Is Alan Grayson a "Progresive Prophet" or just a "Wingnut from the Left"?

Today, a chapter of the grassroots group of billionaire health insurance executives, the Billionaires for Wealthcare, headed down to our nation's Capitol. Why? To thank the teabaggers assembled by Michele Bachmann and most of the Republican party for their support - protesting so hard to preserve the right to put profits over people.

Who is worse: the Teabaggers or the DCCC?

CBO numbers are in on the Republican health care bill and guess what? It'll do nothing!

There is a fine line between free speech and incitement. Most of the time folks who say crazy stuff don't come even close. Today Rep. Bachman may find herself on the wrong side of that line.

McClatchy

Last week, after the House health care bill was unveiled, the CBO released their analysis of the bill. In it was a few paragraphs on the public health insurance option that seemed noteworthy and puzzling.

In many ways Democrats already seem on their heels so soon after voters rejected Republican politics en masse. But how is it that Republicans retain governing majorities far longer than Democrats in spite of the fact that they govern so badly? A few thoughts from an independent progressive voter and "Billionaire".