More Odds and Ends

It finally feels like Fall outside. So I'm going for a walk. But first, lots of news...

The GOP candidates held a debate yesterday (in the afternoon?!) on economic issues. The best recaps I found are... here, here, and here. TPM's video highlight reel- here.

Watching Sean Hannity trying to explain to James Dobson why a religious right third-party candidate will hurt the GOP is highly entertaining for me. I am reminded of Bill Maher and Michael Moore on their knees in 2004 begging Ralph Nader not to run.

Are Democrats capitulating on wiretapping again? It's hard to tell, but I'm nervous.

Barack Obama gave a comprehensive speech on his energy proposals on Monday. It's getting rave reviews. Let's hope these ideas catch on with others in positions of power.

Hillary Clinton, meanwhile, gets snippy with a concerned voter over her Iran vote.

Finally, MSNBC's Joe Scarborough calls Iraqis 'losers' for complaining about Blackwater abuses, and is schooled by Sen. Webb. Meanwhile, Iraq again asks them to please leave.