Politics/Government: Sunday, 10 Jan 2010

Political prostitution
2nd link
More political prostitution
And even more
Political prostitution: Banks with political ties got bailouts, study shows
Sen. Harkin: Political prostitution is "small stuff" compared to what we're trying to get done
Political prostitute to address constituents
...30 points down in reelection bit
Still not listening to the pulse of America
56% dsapproval...
83% dubt Congress' integrity
Political calculations across the board
Sen. Dodd, D-Conn., slashed aviation security funding for pet constituency
Senate Democrats defend backroom deals
Playing politics with national security...
Bankers Get $4 Trillion Gift From Barney Frank
The best lack all conviction, while the worst are full of passionate intensity

Slipping bills inside of bills - Universal voter registration

Washington's "Ten Most Wanted Corrupt Politicians" for 2009

More Dems to jump ship?
The beginning of the Dem exodus?
Dean: I Won't 'Vigorously' Back Obama Re-election Bid
Dems could lose big in Nov
Dem recruits continue to head for exits
5 other Senate Dems vulnerable

"Don't think we're not keeping score, brother", Obama tells Congressman