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Giuliani Decides Against Gay Rights
2007-10-20 22:54:00
The Flip-Flopping King of 9/11 has decided.Mr. thrice married, dumped my wife at a press conference says marriage is too sacred to defile it with committed homosexuals.
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Defending Stark
2007-10-20 16:35:00
I am extremely outraged that Speaker Pelosi has decided to apologize for Pete Stark 's remarks yesterday on the House floor.Did Newt Gingrich apologize when Indiana Republican Dan Burton called President Clinton a "scumbag?"Did John Boehner apologize when Georgia Republican Lynn Westmorland questioned Arkansas Demcorat Mike Ross' intelligence on the House floor last July?Who apologizes for Rush Limbaugh attacking soldiers for taking a stand and using the freedom they so bravely fought for? Who apologizes for Ann Coulter calling Jews "imperfect?"Why is it that the Democrats and liberals have to apologize for being harsh, but Republicans and conservatives get a free ride?Stark's comments may have been presented better, but I'm not sorry. I've heard dozens of people, even people who supported Bush in the past, say what he said. Our government needs to stop sugarcoating their beliefs and saying what they really feel. Lord knows the right wing has been doing that.
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Your Daily Dose Of Fear
2007-10-20 16:14:00
The Secretary of Homeland Security reminds us why we should be scared to death to leave the house and go anywhere.Still, I give him points for ACTUALLY wanting to be prepared for something for once.
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The Middle Class Squeeze
2007-10-20 06:22:00
I'm sorry, but in the United States, no parent should have to go hungry so their kids can eat.For Christs sakes, this is the United States of America!
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That Was Fast
2007-10-20 00:34:00
Senator Mel Martinez (R-Florida) has resigned as head of the RNC.He says he has accomplished all the goals he set out when he took over the position...10 months ago.What? Did he list his goals on a post-it note?
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The Bravest Person On Earth
2007-10-19 23:17:00
One must admire the unrelenting patriotism one must have for his or her country for them to return to that country and face near certain death. Former Pakistan i Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto could have thrown in the towel on Pakistan after they hanged her father. She could have given up when forced her into exile long before Islamic radicals began powerful there. She could have lived out her days in the safety and security of Dubai or London, advocating for a free Pakistan from afar. No one could deny that staying out of Pakistan would've been a smart and lifesaving thing to do. Instead, seeing the need for democracy to return to Pakistan, one of the few Muslim countries to have enjoyed a free society, she went back home facing death threats, and barely survived an attempt on her life in the city she was born in.Defiant, she did not go into hiding after yesterday's attack. Today, she reminded the world what bravery looks like."We are prepared to risk our lives and we are prepared ...
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A Little FYI
2007-10-19 16:48:00
I received an e-mail from the Chief Of Staff of Congress woman Eddie Bernice Johnson (D-Texas), who was not present for yesterday's vote to override the President's veto of the SCHIP reauthorization. It explains why the Congresswoman was not present;"Mr. Speaker, on Monday, October 15, I requested and received a leave of absence for the week. My absence was due to the death of my mother, Lillie Mae White Johnson, who passed earlier that day. I share this information to explain why I have not been in Washington to cast votes on the measures considered since Monday, October 15, 2007.? "Had I been present, I would have voted ?aye,? in favor to override President Bush?s veto of the State Children?s Health Insurance Plan (SCHIP) Reauthorization bill. I continue to urge President Bush to put politics aside and work with us to reauthorize and strengthen SCHIP for the sake of our kids."

Governors Supporting SCHIP
2007-10-19 06:48:00
42...Yes 42 out of the 50 Governors supported Congress in the SCHIP battle and urged the President not to veto. 4 Territorial Governors also support the bill42 Governors! Here's the list;Governor Tim Pawlenty (R-Minnesota)Governor Edward G. Rendell (D-Pennsylvania)Governor James H. Douglas (R-Vermont)Governor Jon S. Corzine (D-New JerseyGovernor Janet Napolitano (D-Arizona)Governor Deval Patrick (D-Massachusetts)Governor Ruth Ann Minner (D-Delaware)Governor Jennifer M. Granholm (D-Michigan)Governor M. Jodi Rell (R-Connecticut)Governor Brian Schweitzer (D-Montana)Governor Mike Beebe (D-Arkansas)Governor Kathleen Babineaux Blanco (D-Louisiana)Governor M. Michael Rounds (R-South Dakota)Governor Bill Ritter (D-Colorado)Governor John Baldacci (D-Maine)Governor Brad Henry (D-Oklahoma)Governor Martin O?Malley (D-Maryland)Governor Benigno Fitial (D-Northern Mariana Islands)Governor Rod Blagojevich (D-Illinois)Governor Felix Perez Camacho (R-Guam)Governor Christine O. Gregoire (D-Washingto...

SCHIP: Those Who Switched
2007-10-19 05:14:00
A list of those who voted against the bill in September, but for overriding the veto;Dan Boren (D-Oklahoma)Kathy Castor (D-Florida)Bob Etheridge (D-North Carolina)Baron Hill (D-Indiana)Dennis Kucininch (D-Ohio)Mike McIntyre (D-North Carolina)Those who voted present in September and voted to override;Diane Watson (D-California)Those who did not vote in September and voted to override;Bill Delahunt (D-Massachusetts)Those who did not vote in September and voted to sustain veto;Barbara Cubin (R-Wyoming)Wally Herger (R-California)Ted Poe (R-Texas)Those who did not vote either time;Bobby Jindal (R-Louisiana)Julia Carson (D-Indiana)Eddie Bernice Johnson (D-Texas)Those who voted aye in September but did not vote today;Peter King (R-New York)-The list does not include Jo Ann Davis (R-Virginia) who did not vote in September as she passed away before the override vote could take place.And yes, no Republicans switched their votes, either way.
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Music Memory Jar: October 19, 1993
2007-10-19 03:25:00
The Toronto Blue Jays defend their World Series Title, defeating the Philadelphia Phillies four games to two.The Liberal party defeats the long governing Progressive Conservatives in general elections in Canada ushering in the first Liberal government in over a decade.The Church of Scientology officially gets federal recognition by gaining tax-emption status.Billy Joel brings 10 year old kids and their Billy Joel fanatic parents together for a swim in The River of Dreams.
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GOP Women For Clinton
2007-10-19 02:55:00
Possible says one pollster.Up to 24% of Republican women? I have a hard time believing it, but if there is some truth to this, Republicans are doomed.
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The Truth Hurst, Redux
2007-10-18 22:44:00
The truth is that Bush just likes to blow things up. In Iraq, in the United States and in Congress ."-Rep. Pete Stark (D-California)He speaks truth, so as we do in America, attack him.
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SCHIP Override: Those Who Supported The Veto
2007-10-18 20:47:00
Robert Aderholt (R-Alabama)Todd Akin (R-Missouri)Rodney Alexander (R-Louisiana)Michele Bachmann (R-Minnesota)Spencer Bachus (R-Alabama)Richard Baker (R-Louisiana)Gresham Barrett (R-South Carolina)Roscoe Bartlett (R-Maryland))Joe Barton (R-Texas)Judy Biggert (R-Illinois)Brian Bilbray (R-California)Gus Bilirakis (R-Florida)Rob Bishop (R-Utah)Marsha Blackburn (R-Tennessee)Roy Blunt (R-Missouri)John Boehner (R-Ohio)Jo Bonner (R-Alabama)John Boozman (R-Arkansas)Charles Boustany (R-Louisiana)Kevin Brady (R-Texas)Paul Broun (R-Georgia)Henry Brown (R-South Carolina)Brown-Waite, Ginny (R-Florida)Michael Burgess (R-Texas)Dan Burton (R-Indiana)Steve Buyer (R-Indiana)Ken Calvert (R-California)Dave Camp (R-Michigan)John Campbell (R-California)Chris Cannon (R-Utah)Eric Cantor (R-Virginia)John Carter (R-Texas)Steve Chabot (R-Ohio)Howard Coble (R-North Carolina)Tom Cole (R-Oklahoma)Tim Conaway (R-Texas)Ander Crenshaw (R-Florida)Barbara Cubin (R-Wyoming)John Culberson (R-Texas)Geoff Davis (R-Kentuck...
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Brownback To Drop Out
2007-10-18 18:45:00
Despite the fact he was polling very low, this hurts Giuliani (thank God.) Brownback 's supporters are NOT going to back Giuliani if they don't have to.Mitt Romney and Mike Huckabee will benefit from this.
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Rudy: Elect Me Of Your French And You Will Die
2007-10-18 03:25:00
"If we are not careful and you don't elect me, this country will be to the left of France."- Rudy Giuliani Once again reminding us that it would be irresoponsible and careless to not vote for this slimeball.Ok, first off, perhaps Rudy doesn't realize France is the most right-wing country in Western Europe. Granted it's to the left of us, but if he's concerned about big government, perhaps he should take a gander at places like Sweden, Norway or Germany, where government is big, and hey, it works.And frankly if I had a choice of living under President Giuliani or in Paris, well Au revoir !
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IL-14: Hastert Resigning
2007-10-18 01:14:00
We knew he was retiring, did we know he was resigning?Former House Speaker Dennis Hastert will not complete his term. He will apparently announce his resignation tomorrow triggering a special election.Hastert's resignation, if before December 11th, would lead to three vacant Republican seats, leaving them with a total of 199 votes. After yesterday's election in Massachusetts, all 233 Democratic seats are filled.
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Mass Govenror Endorses Obama
2007-10-18 00:42:00
Governor Deval Patrick (D-Mass achusetts), the second African-American to ever be elected governor of a US state has decided to endorse Barack Obama for President."As a Democrat, I am proud that the field of Democratic contenders is so strong. Many are friends and colleagues with whom I have worked over the years. But frankly, I believe the importance of this election transcends friendships and party. I believe we need unifying, visionary leadership. I believe we need a president who would level with the American people. I believe we need Barack Obama."Later on today I will update the endorsements of the Governors

The "Do-Nothing" Congress
2007-10-17 22:10:00
Here's a list of things Congress has done, or tried to do.1.) Pass 9/11 Commission Recommendations- PASSED AND ENACTED2.) Funding for Stem-Cell Research- VETOED3.) Timetable for Iraq withdrawal- VETOED4.) Raising the Minimum Wage- PASSED AND ENACTED5.) SCHIP Reauthorization- VETOED6.) Voting Rights for DC Representative- DIED DUE TO VETO THREAT7.) Responsible Redeployment from Iraq Act- DIED IN SENATE8.) Immigration Reform- KILLED BY REPUBLICANS AND CONSERVATIVE DEMOCRATS9.) Lobbying Reform act- STILL IN THE SENATE10.) A bill to amend chapter 35 of title 28, United States Code, to preserve the independence of United States attorneys. -PASSED AND ENACTED11.) Animal Fighting Prohibition Enforcement Act- PASSED AND ENACTED12.) Veterans Compensation Cost of Living Adjustment Act- STALLED IN SENATE13.) Whistleblower Protection Enhancement Act- STALLED IN SENATEIt's so easy to forget about other things Congress has done when all we're focused on is Iraq. Personally, I thought the chanc...

Media Shield Law Passes Congress
2007-10-17 14:06:00
Vote was 398-21.To be honest, I'm shocked it passed by so much. The bill would protect journalists from revealing confidential sources in cases, except those involving National Security.The bill was sponsered by Rep. Rick Boucher (D-Virginia)20 Republicans and 1 Democrat voting against it;Neil Abercrombie (D-Hawaii)Todd Akin (R-Missouri)Joe Barton (R-Texas)Henry Brown (R-South Carolina)Steve Buyer (R-Indiana)John Carter (R-Texas)John Culberson (R-Texas)Wally Herger (R-California)Darrell Issa (R-California)Sam Johnson (R-Texas)Steve King (R-Iowa)Peter King (R-New York)Daniel Lungren (R-California)John Mica (R-Florida)Tom Petri (R-Wisconsin)Ed Royce (R-California)Bill Sali (R-Idaho)Jim Sensenbrenner (R-Wisconsin)Lamar Smith (R-Texas)Mac Thornberry (R-Texas)Dave Weldon (R-Florida)
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Rudy: Obama, You're No Reagan
2007-10-17 07:32:00
Oh and Rudy, neither are you.From Obama 's campaign:"While Rudy Giuliani and Hillary Clinton do not think we should engage in the type of strong diplomacy practiced by Ronald Reagan and John Kennedy, Obama does," Obama spokesman Bill Burton said. "And given the hefty fee that Hugo Chavez 's oil company paid Rudy Giuliani's firm, he apparently thinks we shouldn't talk to Chavez, but it's fine to take his money."He aims, he shoots, direct hit.
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MA-05: Special Election
2007-10-17 03:38:00
Results here.Niki Tsongas defeats John Ogonowski 51%-45%, a margin of about 6500 votes, with 4% going to Independent candidates.This district is D+10, so this is not a great showing for Tsongas and this is Massachusetts. Tsongas is the wife of former Massachusetts Congress man and Senator Paul Tsongas. Ogonowski is the brother of the pilot of American Airlines Flight 11 on September 11, 2001.
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On Military Public Schools
2007-10-16 23:32:00
Our tax money should go to the defense and improvement of our nation; health care and housing for the poor, construction and maintenance of our infrastructure, and a standing military. I vehemently oppose any taxpayer funding for religious schools, but financing of the military is a big reason why we pay taxes.While I'm skeptical of their intentions with these kids, and I'm skeptical of military intrusion into private life, I don't really have an issue with people who want to go to military schools, even at 14 years old.
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2008 UN Security Council
2007-10-16 23:22:00
UNITED STATESUNITED KINGDOMFRANCERUSSIACHINABelgiumBurkina FasoCosta RicaCroatiaIndonesiaItalyLibyaPanamaSouth AfricaVietnam
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Iraq Wants Blackwater Out
2007-10-16 22:37:00
Are US troops soon to follow?
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New Jersey Not In Play?
2007-10-16 21:57:00
Debunking the theory that a Giuliani candidacy puts blue states like New Jersey in play, Rasmussen releases a new poll showing Hillary Clinton way up on Giuliani 51%-40%.Clinton had been tied with Giuliani in other polls from the Garden State. She's way up on the other GOP candidates, leading Fred Thompson by 18%; 53%-35%, John McCain by 16%; 52%-36% and crushes Mitt Rombey by 24%; 55%-31%.Interesting fact; Giuliani's positive ratings are the same as Clintons. He can't carry New Jersey with numbers like that.
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Who Ever Thought?
2007-10-16 20:17:00
Libya and Vietnam have both been elected to the US Security Council...with the blessing of the United States.Just goes to show you how soon we forget our fights. In both countries, the regimes we opposed 20-30 years ago are still in power.Does anyone else think by 2020, Umm Qasr is going to be a port of call for Crystal Cruises?Also on the Security Council next year; Burkina Faso. Costa Rica and Dominican Republic are still battling for the Latin American seat. Croatia and Czech Republic for Eastern European seat.
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When Religions Become Evil
2007-10-16 19:50:00
Religious Zealots meet Democracy.If you can't live with being offended, then leave the freedom and democracy of Sweden. You do not have any right to murder people for being offended.
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Rudy: I Tamed New York
2007-10-16 05:37:00
As if we were a goddamn pack of wild wolves.
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Updated: Open Republican Seats
2007-10-15 10:03:00
Terry Everett- Alabama 2- R+13Ray LaHood- Illinois 18- R+5Dennis Hastert- Illinois 14- R+5Chip Pickering- Mississippi 3- R+14Deborah Pryce- Ohio 15- R+1Jerry Weller- Illinois 11- R+1Rick Renzi- Arizona 1- R+2Duncan Hunter- California 52- R+9Jim Ramstad- Minnesota 3- R+1Ralph Regula- Ohio 16- R+3David Hobson- Ohio 7- R+7Heather Wilson- New Mexico 1- D+2
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OH-7: Hobson Will Retire
2007-10-15 02:01:00
Yet another Republican Congressman has called it quits.Ohio Republican David Hobson became the 12th Republican Congressman, third in Ohio, to announce he will not run for reelection next year.Hobson's district, which includes Xenia, Springfield and some of Columbus' southern and eastern suburbs, like Whitehall, leans Republican. Bush won 57% of the vote here in 2004. Ted Strickland won the district last year, but Sherrod Brown lost it.
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