The long awaited Kerry-Lieberman climate and energy bill was finally unveiled today without a Republican co-sponsor after Lindsey Graham withdrew his support. Still, the American Power Act reflects most of the promises that had been made by the trio over the past months; both good and bad. A strong push by electric, coal, and gas [...]
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May 1, 2010
Arnold’s Smart Move
I’ve been a critic of Arnold Schwarzenegger’s (R-CA) policies for the better part of his term as governor. But Thursday, his support for the California Medicaid would make opponents proud. Arnold had been a wavering, sometimes supporter of health care reform throughout the debate. More recently, in early January, he called the legislation “health care to [...]
March 23, 2010
Immigration: Arizona Debates Anti-Immigrant Bill
Thousands marched on Washington this past weekend to demand that the administration turn its attention to immigration reform, in order to ensure that the basic human rights of immigrant workers and their families in the United States are upheld. But, meanwhile, legislation is quietly making its way through the Arizona State Legislature which would make [...]
March 10, 2010
Obama on Climate: We Need a Carbon Cap
In a meeting with key Senators and administration officials yesterday, President Obama made one point abundantly clear: the U.S. needs to put a cap on our carbon emissions. Politico reports: In opening remarks, according to Senators in attendance, President Obama took the idea of an energy-only bill – the preferred approach of moderate Democrats – off [...]
March 3, 2010
GOP Fundraising Strategy: Fear, Ego and Reactionary Politics
A confidential GOP presentation obtained by POLITICO says it all when it comes to Republican political strategy. Nothing we didn’t already know – it’s just particularly disturbing to see it summed up so thoroughly in a garish heart-shaped flow chart. So now its time to ask yourself: are you a “visceral giver” or a “major [...]
