Political bits
(Politico) The Minn recount pressures Pawlenty, Republicans. (An interesting look at Pawlenty's dilemma. To win gov reelection in 2010 he needs the Minn Democrats, but, a 2012 presidential would require Republican primary voters, so he's hung either way unless Coleman steps aside.)
(YouTube) David Letterman slams the GOP. ("Object of ridicule" is a hard place to rebuild from.)
And, (CNN) Many Republicans have been cheering/highlighting European criticism of Obama (funny that they like the Euros now,) but that's also stuck those anti-Obamaites on the side of the Euros whose main objections are that Obama is not regulating enough or fast enough. (So, Republicans for regulation if it's against Obama?)
Later: Dodd reelection polling is awful, and Judd Gregg is still planning on retiring despite party entreaties.
(YouTube) David Letterman slams the GOP. ("Object of ridicule" is a hard place to rebuild from.)
And, (CNN) Many Republicans have been cheering/highlighting European criticism of Obama (funny that they like the Euros now,) but that's also stuck those anti-Obamaites on the side of the Euros whose main objections are that Obama is not regulating enough or fast enough. (So, Republicans for regulation if it's against Obama?)
Later: Dodd reelection polling is awful, and Judd Gregg is still planning on retiring despite party entreaties.
posted by mikevotes at
8:07 AM
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Also, note the classic behind-the-scenes work Obama is doing at the G20 : Obama Plays Peacemaker in French-Chinese Smackdown Over Tax Havens
This reminds me of how he handled the economic crisis talks at the the White House during the campaign. Behind closed doors he was the take charge guy (by all reports). Publicly he was very diplomatic and inclusive in his words, but he's really the Alpha Dog in the room.
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-epm, at 2:54 PM
The real French Chinese beef is that Sarkozy very publicly hosted the Dalai Lama.
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mikevotes, at 4:08 PM
Ahh.
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-epm, at 8:17 PM
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