Robert L. Borosage, 01.06.2009
In policy terms, the economy needs exactly what Obama calls for -- swift and bold action.
But inviting Republicans into the discussions insures only one thing -- delay. Their leaders, Mitch McConnell and the perpetually tanned John Boehner, have already scorned the need for dispatch, with Boehner calling for "public hearings in the appropriate committees." Delay will simply ebolden the lobbyists swarming to get their special interest built into the plan. Obama has a better chance getting a sound bill passed quickly than opening it up to the feeding frenzy that is the normal legislative process.
Laura Weiss, 01.06.2009
Whether it's for profits or patriotism, chefs are crafting food creations--from cupcakes to cocktails--to honor the incoming 44th president's historic January 20th inauguration.
Michael Shaw, 01.06.2009
With the country in a shambles, the media wouldn't want the Democrats getting off to a rocky start, would it?
Andy Ostroy, 01.06.2009
How should Israel attempt to protect its people, long-term, if it merely acts defensively in a tit-for-tat manner? That would be a horribly naïve response given its history.
William Bradley, 01.06.2009
To say Panetta is a Clinton retread is to ignore his actual background. He comes out of a tradition which is almost forgotten today, that of the liberal Republican.
Kristen Breitweiser, 01.06.2009
Placing an inexperienced person like Leon Panetta at CIA for his clean hands and "managerial expertise" will cost lives on the day of the next domestic terrorist attack.
Mike Lux, 01.06.2009
Leaving transition work, I find myself a lot more hopeful about generally progressive policy coming out of the Obama administration than some of my friends in the progressive blogosphere.
John McQuaid, 01.06.2009
I don't quite understand why Feinstein and Rockefeller are objecting to Obama's pick, Leon Panetta. As objections go, theirs are weak. There is no reason that the CIA director has to be an intelligence expert.
Art Brodsky, 01.06.2009
Obama comes into office with a clear election mandate, and the last thing he needs is the public view of a bunch of squabbling Democrats (see: Burris, Roland) doing the GOP's work for it.
Dan Solin, 01.06.2009
The 401(k) system is a disgrace. Let's just admit defeat. We are no match for this powerful industry. We need to stop tinkering with these plans, toss them out, and start all over.
Tom D'Antoni, 01.06.2009
The next time you find yourself getting pissed off at Obama, say these words out loud,"George Bush."
David Sirota, 01.06.2009
Conservatives would like us all to believe their claim that history proves massive spending packages like the New Deal will supposedly harm our economy.
Trevor Neilson, 01.06.2009
Within the first months of his administration, President Obama should invite the leaders of the nation's top one hundred foundations and explicitly ask them to help him implement his agenda.
Michael Hais and Morley Winograd, 01.06.2009
All political realignments are produced by the coming of age of a dynamic generation and the emergence of a new communication technology that effectively mobilizes the rising generation.
Alan Schram, 01.06.2009
What should be intuitively clear is that spending is no way to repair our woes. Indeed, spending irresponsibly is exactly what got us in the current lugubrious position.
Phil Trounstine, 01.06.2009
Having frozen Panetta out of the California governor's race in 1998 by not deciding whether to run until he had no chance of lining up financial backing, now would be a good time to stand aside and let him rise to the occasion.
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I am so sick of Feinstein. She hasn't done anything to look into *ANY* of the crimes of the Bush Administration. That stupid woman even gave us Mukasey.
She is worthless, pathetic and Obama shoudn't spend a second listening to her
That is one magic ne-g-ro.
Don't you get sick of lies and distortions like this article you just read?
There are so many lies in the media. What were the top 10 of 2008?
http://theliepolItic.com/2009/01/10-biggest-political-lies-of-2008/
If you have more great lies from 2008, let us know!
Hint...Huffington is the best source.
They love your kind of Ignorance on FOX!
Look behind you! Its Obama using the Bush Surveillance Policies to watch!