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Why We Don't Shoot Back

Drew Westen and Mike Lux both have cogent and persuasive posts up that deftly explain — and raise the alarm about — the timidity that's recently settled into Sen. Barack Obama's presidential campaign. Sen. John McCain's shooting live rounds now; and, as usual, the...

The Audacity of Contempt

Take gas prices, the most pressing issue on the minds of Americans. Offer a blatant ploy that in fact won't help — but will profit Big Oil. Pocket over a million in contributions from oil executives and use the money to put up an ad promising to take on Big Oil. Call...

When Big Oil Says Jump Off The Campaign Trail, You Jump

Sen. John McCain says he is (now) for coastal drilling. Today, he said Congress should abort its August recess and convene a special session to vote on drilling. "Congress should come back in session, and I'm willing to come off the campaign trail," said McCain to...

Weekend Watchdog Wrapup

It was another 0-for-3 weekend for the watchdog, though Speaker Pelosi successfully resisted a grilling on drilling. It was Nancy Pelosi who shone brightest this Sunday on ABC's This Week, as she held the line against the push to "drill, drill, drill," and met George...

Yes Conservatives, Inflating Tires Beats Coastal Drilling

The latest conservative lie -- regarding Sen. Barack Obama and fuel efficiency -- actually has a great amount of truth to it. On Thursday, conservative radio host Sean Hannity claimed Obama said, "All you need to do is inflate your tires. That's all you need to do. If...

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