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Tue, 24 Nov 2009 17:11:00 PST Why reconciliation might not save the public option By Alex Koppelman and Mike Madden Tue, 24 Nov 2009 17:11:00 PST http://www.salon.com/politics/war_room/2009/11/24/reconciliation/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/politics/war_room/2009/11/24/reconciliation/index.html?source=rss Liberals want Harry Reid to pass reform under a procedure that doesn't allow filibusters, but it's not so easy Maybe healthcare reform bill isn't too long after all By Alex Koppelman Tue, 24 Nov 2009 17:11:00 PST http://www.salon.com/politics/war_room/2009/11/25/bill_length/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/politics/war_room/2009/11/25/bill_length/index.html?source=rss Republicans have made a big deal out of the length of Democrats' legislation, but there's some perspective missing Senate Democrats' healthcare bill clears first hurdle By Alex Koppelman Tue, 24 Nov 2009 17:11:00 PST http://www.salon.com/politics/war_room/2009/11/21/senate_vote/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/politics/war_room/2009/11/21/senate_vote/index.html?source=rss Majority Leader Harry Reid managed to round up 60 votes to open debate on the legislation Olbermann gets hypocritical on Beck, Grayson By Alex Koppelman Tue, 24 Nov 2009 17:11:00 PST http://www.salon.com/politics/war_room/2009/11/25/olbermann/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/politics/war_room/2009/11/25/olbermann/index.html?source=rss MSNBC host goes after a rival for a sexist comment, but fetes a friendly congressman Obama heading off to Europe again By Alex Koppelman Tue, 24 Nov 2009 17:11:00 PST http://www.salon.com/politics/war_room/2009/11/25/obama_copenhagen/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/politics/war_room/2009/11/25/obama_copenhagen/index.html?source=rss The president will attend a summit on global warming in Copenhagen Finally: Palin, Bachmann and tea partiers, all together By Alex Koppelman Tue, 24 Nov 2009 17:11:00 PST http://www.salon.com/politics/war_room/2009/11/25/palin_bachmann/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/politics/war_room/2009/11/25/palin_bachmann/index.html?source=rss The two heroes of the movement are advertised as speaking at the "First National Tea Party Convention." McCain comes to Palin's defense By Alex Koppelman Tue, 24 Nov 2009 17:11:00 PST http://www.salon.com/politics/war_room/2009/11/25/mccain_palin/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/politics/war_room/2009/11/25/mccain_palin/index.html?source=rss The senator says his former running mate has been the subject of "vicious" attacks Dobbs considering Senate run before presidential? By Alex Koppelman Tue, 24 Nov 2009 17:11:00 PST http://www.salon.com/politics/war_room/2009/11/25/dobbs/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/politics/war_room/2009/11/25/dobbs/index.html?source=rss The former CNN host is reportedly thinking about a precursor campaign before he goes for the big prize Hoffman concedes NY-23 race -- again By Alex Koppelman Tue, 24 Nov 2009 17:11:00 PST http://www.salon.com/politics/war_room/2009/11/24/hoffman/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/politics/war_room/2009/11/24/hoffman/index.html?source=rss The conservative favorite had retracted his concession, but won't challenge the final results Lieberman really, really doesn't like the public option By Alex Koppelman Tue, 24 Nov 2009 17:11:00 PST http://www.salon.com/politics/war_room/2009/11/24/lieberman/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/politics/war_room/2009/11/24/lieberman/index.html?source=rss The Connecticut senator rules out any form of the idea, including a compromise proposed by a Republican Paying for the war in Afghanistan By Gabriel Winant Tue, 24 Nov 2009 17:11:00 PST http://www.salon.com/politics/war_room/2009/11/24/afghanistan_cost/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/politics/war_room/2009/11/24/afghanistan_cost/index.html?source=rss A group of powerful House Democrats pushes for Congress to reckon with the costs of the U.S. presence Beck prepares the two major parties for burial By Alex Koppelman Tue, 24 Nov 2009 17:11:00 PST http://www.salon.com/politics/war_room/2009/11/24/beck_coffins/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/politics/war_room/2009/11/24/beck_coffins/index.html?source=rss The Fox News host takes his shtick to a whole new level Report: Obama announcing Afghanistan plans next week By Alex Koppelman Tue, 24 Nov 2009 17:11:00 PST http://www.salon.com/politics/war_room/2009/11/24/obama_afghanistan/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/politics/war_room/2009/11/24/obama_afghanistan/index.html?source=rss The president is reportedly ready to unveil his decision about what to do next in the ongoing war Fox News execs cracking down on mistakes By Alex Koppelman Tue, 24 Nov 2009 17:11:00 PST http://www.salon.com/politics/war_room/2009/11/23/fox_news/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/politics/war_room/2009/11/23/fox_news/index.html?source=rss The network's been caught in some embarrassing errors recently; its brass is trying to put a stop to that Prepare yourself, America, for President Dobbs By Alex Koppelman Tue, 24 Nov 2009 17:11:00 PST http://www.salon.com/politics/war_room/2009/11/23/dobbs/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/politics/war_room/2009/11/23/dobbs/index.html?source=rss The former CNN host says he's considering a run for the White House in 2012 RNC considers instituting a purity test By Alex Koppelman Tue, 24 Nov 2009 17:11:00 PST http://www.salon.com/politics/war_room/2009/11/23/rnc/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/politics/war_room/2009/11/23/rnc/index.html?source=rss Conservatives within the party leadership want to blacklist any candidate who strays too far from their line The best campaign ad ever? By Alex Koppelman Tue, 24 Nov 2009 17:11:00 PST http://www.salon.com/politics/war_room/2009/11/23/no_ad/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/politics/war_room/2009/11/23/no_ad/index.html?source=rss A candidate for mayor in New Orleans comes up with a creative way to sell himself Glenn Beck has some really big plans By Gabriel Winant Tue, 24 Nov 2009 17:11:00 PST http://www.salon.com/politics/war_room/2009/11/23/beck/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/politics/war_room/2009/11/23/beck/index.html?source=rss The Fox News host has -- honestly -- a 100-year plan to roll back the secret, massive socialist conspiracy Time to go courting Republicans for healthcare bill? By Alex Koppelman Tue, 24 Nov 2009 17:11:00 PST http://www.salon.com/politics/war_room/2009/11/23/healthcare_gop/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/politics/war_room/2009/11/23/healthcare_gop/index.html?source=rss With some Senate Democrats unenthusiastic about reform legislation, votes may have to come from elsewhere Reid has 60 votes -- for now, at least By Alex Koppelman Tue, 24 Nov 2009 17:11:00 PST http://www.salon.com/politics/war_room/2009/11/21/lincoln_landrieu/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/politics/war_room/2009/11/21/lincoln_landrieu/index.html?source=rss The Senate Democrats' healthcare reform bill will pass its first test, but there are roadblocks ahead The Senate vs. the House on healthcare reform By Emily Holleman Tue, 24 Nov 2009 17:11:00 PST http://www.salon.com/politics/war_room/2009/11/20/house_senate/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/politics/war_room/2009/11/20/house_senate/index.html?source=rss A guide to the key differences between the two bills Real life is stranger than parody By Alex Koppelman Tue, 24 Nov 2009 17:11:00 PST http://www.salon.com/politics/war_room/2009/11/20/boehner/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/politics/war_room/2009/11/20/boehner/index.html?source=rss A movie about the Tea Parties and a PSA featuring the president and NFL stars have more in common than you'd think Hoffman decision on election challenge this weekend By Alex Koppelman Tue, 24 Nov 2009 17:11:00 PST http://www.salon.com/politics/war_room/2009/11/20/hoffman/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/politics/war_room/2009/11/20/hoffman/index.html?source=rss Victory's out of reach for now, but the conservative candidate may try to overturn the results Nelson off the fence on healthcare vote, Lincoln not By Alex Koppelman Tue, 24 Nov 2009 17:11:00 PST http://www.salon.com/politics/war_room/2009/11/20/nelson_lincoln/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/politics/war_room/2009/11/20/nelson_lincoln/index.html?source=rss Key Democratic senators are being closely watched as the first test of the Senate reform bill approaches Obama falls below 50 percent in Gallup poll By Alex Koppelman Tue, 24 Nov 2009 17:11:00 PST http://www.salon.com/politics/war_room/2009/11/20/obama_gallup/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/politics/war_room/2009/11/20/obama_gallup/index.html?source=rss A symbolic milestone is reached as the president's approval rating drops further