dish and discussion of the latest news and events from the U.S. political scene
Life happens and sometimes you just have to do a Wednesday news roundup on Thursday.
1. Corrupt Republican Sen. Ted Stevens R-Alaska concedes his US Senate seat to challenger Democrat Mayor Mark Begich. Democrats are within striking distance of 60 seat supermajority in the US Senate if they win the recount in Minnosota and run-off in [...]
Doing some post-general election clean up of our “Red Hot News” section to archive campaign tidbits for historical purposes. Nothing new here, unless you are a new visitor.
Obama wins, but she would like to say … Principle and PUMAs win … Lieberman and three US Senate races still undecided … Florida, Arizona, and California ban [...]
Here are some Democratic bloggers who have articulated their reasons why they are not voting for Barack Obama. Keep checking back because I will be adding more to the list through tomorrow.
i am a feminist, i am a women’s activist, i am voting for sarah palin, by Prameela Bartholomeusz, DNC Platform Committee Member
i am supporting [...]
By author, Sharyn. Originally posted at Partizane on November 2, 2008. Reposted with author’s permission.
[Editor's Note: The author asks the following question at the end of her article. I think the reader needs to hold this question in mind while reviewing the facts about Gov. Palin.]
…my initial reason for writing this up, does all [...]
SNL strikes again with another fantastically funny political skit. This time Sen. John McCain and Gov. Sarah Palin (Tina Fey) address the Nation on QVC.
(h/t to New Hampster at Partizane for the video)
An Iraq Veteran has a personal message for Barack Obama and a presidential endorsement…
Barack Obama has come under some scrutiny after Obama For America aired a 30 minute product infomercial on Wednesday, Oct 29. Associated Press writer, Calvin Woodward, caught just some of the misleading or false claims made by Obama in the informercial:
Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama was less than upfront in his half-hour commercial Wednesday night [...]
1. The liberal group Moveon.org offers a “fun” voter harassment video service. From the convenience of your computer you can harass, coerce, even terrify anyone on your email list with a personalized “you better vote for Obama or else” video message. The video delivery site, CNNBC site says the following:
Customize Videos For Yourself And Your [...]
Florida started early voting on October 20 for the general election match up between McCain and Obama (the Lord of lies, flip floppery, voter fraud, caucus fraud, race-baiting, and dirty politics). Traditionally, I’ve voted on election day, November 4, for all the Democrats, even the weakest of Dems. Why? Because I’ve been a loyal and [...]
Cleaning up our “Red Hot News” section again and wanted to archive debate analysis for historical purposes. Nothing new here, unless you are a new visitor.
2008 First Presidential Debate Prelude; pre- and post-debate analysis.
Conflict of interest for VP Debate Moderator, Gwen Ifill. Palin hits home run, “it was her evening, she was the star” in [...]
"Reprehensible" is an understatement -- uproar in Maine over Obama assassination sign and betting pool.
California Rep. Henry Waxman wrestles Energy and Commerce chairmanship from Rep. John Dingell. "The ascension of Waxman, a wily environmentalist, recasts a committee that Dingell has chaired since 1981 with an eye toward protecting the domestic auto industry in his native Michigan."
Corrupt Republican Sen. Ted Stevens R-Alaska concedes his US Senate seat to challenger Democrat Mayor Mark Begich. With two more races still up in the air, Democrats within striking distance of 60 seat supermajority.
Big Three automakers beg Congress for $25 billion life boat. Should we bailout sinking ships?
Sen. Joe Lieberman keeps committee chair, loses panel post on Environment and Public Works as punishment for criticizing Obama during the election.
General Ann Dunwoody makes four-star general - the first female to reach the US army's highest rank.
Exit polling shows Hillary is still the candidate of choice.
Former Republican VP candidate and Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin addresses GOP Governors Association.
Senate Race Updates: Democrats positioned to take 60 seat supermajority ... Democrat Mark Begich leads Sen. Ted Stevens in Alaska Senate race ... In the midst of vote counting mischief, panel named in Minnesota Senate race recount between Democrat Al Franken and Sen. Norm Coleman ... Both parties race to Georgia Senate-seat runoff between Sen. Saxby Chambliss and Democrat Jim Martin.
Is Treasury Secretary Paulson pulling a fast one with bailout dollars? Paulson wants to bailout credit industry instead of shoring up devalued mortgage assets...Bailout money set aside for Wall Street bonuses.
Supreme Court rules in favor of Navy in dispute over use of sonar harmful to whales. The Natural Resources Defense Council says: "this is a narrow ruling that leaves in place four of the injunction’s six mitigation measures...".
Gay couples set to marry in Connecticut; victory for advocates stung by California's referendum banning same-sex unions.
CA Gov. Schwarzenegger tells backers of gay marriage: "They should never give up."
Lieberman and three US Senate races still undecided ... Florida, Arizona, and California ban gay marriage, writing discrimination into their State Constitutions.
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.
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