Sarah Palin's Chances

A discussion on the left and right divide and the media's role in playing up the divide. David Brooks says he'll eat his hat if Sarah Palin becomes the republican nominee for president.

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Respectful Americans Found at Obama's Portsmouth Town Hall

A republican who asked a question proved that you can be a republican and still be respectful. Wowee! Obama asked for skeptics to raise their hands. Even the skeptics were respectful. Double wowee! When the media focuses on the fringe, it's easy to become convinced that all of America is whacked (see Arlen Specter's nightmare here). My faith is restored for the moment America hasn't turned loony. In fact, it seems to be a small slice of America that is irrational -- and loud and obnoxious.
Partial video (I'll post full video when it's up). Obama addresses "death panels." Thanks Sarah and Betsy. You truly are a disservice to the American people.

In Obama's opening remarks, Obama narrows his focus to "health insurance" reform:


I guess the true nutjobs didn't get in:

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Watch Sen. Claire McCaskill's town hall here. Unfortunately for McCaskill, the audience is stacked with wingnuts. These people are horrible.