Month: January 2015
More Republicans Voicing Doubts About Romney Run
The third time is not a charm. And as much respect and admiration as I have for Governor Romney I’m not one of those who is encouraging him to enter the race right now. Again, I just don’t think there’s much to be gained by a third kick here. I don’t think it’ll work out for him.
— Rep. Charlie Dent (R-PA), quoted by TPM.
Christie Almost as Unpopular as Palin for GOP Nominee
44%
Of Republicans would not like to see New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie run for the Republican nomination for president, while just 29% would, according to a new CBS poll. But 44% say no. Only former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin’s numbers are more underwater: 30% of Republicans say they’d like to see her run, but 59% disagree. In contrast, 59% of Republicans would like to see Mitt Romney jump into the 2016 race, while 26% believe he should stay out.
In Interview with Mike Huckabee, Jon Stewart Plays Clip of Huck Jamming on ‘Cat Scratch Fever’ with Ted Nugent
It was awfully polite of Jon Stewart not to bring up Mike Huckabee’s son, who tortured and killed a dog.
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- The Nation: Obama’s Smart Economic (and Political) Calculus: Tax the Rich
- PR Watch: Koch Party Delivers SOTU Response
- Media Matters: Limbaugh: “The Americans With Disability Act Is One Of The Greatest Ruses That’s Ever Come Down The Pike”
- Vox.com: There Are about As Many Solar Jobs As Coal Jobs in the US
- RT: ‘Strong Correlation’ Between Quakes and Fracking in Kansas – Official
- Mediaite: Scarborough’s Claim Electorate Is ‘Increasingly Conservative’ Disproved by His Own Poll
Even Their Fans are Tired of the New England Patriots Playing in the Super Bowl
$2,879
The average price of a 2015 Super Bowl ticket, which is 20 percent cheaper than last year. The decrease is blamed on the New England Patriots, whose fans have watched their team in the big game six out of the past 14 years, and who might not want to shell out yet again for what no longer seems like a rare opportunity.
Obama Approval up to 50%
50%
Pres. Obama’s approval rating, according to a new Washington Post-ABC News poll. Analysts say the renewed support is largely based on improving economic news. It’s also likely he has rallied his base, especially Latinos, with a series of bold initiatives announced over the past few months.
Did News Corp’s Muslim Billionaire Investor Force Fox News to Apologize for Anti-Islam ‘Errors’?
Fox News apologized not once but twice Saturday night for false statements about European Muslims made repeatedly during the network’s broadcasts last week. Because Fox disseminates lies and misinformation so regularly and apologizes so rarely, the fact that it issued two “wea culpas” on the same night — albeit during the weekend while no one was watching — appears to be significant. Of course, Fox is not revealing why it issued the apologies, nor whether it did so under pressure and, if so, from whom.
