By: sapphirebulletsofpurelove
Absolutely. We’ve lowered the bar so much. Democrats’ ultimate position on Medicare…likely will hinge on the size of any deal and what revenue increases Republicans agree to. Surprise, surprise: the...
View ArticleBy: solerso
Social Security payments, next to the enormous good they do for the sick and the old, are one of the main reasons we have not had an economic meltdown (quite) as severe as the crash of 29. The meltdown...
View ArticleBy: Thad Stevens
Pat Meehan is a male Republican PA07 who voted for the Ryan Budget twice. Two weeks after the election, the NEA wakes up and discovers he may not be the moderate he says he is. What a shame the chance...
View ArticleBy: Thad Stevens
Meehan did not rely on money from NEA and never will have to. PSEA’s endorsement permitted him to run radio ads saying he is endorsed by teachers’ unions and is therefore a moderate Republican. He just...
View ArticleBy: Jon73
Yep. People are sorely overestimating their ability to influence corporate-owned politicians. “Ooooh! Just you wait, you Beltway rascals! We’re going to hold you accountable for your actions next...
View ArticleBy: fwdpost
I was shocked when I saw the email about NEA and responded. It did no good. What kind of moron runs a union and doesn’t support Soc Sec and Medicare?
View ArticleBy: cwaltz
It ISN’T finished. It’s just put off for 2 years. I’m actually kind of surprised the NEA didn’t do everything they could to support his challenger but I don’t see how bitching about something that is...
View ArticleBy: cwaltz
I think he said the NEA didn’t run anything. And that the endorsement came from PSEA. I don’t know enough about Meehan’s challenger but I have to wonder if they(his team) did outreach and if they...
View ArticleBy: Vote Socialist
It’s nice AFSCME is at least attempting to bring some pressure, but that ad is some serious weak tea. They cite three things they want M. Udall and Bennet to do: 1) “Investing in job creation” 2)...
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