From the Star Tribune: Former Republican Gov. Arne Carlson endorsed Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama today, saying Obama represented the best hope for an America facing an economic crisis and criticizing Republicans for waging a mean-spirited campaign that has “been going down all these side roads.” Introduced to a standing ovation at the State Capitol […]
Read More Arne Carlson Picks ObamaMichell Bachman, once again, has cemented her position as resident crazy-woman in congress: Once again, Bachmann is trying to drum up some sort of media attention to blast her into a place in the overall political theater. She’s concerned because the only people who seem to talk about her are those of us who want […]
Read More Here We Go AgainEsquire released its list of the 10 Worst Lawmakers in Congress recently: Whittling down a list of the 10 worst lawmakers was tougher, the magainze suggests. Those getting the unwanted nod included Sens. Saxby Chambliss (R-Ga.) and Joe Lieberman (I-Conn.) and Reps. Michele Bachmann (R-Minn.), Joe Baca (D-Calif.), Pete Stark (D-Calif.) and John Murtha (D-Pa.). […]
Read More More Michelle Bachmann NewsThe Coalition for a Democratic Workplace, “an ad-hoc alliance of industry groups opposed to federal legislation that would make it easier for workers to unionize (NPR),” continues to put more ads on television tearing into democratic candidates, including Al Franken in Minnesota. This video, above, from WCCO points out the inaccuracies of the advetisement. Here’s […]
Read More Al Franken, Unions, and the TruthAlthough I dislike the man and am frightened at the aspect of him becoming president, I must say that I respect his recent comments. At a recent rally in Minnesota, he quelled the angry and frightened words of a couple supporters: Obama has built a lead of between five and 10 percentage points in recent […]
Read More A Nod to John McCainThe findings of the ‘Troopergate’ investigation are out, and here’s a summary: FINDING ONE Governor Sarah Palin abused her power by violating the Alaska Executive Branch Ethics Act. That states: “Each public officer holds office as a public trust and any effort to benefit a personal or financial interest though official action is a violation […]
Read More Sarah Palin’s Own, Personal WorldSo, here its is. Barack Obama has won the primaries and he will be vying for the presidency against John McCain. It would seem the Democrats would come back together to support their candidate. But this isn’t the case. I’ve been hearing a good deal of reports saying that many of Hillary’s supporters are saying […]
Read More Barack Obama and Hillary’s New RoleOkay folks. Just a quick update here to remind people of the “Super Tuesday” caucus. A good number of the states in this country are having their caucuses on Tuesday, February 5th. I’m stressing the matter that if you care about the future of your country, your own views and interests, then go to your […]
Read More Just a Heads UpHello 2008, this is going to be a year of many important things. The United States will choose new political leadership, the new republic of Iraq will sink or swim as the much vaunted “surge” runs out of gas and U.S. troops start coming home in earnest. A new year always brings a good deal […]
Read More HELLO 2008
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