War Room - Salon.com http://dir.salon.com/topics/war_room/?source=rss&aim=war_room en-us Copyright 2007 Salon.com. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 20:11:00 PST House passes healthcare reform bill By Alex Koppelman Sat, 07 Nov 2009 20:11:00 PST http://www.salon.com/politics/war_room/2009/11/07/hcr_vote/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/politics/war_room/2009/11/07/hcr_vote/index.html?source=rss 219 Democrats and one Republican join in favor of the legislation, which passed by a narrow margin Steele says some white Republicans scared of him By Alex Koppelman Sat, 07 Nov 2009 20:11:00 PST http://www.salon.com/politics/war_room/2009/11/09/steele/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/politics/war_room/2009/11/09/steele/index.html?source=rss The Republican National Committee chairman puts his foot in his mouth, yet again House nears healthcare vote -- can it pass? By Alex Koppelman Sat, 07 Nov 2009 20:11:00 PST http://www.salon.com/politics/war_room/2009/11/07/house_vote/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/politics/war_room/2009/11/07/house_vote/index.html?source=rss Congress' lower chamber is close to voting on its bill, as work continues on getting enough support What the media got wrong about the Fort Hood shooting By Alex Koppelman Sat, 07 Nov 2009 20:11:00 PST http://www.salon.com/politics/war_room/2009/11/05/army_presser/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/politics/war_room/2009/11/05/army_presser/index.html?source=rss Much of what was initially reported about the mass murder at an Army post turns out to have been inaccurate What's motive behind Fort Hood shooting? By Mark Benjamin Sat, 07 Nov 2009 20:11:00 PST http://www.salon.com/politics/war_room/2009/11/05/ft_hood/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/politics/war_room/2009/11/05/ft_hood/index.html?source=rss The Army says 12 are dead, possibly including alleged shooter, and 31 wounded. Updated Report: Obama to send thousands of additional troops to Afghanistan By Alex Koppelman Sat, 07 Nov 2009 20:11:00 PST http://www.salon.com/politics/war_room/2009/11/09/afghanistan/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/politics/war_room/2009/11/09/afghanistan/index.html?source=rss The president is reportedly close to providing his commander there almost all the new soldiers he'd requested Levi Johnston suing for joint custody of Palin grandson By Alex Koppelman Sat, 07 Nov 2009 20:11:00 PST http://www.salon.com/politics/war_room/2009/11/09/johnston/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/politics/war_room/2009/11/09/johnston/index.html?source=rss Sarah Palin's book tour just got a little difficult, as she faces a legal battle during it Gay bloggers organizing boycott of DNC By Alex Koppelman Sat, 07 Nov 2009 20:11:00 PST http://www.salon.com/politics/war_room/2009/11/09/boycott/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/politics/war_room/2009/11/09/boycott/index.html?source=rss LGBT activists have been upset with President Obama for moving slowly on their issues Sarah Palin: Abortion is so bogus By Gabriel Winant Sat, 07 Nov 2009 20:11:00 PST http://www.salon.com/politics/war_room/2009/11/09/palin/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/politics/war_room/2009/11/09/palin/index.html?source=rss The former Alaska governor will fight death, liberal condescension and secularism wherever they are found White House telling Dems to stay off Fox? By Alex Koppelman Sat, 07 Nov 2009 20:11:00 PST http://www.salon.com/politics/war_room/2009/11/09/wh_fox/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/politics/war_room/2009/11/09/wh_fox/index.html?source=rss A report suggests the battle between the network and the administration has stepped up, but is it true? Republican votes for House Dems' health bill By Alex Koppelman Sat, 07 Nov 2009 20:11:00 PST http://www.salon.com/politics/war_room/2009/11/07/cao/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/politics/war_room/2009/11/07/cao/index.html?source=rss Both sides lobbied hard to win over Louisiana Rep. Joseph Cao, but he ultimately crossed the aisle Wiesel slams tea partiers over Holocaust signs By Alex Koppelman Sat, 07 Nov 2009 20:11:00 PST http://www.salon.com/politics/war_room/2009/11/06/wiesel/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/politics/war_room/2009/11/06/wiesel/index.html?source=rss The survivor and author is upset about comparisons some on the right are making to genocide "Fox and Friends" suggests screening Muslim soldiers By Emily Holleman Sat, 07 Nov 2009 20:11:00 PST http://www.salon.com/politics/war_room/2009/11/06/fox_friends/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/politics/war_room/2009/11/06/fox_friends/index.html?source=rss Fox News' morning show plays to type, talking about whether Muslims in the Army should face "special debriefings" Dems don't have votes to pass House health bill By Alex Koppelman Sat, 07 Nov 2009 20:11:00 PST http://www.salon.com/politics/war_room/2009/11/06/house_vote/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/politics/war_room/2009/11/06/house_vote/index.html?source=rss Democratic leaders were hoping to have a final vote Saturday evening, but that may not happen now Palin's "Going Rogue" tour will stick to friendly territory By Emily Holleman Sat, 07 Nov 2009 20:11:00 PST http://www.salon.com/politics/war_room/2009/11/06/palin_tour/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/politics/war_room/2009/11/06/palin_tour/index.html?source=rss The former Alaska governor decides to skip out on unpatriotic cities and head straight for "real America" Census worker hanging may have been suicide By Gabriel Winant Sat, 07 Nov 2009 20:11:00 PST http://www.salon.com/politics/war_room/2009/11/06/sparkman/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/politics/war_room/2009/11/06/sparkman/index.html?source=rss It was too easy to fit Bill Sparkman's death into a storyline we already knew The conspiracy against Glenn Beck's internal organs By Alex Koppelman Sat, 07 Nov 2009 20:11:00 PST http://www.salon.com/politics/war_room/2009/11/06/stewart_beck/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/politics/war_room/2009/11/06/stewart_beck/index.html?source=rss Jon Stewart reveals the shocking truth behind the Fox News host's attack of appendicitis Obama trumpets AARP, AMA healthcare endorsements By Alex Koppelman Sat, 07 Nov 2009 20:11:00 PST http://www.salon.com/politics/war_room/2009/11/05/obama_endorsements/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/politics/war_room/2009/11/05/obama_endorsements/index.html?source=rss The president drops in on a press briefing to revel in some good news for reform legislation's prospects On the plus side, he was good in "Midnight Cowboy" By Alex Koppelman Sat, 07 Nov 2009 20:11:00 PST http://www.salon.com/politics/war_room/2009/11/05/voight/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/politics/war_room/2009/11/05/voight/index.html?source=rss Actor Jon Voight, a conservative darling, speaks at an anti-healthcare reform rally Michele Bachmann, explained By Alex Koppelman Sat, 07 Nov 2009 20:11:00 PST http://www.salon.com/politics/war_room/2009/11/05/bachmann/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/politics/war_room/2009/11/05/bachmann/index.html?source=rss The Minnesota Republican reveals her sources of information, and suddenly everything's a little clearer Bernie Kerik pleads guilty to federal charges By Alex Koppelman Sat, 07 Nov 2009 20:11:00 PST http://www.salon.com/politics/war_room/2009/11/05/kerik/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/politics/war_room/2009/11/05/kerik/index.html?source=rss The former New York City police commissioner faces 2 1/2 years in prison Can Rand Paul bring the Tea Parties to the Senate? By Gabriel Winant Sat, 07 Nov 2009 20:11:00 PST http://www.salon.com/politics/war_room/2009/11/05/kentucky/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/politics/war_room/2009/11/05/kentucky/index.html?source=rss Ron Paul's son is a card-carrying 9/12-er; he also has a real shot at being a U.S. senator Glenn Beck gives his take on Hoffman loss By Alex Koppelman Sat, 07 Nov 2009 20:11:00 PST http://www.salon.com/politics/war_room/2009/11/04/beck_hoffman/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/politics/war_room/2009/11/04/beck_hoffman/index.html?source=rss The Fox News host says "what's coming next year" will "dwarf 1994" Report: AARP will endorse House healthcare bill By Alex Koppelman Sat, 07 Nov 2009 20:11:00 PST http://www.salon.com/politics/war_room/2009/11/04/aarp/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/politics/war_room/2009/11/04/aarp/index.html?source=rss The seniors' group is reportedly planning to give the House's legislation a big boost House Dems look to hold healthcare vote on Saturday By Alex Koppelman Sat, 07 Nov 2009 20:11:00 PST http://www.salon.com/politics/war_room/2009/11/04/house_vote/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/politics/war_room/2009/11/04/house_vote/index.html?source=rss The Senate's got a ways to go, but their colleagues in the House may pass their bill this weekend