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Beer Metaphor Becomes Frosty-Cold Reality

There’s a relatively recent political metaphor that is about to become a reality, and become etched in the history books much like the ring left…

Chris Weigant: Friday Talking Points [87] — A Tale Of Two Houses

Before I begin with the serious stuff, I’d like to indulge in a little gratuitous media-bashing first. If that sort of thing isn’t your cup…

Chris Weigant: It’s Time To Lead, Mr. President

In a few hours from now, President Barack Obama will give a live press conference to the nation. This is part of a new and…

Chris Weigant: I’m Sick Of Hearing About The Poor, Poor Millionaires

Conservatives and corporate-owned Democrats are in a tizzy. The House is moving its version of healthcare reform forward, and it (gasp!) raises money by (double-gasp!)…

Chris Weigant: Friday Talking Points [86] — Obama Warms Up In The Bullpen

Much to the dismay of just about everyone who breathlessly follows politics, the Senate hearings on the confirmation of Sonia Sotomayor turned out to be…

Chris Weigant: The JusticeBot 9000

A Farce, In One Act [The curtains open on the following scene: a dark laboratory in an undisclosed location. Two scientists, with “GOP Labs” on…

Chris Weigant: Obama’s “Drip, Drip, Drip…” Intelligence Problem

President Obama has always said he wants to look forward, not backward. This, when it comes to the actions of the previous administration, means Obama…

Chris Weigant: Friday Talking Points [85] — Roll Up! See The Show!

“Welcome back, my friends, to the show that never ends…” All week long, this line has been running through my head. It’s from an Emerson,…