One Republican Senator Who Won’t Vote Either Way
One interesting side story in this Senate stimulus fight is the role of Republican Sen. Judd Gregg. There are just 41 GOP senators, so every vote is important to the ...
“I Was Shocked”
Just talked to Sen. Lindsey Graham. He, too, is worried that Democrats will very soon push the stimulus bill through the Senate with three or four Republican votes. And then ...
“Until One Of Us Dies”
Here’s a note from a not-too-happy Pennsylvanian, concerning my post quoting an influential senator to the effect that Democrats have cut a deal with three Republicans:
Perhaps you could let your ...
“They’ve Cut A Deal With Three Of Our Guys”
Just got off the phone with an influential Republican senator. I asked how things stood with the stimulus, and he answered instantly, “They’ve cut a deal with three of our ...
Obama: If It’s Spending, It’s Stimulus
In his Williamsburg speech, Obama also gave his most concise answer yet to the question of whether the stimulus bill will really stimulate the economy. His answer: if it’s spending, ...
Obama: Republicans Are Peddling “False Theories…Phony Arguments and Petty Politics”
Do you believe Barack Obama is open to a bipartisan approach on the stimulus bill? Then you should take a look at the president’s speech last night to the House ...
The Wine/Cheese/Chai Tea Recovery
A few days ago the Obama White House sent out a note to its email list asking people to take part in “Economic Recovery House Meetings” this weekend. “The economic ...
We Plan To Live Up To Our Ethical Standards Very, Very Soon
A number of bloggers are pointing out this ethics pledge on Barack Obama’s campaign website:
Sunlight Before Signing: Too often bills are rushed through Congress and to the president before the ...
Republican Momentum
On Capitol Hill, you can feel the Republicans’ growing sense of confidence. They’ve scored a lot of hits on the stimulus bill, and now they’re aiming higher. “We’ll try to ...
“This Bill Is Stinking Up The Place”
That was Sen. Lindsey Graham, a few moments ago, at the Republican news conference on the stimulus bill. “In the House, the bill was written because Nancy Pelosi said she ...