‘Colbert Report’: The GOP’s Bold New Moves

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‘Colbert Report’: The GOP’s Bold New Moves

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In case you hadn’t noticed, the Republicans have taken over the House, and they’re ready to make some big changes and help everyday Americans by ... focusing on ousting Obama and extending certain extant tax cuts. Oh.

Instead of falling for that party line, Stephen Colbert checks in with a small business owner who’s still very much in command of her marbles to get a read on what’s going on in the economy in this clip from Wednesday’s “Colbert Report.” —KA

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By marcus medler, November 13, 2010 at 12:00 am Link to this comment

more interviews Yes to the point and a clear dose of truth and reality. You need
to ask other small business owners, hmm maybe the 10 hedge fund managers
that average 2.3 billion a year in income. (each)

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By WriterOnTheStorm, November 12, 2010 at 1:19 pm Link to this comment

Who would’ve thought that the Marble Queen would be the clearest example yet of
folly of neoliberal economic policy.

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