http://www.veracifier.com/en-usCopyright information available at http://www.veracifier.comVeracifier: Your network for original ideas, reporting and commentary. Daily. http://veracifier.comNext New NetworksNext New Networkscomments@veracifier.compolitics, democratic, democrat, libertarian, capitol hill, washington DC, republican, senate, congress, house of representatives, george bush, washington, dchttp://images.nextnewnetworks.com/bde864e33a00f99b814d6d7a28b43a55.pnghttp://www.veracifier.com/nohttp://www.veracifier.com/gh/episode/UPT_20090306http://blip.tv/file/get/TheUptake-TheUpTakesNoahKuninTestifiesInUSSenateElectionContestT742.mov The UpTake's Noah Kunin found himself in the strange situation today of covering and being the story at the same time.   His absentee ballot was rejected because the voter registration card he turned in to Hennepin County apparently was lost.  Noah has been covering the Norm Coleman v. Al Franken election contest trial since it began in January. Related: Noah discovers his ballot has been rejected. Pioneer Press Video About Noah's Testomony:Veracifier The UpTake's Noah Kunin found himself in the strange situation today of covering and being the story at the same time.   His absentee ballot was rejected because the voter registration c20:49noFri, 06 Mar 2009 17:17:51 ESThttp://www.veracifier.com/gh/episode/GH_20081031_2http://blip.tv/file/get/Veracifier-WhatIfThePollsAreWrongPossibleViolentReaction158.m4vAfter the Obama rally in Denver, nine days before the election, I asked some supporters what they think might happen if McCain wins the Presidency.  By Corrine L. McDermid -- More at http://www.theuptake.org VeracifierAfter the Obama rally in Denver, nine days before the election, I asked some supporters what they think might happen if McCain wins the Presidency.  By Corrine L. McDermid -- More at http://www.theuptake.org 2:32noWed, 05 Nov 2008 14:43:54 ESThttp://www.veracifier.com/tpm-tv/episode/TPM_20081002http://blip.tv/file/get/Veracifier-TPMtvMcCain702.m4vLife Isn't FairYour Daily Politics Video Blog: Deck-stacking debate moderators, sinking poll numbers, and a running mate who can't stop getting gotcha'd! But what can John McCain do about it? Life isn't fair. VeracifierLife Isn't FairYour Daily Politics Video Blog: Deck-stacking debate moderators, sinking poll numbers, and a running mate who can't stop getting gotcha'd! But what can John McCain do about it? Life isn't fair. 6:52noThu, 02 Oct 2008 14:40:54 EDThttp://www.veracifier.com/tpm-tv/episode/TPM_20081001http://blip.tv/file/get/Veracifier-TPMtvMcCainTeethGritAThon662.m4vMcCain Teeth Grit-A-ThonYour Daily Politics Video Blog: We though McCain was steamed when he wouldn't make eye contact with Barack Obama. But he almost blew a fuse when he got some real questions from the editorial board of the Des Moines Register.  In today's episode of TPMtv, we analyze the tapes (with a little help from the DSM-IV). VeracifierMcCain Teeth Grit-A-ThonYour Daily Politics Video Blog: We though McCain was steamed when he wouldn't make eye contact with Barack Obama. But he almost blew a fuse when he got some real questions from the editorial board of the Des Moines Register. 8:26noWed, 01 Oct 2008 21:00:11 EDThttp://www.veracifier.com/tpm-tv/episode/TPM_20080930http://blip.tv/file/get/Veracifier-TPMtv701.m4vJohn McCain In The ArenaYour Daily Politics Video Blog: How many times did John McCain and his campaign surrogates crow about his putting together the bailout deal before it crashed and burned yesterday afternoon?  Let's go to the tape.VeracifierJohn McCain In The ArenaYour Daily Politics Video Blog: How many times did John McCain and his campaign surrogates crow about his putting together the bailout deal before it crashed and burned yesterday afternoon?  Let's go to the tape.5:56noTue, 30 Sep 2008 17:35:08 EDThttp://www.veracifier.com/tpm-tv/episode/TPM_20080929http://blip.tv/file/get/Veracifier-TPMtvSundayShowRoundup916.m4vSunday Show Roundup: Debate ScorecardYour Daily Politics Video Blog: The first presidential debate of 2008 is in the books. Who won? Who lost? The Sunday heads hash it out.VeracifierSunday Show Roundup: Debate ScorecardYour Daily Politics Video Blog: The first presidential debate of 2008 is in the books. Who won? Who lost? The Sunday heads hash it out.6:58noMon, 29 Sep 2008 13:47:36 EDThttp://www.veracifier.com/tpm-tv/episode/TPM_20080925http://blip.tv/file/get/Veracifier-TPMtvDog690.m4vDog Ate My DebateYour Daily Politics Video Blog: There're freakouts and there are freakouts.  And yesterday's Manic Act Out moments from John McCain were in a class by themselves.  First he tried to cancel Friday night's debate and then he tried to beg off David Letterman's show by making up a story about having to hop on a plane to rush back to Washington.  We wrap it all up for you today's episode of TPMtv.VeracifierDog Ate My DebateYour Daily Politics Video Blog: There're freakouts and there are freakouts.  And yesterday's Manic Act Out moments from John McCain were in a class by themselves.  First he tried to cancel Friday night's debate and then he tried to5:21noThu, 25 Sep 2008 16:20:01 EDThttp://www.veracifier.com/tpm-tv/episode/TPM_20080924http://blip.tv/file/get/Veracifier-TPMtvDollarsAndNonsense986.m4vDollars and NonsenseYour Daily Politics Video Blog: For $700 billion, I'd sure want to know what I was getting. So what is the American economy getting for its $700 billion bailout? Well, it's kind of like a bazooka, or a mytholigical sea monster, or something like that. VeracifierDollars and NonsenseYour Daily Politics Video Blog: For $700 billion, I'd sure want to know what I was getting. So what is the American economy getting for its $700 billion bailout? Well, it's kind of like a bazooka, or a mytholigical sea monster, or3:01noWed, 24 Sep 2008 13:39:52 EDThttp://www.veracifier.com/tpm-tv/episode/TPM_20080923http://blip.tv/file/get/Veracifier-TPMtv299.m4vBlame GameYour Daily Politics Video Blog: Forget rapacious CEOs, regulation-busting politicians, and the lobbyists that are keeping the whole system afloat (that is, until it got hit by a torpedo and sank). Republicans have found the real culprit behind the meltdown: Past Dem administrations and minority homeowners!VeracifierBlame GameYour Daily Politics Video Blog: Forget rapacious CEOs, regulation-busting politicians, and the lobbyists that are keeping the whole system afloat (that is, until it got hit by a torpedo and sank). Republicans have found the real culprit beh3:17noTue, 23 Sep 2008 16:55:10 EDThttp://www.veracifier.com/tpm-tv/episode/TPM_20080922http://blip.tv/file/get/Veracifier-TPMtvSundayShowRoundup109.m4vSunday Show Roundup: McCain's Bleak WeekYour Daily Politics Video Blog: Time's Mark Halperin has declared that John McCain "wins the week." Which week he's referring to is anybody's guess, because the prevailing consensus on the past week of financial turmoil is that John McCain lost badly.VeracifierSunday Show Roundup: McCain's Bleak WeekYour Daily Politics Video Blog: Time's Mark Halperin has declared that John McCain "wins the week." Which week he's referring to is anybody's guess, because the prevailing consensus on the past week of financia6:39noMon, 22 Sep 2008 13:21:54 EDThttp://www.veracifier.com/tpm-tv/episode/TPM_20080918http://blip.tv/file/get/Veracifier-TPMtv200.m4vMcCain's Spanish FlyYour Daily Politics Video Blog: We've been bringing you the latest through the day.  Now in today's episode of TPMtv, you can hear John McCain's Spain goof and the two reasons why the explanation from his top foreign policy adviser just doesn't add up.VeracifierMcCain's Spanish FlyYour Daily Politics Video Blog: We've been bringing you the latest through the day.  Now in today's episode of TPMtv, you can hear John McCain's Spain goof and the two reasons why the explanation from his top foreign policy advis5:51noThu, 18 Sep 2008 19:24:12 EDThttp://www.veracifier.com/tpm-tv/episode/TPM_20080917http://blip.tv/file/get/Veracifier-TPMtvTheFirstDudeAbides184.m4vThe First Dude AbidesYour Daily Politics Video Blog: Fox News's Greta Van Susteren conducted the first interview of Todd Palin since his wife Sarah was named the Republican vice presidential nominee. She grilled Todd on everything from the story behind the name "First Dude" to how he feels about the name "First Dude." VeracifierThe First Dude AbidesYour Daily Politics Video Blog: Fox News's Greta Van Susteren conducted the first interview of Todd Palin since his wife Sarah was named the Republican vice presidential nominee. She grilled Todd on everything from the story behi3:25noWed, 17 Sep 2008 14:30:54 EDThttp://www.veracifier.com/tpm-tv/episode/TPM_20080916http://blip.tv/file/get/Veracifier-TPMtvJohnMcCainAChickenInEveryPot960.m4vJohn McCain: A Chicken in Every PotYour Daily Politics Video Blog: It seems that with the latest economic meltdown John McCain finally realized he had to start running as a populist. This morning he hit all six network talk shows to share the talking points like so much wealth.VeracifierJohn McCain: A Chicken in Every PotYour Daily Politics Video Blog: It seems that with the latest economic meltdown John McCain finally realized he had to start running as a populist. This morning he hit all six network talk shows to share the talking4:00noTue, 16 Sep 2008 17:04:42 EDThttp://www.veracifier.com/tpm-tv/episode/TPM_20080915http://blip.tv/file/get/Veracifier-TPMtvSundayShowRoundup399.m4vSunday Show Roundup: The Palin FactorYour Daily Politics Video Blog: People certainly are incredibly jazzed about Sarah Palin. That tour de force ABC interview, the prolific earmark record, and of course all those "Bridge to Nowhere" lies. The Palin Factor rolls on!VeracifierSunday Show Roundup: The Palin FactorYour Daily Politics Video Blog: People certainly are incredibly jazzed about Sarah Palin. That tour de force ABC interview, the prolific earmark record, and of course all those "Bridge to Nowhere" lies. The Palin 6:10noMon, 15 Sep 2008 14:36:51 EDThttp://www.veracifier.com/tpm-tv/episode/TPM_20080911http://blip.tv/file/get/Veracifier-TPMtv450.m4v Deep DenialYour Daily Politics Video Blog: It seems that the John McCain campaign can sink as low as it pleases, and John McCain - thanks to his impenetrable bubble of honor and the media's deep denial about what's going on - stays totally clean. Veracifier Deep DenialYour Daily Politics Video Blog: It seems that the John McCain campaign can sink as low as it pleases, and John McCain - thanks to his impenetrable bubble of honor and the media's deep denial about what's going on - stays totally clean. 2:17noFri, 12 Sep 2008 11:30:06 EDThttp://www.veracifier.com/tpm-tv/episode/TPM_20080910http://blip.tv/file/get/Veracifier-TPMtvBridgeToReality475.m4vBridge to RealityYour Daily Poltics Video Blog: Sarah Palin hasn't stopped selling her bogus "Bridge to Nowhere" claim. But at least now it looks like the media has stopped buying.VeracifierBridge to RealityYour Daily Poltics Video Blog: Sarah Palin hasn't stopped selling her bogus "Bridge to Nowhere" claim. But at least now it looks like the media has stopped buying.2:54noWed, 10 Sep 2008 19:04:57 EDThttp://www.veracifier.com/tpm-tv/episode/TPM_20080909http://blip.tv/file/get/Veracifier-TPMtvBridgeOfLies377.m4vBridge of LiesYour Daily Politics Video Blog: Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin continues to repeat the claim that she told Congress "Thanks, but no thanks," for the notorious "Bridge to Nowhere" project. Apparently Sarah didn't get the memo: her claim has been thoroughly debunked by the media. VeracifierBridge of LiesYour Daily Politics Video Blog: Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin continues to repeat the claim that she told Congress "Thanks, but no thanks," for the notorious "Bridge to Nowhere" project. Apparently Sarah didn't get 2:40noTue, 09 Sep 2008 14:50:56 EDThttp://www.veracifier.com/episode/TPM_20080908http://blip.tv/file/get/Veracifier-TPMtvSundayShowRoundup3OutOf4AintBad855.m4vSunday Show Roundup: Better Vetting Late Than NeverYour Daily Politics Video Blog: Is she ready to be Commander-in-Chief? Too late to ask now - Sarah Palin is already the vice presidential nominee for the man who would be the oldest first-term president in American history.VeracifierSunday Show Roundup: Better Vetting Late Than NeverYour Daily Politics Video Blog: Is she ready to be Commander-in-Chief? Too late to ask now - Sarah Palin is already the vice presidential nominee for the man who would be the oldest first-term presid7:52noMon, 08 Sep 2008 13:19:13 EDThttp://www.veracifier.com/episode/TPM_20080904http://blip.tv/file/get/Veracifier-TPMtvSarahPalinLovefest981.m4vSarah Palin LovefestYour Daily Politics Video Blog: We wrap up reaction to Sarah Palin's speech at the Republican Convention, in the most patriotic episode of TPMtv ever. VeracifierSarah Palin LovefestYour Daily Politics Video Blog: We wrap up reaction to Sarah Palin's speech at the Republican Convention, in the most patriotic episode of TPMtv ever. 3:35noThu, 04 Sep 2008 15:31:15 EDThttp://www.veracifier.com/tpm-tv/episode/TPM_20080903http://blip.tv/file/get/Veracifier-TPMtvTheRiseAndFallOfTheGOP381.m4vThe Rise and Fall of The GOPYour Daily Politics Video Blog: Generational election? Political sea change? After a few days in St. Paul, TPMtv's David Kurtz is beginning to be convinced.VeracifierThe Rise and Fall of The GOPYour Daily Politics Video Blog: Generational election? Political sea change? After a few days in St. Paul, TPMtv's David Kurtz is beginning to be convinced.5:05noWed, 03 Sep 2008 18:43:44 EDThttp://www.veracifier.com/tpm-tv/episode/TPM_20080902http://blip.tv/file/get/Veracifier-TPMtvGamechanger928.m4vGamechanger?Your Daily Politics Video Blog: Sarah Palin has managed to dominate the news -- and the buzz here in St. Paul -- despite Obama's speech to 75,000 in Denver, a Gulf Coast hurricane and the Republican National Convention. We review the various reactions to the Palin selection from the Republican side.VeracifierGamechanger?Your Daily Politics Video Blog: Sarah Palin has managed to dominate the news -- and the buzz here in St. Paul -- despite Obama's speech to 75,000 in Denver, a Gulf Coast hurricane and the Republican National Convention. We review the vari4:18noTue, 02 Sep 2008 15:01:08 EDThttp://www.veracifier.com/tpm-tv/episode/TPM_20080901http://blip.tv/file/get/Veracifier-TPMtvRNCArrival653.m4vRNC ArrivalYour Daily Politics Video Blog: Hurricane Gustav has thrown at least the first day of the Republican Convention into disarray. We report from St. Paul with the latest. VeracifierRNC ArrivalYour Daily Politics Video Blog: Hurricane Gustav has thrown at least the first day of the Republican Convention into disarray. We report from St. Paul with the latest. 3:34noMon, 01 Sep 2008 10:05:42 EDThttp://www.veracifier.com/tpm-tv/episode/TPM_20080828http://blip.tv/file/get/Veracifier-TPMtvConventionDayTwo579.m4vConvention Day ThreeYour Daily Politics Video Blog: We recap Day 3 in Denver and look ahead to what is likely to be complete chaos tonight for Obama's acceptance speech at 75,000-seat Invesco Field. VeracifierConvention Day ThreeYour Daily Politics Video Blog: We recap Day 3 in Denver and look ahead to what is likely to be complete chaos tonight for Obama's acceptance speech at 75,000-seat Invesco Field. 3:41noThu, 28 Aug 2008 12:35:59 EDThttp://www.veracifier.com/tpm-tv/episode/TPM_20080827http://blip.tv/file/get/Veracifier-TPMtvConventionDayTwo798.m4vConvention Day TwoYour Daily Politics Video Blog: The truth is that when you're at an event like the Democratic Convention, it's almost impossible to have a bird's eye view of everything going on. We recap some of what we saw and heard Tuesday in Denver.VeracifierConvention Day TwoYour Daily Politics Video Blog: The truth is that when you're at an event like the Democratic Convention, it's almost impossible to have a bird's eye view of everything going on. We recap some of what we saw and heard Tuesday in Den4:36noWed, 27 Aug 2008 14:21:57 EDThttp://www.veracifier.com/tpm-tv/episode/TPM_20080826http://blip.tv/file/get/Veracifier-TPMtvTK316.m4vConvention Day OneYour Daily Politics Video Blog: In today's episode of TPMtv, we recap Day one of the Democratic National Convention and explain how we're managing to shoot live (or almost live) video via the web. VeracifierConvention Day OneYour Daily Politics Video Blog: In today's episode of TPMtv, we recap Day one of the Democratic National Convention and explain how we're managing to shoot live (or almost live) video via the web. 7:23noTue, 26 Aug 2008 19:13:46 EDThttp://www.veracifier.com/tpm-tv/episode/TPM_20080825http://blip.tv/file/get/Veracifier-TPMtv910.m4vMcCain's Patriotism Two-StepYour Daily Politics Video Blog: Does John McCain question Obama's patriotism? Of course not! Why, McCain told us so himself! Though McCain has said frequently that Obama would rather lose a war than lose a presidential campaign and that Obama's Iraq policies are driven by "ambition." A newsworthy contradiction? Not if you're John McCain. We take a look at McCain's Patriotism Two-Step -- and the media's general failure to hold him accountable for it -- in today's episode of TPMtv.VeracifierMcCain's Patriotism Two-StepYour Daily Politics Video Blog: Does John McCain question Obama's patriotism? Of course not! Why, McCain told us so himself! Though McCain has said frequently that Obama would rather lose a war than lose a presidential cam5:06noMon, 25 Aug 2008 09:31:13 EDThttp://www.veracifier.com/tpm-tv/episode/TPM_20080821http://blip.tv/file/get/Veracifier-TPMtvAChatWithJohnBarry703.m4vA Chat with John BarryYour Daily Politics Video Blog: Saturday will be the third anniversary of Hurricane Katrina's initial formation over the Bahamas. When she washed over Mississippi and Louisiana six days later, on Aug. 29, 2005, she breached critical levees that were supposed to protect New Orleans. Hundreds drowned. At Netroots Nation in Austin TPMtv talked to author John Barry, a New Orleans resident who now serves on the Levee Board, about the current situation in New Orleans three years on and the reasons the rest of the country bears some responsibility for New Orleans becoming so vulnerable to storms.VeracifierA Chat with John BarryYour Daily Politics Video Blog: Saturday will be the third anniversary of Hurricane Katrina's initial formation over the Bahamas. When she washed over Mississippi and Louisiana six days later, on Aug. 29, 2005, she breached crit4:09noThu, 21 Aug 2008 16:00:01 EDThttp://www.veracifier.com/tpm-tv/episode/TPM_20080820http://blip.tv/file/get/Veracifier-TPMtvTuffTalk570.m4vTuff TalkYour Daily Politics Video Blog: David Gregory authoritatively proclaimed on Meet the Press last Sunday that when it comes to addressing the crisis in Georgia, "nuance doesn't work for Democrats," and noted Obama's perceived weakness relative to the Bush administration's "very tough language against Russia." Far be it from us to question Gregory's word, but we figured we would take a look for ourselves at just how tough the administration talk against Russia has really been.VeracifierTuff TalkYour Daily Politics Video Blog: David Gregory authoritatively proclaimed on Meet the Press last Sunday that when it comes to addressing the crisis in Georgia, "nuance doesn't work for Democrats," and noted Obama's perceived weakness relative6:21noWed, 20 Aug 2008 13:22:49 EDThttp://www.veracifier.com/tpm-tv/episode/TPM_20080819http://blip.tv/file/get/Veracifier-TPMtv305.m4vLive from DenverYour Daily Politics Video Blog: We're getting geared up for our coverage of the Democratic and Republican National Conventions coming up over the next couple weeks. And for our evening coverage, for the first time, we're going to be streaming live video from the scene with technology from qik.com. In today's episode of TPMtv, we bring you a preview.VeracifierLive from DenverYour Daily Politics Video Blog: We're getting geared up for our coverage of the Democratic and Republican National Conventions coming up over the next couple weeks. And for our evening coverage, for the first time, we're going to be 2:03noTue, 19 Aug 2008 11:28:29 EDThttp://www.veracifier.com/tpm-tv/episode/TPM_20080818http://blip.tv/file/get/Veracifier-TPMtvSundayShowRoundupVP444.m4vSunday Show Roundup: Georgia Veep SweepsYour Daily Politics Video Blog: The crisis in Georgia provided all the potential vice presidential candidates a crucible in which to do some last-second cramming for the big #2 job. We see how they did in today's Sunday Show Roundup. VeracifierSunday Show Roundup: Georgia Veep SweepsYour Daily Politics Video Blog: The crisis in Georgia provided all the potential vice presidential candidates a crucible in which to do some last-second cramming for the big #2 job. We see how they did in today6:46noMon, 18 Aug 2008 11:17:23 EDThttp://www.veracifier.com/tpm-tv/episode/TPM_20080814http://blip.tv/file/get/Veracifier-TPMtvAChatWithAlexGibney381.m4vA Chat with Alex GibneyYour Daily Politics Video Blog: The Oscar-winning documentary filmmaker Alex Gibney (Taxi to the Dark Side) has a new film in the works on Jack Abramoff. It's not expected to be released until 2009, but when we caught up with Gibney last month in Austin, where he was previewing the film at Netroots Nation, he was already well-versed in the arcana of the Abramoff scandal. We got a chance to talk with Gibney about Jack and the other colorful characters in that circle: Ralph Reed, Grover Norquist, and... Dolph Lundgren. VeracifierA Chat with Alex GibneyYour Daily Politics Video Blog: The Oscar-winning documentary filmmaker Alex Gibney (Taxi to the Dark Side) has a new film in the works on Jack Abramoff. It's not expected to be released until 2009, but when we caught up with G6:55noThu, 14 Aug 2008 18:38:13 EDThttp://www.veracifier.com/tpm-tv/episode/TPM_20080813http://blip.tv/file/get/Veracifier-TPMtvAChatWithVanJones242.m4vA Chat with Van JonesYour Daily Politics Video Blog: The closing keynote speaker of the Netroots Nation convention in Austin last month was environmental and social justice activist Van Jones. Following his Sunday morning speech TPMtv caught up with Mr. Jones and asked him about the perception of the environmental movement in the black community and how to alter that perception for the better in creating a fullblown eco-populism movement. VeracifierA Chat with Van JonesYour Daily Politics Video Blog: The closing keynote speaker of the Netroots Nation convention in Austin last month was environmental and social justice activist Van Jones. Following his Sunday morning speech TPMtv caught up with 5:25noWed, 13 Aug 2008 15:40:43 EDThttp://www.veracifier.com/tpm-tv/episode/TPM_20080812http://blip.tv/file/get/Veracifier-TPMtvAChatWithDonSiegelman891.m4vA Chat with Don SiegelmanYour Daily Politics Video Blog: Free on bail while his appeal is pending, former Alabama Gov. Don Siegelman was in Austin last month for Netroots Nation. We got a chance to ask him about the various investigations into allegations that his prosecution for public corruption was politically motivated -- and Karl Rove's alleged role. VeracifierA Chat with Don SiegelmanYour Daily Politics Video Blog: Free on bail while his appeal is pending, former Alabama Gov. Don Siegelman was in Austin last month for Netroots Nation. We got a chance to ask him about the various investigations into allega3:52noTue, 12 Aug 2008 13:09:50 EDThttp://www.veracifier.com/tpm-tv/episode/TPM_20080811http://blip.tv/file/get/Veracifier-TPMtvSundayShowRoundup731.m4vSunday Show Roundup: August DoldrumsYour Daily Politics Video Blog: Obama supporter Bill Richardson floats a new "Washington celebrity" line against McCain, McCain campaign manager Rick Davis attempts to defend his own lobbying record, and some quintessential old Washington pundit flummery. VeracifierSunday Show Roundup: August DoldrumsYour Daily Politics Video Blog: Obama supporter Bill Richardson floats a new "Washington celebrity" line against McCain, McCain campaign manager Rick Davis attempts to defend his own lobbying record, and some quint7:17noMon, 11 Aug 2008 11:01:08 EDThttp://www.veracifier.com/tpm-tv/episode/TPM_20080807http://blip.tv/file/get/Veracifier-TPMtvDazedAndConfused397.m4vDazed and ConfusedYour Daily Politics Video Blog: To us, the presidential race reached a turning point last week when John McCain opted for a campaign of denigration employing racial stereotypes, sexualized talking points for surrogates (Obama as "Internet date") and copious ridicule.  It's made the curve that much of the media still uses to grade McCain's more obvious shortcomings all the more conspicuous and troubling. VeracifierDazed and ConfusedYour Daily Politics Video Blog: To us, the presidential race reached a turning point last week when John McCain opted for a campaign of denigration employing racial stereotypes, sexualized talking points for surrogates (Obama as "In5:51noThu, 07 Aug 2008 18:13:31 EDThttp://www.veracifier.com/tpm-tv/episode/TPM_20080806http://blip.tv/file/get/Veracifier-TPMtvAChatWithDahliaLithwick409.m4vA Chat with Dahlia LithwickYour Daily Politics Video Blog: At Netroots Nation down in Austin two weeks ago, TPMtv caught up with Slate's Dahlia Lithwick and picked her brain about just what post-Bush accountability means.  Is it really all or nothing?  Sweep it under the rug versus Nuremberg trials, or are there a lot more grey areas in just how we pick up the pieces.  That, and what might be in store for the Supreme Court under a President McCain. VeracifierA Chat with Dahlia LithwickYour Daily Politics Video Blog: At Netroots Nation down in Austin two weeks ago, TPMtv caught up with Slate's Dahlia Lithwick and picked her brain about just what post-Bush accountability means.  Is it really all or nothin10:07noWed, 06 Aug 2008 12:50:52 EDThttp://www.veracifier.com/tpm-tv/episode/TPM_20080805http://blip.tv/file/get/Veracifier-TPMtvTedStevensBikerForce834.m4vTed Stevens Biker Force!Your Daily Politics Video Blog: Nothing says "not guilty" like dozens of leather-clad bikers. So it was a good thing that a large group of motorcyclists were on hand at the Anchorage airport yesterday to meet Sen. Ted Stevens and escort him to his first post-indictment campaign rally, where Ted shook his fist and reassured his fans: he's still in the race. Welcome home, Ted!VeracifierTed Stevens Biker Force!Your Daily Politics Video Blog: Nothing says "not guilty" like dozens of leather-clad bikers. So it was a good thing that a large group of motorcyclists were on hand at the Anchorage airport yesterday to meet Sen. Ted Stevens 4:51noTue, 05 Aug 2008 15:12:09 EDThttp://www.veracifier.com/tpm-tv/episode/TPM_20080804http://blip.tv/file/get/Veracifier-TPMtvSundayShowRoundupRace292.m4vSunday Show Roundup: Taking the (Race) BaitYour Daily Politics Video Blog: Cute fun or a rehash of the notorious 2006 Harold Ford attack ad in Tennessee? The Sunday crowd debates the racial undertones, or lack thereof, in John McCain's current campaign tactics. VeracifierSunday Show Roundup: Taking the (Race) BaitYour Daily Politics Video Blog: Cute fun or a rehash of the notorious 2006 Harold Ford attack ad in Tennessee? The Sunday crowd debates the racial undertones, or lack thereof, in John McCain's current campai7:20noMon, 04 Aug 2008 11:21:58 EDThttp://www.veracifier.com/tpm-tv/episode/TPM_20080731http://blip.tv/file/get/Veracifier-TPMtvDanaMilbankWeSaluteYou655.m4vDana Milbank, We Salute YouYour Daily Politics Video Blog: All it took to set off a full 24 hours of cable news hysteria was one quote that the Washington Post's Dana Milbank attributed to Barack Obama - second hand, unsourced, out of context, and eventually widely disputed. Nice work, everybody. VeracifierDana Milbank, We Salute YouYour Daily Politics Video Blog: All it took to set off a full 24 hours of cable news hysteria was one quote that the Washington Post's Dana Milbank attributed to Barack Obama - second hand, unsourced, out of context, and ev9:43noThu, 31 Jul 2008 19:11:27 EDThttp://www.veracifier.com/tpm-tv/episode/TPM_20080730http://blip.tv/file/get/Veracifier-TPMtvStevens920.m4vDown the TubesYour Daily Politics Video Blog: Today is a special day for Sen. Ted Stevens (R-AK). Not only is it his first 24 hours in ignomy as the first sitting senator in over 20 years to be indicted on federal charges, it's also the one-year anniversary of the FBI raid on his Alaska home. VeracifierDown the TubesYour Daily Politics Video Blog: Today is a special day for Sen. Ted Stevens (R-AK). Not only is it his first 24 hours in ignomy as the first sitting senator in over 20 years to be indicted on federal charges, it's also the one-year anni4:48noWed, 30 Jul 2008 15:20:18 EDThttp://www.veracifier.com/tpm-tv/episode/TPM_20080729http://blip.tv/file/get/Veracifier-TPMtvAfghanistanTalk383.m4vWhat's Next for Afghanistan?Your Daily Politics Video Blog: At the Netroots Nation conference in Austin TPMtv talked to former NATO Commander and retired General Wesley Clark and former Bush administration counter-terrorism chief Richard Clarke about what course America needs to take to save a darkening situation in Afghanistan.VeracifierWhat's Next for Afghanistan?Your Daily Politics Video Blog: At the Netroots Nation conference in Austin TPMtv talked to former NATO Commander and retired General Wesley Clark and former Bush administration counter-terrorism chief Richard Clarke about7:08noTue, 29 Jul 2008 14:47:44 EDThttp://www.veracifier.com/tpm-tv/episode/TPM_20080728http://blip.tv/file/get/Veracifier-TPMtvSundayShowRoundupMcCainsCampaignOfHonor657.m4vSunday Show Roundup: McCain's Campaign of HonorYour Daily Politics Video Blog: One of John McCain's repeated promises once he won the Republican nomination was that he would wage an honorable and dignified campaign against the Democratic nominee. It seems a significant development therefore that McCain has abandoned this pledge in his constant impugnment of Barack Obama's commitment to the troops and to victory in Iraq.VeracifierSunday Show Roundup: McCain's Campaign of HonorYour Daily Politics Video Blog: One of John McCain's repeated promises once he won the Republican nomination was that he would wage an honorable and dignified campaign against the Democratic nominee. It 8:16noMon, 28 Jul 2008 13:15:05 EDThttp://www.veracifier.com/tpm-tv/episode/TPM_20080724http://blip.tv/file/get/Veracifier-TPMtvSurge184.m4vIt's the Surge, StupidYour Daily Politics Video Blog: If you're desperate to be John McCain's vice presidential nominee, you better get on TV and start talking up the Surge as the single most important issue in this year's presidential campaign.  And if you're serious about getting picked it wouldn't be a bad idea to say John McCain invented the idea of the surge and maybe even coined the word.  In today's episode of TPMtv we check in on some of the wannabes to see just how bad they want it. VeracifierIt's the Surge, StupidYour Daily Politics Video Blog: If you're desperate to be John McCain's vice presidential nominee, you better get on TV and start talking up the Surge as the single most important issue in this year's presidential campaign.  An4:27noThu, 24 Jul 2008 14:10:39 EDThttp://www.veracifier.com/tpm-tv/episode/TPM_20080723http://blip.tv/file/get/Veracifier-TPMtvSurge781.m4vJust a Matter of HistoryYour Daily Politics Video Blog: In the past week John McCain and his surrogates have done their best to focus the entire McCain-Obama debate on the question of which candidate was right about the troop surge in Iraq. So it was a little surprising to see McCain on the CBS Evening News last night get a basic historical fact about the surge so plainly wrong.VeracifierJust a Matter of HistoryYour Daily Politics Video Blog: In the past week John McCain and his surrogates have done their best to focus the entire McCain-Obama debate on the question of which candidate was right about the troop surge in Iraq. So it was5:36noWed, 23 Jul 2008 16:29:59 EDThttp://www.veracifier.com/tpm-tv/episode/TPM_20080722http://blip.tv/file/get/Veracifier-TPMtvNewsom893.m4vA Chat with Gavin NewsomYour Daily Politics Video Blog: We caught up with San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom at Netroots Nation, where he introduced the closing keynote speaker, environmental and social justice activist Van Jones. In a wide-ranging conversation, we talked about green policy measures he's implemented in his city, his possible candidacy for governor of California, and his wedding coming up this weekend. VeracifierA Chat with Gavin NewsomYour Daily Politics Video Blog: We caught up with San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom at Netroots Nation, where he introduced the closing keynote speaker, environmental and social justice activist Van Jones. In a wide-ranging con9:53noTue, 22 Jul 2008 11:33:03 EDThttp://www.veracifier.com/tpm-tv/episode/TPM_20080721http://blip.tv/file/get/Veracifier-TPMtvMcCainRespondsAndResponds137.m4vMcCain Responds... And Responds...Your Daily Politics Video Blog: With Barack Obama in the midst of a much-hyped trip to the Middle East and with all the news that came out over the weekend regarding the Iraqi government's positive comments toward Obama's withdrawal timetable, we figured it was only fair to allow John McCain a full episode of TPMtv to explain away the headlines. VeracifierMcCain Responds... And Responds...Your Daily Politics Video Blog: With Barack Obama in the midst of a much-hyped trip to the Middle East and with all the news that came out over the weekend regarding the Iraqi government's positive comments toward Ob6:16noMon, 21 Jul 2008 15:38:52 EDThttp://www.veracifier.com/tpm-tv/episode/TPM_20080716http://blip.tv/file/get/Veracifier-TPMtvMcCain727.m4vFlip-Flop in the WildernessYour Daily Politics Video Blog: Our question of the day: if a flip flops in the wilderness but no one hears, did it really flop? Or in other words, if a news story like John McCain's recent shift in position on troop levels in Afghanistan doesn't fit in with the dominant narrative of the campaign, will any news organizations pick up on it?VeracifierFlip-Flop in the WildernessYour Daily Politics Video Blog: Our question of the day: if a flip flops in the wilderness but no one hears, did it really flop? Or in other words, if a news story like John McCain's recent shift in position on troop levels5:02noThu, 17 Jul 2008 10:10:34 EDThttp://www.veracifier.com/tpm-tv/episode/TPM_20080717http://blip.tv/file/get/Veracifier-TPMtvNetrootsNation2008Preview881.m4vNetroots Nation 2008 PreviewYour Daily Politics Video Blog: Same convention, different name. Last summer TPMtv was on the scene and video reporting from the 2nd annual Yearly Kos Convention in Chicago, IL. It's that time of year again, but this time for the first time it's called the Netroots Nation Convention and it's in Austin, Texas. TPMtv will be running around, blogging, and bringing you more great interviews and breaking news from the center of the action. VeracifierNetroots Nation 2008 PreviewYour Daily Politics Video Blog: Same convention, different name. Last summer TPMtv was on the scene and video reporting from the 2nd annual Yearly Kos Convention in Chicago, IL. It's that time of year again, but this time 5:15noThu, 17 Jul 2008 03:13:18 EDThttp://www.veracifier.com/tpm-tv/episode/TPM_20080715http://blip.tv/file/get/Veracifier-TPMtvIraqBacktoBack275.m4vIraq Back-to-BackYour Daily Politics Video Blog: Two speeches, two very different visions for the futures of America and Iraq. Barack Obama and John McCain delivered dueling speeches today on foreign policy and America's future course in the Middle East. We bring you the highlights back-to-back in today's episode of TPMtv.VeracifierIraq Back-to-BackYour Daily Politics Video Blog: Two speeches, two very different visions for the futures of America and Iraq. Barack Obama and John McCain delivered dueling speeches today on foreign policy and America's future course in the Middle E7:37noTue, 15 Jul 2008 18:08:11 EDThttp://www.veracifier.com/episode/TPM_20080714http://blip.tv/file/get/Veracifier-TPMtvSundayShowRoundupGramm879.m4vSunday Show Roundup: Phil Gramm Whine TimeYour Daily Politics Video Blog: Was Phil Gramm right about America being a nation of whiners in a mere mental recession? Will John McCain continue to receive his advice? We take a look at the weekend's continuing Phil Gramm fallout in today's Sunday Show Roundup episode of TPMtv. VeracifierSunday Show Roundup: Phil Gramm Whine TimeYour Daily Politics Video Blog: Was Phil Gramm right about America being a nation of whiners in a mere mental recession? Will John McCain continue to receive his advice? We take a look at the weekend's contin7:24noMon, 14 Jul 2008 10:43:38 EDT