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2. The Sheperd Smith statement was a classic and pretty much caught faux news off guard.

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This is becoming a perfect storm V1.2 [View all] longship May 2012 OP

This, Sir, Is Why I Do Not Believe The 'Biden Spoke Out Of Turn' Line... The Magistrate May 2012 #1

Well, Obama said he did. longship May 2012 #8

If it won't fight the GOP with every available weapon, it probably deserves the 'grave' crayfish May 2012 #40

I agree 100%. I've been following Biden for many years, and that was deliberate ;) jillan May 2012 #10

I Agree... fascisthunter May 2012 #13

Besides, Joe's gaffes are done on purpose DevonRex May 2012 #25

tfh RUMMYisFROSTED May 2012 #31

The Magistrate speaks the truth! spanone May 2012 #37

Of course he didn't--it was Tinker to Evers to Chance, that whole business. MADem May 2012 #44

I love baseball analogies! longship May 2012 #47

My favorite Occam's Razor quote is "When you hear hoofbeats, think horses, not zebras." MADem May 2012 #51

I believe that would be Arthur Conan Doyle longship May 2012 #56

Yes, our pal Sherlock was essentially invoking Occam's Razor! MADem May 2012 #62

I don't believe he did either. Lugnut May 2012 #59

Well, if they hadn't done it, what would the news have been covering? aquart May 2012 #70

That's true. Lugnut May 2012 #78

100% agreee. The president's comments were no surprise to me at all Number23 May 2012 #60

Biden calculated that this was his moment to push Obama his way. tcaudilllg May 2012 #68

The Sheperd Smith statement was a classic and pretty much caught faux news off guard. sarcasmo May 2012 #2

He did that during Katrina, too. longship May 2012 #48

It's not just THIS week you'll remember, but the entire jaysunb May 2012 #3

I am not a cynic, but I try to be cautious longship May 2012 #12

The landmines were planted by the republicans themselves jaysunb May 2012 #39

Is Obama not brilliant? liberal N proud May 2012 #4

It was an orthogonal move. longship May 2012 #17

An excellent synopsis and analysis. nt DCKit May 2012 #5

Thank you longship May 2012 #18

That's our Joe! rhiannon55 May 2012 #66

Beat me to it - lark May 2012 #71

Good idea and watching naked hatred should be a learning experience for the country. mmonk May 2012 #6

I think it was planned, but my state and my rights got chewed up in the machine. yardwork May 2012 #7

I promise. longship May 2012 #33

Don't give up, don't give in. It's not easy but it can be done. MADem May 2012 #45

Republican leaders have predicted it will be repealed in 20 years. mmonk May 2012 #50

I disagree with your gloomy assessment . . . MrModerate May 2012 #53

There is no such thing as coincidence in politics NNN0LHI May 2012 #9

There are always coincidences longship May 2012 #19

What I am loving is hearing people like Rush Limpo trying to defend the sanctity of marriage! jillan May 2012 #11

You will like this! Quixote1818 May 2012 #15

Don't hold your breath for the Methodists just last week - azurnoir May 2012 #14

It's more from the growth in third world countries xmas74 May 2012 #32

And here's some MORE : Hoyer, Reed, Reid, and ENDA news Tx4obama May 2012 #16

Thank you. Keep the hits coming! Added. longship May 2012 #22

Nancy Pelosi Tx4obama May 2012 #27

Clarification Tx4obama May 2012 #30

TP says Hoyer endorses marriage equality but Reid "backed the LGBT community". His website says cherokeeprogressive May 2012 #26

I thought Biden misspoke but considering the interview was taped Friday and the administration cherokeeprogressive May 2012 #20

Perhaps because of upcoming legislation mentioned by Tx above. DevonRex May 2012 #23

Good question, why now? longship May 2012 #28

Oh, no, not serendipity at all. DevonRex May 2012 #34

I don't buy that, but I cannot refute that longship May 2012 #49

The Episcopalians should speak up wryter2000 May 2012 #21

Democrats have received a windfall of ammunition hifiguy May 2012 #24

I agree with your reactions to these events...but on your point #12 FailureToCommunicate May 2012 #29

The Episcopals, too. longship May 2012 #36

Mittens, Obama is going to beat the white off your ass. edbermac May 2012 #35

Remember last election how Obama worked? (re: chess v checkers) NightWatcher May 2012 #38

When you chill out, 2010 happens. There is no chilling' out. longship May 2012 #42

You are 100% correct ! n/t jaysunb May 2012 #43

Senate may try to repeal Defense of Marriage Act ( DOMA ) Tx4obama May 2012 #41

This REALLY needs to happen. MADem May 2012 #52

Agree and can add two other key events rufus dog May 2012 #46

(rubs hands together) Blue Owl May 2012 #54

Also, Arctic Dave May 2012 #55

Also... Huh? longship May 2012 #57

Fat fingered my phone. Arctic Dave May 2012 #58

WaPo's story was in the works "for weeks", I think Obama/Biden found out about it Waiting For Everyman May 2012 #61

what a difference 10 years made southmost May 2012 #63

I think you're on to something varelse May 2012 #64

K & R Scurrilous May 2012 #65

Agree with your assessment, not your conclusion. tcaudilllg May 2012 #67

Well, we will have to see how far this goes longship May 2012 #69

And Romney is ahead of Obama by 7 in the latest poll adigal May 2012 #72

That would be Rasmussen, forget it! nt longship May 2012 #73

Rasmussen polls always favor the republicans. Keep an eye on the other polls other than Rasmussen Tx4obama May 2012 #76

Rec and kick for later stopwastingmymoney May 2012 #74

Cover of 'The New Yorker' Tx4obama May 2012 #75

President Barack "Gigamind" Obama? Zalatix May 2012 #77

A possible '-1' bullet point for you: muriel_volestrangler May 2012 #79

Convention chair Villaraigosa says he was told a cpl wks ahead that Pres. would make statement soon pinboy3niner May 2012 #80