dish and discussion of the latest news and events from the U.S. political scene
I cleaned up our “Red Hot News” section and wanted to archive the news during the economic crisis and bailout for historical purposes. Nothing new here, unless you are a new visitor.
House passes porky bailout bill. Wachovia walks away from Citigroup deal, will merge with Wells Fargo.
Senate advanced much-criticized bailout in a 74-25 vote late Wednesday. The Dow down 350 points. Will House pass bailout?
Dow makes gains. Senate to vote on bailout plan.
Bailout bill fails House vote amid defections in both parties, Govt sells Wachovia to Citi, Dow nose drives 778 points for worst day ever. Regional banks are now threatened.
Are banks failing, first WaMu, now Wachovia — who’s next?
The Debate: McCain Won. But Will It Matter?
Progress on bailout, McCain to attend tonight’s presidential debate against Obama.
Bailout Deal Breaks Down – Where’s Barack?
McCain suspends campaign and heads to capital to address financial crisis; Obama fails 3 A.M. moment and Bush calls him back to Washington.
Hillary hits airwaves and talks directly to American people about her solutions for the economic crisis (w/vid).
Democrats release draft counterproposal for Paulson’s buddy bailout. Bush and Congress agree to some terms.
Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson wants to clean out the US treasury to bail out Wall Street buddies.
Hillary Clinton’s statement on the bail out with analysis round-up.
She was out in front of the mortgage crisis in early 2007, Hillary Clinton’s plan to address the economic meltdown (w/vid).
GrlPatriot will be returning soon from hiatus. In the meantime...
Is the honeymoon coming to an end: Obama promises but supporters doubting he will deliver; another one bites the dust -- Obama backstabs the LGBT community (again).
Video Rewind: Hear Obama's copious "pro-equality" statements on the campaign trail, then read about the bomb he dropped to uphold the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA). More on the DOMA story at Pam's House Blend.
Fired! Obama supporter caught wasting tax dollars, Obama fires whistle blower.
Obama fails on women's rights again and Daou speaks out: Let Women Wear the Hijab: The Emptiness of Obama's Cairo Speech
Obama kicks-off LGBT Pride month by reminding us he has done little for the LGBT community, while evil VP Dick Cheney trumps Obama on marriage equality (OMG!) ... Oh, and despite Obama's lying claims, it was actually Clinton who was the first POTUS to appoint gays to Senate-confirmed positions.
You Go Hill! Continuing her long-time support of LGBT rights, Sec. Hillary Clinton vows to fight for gay rights abroad and to offer partner benefits to US diplomats stationed overseas.
Another win for marriage equality: New Hampshire Gov. signs gay marriage bill making N.H. the sixth state to legalize gay marriage.
Marriage equality battle continues in Cali: California Supreme Court upholds Proposition 8, banning gay marriage.
Fired yet! Forked-tongued, NY Times columnist Maureen Dowd caught plagiarizing.
Marriage Equality in New Hampshire: NH Senate passes gay-marriage bill; allows clergy to decline to marry gay couples.
Rightwinger meltdown alert: McCains and ex-McCain aide come out to attend the conservative gay rights organization, the Log Cabin Republicans, four day convention in D.C.
Another win for marriage equality: Vermont passes gay-marriage bill.
It's unanimous! Iowa Supreme Court finds same-sex marriage ban unconstitutional.
Sen. Charles Schumer NY-D reverses anti-gay marriage stance and announces support, giving momentum to gay marriage in New York.
Vermont Senate OK's gay marriage bill, moves to House.
Some stimulus needed for Alatech: U.S. jobs threatened by cheap Chinese condoms.
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