Gay rights victory in Florida, Dems fall short on 60-seat supermajority, panhandlers, prostitution, and more bailout odds and ends to archive from our “Red Hot News” section. No new news here unless you are a new visitor.

Sen. Norm Coleman R-MN withdraws 650 ballot challenges in Minnesota recount … Senator Saxby Chambliss R-GA wins run-off, thwarting Democrats U.S. Senate 60-seat supermajority.

Ford CEO will work for $1 to get government loans, company will also accelerate electric car roll out … Big Three submit bailout plans to Congress.

Victory for gay rights, Miami judge rules against Florida’s gay adoption ban … Florida ex-felons and registered child abusers had more adoption rights than gays … The national fight over gay adoption heats up.

Gov’t rescues Citigroup, is Bank of America next? … Fed and Central Bank throw massive life-line to consumers to aid in mortgage and consumer loan industries.

AIG finally hears public’s outcry, says CEO to take $1 salary for two years, no 2008 bonus for seven top execs, and fifty more execs locked out of 2009 pay raises.

Power of the prop: When Obama stands at a podium, a placard prop (The Office of President Elect) leaves no doubt who’s speaking — but just where IS the ‘Office’ and what are its powers?

“Don’t agonize. Organize.” – Send a Woman to the White House.

Madam in Spitzer case spanked, only given one year probation.

Former NY Gov. Eliot Spitzer cleared of involvement with high-priced prostitution ring … Prostitution is not a victimless crime … Why allowing Spitzer to break the law is a mistake.