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John Snow | Obama’s ‘Taxmaggedon’ Is a Real Threat to Economy Posted on May 14 2012 – 5:30 PM – Posted by: Doug Brady Nine years ago this month Congress passed President George W. Bush’s Jobs and Growth Tax Relief Reconciliation Act. That bill’s lower rates on capital, as well as the continuity in tax policy it established, have helped make our economy far more resilient. The legislation’s centerpiece was…

New Poll Shows Deb Fischer Moving Into the Lead Over Jon Bruning in Nebraska; Updated: Governor Palin Reiterates Support for Deb Fischer Posted on May 14 2012 – 6:20 PM – Posted by: Doug Brady To say the least, Deb Fischer is gaining ground in Nebraska.  Governor Palin endorsed Fischer last Wednesday and by all accounts that generated a significant amount of excitement for her candidacy on the ground in Nebraska. …

Henny Sender | Could the Euro Fall to Parity With the Dollar? Posted on May 14 2012 – 7:00 PM – Posted by: Doug Brady The situation in the euro zone has become so bleak that it is giving rise to the most improbable rumours. The latest to make the rounds of European hedge fund managers suggests that the euro will be tied to the dollar at close to parity,…

The Hill | Poll: Obama Holds 5-point Lead Over Romney in Michigan Posted on May 13 2012 – 9:00 PM – Posted by: Doug Brady President Obama is leading Mitt Romney by 5 percentage-points in Michigan, according to a new poll of likely voters in the state. The survey, conducted by the Glengariff Group and reported in the Detroit News, shows an even wider margin for Obama among female voters….

WaPo | Charles Rangel Vulnerable In Democrat Primary Posted on May 13 2012 – 10:00 PM – Posted by: Doug Brady Obama suggested before the 2010 election that Rangel, facing an ethics investigation, should end his career “with dignity.” Rangel ran and won easily. This time around, it might not be so easy. The lawmaker faces a new district, a serious primary challenge and an incumbent-hunting super PAC. Redistricting means…

John Nolte | Journolist is Alive and Well Posted on May 14 2012 – 7:00 AM – Posted by: Doug Brady Media bias isn’t just about what is and isn’t covered. It’s also about how something is covered and rolled out. For instance, the failing and corrupt Washington Post has twice now attempted to use decades-old incidents to create ongoing media narratives meant to negatively define serious challengers to their…