Author: BooMan

Olbermann Quits

I wonder what precipitated this: Keith Olbermann, the highest-rated host on MSNBC, announced abruptly on the air Friday night that he was leaving his show, “Countdown,” immediately. The host, who has had a stormy relationship...

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Frivolous Friday Open Thread

I’m declaring 2012 a Dana Milbank-free year. Who’s with me? Hey, it’s Funky Friday. Have some music. Believe it or not, the music is related to my declaration. No phonies.

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If Not Romney, Then Who?

There was a point in 2007 when it looked like John McCain’s campaign was dead. He had no money. His staff was leaving. He wasn’t doing great in the polls. But he had one thing going for him. The competition was...

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Odds & Ends

Obama has named General Electric CEO Jeffrey Immelt to essentially replace Paul Volcker and chair his new Council on Jobs and Competitiveness. The commenters at The Hill think this indicates that the president is a fascist....

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Stupid Attack of the Day

This is not quite in Vince Foster territory but it’s getting close. Apparently, Michelle Obama is responsible for a slight uptick in pedestrian deaths. It’s all part of her anti-obesity campaign. By getting more...

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