Realizing it was lunch time for most readers, I stopped working on a post–the 8th of the day–about the plan conservative health wonks are pushing on Republicans in anticipation of a possible toxic Supreme Court ruling in June killing off federal insurance purchasing subsidies in 36 states. It was pretty heavy going, even though I’ve written constantly about Obamacare since well before its inception and was pretty familiar with health care policy long before that.
But it was a reminder to me that here at WaMo, even in our news-cycle blog, we actually care about public policy, and while we spend a lot of time yelling about or mocking Republicans, and sometimes Democrats, we try not to forget that politics is about what it ultimately produces, not just the thrill of the game or victory for “our team.” If you feel that way, too, please make a donation in whatever amount you can afford, and we’ll try to keep our own perspective. Thanks so much!
Here are some midday news/views snacks:
* Rep. Keith Ellison the rare high Democratic elected official calling for Elizabeth Warren to run for president.
* Chris Christie in some hot water for sitting in Jerry Jones’ box at Cowboys-Eagles game and high-fiving Jones every time the Eagles–who have a lot more fans in New Jersey than any Texas team–screwed up.
* IRS warns budget cuts could delay tax returns.
* Paul-Rubio war of words escalates as former calls latter “isolationist” for wanting to maintain “moat” between U.S. and Cuba. Good one, Rand.
* At the Atlantic, Adam Chandler explains Nebraska/Oklahoma lawsuits against Colorado for alleged collateral damage from legalized cannabis.
And in non-political news:
* Massive Christmas Eve storm predicted for East. Great.
As we break for lunch, here’s Phil Ochs with a song about apathy: “Outside of a Small Circle of Friends.”
