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The Reaction: Progressive Portugal
By Michael J.W. StickingsPortugal has had a long and complicated political history. In the last century, it was ruled by a brutal right-wing dictatorship from 1926 to 1974. The non-violent Carnation Revolution (or "25 April") of 1974 put an end to that ty...
Dateline: 2013-05-17 7:31pm -07:00T (336 words)
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The Reaction: Scandal?!
By Frank MoraesThis morning, Jonathan Chait reported, The Strange Creation of the Obama Scandals. And Glenn Greenward reported, The Major Sea Change in Media Discussions of Obama and Civil Liberties. Indeed, Obama does seem to be experiencing a perfect st...
Dateline: 2013-05-17 12:16pm -07:00T (834 words)
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The Reaction: Midterm Madness: California's 36th Congressional District
By Richard K. Barry(Charlie Cook is currently calling eight House races toss-ups for 2014. Seven of these are held by Democrats and only one by a Republican. Let's look at the California 36th.)The California 36th is represented by Democrat Raul Ruiz. He w...
Dateline: 2013-05-17 10:01am -07:00T (275 words)
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The Reaction: John Edwards resurfaces
By Richard K. BarryI doubt it has much to do with electoral politics, but The Washington Post reported yesterday that John Edwards has reactivated his law license and is getting ready to hit the speakers circuit. It does make you wonder what with Mark San...
Dateline: 2013-05-17 7:31am -07:00T (299 words)
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The Reaction: P.M. Headlines
Thomas Perez(USA Today): "Second IRS official resigns after scandal"(Fox News): "15 killed, including 6 Americans, after bomb hits US convoy on Afghanistan"(Reuters): "US House lawmakers in last-ditch bid to save immigration bill"(New York Times): "Onset ...
Dateline: 2013-05-16 4:01pm -07:00T (57 words)
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The Reaction: Behind the Ad: House Republicans go all "Arrested Development" on ObamaCare
By Richard K. BarryWho: The House Republican ConferenceWhere: Web adWhat's going on: In a spoof of the opening credits of the cable TV show "Arrested Development," House Republicans are claiming all sorts of destruction in a new ad as a result of ObamaCar...
Dateline: 2013-05-16 12:16pm -07:00T (84 words)
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The Reaction: Where the hell are they shopping?
By CarlWal-Mart reported earnings yesterday, and it’s a bit eye-opening. If I was an investor¹, I’d be very worried:Walmart, the world’s biggest retailer by sales, reported an unexpected drop in US sales that pointed to pressure on low-income consu...
Dateline: 2013-05-16 11:01am -07:00T (399 words)
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The Reaction: Get your own damn breadline
By Richard K. BarryIn a piece yesterday at Daily Kos on potential cuts to Food Stamp programs, this photo was posted with the caption "The U.S. Congress Sees Nothing Wrong With This Picture." Well, they may not, but I do. It's a picture of the Yonge Stree...
Dateline: 2013-05-16 9:46am -07:00T (95 words)
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The Reaction: A.M. Headlines
(Politico): "Obama tries to stop the bleeding"(The Guardian): "Syria condemned in UN vote but doubts grow about backing rebels"(New York Times): "Acting chief of I.R.S. forced out over Tea Party targeting"(The Hill): "Sanford thanks 'god of second chances...
Dateline: 2013-05-16 4:46am -07:00T (48 words)
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The Reaction: P.M. Headlines
(ABC News): "'Ineffective management' at IRS to blame for Tea Party targeting, report finds"(CNN Politics): "Holder criticizes longtime foe at committee hearing"(Bloomberg): "IRS sent same letter to Democrats that fed Tea Party row"(New York Times): "Whit...
Dateline: 2013-05-15 4:46pm -07:00T (50 words)
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The Reaction: Too close to call in 2014: Arizona's 1st Congressional District
By Richard K. Barry(Charlie Cook is currently calling eight House races toss-ups for 2014. Seven of these are held by Democrats and only one by a Republican. Let's look at these races, starting with the Arizona 1st.)Republican Paul Gosar represented this ...
Dateline: 2013-05-15 11:46am -07:00T (400 words)
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The Reaction: Budget deficits? What budget deficits?
By CarlNOW can we start spending some money to fix the nation?Since the recession ended four years ago, the federal budget deficit has topped $1 trillion every year. But now the government's annual deficit is shrinking far faster than anyone in Washington...
Dateline: 2013-05-15 10:31am -07:00T (248 words)
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The Reaction: Behind the Ad: Progressive group targets Karl Rove
By Richard K. Barry Who: The Bridge Project.Where: Web ad.What's going on: Karl Rove is already attacking Hillary Clinton over Benghazi even though she hasn't declared her candidacy for 2016, and the premise of his attack is absurd. Enter the Bridge Proje...
Dateline: 2013-05-15 7:01am -07:00T (68 words)
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The Reaction: A.M. Headlines
(ABC 10 News): "Lawmakers outraged over another military sex case"(New York Times): "Management flaws at IRS cited in Tea Party scrutiny"(Salon): "Who doctored a White House email?"(The Hill): "Carney: Obama believes the press 'needs to be unfettered'"(St...
Dateline: 2013-05-15 5:46am -07:00T (49 words)
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The Reaction: P.M. Headlines
(CNN): "Obama struggles with rocky start to second term"(Reuters): "US attorney general says he didn't make AP phone record decision"(Jake Tapper): "CNN exclusive: White House email contradicts Benghazi leaks"(TPM): "Understanding the politics of the IRS ...
Dateline: 2013-05-14 4:01pm -07:00T (40 words)
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