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No, 64% of Republicans Aren't Birthers

Today was a big case of fail from our media. The bogus story? A claim that 64% of Republicans believe President Obama was born outside the United States. POLITICO's accurately writtenwriteup, which used significantly more appropriate wording,was swiftly featured on the Drudge Report. POLITICO, however, seems alone in reporting it fairly.

This is Why I'm Fat

The floor's yours, Sarah Kliff.

Raise the Debt Ceiling Once, and Raise it Big

House Republicans now seem to be considering a new plan to raise the debt ceiling in small increments: three months at a time.

Rand Paul and Nullification

No, Senator Paul, we do not nullify things in this country. I know Tom Woods is an intriguing writer, and I too love my liberty, but this is no longer the antebellum era.

Al Franken Supports an Assault Weapons Ban

Earlier today, we linked to a Minneapolis Post-Bulletin story on Sen. Al Franken's unclear stance on a potential assault weapons ban. They've since updated their post to reflect his support for such a ban, so we'll do the same. Below is Sen. Franken's statement in full:

Hastert Aide Calls for Ending Hastert Rule

Ex-Hastert aide John Feehery calls for ending the "rule" his boss initiated. I concur, and will have more thoughts on this soon:

Where's All the Corporate Cash?

Maybe It's Time to Get Off Youtube

Have you ever heard of Hatsune Miku? Well she's actually a Japanese popstar that has an estimated 3,000 songs on iTunes and Amazon in Japan. Why have you probably not heard of her? Because she's not real. As Baily Johnson reports,

Trump Watch

America's least favorite allegedly rich guy apparently likes Deadspin. They do not return the favor. (Warning: link contains mild profanity)

Germany Calls Home the Gold

Is Germany's repatriation of its gold reserves from storage in New York and Paris a signal of declining confidence in the Euro? Maybe, reports the Financial Times.