Thursday, August 9, 2007

Yearly Kos Wrap Up From Talking Points Memo Here's the wrap up for Yearly Kos from TPM Media. "2008 pres" 9:47:00 PM

? for President? The Economist: "The Republicans have failed the most important test of any political movement -- wielding power successfully. They have botched a war. They have splurged on spending. And they have alienated a huge section of the population. It is now the Democrats' game to win or lose." Thanks to The Daily Dish for the link. Captain's Quarters: "As fascinating as Henry 'Goatsie' Reynolds is, we should get back to actual policy -- and thankfully, the Club for Growth has given us a good reason to do so. Earlier today, they released their RePork Card for Congress, evaluating the members based on their votes on anti-pork legislation. Overall, both parties failed, but one failed spectacularly. Want to guess which one?" New West: "Hillary or Obama? Mitt or Rudy? The candidates are spending millions to distinguish themselves from each other. Except on the Drug War, where they remain united in their silence about our country's continued flawed approach toward drug treatment and prohibition." Colorado Confidential has the inside story on the current state of caucus and primary events. Iowa may end up in December. Josh Marshall: "I'm always interested to try to tease apart and find the meta-debates operating beneath the surface of campaign debates...the whole swift-boat saga was less about the specifics of Kerry's injuries forty years ago than whether he could defend himself from the charges today. Someone who can't defend himself is weak; and if a guy can't defend himself he can't defend you." "2008 pres" 6:11:15 PM

Energy policy: Nuclear U.S. Representative Maryilyn Musgrave is watching Powertech's proposed uranium operation in Weld County, according to Forbes Magazine. From the article: Rep. Marilyn Musgrave sent a letter asking atomic energy regulators to consider water quality as they decide whether to allow uranium mining in Larimer and Weld counties. Musgrave, R-Colo., said she's heard from residents concerned about water quality as a Canadian company prepares to prospect for uranium near the town of Nunn... Musgrave sent her letter Tuesday to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission in advance of two public hearings planned in Casper, Wyo., and Albuquerque. "I vehemently oppose any effort by the NRC to usurp the authority of state health departments and the Environmental Protection Agency over water quality," she wrote, adding that: "mining operations must not be allowed, under any circumstances, to flaunt either state or EPA water quality standards." Her letter asks the NRC to consider the issue as it prepares a Generic Environmental Impact Statement for uranium milling facilities. More Coyote Gulch coverage here. "2008 pres" 6:47:16 AM

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