Rove and Cheney Return to Attack Mode

• Bush's Third Term?

  Barack Obama Administration

  David Swanson: Imagine that George W. Bush had been allowed a third term as president, had run and had won or stolen it, and that we were all now living (and dying) through it.

• Ex-Bush Loyalists: Where Are They Now?

  George W. Bush Administration

  Nick Turse: A look at just a few of these fortunate folks indicates that not everybody was harmed by the Bush era.

• Why the New Torture Defense Is a Good Offense

  Torture

  Ari Melber: The torture immunity lobby has a new argument--public support inoculates war criminals. With that mindset, we are likely to get these policies wrong again in the future.

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• Republican = Conservative = Fox?

  Media Analysis

  MSNBC : The Nation's John Nichols talks to Hardball's Chris Matthews about President Obama's decision to marginalize Fox News.

• Reid to Back 'Opt-Out' Public Option

  Health Insurance

  MSNBC : Sen. Harry Reid will introduce a healthcare reform bill including an "opt-out" public option--grounds for disappointment, says Ari Melber.

• Is the President Just Another Celebrity?

  Barack Obama

  MSNBC : The Nation's Ari Melber defends Obama's recent media blitz, arguing that he can inform the public about what he stands for and helps maintain a healthy democracy.