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Rick Perry Puckers Up
We can probably expect to see more of this. It will no doubt go on through the Republican convention. I mean the parade of Republican presidential wannabees now preparing to kiss up to Mitt Romney after attacking him so viciously — and accurately — during the seemingly interminable GOP primaries. (Which, by the way, are not officially over yet.) The latest to apply the chapstick and pucker up is Texas governor Rick Perry.
You may remember Rick Perry from his family's unfortunately-named hunting camp, video highlights from his inspired New Hampshire speech, or the "strong" reaction to his viral web ad. Most recently. however, the man who arguably had the best hair in the Republican presidential field made the news for flipping his endorsement to Mitt Romney.
We Can So Easily Create Jobs Cut The Deficit And Revitalize Our Economy
The path to creating millions of jobs is so easy and obvious. Hire people to modernize the infrastructure and to retrofit buildings to be energy efficient. Millions would be paying income taxes instead of receiving unemployment or food stamps. The companies that supply the materials and steel would also be hiring and paying taxes, and the companies that supply them ...
Meet The Maria Leavey Tribute Award Finalists Samantha Corbin
The five finalists for the Sixth Annual Maria Leavey Tribute Award have been announced, honoring the person in the progressive movement whose behind-the-scenes work and selfless service has made an invaluable contribution to social justice.
Progressive Breakfast
Each morning, Bill Scher and Terrance Heath serve up what progressives need to effect change on the kitchen-table issues families face: jobs, health care, green energy, financial reform, affordable education and retirement security.
MORNING MESSAGE: Stop The Apple Tax Dodge
Progressive Breakfast - 5/1/2012
Each morning, Bill Scher and Terrance Heath serve up what progressives need to effect change on the kitchen-table issues families face: jobs, health care, green energy, financial reform, affordable education and retirement security.
MORNING MESSAGE: Stop The Apple Tax Dodge
Obama Is A Communist Because Campaign Used The Word Forward
Not kidding, read it for yourself: New Obama slogan has long ties to Marxism, socialism,
Lets Stop The Apple Tax Dodge
In one sense, Sunday's New York Times story on how Apple avoids paying U.S. taxes is not a surprise.
Killing Democracy One Vote at a Time
Corporations, 1 percenters and Republicans want to take America back.
Stephen King Says Tax Me for F@&’s Sake
Finally, someone's giving NJ governor Chris Christie (whom fellow blogger Richard Eskow rightly dubbed, "The Heartless, Smug, Bullying Embodiment Of The Republican Party") as good as he dishes out.
Transportation & Infrastructure = IMMEDIATE Jobs = Deficit Reduction
President Obama spoke today at the AFL-CIO's Building and Construction Trades Department Legislative Conference in Washington, asking Republicans to stop blocking infrastructure and transportation projects.
