David Dayen Thinks He Spots Dingbat Kabuki

David:

Kabuki Activism: Obama, Axelrod Engage on Unemployment Extension After Outcome Decided: I’ve noticed a disturbing trend of the White House ramping up its rhetorical machinery only after a gain has been secured. Organizing for America is becoming famous for sending out emails on votes where the outcome is pre-ordained; they did it last week with the Wall Street reform vote in the Senate, after enough Senators made their positions known to get to 60 votes. Now it’s happening again...