Recently Eric Boehlert (author, Lapdogs) spoke about the absurdity of the Right characterizing Michael Moore, an award-winning filmmaker, as the Left equivalent of Ann Coulter. To a degree this has been a successful campaign to marginalize him.
His site should be a daily read. Here’s what it offers today:

Unhappy voters imperil heartland Republicans
MONROE CITY, Indiana - In a dozen districts across the U.S. heartland, voter unhappiness has imperiled Republicans, setting the stage for what could be the biggest anti-incumbent midterm election since 1994.

Strained, Army Looks to Guard for More Relief
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 - Strains on the Army from the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan have become so severe that Army officials say they may be forced to make greater use of the National Guard to provide enough troops for overseas deployments.

Report: VA underestimated costs
WASHINGTON - The government used prewar data to estimate the cost of caring for veterans from Iraq and Afghanistan, contributing to a $3 billion budget shortfall at the Veterans Affairs Department since 2005, congressional investigators say.

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