Use this post as today’s thread.  Joining Sam on today’s show, Brian Beutler (@brianbeutler) of Talking Points Memo to discuss the Payroll Tax cut fiasco.  Senate Republicans and Democrats agreed to a deal but the weekend brings furor from a large number in Speaker Boehner’s caucus…and a wedge appears between factions in the Republican party.  What will the Democrats do and how will both parties strategize going forward?  Unemployment insurance, the Doc Fix and the health of the economy figure in.

Also, Gingrich tells gays to vote Obama, why Fundies hate Mormons and the Occupy Movement stands up for positive change.  Sam battles it out with a loyal listener on how to determine our political future and your IMs.

List of Active Occupy Encampments Across Country

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