by David SafierI read the Star this morning, then I looked at the AZ Republic and East Valley Trib's websites. The only one that has a seriously slanted anti-Obama coverage of last night's health care speech is the Star. Star, front page, above-the-fold story: "Case for health care tests leadership." It's from the NY Times, … Read more
by David SafierJoe Scarborough — yes, the conservative Morning Joe guy — sounds a little fed up with his own party, based on a string of twitter feeds. [Truth in advertising: I don't know Twitter from a hole in the wall. I believe these are Scarborough's tweets. If I'm wrong, someone a bit more tweet-savvy … Read more
by David SafierBill Moyer is pretty disgusted with the level of dialogue in the country right now — emphasis on right. If you prefer, you can read the transcript here.
by David SafierSarah Garrecht Gassen of the Star wrote laid it all out in a terrific op ed, combining her personal battles to get adequate coverage from her health care insurance with her wealth of information and skills as an essayist. It's a must read. I know what it's like to be powerless. And I … Read more
by David SafierDifferent "he" this time — John Harwood — same feeling. You can't say it much better than this. Be sure to make it all the way to the end. It's only 37 seconds.