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The myth of Kerry supporting 350 tax increases

What is David Brooks talking about? Religion good, saying under God good?

The White House panics over Richard Clarke's charges The smear machine is in full gear and there's no telling what Bush's lackeys might do next.

Kudos to Chuck Hagel

Is it me or has Sen. Chuck Hagel (R-Neb.) been unusually good lately?

While Joe Lieberman was dismissing the charges brought against the White House by Richard Clarke, Hagel had the good sense (and non-partisan courage) to state the obvious.

Sen. Chuck Hagel (R-Neb.) said he believes the White House has to respond directly to Clarke's allegations rather than question his credibility. "This is a serious book written by a serious professional who's made serious charges, and the White House must respond to these charges," he said.

That's great, but it's just the tip of the Hagel iceberg...