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Saturday, June 4, 2011
Political Misquotes: 10 Most Famous Things Never Actually Said
Sarah Palin did not see Russia from her house. (CSMonitor)
Tax Increases and Spending Cuts
Only Washington doesn't understand that both are required to make a real dent in the debt. (NYTimes)
Rachel Maddow: Republican Immediate Flip Flops on Social Security, Abortion, Medicare
Republicans say things and then immediately change when they face any pushback...sounds like Democrats.
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Real Time with Bill Maher: New Rules June 3
"The recession isn't over until [Todd or Sarah Palin] gets a job."- Bill Maher. Also, Bill takes on the myth that Mitt Romney's business experience makes him a better leader. (RealTime)
Friday, June 3, 2011
Republican Presidential Nomination Odds June 3
Change from last week in parentheses:
Pawlenty 22% (+3)
Romney 18% (-2)
Other 11% (-1)
Huntsman 10% (-2)
Bachmann 9% (+2)
Cain 9% (+2)
Palin 7% (0)
Gingrich 6%
Paul 4% (-1)
Santorum 4% (-1)
Pawlenty 22% (+3)
Romney 18% (-2)
Other 11% (-1)
Huntsman 10% (-2)
Bachmann 9% (+2)
Cain 9% (+2)
Palin 7% (0)
Gingrich 6%
Paul 4% (-1)
Santorum 4% (-1)
Rachel Maddow: 1st CSPAN Floor Speech by John Glenn
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Rachel Maddow: Mitt Romney is a Coreless Phony That Republicans Don't Like
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Thursday, June 2, 2011
The Strong 2016 Republican Presidential Field
The 2012 field is weak but 2016 looks strong (5 years out). (Newsweek)
Catch of the Day: Adam Jones Makes Willie Mays Catch
Great over the shoulder catch to rob Miguel Olivo. (MLB)
What Medicare Services Should be Cut?
Looking beyond abstract notions of cutting spending, what should actually be cut? (NYTimes)
The Game of Debt Limit Chicken
Both sides know it needs to be raised and it's just a question of who blinks first (hint: it's always the Democrats). (NYTimes)
Wednesday, June 1, 2011
Daily Show: Trump and Palin Eat Mediocre Albanian Pizza in New York with Fork and Knife
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Atlanta Asks Winnipeg If They Want the Hawks Too
Might as well make it a 2 for 1 deal. (SportsPickle)
Chris Berman: Most Walk Off Wins are at Home
An announcing fail of Madden proportions. (AwfulAnnouncing)
Hypocrisy Watch: Chris Christie Takes State Helicopter to Son's Baseball Game
Necessary use of state funds.
Daily Show: Anthony Weiner Twitter Scandal, Blogs Outreport CNN
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Tuesday, May 31, 2011
Mitt Romney Likes Twilight?
How long until he flip flops and says he doesn't like it or switches from Team Edward to Team Jacob? (TalkingPointsMemo)
Jim Tressel Accepts Coaching Position At Little Sisters of the Poor State
Welcome to...Boise? (SportsPickle)
Monday, May 30, 2011
NCAA Lacrosse National Champions: Virginia Cavaliers
Rough road to the title but somehow got there. (ESPN)
Hackers Attack PBS, Post Tupac Still Alive Story
That's their big victory after hacking a major TV network site? (MSNBC)
Sunday, May 29, 2011
ESPN Final College Baseball Bracketology May 29
Florida gets the #1 spot thanks to their SEC Championship victory. The field will be announced tomorrow (Monday) at 12:30 PM. (ESPN)
2011 Indy 500 Finish Order
Unofficial top 10: Wheldon, Hildebrand, Rahal, Kanaan, Servia, Dixon, Baguette, Scheckter, Marco, Patrick. Former winners: Franchitti ended day in 12th, Castroneves missing chance to win record-tying fourth win with 17th place finish. Women drivers Mann ends up in 20th spot, Beatriz in 21st. (Credit: FOXSports)
Also: video of the finish
UPDATE: Official finish order here
Also: video of the finish
UPDATE: Official finish order here
Do Nothing Congress
Democrats got burned when they tried to make policy changes so now they've given up. (NYTimes)
Don Blankenship: Most Dangerous Man in America
The intersection of money and corruption in America. (DailyKos)
NCAA Lacrosse Championship Game Preview: Virginia vs. Maryland
Not the two teams you'd expect to see in the finals when the tournament started but they'll face off tomorrow at 3:30 on ESPN. (ESPN)
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