The random political thoughts thread

[scaeagles]

I have absolutely no doubt that every politician involved will have the ability to justify - whether valid or invalid - any involvement with Abramoff or groups with which he was involved.

I would not dare to presume that Reid is dirty. I know nothing of him. However, he has been shouting quite loudly about any Republican that had any contact with Abramoff or any groups with which he had ties.

That's the funny part. HIS dealings were all legit. Anyone ELSE - obviously dirty. Some will turn out to be dirty. Some will not. It isn't a partisan scandal unless you believe that any dem that had contact or contribution is driven by pure motives, and any republican is simply a money grubbing policy whore.

[Gemini Cricket]

Here's how our press works:

Originally Posted by scaeagles

I... presume that Reid is dirty. I know...him.

Originally Posted by scaeagles

That's the funny part. HIS dealings were... obviously dirty.

Originally Posted by scaeagles

...any dem that had contact or contribution is driven by pure motives...

Originally Posted by scaeagles

...any republican is simply a money grubbing policy whore.

I think they did this with Reid. They excluded something very important to paint a specific portrait of him.

[Gemini Cricket]

President Bush's marks on overall job approval and for handling the economy are mired near their lowest levels despite a spike in consumer confidence over the past month, an AP-Ipsos poll found.

Bush's job approval is now at 40 percent and his approval on handling the economy at 39 percent. Those numbers haven't budged over the last month even with the public's confidence in the economy growing and the president delivering an upbeat State of the Union address.

Source

No post-SOTU bounce for Curious George.