Sarah Palin was kicked from Fox News' lineup, all interviews canceled

"Palin has been noticeably absent from the Republican campaign trail, and that is because the only politician less popular than her nationwide is Mr. Mitt Romney himself. Imagine the two most unpopular figures in American politics are, coincidentally I'm sure, two former Republican governors. Because of this fact it is fair to assume that there is a cohesive plan by the GOP to keep Palin at as low a visibility as possible."

http://www.examiner.com/article/sarah-palin-was-kicked-from-fox-news-lineup-all-interviews-canceled

A Full Fact-Check of Niall Ferguson's Very Bad Argument Against Obama

"A fact-checked version of the world Ferguson describes reveals a completely different narrative -- a muddy picture of the past four years, where Obama has sometimes cast himself as a stimulator, a deficit hawk, a health care liberal and conservative reformer all at once. And it's a world where the economy is getting better, albeit slowly."

http://www.theatlantic.com/business/archive/2012/08/a-full-factcheck-of-niall-fergusons-very-bad-argument-against-obama/261306/

Paul Ryan Heckled At Town Hall: ‘Why Did You Lie About Accepting Stimulus Funds?’

“'Why did you lie about accepting stimulus funds?' Laughing off the question, Ryan simply moved on where he left off."

http://thinkprogress.org/election/2012/08/17/709531/paul-ryan-heckled-at-town-hall-why-did-you-lie-about-accepting-stimulus-funds/

Founder Of Obama Swift Boating Group: ‘I’m A Birther’

I have to admit it, I’m a Birther."

http://thinkprogress.org/security/2012/08/17/709231/founder-of-obama-swift-boating-group-im-a-birther/

Video spotlights Koch brothers' role in N.C. school segregation fight

"'The Koch brothers have more than $42 billion to make public policy out of their anti-government ideology,' says Robert Greenwald, founder of Brave New Foundation. 'Their assault against public education epitomizes their tactics to remake our nation.'"


http://www.southernstudies.org/2011/08/video-spotlights-koch-brothers-role-in-nc-school-segregation-fight.html

Romney promises the USA will be magically energy independent by 2021

"...if Governor Romney understood what you’ve been doing, he’d know that we used to have to import most of the parts were used for wind turbines — they’re now being made here in America, by American workers in American factories. That’s not 'imaginary' — that’s real. That’s part of what we’re fighting for in this election."

http://eclectablog.com/2012/08/romney-promises-the-usa-will-be-magically-energy-independent-by-2021.html

Chuck Todd calls out a Romney surrogate liar on his lie

BRANSTAD: He did it because he’s never supported the work requirement and the fact of the matter is-
TODD: The work requirement is still there, Governor!

http://eclectablog.com/2012/08/chuck-todd-calls-out-a-romney-surrogate-liar-on-his-lie.html

Mitt Romney Calls Paul Ryan’s Medicare Cuts ‘Extraordinary’

"Mitt Romney described the Medicare cuts included in Paul Ryan’s budget as 'extraordinary,' during his visit to a mining operation in Beallsville, Ohio on Tuesday — just days after his campaign claimed that he would have signed the reductions into law as part of the Ryan blueprint."

http://thinkprogress.org/health/2012/08/14/689571/mitt-romney-calls-paul-ryans-medicare-cuts-extraordinary/

Paul Ryan Talks like a Maker, but Lives Like a Taker

"After he graduated from college, Paul Ryan relied on the public purse for his salary and his health care when he was a congressional staffer, a speech writer for Jack Kemp, a staffer for Sam Brownback, and during the past 14 years as a member of congress. In Ryan’s language, that would make Paul Ryan a 'taker.'"

http://www.politicususa.com/paul-ryan-talks-maker-lives-taker.html

Romney’s constitutional amendment disqualifies Ryan for no business experience

“'I think this reflects how dumb Romney’s proposed constitutional amendment is, not Ryan’s fitness for the presidency,' The Washington Post‘s Ezra Klein wrote. 'It also reflects Romney’s tendency to take positions strategically without carefully considering their long-term impact.'”

http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2012/08/13/romneys-constitutional-amendment-disqualifies-ryan-for-no-business-experience/

Paul Ryan’s History On Welfare Undermines Romney’s Attack On Obama

"In 2002, Ryan folded a provision into a House-backed version of President Bush’s welfare reauthorization bill that provided his home state 'a significant break in meeting new federal work rules,' lowering the work requirement from 70 percent to just 45 percent."

http://thinkprogress.org/economy/2012/08/11/678531/paul-ryan-lowered-wisconsins-welfare-work-requirement-threshold-in-2002/

Misinformed USA: Why average Americans vote for Republicans

"Average Americans need to be more informed about what is going in the country, but also where to get their information. The argument isn't about holding a liberal or conservative ideology, it's about facts that are based on truth or information that is based on twisted logic."

http://www.examiner.com/article/misinformed-usa-why-average-americans-vote-for-republicans

U.S. Corporate Tax Rate Plunges To 40 Year Low Of 12.1 Percent

"At the same time that corporations are pulling in huge amounts of money, workers are seeing their wages shrink. Last year, real wages fell by 2 percent, and 'many employees are also working longer hours and getting more done without raises or overtime pay.'”

http://thinkprogress.org/economy/2012/02/03/418171/corporate-taxes-40-year-low/

Romney’s Entire Premise on Taxes and Growth Is Wrong

"The entire premise of the Republican worldview is that we must cut marginal tax rates, even if it means starving critical investments and letting the social safety next get frayed. Their argument—in its entirety—about the virtue and necessity of lower tax rates is wrong."

http://www.slate.com/blogs/spitzer/2012/08/08/romney_economic_agenda_low_marginal_tax_rates_don_t_lead_to_growth.html

ABC/WaPo: Romney Favorability Levels Off At Lowest Mark For A Presumptive Nominee

"Obama, conversely, is viewed more positively than negatively. The president is viewed favorably by 53 percent of Americans, while 43 percent view him unfavorably. Critically, Obama’s image suffers no dip among independents."

http://2012.talkingpointsmemo.com/2012/08/poll-romney-favorability-popularity-low.php

Bill Clinton slams Romney 'misleading' welfare ad

"As governor, Romney offered welfare recipients free auto insurance, registration, inspections and memberships in AAA. - The Boston Herald."

http://www.politico.com/blogs/burns-haberman/2012/08/bill-clinton-slams-romney-misleading-welfare-ad-131405.html?hp=l5

The Koch Brothers Go After Zach Galifianakis and ‘The Campaign’

"While the Koch brothers have become a staple of political coverage, it’s taken longer for them to become fixtures in popular culture, and Ellender’s response suggests they’re not enjoying the attention."

http://thinkprogress.org/alyssa/2012/08/07/651671/koch-brothers-the-campaign/

Conservatives So, So Grossed Out that a Democrat Said ‘Menstruation’ While Discussing Birth Control

"SOMEONE PLEASE FETCH ME A HANDFUL OF SMELLING SALTS AND A COPY OF THE HOLY SCRIPTURES."

http://jezebel.com/5932265/conservatives-so-so-grossed-out-that-a-democrat-said-menstruation-while-discussing-birth-control

America for Sale: A Report on Billionaires Buying the 2012 Election

"Sheldon Adelson owns more wealth than the bottom 40.2% of American households or 47.2 million American families. The Kochs own more wealth than the bottom 41.7 percent of American households or more than 49 million Americans."

http://www.sanders.senate.gov/imo/media/doc/072412Billionaires11.pdf

No, the Obama Campaign Isn't Trying to Take the Vote Away from Soldiers

“'And I think it’s shameful that Gov. Romney would hide behind our servicemen and women to try and win a lawsuit to try and deprive other Ohioans of their right to vote,' (David Axelrod) added."

http://www.slate.com/blogs/weigel/2012/08/04/no_the_obama_campaign_isn_t_trying_to_take_the_vote_away_from_soldiers.html

Jenna Jameson Endorses Mitt Romney: 'When You're Rich, You Want A Republican In Office'

Considering how many GOP fundraisers are held in strip clubs, or with strippers present, this is sure to be a boon for the GOP. Wonder how it squares with Mittens' anti-porn stance...?!?

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/08/03/jenna-jameson-mitt-romney-endorsement_n_1737769.html?utm_hp_ref=politics

Maddow: Romney demanded opponents’ tax returns and lied about residency in 2002

"In that instance, as in this one, Romney and his top aide Eric Fehrnstrom said over and over, 'You’re just going to have to take our word for it,' while refusing to disclose any proof. So what are they hiding this time?"

http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2012/08/04/maddow-romney-demanded-his-political-opponents-tax-returns-in-2002/

Romney Smears Obama, Falsely Claims He Filed Lawsuit To Restrict Military Voting In Ohio

"Even Fox News acknowledges the purpose of the suit, noting 'the lawsuit does not restrict the ability of military personnel to cast their ballots early.'”

http://thinkprogress.org/politics/2012/08/04/640491/romney-smears-obama-falsely-claims-he-filed-lawsuit-to-restrict-military-voting-in-ohio/

Congress closes STOCK Act loophole created by Eric Cantor and GOP

"The man is just so transparently full of bullshit that it really isn’t worth highlighting any longer."

http://www.deathandtaxesmag.com/186701/congress-closes-stock-act-loophole-created-by-eric-cantor-and-gop/

Romney’s Middle Class Speech Bombs as He Never Mentions the Middle Class

"Romney’s speech was some sort of absurd performance art where they promised to unveil a middle class tax plan, but instead delivered the same stump speech that was loaded with Obama attacks and scant on details."

http://www.politicususa.com/mitt-romney-unveils-middle-class-tax-plan-mention-taxes-middle-class.html

Steve LaTourette Calls Grover Norquist Tax Views 'Crap,' Congress 'An Alcoholic'

"'Grover Norquist called me and said, "You're raising taxes $2 trillion,"' LaTourette said, adding that he wondered why Norquist didn't also label the budget proposal from Rep. Paul Ryan (R-Wis.) a tax hike, since it would raise taxes from 15 percent to 19 percent of GDP."

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/08/02/steve-latourette-grover-norquist_n_1733712.html?utm_hp_ref=politics