Asking Tough Questions, August 10th

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Super Committee Takes Shape But Will Partisan BS Be Its Kryptonite?

If you go on to the full story, it turns out even the choices illicit partisan bullshit.

Super Debt Committee Takes Shape as Republicans Appoint Their Six

From Russ Feingold, former Wisconsin democratic senator:

"There is no doubt Mitch McConnell and John Boehner will appoint members who will draw the line on no new revenues, and instead zero their aim on big cuts to Medicare and Social Security, using the deficit to change our fundamental values," read a petition circulated by Progressives United, a group led by former Wisconsin Democratic Sen. Russ Feingold. "Democratic appointees must oppose all cuts to Social Security and Medicare and demand that corporations and the wealthy finally sacrifice like everyone else. No ifs, ands, or buts."

And from the right:

Reince Priebus, chairman of the Republican National Committee, called on Reid to withdraw the appointment of Murray, co-chair of the committee, because she is head of the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee, the fundraising group tasked with getting Senate Democrats elected. 

Murray's selection is "absolute proof that Democrats are not serious about deficit reduction," Priebus. "The select committee is no place for someone whose top priority is fundraising and politics."

So yeah, we're going to be fine.  Things are going to be different this time around, we promise.