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What numbers make Harry Reid's blood boil? What are the Bush-McCain Republicans going to hate this week? Advice from the Weekly Reid's Granny? Reid On!
Nevada First: 1 in 96! Every time Senate Democrats try to do something to help ease the burden on middle class Americans, Bush-McCain Republicans find a way to block it, stop it, kill it, stymie it or put a secret hold on it. They're going to filibuster "themselves right out of their seats" (so says the estimable Chuck Schumer). As for Harry Reid, this obstruction is hitting very close to home. In Clark County, 1 in 96 homeowners face foreclosure - that's an increase of 66% since last year. And Nevada still leads the country in home foreclosures. With these numbers in mind, Sen. Reid's opened another front in his fight against obstructionist Republicans: he's taking it to the streets. Bush-McCain Republicans blocked the Foreclosure Prevention Act, so Nevada's Senator Harry Reid went to work with Nevada's Attorney General to establish Foreclosure Prevention Seminars. Yet another example of how Harry Reid, as leader, delivers results for Nevada that no one else could - and he's willing to work with anyone and everyone to do it. Last Friday and Saturday, hundreds of Nevadans attended the seminars (the third held in the last few months), which brought together lenders, credit counselors and homeowners. The seminars helped make the American Dream once again affordable and attainable for scores of middle class homeowners.
Must Reid: Above the Fold. Last Tuesday, while you all were busy reading the Weekly Reid, Bush-McCain Republicans were doing what they do best: protecting the status quo. That's the same status quo that provides tax cuts for oil companies (ensuring record profits, longer lunch breaks at fancier restaurants, and corner offices for everyone), keeps gas above $4 a gallon, and prevents thousands of Americans from getting green collar jobs. But don't take our word for it, the headlines speak from themselves: Senate Republicans Blocks Windfall Taxes on Big Oil, Senate Republicans Block Debate on Gas, Oil Provisions, GOP Blocks Energy-Related Bills.
The Bush-McCain Republicans in the Senate just don't get it. Americans want to see their government working for them - not pretending they don't exist. We've got great ideas. We've got new, innovative solutions. We've got our finger on the pulse of the American people. The Republicans? They're listening to a president with approval ratings in the 20s. They're saying no to the millions of Americans who bear the brunt of their failed policies. And they're crossing their fingers, hoping they don't lose all 23 seats they're defending this fall. Oh, and they're probably wishing their press shop was as good as ours.
Tax and...aide! Senate Democrats have committed themselves to making the American dream affordable again. This week, we'll focus on tax relief. The tax relief package (also known as the Renewable Energy and Job Creation Act of 2008) will do a few things the Bush-McCain Republicans are sure to hate. Like our efforts to invest in renewable energy sources like solar and wind (what kind of tax relief bill doesn't line the pockets of oil executives?). We can virtually assure you that the Republicans will HATE the fact that the bill puts money in the pockets of hard working Americans (what kind of tax relief bill helps ordinary Americans?). In the words of the Weekly Reid's grandmother, "Politics ain't a popularity contest." Which is a good thing for Senate Republicans, because only about 11 people think this bill is a bad idea.
Reid's Watching: Southern Appeal. Handicapping Senate races is one of the Weekly Reid's favorite pastimes. And we'd just like to say, we agree completely with Chris Cillizza: North Carolina and Mississippi are two of our favorite sleeper races. In North Carolina, Liddy Dole is already running ads about how she can deliver for the state. Forget for a moment that she's been totally ineffective as a Senator (ranked 93rd! Three of our '06 Freshmen are above her), and get this: the ad doesn't use the word "Republican" once. And in Mississippi, Ronnie Musgrove, a popular former governor (who after a few years out of politics is very, very eager to get back in) squares off against an opponent who's never won state wide office. He's the kind of Democrat that can win in Mississippi, and he'll get a boost from what's likely to be record setting African-American turnout. What they both need is to have a strong fundraising quarter to scare the NRSC into spending some loot in these states. Online contributions accepted 24/7 on our ActBlue page.
Have a great week! Tune in next Tuesday for another edition of the Weekly Reid!
Nevada First: 1 in 96! Every time Senate Democrats try to do something to help ease the burden on middle class Americans, Bush-McCain Republicans find a way to block it, stop it, kill it, stymie it or put a secret hold on it. They're going to filibuster "themselves right out of their seats" (so says the estimable Chuck Schumer). As for Harry Reid, this obstruction is hitting very close to home. In Clark County, 1 in 96 homeowners face foreclosure - that's an increase of 66% since last year. And Nevada still leads the country in home foreclosures. With these numbers in mind, Sen. Reid's opened another front in his fight against obstructionist Republicans: he's taking it to the streets. Bush-McCain Republicans blocked the Foreclosure Prevention Act, so Nevada's Senator Harry Reid went to work with Nevada's Attorney General to establish Foreclosure Prevention Seminars. Yet another example of how Harry Reid, as leader, delivers results for Nevada that no one else could - and he's willing to work with anyone and everyone to do it. Last Friday and Saturday, hundreds of Nevadans attended the seminars (the third held in the last few months), which brought together lenders, credit counselors and homeowners. The seminars helped make the American Dream once again affordable and attainable for scores of middle class homeowners.
Must Reid: Above the Fold. Last Tuesday, while you all were busy reading the Weekly Reid, Bush-McCain Republicans were doing what they do best: protecting the status quo. That's the same status quo that provides tax cuts for oil companies (ensuring record profits, longer lunch breaks at fancier restaurants, and corner offices for everyone), keeps gas above $4 a gallon, and prevents thousands of Americans from getting green collar jobs. But don't take our word for it, the headlines speak from themselves: Senate Republicans Blocks Windfall Taxes on Big Oil, Senate Republicans Block Debate on Gas, Oil Provisions, GOP Blocks Energy-Related Bills.
The Bush-McCain Republicans in the Senate just don't get it. Americans want to see their government working for them - not pretending they don't exist. We've got great ideas. We've got new, innovative solutions. We've got our finger on the pulse of the American people. The Republicans? They're listening to a president with approval ratings in the 20s. They're saying no to the millions of Americans who bear the brunt of their failed policies. And they're crossing their fingers, hoping they don't lose all 23 seats they're defending this fall. Oh, and they're probably wishing their press shop was as good as ours.
Tax and...aide! Senate Democrats have committed themselves to making the American dream affordable again. This week, we'll focus on tax relief. The tax relief package (also known as the Renewable Energy and Job Creation Act of 2008) will do a few things the Bush-McCain Republicans are sure to hate. Like our efforts to invest in renewable energy sources like solar and wind (what kind of tax relief bill doesn't line the pockets of oil executives?). We can virtually assure you that the Republicans will HATE the fact that the bill puts money in the pockets of hard working Americans (what kind of tax relief bill helps ordinary Americans?). In the words of the Weekly Reid's grandmother, "Politics ain't a popularity contest." Which is a good thing for Senate Republicans, because only about 11 people think this bill is a bad idea.
Reid's Watching: Southern Appeal. Handicapping Senate races is one of the Weekly Reid's favorite pastimes. And we'd just like to say, we agree completely with Chris Cillizza: North Carolina and Mississippi are two of our favorite sleeper races. In North Carolina, Liddy Dole is already running ads about how she can deliver for the state. Forget for a moment that she's been totally ineffective as a Senator (ranked 93rd! Three of our '06 Freshmen are above her), and get this: the ad doesn't use the word "Republican" once. And in Mississippi, Ronnie Musgrove, a popular former governor (who after a few years out of politics is very, very eager to get back in) squares off against an opponent who's never won state wide office. He's the kind of Democrat that can win in Mississippi, and he'll get a boost from what's likely to be record setting African-American turnout. What they both need is to have a strong fundraising quarter to scare the NRSC into spending some loot in these states. Online contributions accepted 24/7 on our ActBlue page.
Have a great week! Tune in next Tuesday for another edition of the Weekly Reid!
