“n his meeting with progressive leaders yesterday, President Obama promised to make immigration reform a priority for his second-term: One source, who like others spoke on the condition of anonymity because it was an off-the-record meeting, said Obama brought up immigration reform, unprompted, in his opening remarks — a stark …
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How Obama Could Kick Republican Ass (If He Wanted To)
“Liberal Democrats in the Senate are warning President Barack Obama not to cave on taxes and entitlements in deficit talks set to begin this week, a move that could complicate efforts by the White House to win the backing of GOP leaders. West Virginia’s Jay Rockefeller and Tom Harkin of …
Read More »Romney: Blacks & Hispanics Wanted Gifts from Obama
“Saying that he and his team still felt “troubled” by his loss to President Obama, Mitt Romney on Wednesday attributed his defeat in part to what he called big policy “gifts” that the president had bestowed on loyal Democratic constituencies, including young voters, African-Americans and Hispanics. In a conference call …
Read More »Age/Sex Discrimination Against Pelosi? (Video)
“Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) scolded NBC reporter Luke Russert Wednesday for what she called an “offensive” question about whether her age is a hindrance for the strength of the Democratic Party. “Some of your colleagues privately say that your decision to stay on prohibits the party from having a younger …
Read More »Are We Winning The War on Drugs?
“Americans believe overwhelmingly that the U.S. is losing the war on drugs and are unenthusiastic about spending more money to win it, according to a Rasmussen poll released Tuesday. The national telephone survey found only 7 percent of American adults think the United States is winning the war on drugs, …
Read More »Hypocrite? ‘Papa John’ Says Obamacare Too Expensive
“News flash to Papa John’s CEO John Schnatter: Obamacare isn’t the only thing costing your business money. The pizza chain head has made his views on the Affordable Care Act clear in recent months, claiming the new health care law will cost his business about $5 to $8 million per …
Read More »TYT World: Norway Shooter Complains About Prison Conditions
“Anders Behring Breivik complained in a letter to the prison service that his coffee is served cold, he does not have enough butter for his bread, and he is not allowed moisturiser. Breivik is serving a minimum 21-year sentence for the bombings and shootings in Oslo and Utoeya island last …
Read More »Grand Theft Auto V, Google Fiber, and more – 90 Seconds on The Verge: Wednesday, November 14, 2012
Congress of Hamburgerland begun and held at the City of New-Grill, on Wednesday the fourteenth of November, two thousand and twelve. Amendment I Congress shall make no law resepcting an establishment of vegetarianism but indeed explicitly prohibiting the free exercise thereof. Amendment II A well sauced Condiment Tray, being necessary …
Read More »The Verge Mobile Show – Episode 25 – November 14th, 2012
Ahh yes, another week, another hangout. This time around Vlad trades places with Chris who is spending some quality time with his brand new cyan Nokia Lumia 920 (insert getting to know you montage here). In addition to the usual mobile news and banter, we find out some interesting tidbits …
Read More »TOO STRONG! TYT Army Featurette
Go to http://www.indiegogo.com/madashell to pre-order the film and contribute. The film is being sent out to film festivals, but it’s not 100% complete and we need your help to finish it! “Mad as Hell: Rise of The Young Turks” follows Cenk Uygur’s transformation from an unknown conservative talk show host …
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