Ryan is THE most effective weapon the other side has. He makes the argument for austerity with passion, poise and skill. He is a true believer. Vice President Biden better eat his Wheaties before the debate.

– Van Jones, former Green Energy Czar in the Obama administration, who was targeted by Glenn Beck after publicly referring to Republicans as “assholes.” Jones has since taken a lead role at MoveOn.org’s Rebuild the Dream initiative, and is launching a campaign to personalize and energize progressive election efforts through works by artists and musicians, along with narratives from people on the receiving end of failed Republican policies.