Jonathan Cohn at The New Republic: … [Read more...] about Some Legislators Encourage Tea Partiers’ Abusiveness
OPEN INDEPENDENT VOTER THREAD: Live-Blogging Health Care Debate and Congressional Vote
10:11pm EDT - Just spoke with Joe Gandelman after the CNN taping of independents on the issue of health care reform (Don Lemon) -- tune in to CNN at 11pm EDT. Get the independent view point! 10:07pm EDT - Rep John Boehner (R-OH) grandstanding about the House of Representatives being a broken house; gavel "both sides of the house would do well to remember the dignity of the … [Read more...] about OPEN INDEPENDENT VOTER THREAD: Live-Blogging Health Care Debate and Congressional Vote
Ed Shultz Is Wrong On “Cadillac Tax”
Ed Shultz was just on MSNBC discussing the health care package with a GOP congressman who has issues with the so called Cadillac tax and the fact that while most people with high end plans will face the tax, union members will not. Ed said that the issue was that union members negotiated the plans as part of their contract as so it should be exempt and that anyone who got … [Read more...] about Ed Shultz Is Wrong On “Cadillac Tax”
‘I Don’t Have a Womb, But I Know What’s Best For Your Womb’
Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ), who is male and therefore does not have a womb, just told the 50% of the American population that does have a womb that abortion is not health care, and that they are being exploited when the law allows them to make their own decisions about the content of their wombs. Isn't that amazing? That someone who has never had and will never have and doesn't … [Read more...] about ‘I Don’t Have a Womb, But I Know What’s Best For Your Womb’
Health Care Reform Schedule
From CBS News, here is the schedule for health care reform debate and voting for the rest of the day. … [Read more...] about Health Care Reform Schedule
Another Chip Falls Off the Stupak Bloc
Marcy Kaptur (D-Ohio) told the local ABC affiliate in Toledo that she will be a Yes vote: … [Read more...] about Another Chip Falls Off the Stupak Bloc
NBC News: Stupak “Poised to Vote Yes”
NBC News’ Chuck Todd reports that Rep. Bart Stupak is now poised to support HCR legislation in the House: The chances for House passage increased Sunday afternoon after a possible agreement between Democratic leaders and Rep. Bart Stupak, D-Mich., who had led a group of anti-abortion lawmakers in opposing the bill, was revealed. Stupak is now poised to support the … [Read more...] about NBC News: Stupak “Poised to Vote Yes”
Live Streaming Video of House Health Care Reform Votes
The House of Representatives has started action on the votes on health care reform. You can watch LIVE STREAMING VIDEO BELOW. This will remain on the front page at the top of TMV until the final votes are cast. As of this writing, Democrats are confident they have the votes -- and it is hard to believe the vote would come up for a vote unless they had the votes: … [Read more...] about Live Streaming Video of House Health Care Reform Votes
Remembering Joe Ades, Potato Peeler, Bon Vivant
Joe Ades passed in February of last year. This morning CBS Sunday Morning looked at the double-life of Ades: Street vendor by day, Park Avenue bon vivant by night. His daughter has now taken over his spot. I'd link or [Later: link to print] embed their story, but CBS & Viacom apparently have a 20th century video game going: It's not available for embed. Or link. Instead, I … [Read more...] about Remembering Joe Ades, Potato Peeler, Bon Vivant
Shallow, Misinformed, and Fearful: Tea Partiers or Their Critics?
The answer is, Alex -- both, of course. From the beginning, opposition to the tea party movement has sought to portray participants as a fringe element of conservatism; radical, anti-government protestors who never met a program they could support, or a Democrat who wasn't either a communist or socialist. Racist, homophobic, rabidly partisan, and dangerously myopic, such … [Read more...] about Shallow, Misinformed, and Fearful: Tea Partiers or Their Critics?
Obama By Heart
Without advance text or notes, the 44th president of the United States did yesterday what he should have done a year ago in the struggle that will decide the fate of his tenure. On the eve of their vote on the unholy mess that health care reform has become, Barack Obama took moral leadership of his party and, in a "Mr. Smith Goes to Washington" moment, invoked Lincoln for … [Read more...] about Obama By Heart
Bravo New Left Media!
If health care reform passes today, I'm giving some of the credit to this: No, I'm not referring to a backlash reaction to the circus atmosphere and offensive epithets that we have learned do characterize Tea Party protests. I'm pointing to New Left Media... Chase Whiteside, Erick Stoll, and a camera. We are currently students at Wright State University in Dayton, … [Read more...] about Bravo New Left Media!
The Health Care Fight is Already Over – Now What?
Just in case you did not know this already: The Health Care Bill, if voted on today, will pass by a razor thin minority. Why? Because the vote is on a Sunday. What are the consequences for both sides of the political spectrum for the mid-term elections in seven months? For Republicans, it means that they will pick up seats in both bodies of Congress. For Democratic … [Read more...] about The Health Care Fight is Already Over – Now What?
It’s D Day Democrats and Obama on Health Care Reform Vote Day
Former President Bill Clinton was reportedly working the phones to maximize Democratic votes on health care reform yesterday -- all aimed at today, D Day for the Democratic party and for President Barack Obama. Why is it D Day? Because unless there is some unexpected twist, by the end of the day (a phrase used literally here, not as a figure of speech) political junkies … [Read more...] about It’s D Day Democrats and Obama on Health Care Reform Vote Day
Arizona To End Children’s Health Care Program
With Congress expected to vote on healthcare reform today, it is cruel irony that the Arizona Republic reports that Kids-Care, providing health coverage to 39,000 Arizona children of the working poor, has been eliminated. The program, part of a federal initiative, was cut in an attempt to balance the state’s budget. $56 million of the $74 million price tag was paid by the … [Read more...] about Arizona To End Children’s Health Care Program
The Schedule for Today’s Expected Heath Care Reform Votes in the House
Here's the schedule for today's expected health care reform votes in the House of Representatives. Note that it's going to be a long, politically dramatic day with expected votes on the "fixes" to the Senate bill, reconciliation and President Barack Obama signing it if it passes. The next step (and resulting drama) will be when the bill goes to the Senate for a vote. Via … [Read more...] about The Schedule for Today’s Expected Heath Care Reform Votes in the House
The Party Of No Problem
RJ Matson, Roll Call This copyrighted cartoon is licensed to appear on TMV. Unauthorized reproduction prohibited. All rights reserved. … [Read more...] about The Party Of No Problem
Tea Party Activists Show Their Classy Side
Only the class is detention: … [Read more...] about Tea Party Activists Show Their Classy Side
New Whip Count Updates: Vote Is Close, Should They Delay ?
Of course these are only estimates and I can't see them holding the vote unless they know for sure they have the numbers. But according to the Hill, they are right on the edge with 37 Democrats voting No and at least 19 unclear, including 3 who voted No last time. If the 37 no votes stick and one of the three former No's stay that way, then that is enough to defeat the … [Read more...] about New Whip Count Updates: Vote Is Close, Should They Delay ?
Behavior Unbecoming Protesters—No Matter What the Cause
It has become almost a fait acccompli for some readers to complain when a contributor brings to readers’ attention some unpleasant or unflattering news about members of the “other party.” And perhaps the number and type of such reports tilts more one way than the other. It is also true that members of the party that “made the news” will often not only point such … [Read more...] about Behavior Unbecoming Protesters—No Matter What the Cause