Briefs and some pieces will be up this afternoon; in the meantime let’s just spend all morning celebrating Missouri Senator Claire McCaskill for her awesome idea and her “oh no they didn’t” demeanor. .msnbcLinks {font-size:11px; font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: #999; margin-top: 5px; background: transparent; text-align: center; width: 425px;} .msnbcLinks a {text-decoration:none !important; border-bottom: 1px dotted [...]

HuffPo is reporting that the Mayors of Phoenix, Philadelphia and Atlanta are requesting bailout money. I’m not opposed to this. Did we ever talk about urban policy or cities once in the campaign? A single debate? These cities are closing vital services left and right, which has dire consequences. Throw them some cash!

Ha ha that’s my favorite nickname for Sarah Palin and I thought it might get your attention. Anyway If you need a good listen at work this week I produce a radio show, RadioNation with Laura Flanders, and I think this is a strong week. We have two reporters who just got back from Alaska [...]

PINKO DAILY BRIEFS: It’s Friday! Here’s what’s up: There is no bailout package yet so we’re still going to have a great depression. The conventional wisdom now is that McCain going back to DC may have actually tanked the proposed bailout. My thought: Republicans are holding up the bailout so they can pass it later [...]

Hi kids. Today we are going to learn how a hastily drawn up bill becomes a law we can never overturn! All together now: National crisis + congressional session coming to a close + perceived sense of urgency + fear + no accountability + no understanding of why this crisis happened = cash monies from [...]

The Treasury Secretary went on the morning shows on Sunday to dance around a pretty obvious question: Why are banks getting bailed out for giving subprime mortgages but the people who got the mortgages aren’t getting any help at all? There is also some serious speculation that Republicans are going to force Democrats to take [...]