Maureen misses Slick Willie

The Re-election Tango - NYTimes.com

Maureen Dowd on Obama, after spending the entire article fawning over Bill Clinton:

"The Aloof One has to convince voters that he can connect emotionally. In a way, his relationship with Americans now is analogous to a marriage that’s not working. He’s the detached husband; we’re the neglected wife.

Is he paying attention? Does he understand our needs? Or is he just pretending to listen while he watches SportsCenter?"

If you're gonna make that analogy, Maureen, then at least admit that we voters are less like a neglected wife and more like a crazy, fat, demanding, bipolar wife.  We want less taxes and more benefits, more energy at a lower cost & impact, but we're not willing to give Obama a bj or even a hand job.  For cryin' out loud, Maureen, the man needs a fluffer, and if he can't even cop a feel from a liberal stalwart like yourself, why the heck would you expect him to stop watching SportsCenter?

A majority of Republicans want higher taxes

for rich folks. 

As Offshoring Continues, US Public Peeved at "Free Market" | Common Dreams

"72% of the public—including a stunning 55% of Republicans—favor President Obama’s proposal to raise taxes on incomes over $250,000"

Will wonders never cease.