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Jamelle Bouie

Jamelle Bouie is a staff writer at The American Prospect.

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Blame It on Blue

Everything, apparently, is Democrats' fault.

Jamelle BouieFeb 08, 2011
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There is a certain rhythm to events like the Heritage Foundation's January forum on filibuster reform. The speaker, in this case Sen. Lamar Alexander of Tennessee, says something such as, "There is no doubt the Senate has been reduced to a shadow of itself as the world's greatest deliberative body." Then, like clockwork, the speaker blames Democrats for the predicament: "The demise of the Senate is not because Republicans seek to filibuster. The real obstructionists have been the Democratic majority."

Credible Threats Come From Political Power.

Jamelle BouieFeb 07, 2011

You'll understand if I don't take this threat very seriously.:

Tom Buffenbarger, president of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, said his members are “not rushing to vote for a Republican.” But, he said, “it is going to be hard to get them to show up at the polls” for Obama. “Our villain is apathy. They are disgruntled. They are discouraged. They have no enthusiasm for what either party is saying right now.’’

Blue Economies.

Jamelle BouieFeb 07, 2011

With President Obama meeting with skeptical business leaders, it's worth noting that Democratic presidents are better for the economy than their Republican counterparts. Via Chuck Spinney, is a nifty chart showing overall rankings:

Black People Can't Mess With Time Machines.

Jamelle BouieFeb 07, 2011

If you could be transported back to 1973 with your current income, would you do it? Scott Sumner, writing at The Money Illusion, says absolutely:

Adjusting to the Incentives.

Jamelle BouieFeb 07, 2011

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With this op-ed on health-care reform, Mitch Daniels is clearly positioning himself for the Republican presidential primary:

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