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Political, Legal & Financial Muddles
The political scene is getting more and more important to the average American, whether they know it or not. At the same time, issues are getting more and more muddled.
As the countdown to the Democratic National convention ticks on, Hillary Clinton has joined Barack Obama on his fundraising tour. My understanding is that, in return for [...]
Obama Changes his Mind about Money
The Washington Post was just one of several media outlets that broke the news about Barack Obama’s plans for funding his campaign for POTUS.
“Sen. Barack Obama has switched course on general-election funding, announcing this morning that he would reject public financing and raise every dime for the fall campaign on his own.”
“The announcement was widely [...]
Feinstein’s Stealth Amnesty & Primaries
I am gnashing my teeth as I write this. Diane Feinstein, the Democratic Senator from California, has gotten her amnesty bill attached to the supplemental funding bill for our military in Iraq. Wednesday the senate will vote whether to pass a bill that will allow a COMBINED number of more than 1.3 million illegal aliens [...]
Democrats Blast Bush for Comments!
President Bush just completed a two-day visit to Israel, to join in the 60th anniversary celebration of the founding of the Jewish state. He was warmly welcomed and received, and even got a standing ovation for his comments made to the Knesset, the Israeli parliament.
Those same comments brought a broadside of attacks from Democrats here in the [...]
Hillary WHOMPS Obama in WV!
Anyone who has watched the David Letterman show of late, has heard him talk about the never-ending campaign to the Presidential election. According to Letterman,
“The election is three years from now. After the USA primaries, then they go to Canada for the Canadian primaries, and then to Europe, for the European primaries.”
While that may be [...]
Nothing New From The Yacht Party
On the first day of the legislative session there was an irrational burst of optimism that the roadblocks put forward by the Yacht Party on the budget and taxation would somehow be hurdled. It's true that Democrats have three more seats in the Assembly (though currently one less in the Senate, pending the filling of Mark Ridley-Thomas' vacant seat), lowering the amount of Yacht Party members they'd have to bring aboard for any solution. But the idea that these new Republicans represent any kin
Opposition to gay adoption ought to be reasoned
Opposition to gay adoption ought to be reasoned Ed Morrisey, the legendary blogger at Captain's Quarters who now blogs at Hot Air, has written a reasoned and balanced piece questioning whether Republicans should necessarily and in all instances oppose the adoption of children by gays. His position is as follows: 1)It would be far better if children were adopted by heterosexual, married couples, but 2) if this is impossible, it would probably be better in most cases for kids to be adopted by
A Lesson for Conservatives
It’s time for conservatives (and Republicans, too) to take stock of the Bush Presidency so we can learn from history. Otherwise, the conservative movement is in a lot of trouble. President Bush did many things right. He’s kept us safe since 9/11 and adhered to his principles when it comes to the war on terror. He lowered taxes and appointed Justices Roberts and Alito to the Supreme Court. But we also must look at what President Bush did wrong or history is bound to repeat itself. Philip Klein
Redistrict Now
Rob Shearer urges the new Republican majority in the legislature to redistrict states house seats immediately — while they can: Why redistrict now, when there will almost certainly be a need to redistrict again in two more years? Because if the House is not redisticted now, the Democrats will make an all-out push to flip one seat back into their column and regain control of the House in order to preserve their gerrymandered scheme (or a worse one) for another ten years. If the Republicans simp
2008 Wisconsin Voter Turnout Down From 2004
I'm guessing that a lot of Republicans sat it out, disenchanted with their candidate. Regardless, a 69% turnout surprises me.
Legislative Task One for Mumpower & Ramsey
After the election of the constitutional officers, reorganization of committee staff, and appointment of new, reliable, Republican faces to a whole host of statewide boards and commission, of course.Redistricting.The Republicans have a 1 seat majority in the house. In a state which went for McCain 57-42 over Obama.If the state legislative districts were neutrally drawn, the Republicans should control the Senate 19-14 (they’re actually quite close to that now) and the House 56-43 instead of 50-4
Utter Ruin
BeyondChron: San Francisco’s Alternative Online Daily News » Where is the Political Strategy to Fight Budget Cuts? Assembly Speaker Karen Bass has floated the idea of a special statewide election this spring to address California’s budget crisis. One key measure would be revising the 2/3 vote requirement for passage of a state budget, a provision that now gives right-wing Republicans veto power. Right. As if “right wing Republicans” are the problem with California’s myriad budget crises. Me
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