Providence Bishop Thomas J. Tobin said that Ted Kennedy’s kid, a Rhode Island representative, wasn’t worthy of communion because he was pro-choice. And he told all of his pastors to do the same, Kennedy says. Tobin’s rep has no comment on the denying-Pat-communion part of this debate, but denies the pastor-telling part. source
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21 Nov 2009 21:08

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Politics: Twitter is nearly as lively as the senate tonight on health care

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21 Nov 2009 21:02

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U.S.: No Republicans, no problem: The Senate Dems get health care going

  • It’s official, kids. The Democrats have taken weeks of attempting to get this shiznit on the Senate floor and actually gotten it on the freaking Senate floor. And they did it without a single Republican. Who knows if they’ll get any further with it, but it’s a great first step. source
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21 Nov 2009 15:14

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Culture: Ricky Hollywood, er Levi Johnston doesn’t go fully nude for Playgirl

Johnston’s career path from political joke to gay status symbol is now complete, based on these not-totally-nude photos. source
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21 Nov 2009 13:11

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U.S.: The Senate’s Democratic health holdouts are droppin’ like flies

  • 59 Democrat-caucusing Senators favor bring this bill to the floor
  • one Democrat-caucusing Senator – Mary Landrieu – just offered her support source
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20 Nov 2009 20:42

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U.S.: Odds of Senate Dems getting 60 votes for health care: Improving

  • Good news for Dems It appears that the party has close to the 60 votes needed to push the health care bill to a discussion in the chamber. Who knows if that’ll actually happen, but man, it’s fun to watch democracy in action.
  • The lone holdouts Among Democrats, the main people holding back the bill are Blanche Lincoln of Arkansas and Mary Landrieu of Louisiana. Ben Nelson, the other wildcard, is favoring a discussion if not a vote. Source
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20 Nov 2009 10:30

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U.S.: Obama judicial appointee gets through the Senate gridlock

  • 10 months for David Hamilton to finally get the nod source
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