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Faux Bipartisanship

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The whole notion of bipartisanship has taken a beating these days from folks on the left and the right. Indeed, in this age of hyper-partisanship, folks tend to punish those who dare cooperate with the other side. But there is still a desire among many in the Great American Middle for some form of bipartisanship, a way where the two sides can come together and make a deal … [Read more...] about Faux Bipartisanship

Olympic Champ says Plushenko ‘Has Nothing to Complain About!’: Life News, Russia

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Controversy surrounding the victory of American Evan Lysacek over Russian Evgeny Plushenko in Olympic figure skating continues to swirl in Russia. In this interview from Russia's Life News, three time Olympic gold medalist Irina Rodnina attempts to put paid to the widely-held view in Russia that Plushenko should have won. In this interview with Russia's Life News, Irina … [Read more...] about Olympic Champ says Plushenko ‘Has Nothing to Complain About!’: Life News, Russia

VIDEO: John McCain Versus Barack Obama (Again) at Health Care Reform Summit

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Perhaps the most talked about segment from today's health care summit is when Arizona Sen. John McCain ripped into President Barack Obama on how the Democrats handled health care reform in Congress -- bringing a response from Obama: Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy On one hand, McCain is correct in some of his criticism about the … [Read more...] about VIDEO: John McCain Versus Barack Obama (Again) at Health Care Reform Summit

Twitter All A-Twitter Over Obama Democrats Republicans Health Care Summit

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Twitter -- that succinct means of social communication that is becoming increasingly popular with the famous and not-so-famous -- has been all a twitter over the highly touted health care reform summit featuring President Barack Obama (can he duplicate the success he had when he met with GOP Congressional bigwigs), Republicans (will they be prepared this time to match or trump … [Read more...] about Twitter All A-Twitter Over Obama Democrats Republicans Health Care Summit

Health care summit: dysfunction but not decline

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Congressional wars underlying the health care summit are making cynical headlines around the world but the US still has what it takes for domestic and foreign policy success. Its economy is 25% of global GDP and it has the ability to project power forcefully across oceans and continents. Combined with these unique powers, are two other great strengths. The US has the most … [Read more...] about Health care summit: dysfunction but not decline

Is NATO Threatened by Diverging Priorities of its Members?

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Robert Kagan’s thesis “Americans are from Mars and Europeans are from Venus” was not based on transatlantic disagreements in the Bush era, but described developments that became already evident during the Clinton administration. The trend continues during the Obama presidency, even though Obama is often described as very “European.” Germany’s Foreign Minister Guido … [Read more...] about Is NATO Threatened by Diverging Priorities of its Members?

The Problem Of Making Assumptions In Health Care Reform

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In looking at the debate over health care reform both on the TV and here on the internet I couldn't help thinking how part of the problem is that many people on both sides are coming in to the debate with assumptions that prevent any real discussion. For many on the left it is just a given that passing a large scale package with a public option and/or single payer will lower … [Read more...] about The Problem Of Making Assumptions In Health Care Reform

Gallup Poll: Americans Will Turn on Democrats’ Health Care Reform if Bipartisan Summit Fails

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For weeks the real big assumption has been that today's health care reform summit would be riskier to Republicans than Democrats. But a new Gallup poll indicates the summer is packed with political danger for the Democrats -- perhaps moreso than for the Republicans. And, specifically, it contains a big, fat political warning flag: most Americans will not be happy if the … [Read more...] about Gallup Poll: Americans Will Turn on Democrats’ Health Care Reform if Bipartisan Summit Fails

Health Care: The TV Show

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Bipartisan breakthrough: The table for the health summit has been changed from U-shaped to O, allowing more Republican face time for TV cameras. Such symbolism typifies an encounter in which the White House will try to put back together a bill that was blown apart by hand grenades from monolithically opposed Republicans and nakedly greedy Democratic swing Senators. In the … [Read more...] about Health Care: The TV Show

Quote of the Day: the Political Reality of Today’s Health Care Reform Summit

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The build up has been intense: right and left (and center) new and old media pundits have said today's health care reform summit -- the kind of clearly defined "confrontation" that TV and 21st century American political junkies love so much -- can be pivotal because of what is said there. But is that a it-really-sounds-nice assertion or does it fly in the face or … [Read more...] about Quote of the Day: the Political Reality of Today’s Health Care Reform Summit

Can We Talk?

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Due to scheduling issues, Mid Stream Radio will take to the air this morning at 10 am eastern, rather than our usual Saturday slot. We'll be covering health care via reconciliation, PETA's latest craziness, a couple of hot primary races and more. Ed Morrissey will be stopping by to brag about his Blogger of the Year award or something too. Join our lively chat room and/or call … [Read more...] about Can We Talk?

The Next New Dealers (Guest Voice)

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WASHINGTON -- Young Americans are the linchpin of a new progressive era in American politics. So why aren't Democrats paying more attention to them? The relative strength of conservatives in American politics since the 1980s was built on generational change: Voters whose views had been shaped by the New Deal were gradually replaced with the more cautious souls who came … [Read more...] about The Next New Dealers (Guest Voice)