Thursday, November 26, 2009

Paul Bedard

Robert Gibbs Chides Press on Afghan Troop Surge Stories

Turns out President Obama isn't ready to OK 40,000 new troops to Afghanistan as press has reported. more >>

Republicans Hail the 64 'Pro-Life' Democrats

Antiabortion vote by 64 Democrats on the healthcare reform bill signals split with the party. more >>

Negroponte: Bush More Intellectual Than You Think

The former intelligence chief says Bush was a prolific reader. more >>

Pollster: Reid Will Win in Nevada

The Senate majority leader is introducing himself to his state's new residents. more >>

Mike Huckabee Has a New Diet: Protein Shakes

The potential 2012 presidential candidate says he's gained weight, but it won't be around for long. more >>

Bat and Darter Among Five New Endangered Species

Feds expand the endangered species list with a bat, a darter, a mussel, and two plants. more >>

Palin, Huckabee, Romney Dominate GOP 2012 Field

The three major candidates are sucking up all of the oxygen, says a GOP pollster. more >>

Irony in Obama Aide Valerie Jarrett's Chamber of Commerce Trip

Adviser Jarrett should watch for trap doors at Chamber of Commerce, a group she has slapped. more >>

GOP Vs. Americans United for Change on Healthcare Reform

Pending House vote on Obama healthcare plan has fans and foes on high alert. more >>

Haley Barbour Gets Some Credit for Virginia, New Jersey Wins

The Mississippi governor and his GOP governors' group helped in the Virginia and New Jersey races. more >>

Rumsfeld's New Shoulder and Hips

Between Donald Rumsfeld and his wife they've gotten 3 hips and a shoulder. more >>

Where Democrats and Republicans Shop

Dems shop at the Gap, Republicans wear Limited Brands. more >>

Huckabee Decries Third-Party Talk

Likely 2012 presidential candidate Mike Huckabee says GOP should fight out its politics in primaries. more >>

Anger Grows Over Flu Shots for Guantánamo Detainees

Making Guantánamo terrorism suspects a priority for swine flu shots comes under attack. more >>

Congress, Washington Catches Kindle Mania

In a city that likes to be plugged in, Amazon's Kindles are catching on. more >>

Deepak Chopra: Obama's Thoughtfulness Is Healthy

The spiritual healer thinks President Obama is grounded but susceptible to political pressures. more >>

Planned Parenthood Assails Democratic Health Reform Critic

Rep. Bart Stupak's bid to strip abortion coverage from health reform is assailed by Planned Parenthood. more >>

If Dollar Dies, Most Choose Gold as the Replacement

Americans favor gold over the euro, yen if the dollar gets junked as the currency standard. more >>

'Poliwood' Director: Anger Will Lead to a Third Party in 2012

The director of the new documentary says dissatisfaction may lead to a viable third party candidate. more >>

Podestas Rule Washington and Obama Guest List

Hollywood stars and big donors get more notice than big winner on Obama guest list: the Podesta family. more >>

James A. Baker, Hillary Clinton are Modern-Day Clark Cliffords

Clifford was the gold standard of White House advisers. more >>

Sandman Comes to Life in Pentagon Chemical Robots

The bloblike creations like the villain in Terminator 2 may be a reality. more >>

Bin Laden Did Not Hate America in 1979

Bin Laden's wife says during a visit to Indiana they did not hate the country. more >>

White House Visitor Transparency Memo a Bit Late

While under fire for secretly feting donors, White House issues guest list memo to Capitol Hill. more >>

House Democrats: We Won't Lose Majority in 2010

They're scared, but House Democrats don't think they'll lose control next year like they did in 1994. more >>

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