|
2008 RNC To Focus On The Message Of Signing Up For Military Service, Preemp
2008-08-21 03:02:00 Official Republican National Convention Press Release Attempts To Offer More “McCain’s Not Bush” Hints But Like Panama John Himself, Falls Shy Of The Mark — HOWEVER, They Do Name An Impressive Keynote Speaker Lineup Okay, you caught me again. I fully admit I was reading... This is only a comment summary. Visit http://guntotingliberal.com to view the lastest content complete with some of the most outrageous original photoshops in the political blogosphere!
Ted Stevens & the Problem of the GOP
2008-08-01 20:06:00 While we have said little about Ted Stevens on this blog, with Bruce offering one mocking post, noting the number of projects named for Alaska’s senior senator he discovered when he visited Anchorage, we have not hesitated to criticize members of our party for continuing to practice pork-barrel projects. I took on then-Senator Trent Lett ...
By: GayPatriot
Sen. Ted Stevens Indicted
2008-07-30 07:59:00 Bad news for him considering the fierce competition for his seat....From McClatchy news:WASHINGTON ? Alaska Sen. Ted Stevens, at 84 the longest-serving Republican in the Senate and one of its most powerful members, was indicted Tuesday on seven felony counts alleging that he lied to conceal his acceptance of $250,000 in gifts and services from a now-defunct Alaska oil services and construction company....The indictment, returned by a federal grand jury in Washington, charges that Stevens made false statements on his annual Senate financial-disclosure statements for the years 2001 through 2006 to conceal gifts from VECO Corp. and its chief executive officer, Bill Allen. If he's convicted, Stevens could face an unspecified fine and as much as five years in prison.If hope that if he is found guilty that he punished to the fullest extent of the law. Additionally I hope that he is the last of the corrupt Republicans still in office. I have little doubt that had the GOP not been in the m...
By: Dyre Portents
Sen. Ted Stevens Indicted
2008-07-30 07:59:00 Bad news for him considering the fierce competition for his seat....From McClatchy news:WASHINGTON ? Alaska Sen. Ted Stevens, at 84 the longest-serving Republican in the Senate and one of its most powerful members, was indicted Tuesday on seven felony counts alleging that he lied to conceal his acceptance of $250,000 in gifts and services from a now-defunct Alaska oil services and construction company....The indictment, returned by a federal grand jury in Washington, charges that Stevens made false statements on his annual Senate financial-disclosure statements for the years 2001 through 2006 to conceal gifts from VECO Corp. and its chief executive officer, Bill Allen. If he's convicted, Stevens could face an unspecified fine and as much as five years in prison.If hope that if he is found guilty that he punished to the fullest extent of the law. Additionally I hope that he is the last of the corrupt Republicans still in office. I have little doubt that had the GOP not been in the m...
By: Dyre Portents
Surprise, Surprise - Republican Senator Ted ?Bridge To Nowhere? Stevens Of
2008-07-30 02:37:00 Another Member Of The Grand Old Party Goes Down With Rumors Of Alaska’s Congressman Don Young’s (Yep — Republican Also) Impending Sinkage Down Stevens’ “Series Of Pipes... This is only a comment summary. Visit http://guntotingliberal.com to view the latest rantings of a gun toting liberal with a chip on his shoulder... harsh views, comments expressed.
Alaska Senator Ted Stevens Indicted for False Statements
2008-07-29 22:15:00 Alaska Senator Ted Stevens has been indicted for making false statements in regard to gifts he accepted in excess of $250,000 in the form of money and work done to his home by Bill Allen according to Fox News. The gifts came from Bill Allen and the company he founded, VECO Corp., an influential Alaska oil ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Alaska Senator Ted Stevens Indicted for False Statements", url: "http://bumpshack.com/2008/07/2-9/alaska-senator-ted-stevens-in-dicted-for-false-statements/" });
Sen. Stevens indicted: 7 false statements counts
2008-07-29 20:11:00 WASHINGTON (AP) - Sen. Ted Stevens, the longest-serving Republican senator and a figure in Alaska politics since before statehood, has been indicted on seven counts of falsely reporting hundreds of thousands of dollars in services he received from a company that helped renovate his home. Stevens, 84, has been dogged by a federal investigation into whether ...
By: TexasFred's
Surprising Alaska Senate Poll Numbers
2008-06-09 19:20:00 A lot of people thought Sen. Ted Stevens would be vulnerable in this election, both because of corruption charges and a sharp spike in his craziness in recent years. Still, seeing a new poll having Anchorage mayor Mark Begich beating Stevens by 7 points (51-44) is pretty shocking. Given that Democrats are also favored in the ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Surprising Alaska Senate Poll Numbers", url: "http://2008central.net/2008/06-/09/surprising-alaska-senate-po-ll-numbers/" });
By: 2008 Central
Pop quiz: Did you know that you may lose your television service in less th
2008-04-14 02:50:00 Is the answer to the above question “No?” Well, that’s part of the problem–millions of Americans are in the same boat, and they are equally unaware of the situation The basic gist is this: On February 17, 2009, “over-the-air” (OTA) broadcast television stations that use analog signals (which you pick up through the familiar “rabbit-ear” antennae) are switching to digital signals, which means that unless you have a strong enough antenna set and a special set-top converter box, your television will not be able to pick up the new signals. The government’s official DTV site gives a concise description of the whole event. Cable and satellite subscribers will also be unaffected, because cable systems work with analog signals and satellite programming requires its own tuner. This may lead you to think “Well, that solves the problem right there–who still watches regular broadcast TV?” The answer is a lot of peopleR...
Senate Watch: News & Notes
2008-04-13 00:42:00 Let's take a look at the latest news from Senate races around the country. Click here for our latest Senate rankings--look for a fresh set of rankings next week. AlabamaThe latest polling continues to show Republican Senator Jeff Session (pictured) with a commanding lead in his bid for a third term. Sessions leads state Senator Vivian Figures 57%-36%. Three-fourths of the electorate hold a favorable view of the incumbent, while only 39% view Figures favorably. Figures, who isn't well known outside of her own district, doesn't appear to pose a serious threat to Sessions.AlaskaNew numbers out of Alaska confirm that Republican Senator Ted Stevens, in office since 1970, is facing the toughest challenge of his political career. Elected by landslide margins in every election since he assumed office, Stevens (pictured) holds a narrow 46%-45% lead over Anchorage Mayor Mark Begich. In trouble largely because of a federal corruption investigation, Stevens earns support from just 71% ...
By: Political Realm
Senate Watch: News & Notes
2008-03-29 07:00:00 Let's take a look at the latest news from Senate races around the country. Click here for our latest Senate rankings.AlaskaHow much does Republican Congressman Don Young's political trouble reflect on Ted Stevens' chances for re-election in 2008? Young (pictured), often referred to as the state's third senator because he's been in office since 1973, is in the fight of his political life after becoming embroiled in the same bribery scandal that threatens Stevens. Several polls have shown Young, the state's lone representative, trailing his Democratic challengers and he recently drew a primary challenge from Lt. Governor Sean Parnell. Parnell's candidacy will test the clout of recently elected Republican Governor Sarah Palin, who ousted unpopular Frank Murkowski in a 2006 primary showdown. Republicans have dominated elections in Alaska and the party would probably stand a better chance without Young and Stevens on the ballot in 2008.So far, Stevens has drawn two primary ch...
By: Political Realm
Senate Watch: Rankings
2008-03-19 05:27:00 Our latest rankings paint a rosy picture for Democrats, who find only one of their incumbents on our list of the ten seats most likely to flip hands in 2008. After picking up six seats and winning a thin 51-49 majority in 2006, they appear poised to expand their holdings, but fall short of a filibuster-proof 60-seat advantage.1. Virginia (Open-R) [1]: As a former business executive and governor, Mark Warner (pictured) simply doesn't come across as a legislative branch kind of guy. Widely considered a potential 2008 presidential candidate before he surprisingly put such speculation to rest in October 2006, Warner does little to scuttle the notion that he has ambitions that lie beyond the Senate. A term in the Senate, which seems all but assured at this point, could help fill out the foreign policy portion of his resume for a presidential run in 2012, 2016, or beyond. At this point in 2006, however, another former governor was also prepping for an apparently easy Senate race befor...
By: Political Realm
Senate Watch: News And Notes
2008-03-01 00:27:00 Let's take a look at the latest news from Senate races around the country.AlaskaRepublican Ted Stevens (pictured), the 84 year old veteran lawmaker, officially filed for re-election last week. The move puts to rest any speculation that Stevens would step aside in light of an active FBI investigation into his ties to an oil contractor. Ordinarily elected by landslide margins, Stevens faces danger from Democrats and from within his own party in 2008. Jerry Heikes and David Cuddy, who challenged Stevens in 1996, are already in the race. Should Republicans feel Stevens' presence on the ballot endangers their chances to keep the seat, pressure could be increased for him to retire or more prominent challengers could emerge. In 2006, unpopular Republican Governor Frank Murkowski finished third to now-Governor Sarah Palin in the primary. Of course, Murkowski doesn't have the same clout that Stevens carries within the state--he's been in office since 1968, routinely brings pork spe...
By: Political Realm
Ted Stevens And The Alaska SeaLife Center
2008-02-13 16:00:00 By- Suzie-Q @ 8:00 AM MST Paper: Docs Show Stevens Arranged Fed Funded Bailout for Former Aide The feds are probing whether Sen. Ted Stevens (R-AK) was on the take from execs at the oil company Veco. One focus in particular has been whether CEO Bill Allen paid for Stevens to jack up his Alaska ...
By: Suzie-Q
Senate Watch: Rankings
2008-01-22 22:15:00 Our rankings are supersized this month, with blurbs about all 35 races across the country. Our top ten remains largely unchanged, with the open seat race in Mississippi joining the list for the first time. Mitch McConnell's race in Kentucky fell from the top ten after Democrats failed to get a top tier recruit to face the minority leader.1. Virginia (Open-R) [1]: Former Democratic Governor Mark Warner (pictured) continues to have smooth sailing on his way to the Senate. His likely opponent, former Governor Jim Gilmore, has drawn a challenge from Bob Marshall, that further complicates his chances. Gilmore should survive in a party convention, but Warner has shown no signs of slowing. Most polling gives him a lead of 15-20 points, but the Old Dominion is very much a swing state, so Warner shouldn't get too comfortable. VERDICT: Likely Democratic takeover2. New Mexico (Open-R) [3]: While Representatives Steve Pearce (pictured) and Heather Wilson duke it out in the Republican pr...
By: Political Realm
Senate Watch: News And Notes
2008-01-09 22:28:00 Due to the holiday break and the beginning of the primary season, we haven't touched on Senate campaign news for a while. So it's time to catch up.AlaskaRepublican Ted Stevens (pictured) earned a primary challenge this week in the midst of an ethics scandal that could drive the veteran lawmaker from office. Businessman David Cuddy, who challenged Stevens in 1996 and earned 27% of the vote, announced that he will again seek the Republican nomination. Since his appointment in 1968, Stevens has rarely faced a serious challenge, but this year he could be in trouble. Polling already shows him in a tight race against potential Democratic rival Mark Begich. Democrats, however, are likely hoping Stevens makes it through the primary. The scandal that surrounds him could propel them to a surprising win in this Republican state. KentuckyGreg Stumbo (pictured), once considered a likely challenger for Republican incumbent Mitch McConnell has confirmed that he will instead seek his old se...
By: Political Realm
How Much Did Sen. Ted Stevens? House Renovation Really Cost?
2007-12-28 02:26:00 By- Suzie-Q @ 6:30 PM MST From- TPM Muckraker By David Kurtz - December 26, 2007, 2:43PM A new development this morning in the criminal investigation of Alaska Sen. Ted Stevens. The Seattle Times reports on its interview with David Anderson, a foreman for the corrupt oilfield services company, Veco, who supervised the renovation of ...
By: Suzie-Q
Senate Watch: News And Notes
2007-12-11 18:51:00 AlaskaA new poll suggests that Republican Ted Stevens, the longest-serving Republican in the Senate, would be defeated by potential Democratic challenger Mark Begich. Stevens trails 41%-47%. Begich, Anchorage mayor, has been recruited by national Democrats to challenge Stevens, who is facing the most difficult re-election effort of his career. Stevens (pictured) typically would garner little attention in this heavily Republican state, but an ongoing ethics investigation has left him vulnerable.ColoradoA new poll puts the Colorado Senate race in a virtual tie, with Republican Bob Schaffer edging Democrat Mark Udall (pictured) 42-41%. Several polls have confirmed that the race remains tight in this traditionally Republican state. Democrats have made inroads of late, however, picking up the governor's office and the other Senate seat during the past two cycles. The strategy here is clear: paint the other guy as too extreme (to the left or right) for Colorado. The candidate tha...
By: Political Realm
Senate Watch: Rankings
2007-12-04 17:57:00 It's once again time to review our rankings of the 2008 Senate races. Though Democrats were disappointed by Republican Thad Cochran's decision to seek re-election in Mississippi, it has turned out that they'll get a shot at an open seat there after all. Trent Lott's decision to resign before the end of his term means another seat for Republicans to defend. Tom Udall's decision to run in New Mexico also provided a boost for Democrats this month. As things stand today, Democrats seem almost certain to gain at least two seats, a number that could easily swell to half a dozen depending on how the cards fall.1. Virginia (Open-R) [1]: Democrat Mark Warner (pictured) lost his first Senate try more than a decade ago--a surprisingly strong effort against now-retiring Republican John Warner. Since that time, however, Warner was elected governor, left office with high approval ratings that helped Democrats keep the seat in 2005, his party toppled Republican George Allen in 2006 and won...
By: Political Realm
Senate Watch: News And Notes
2007-11-14 21:59:00 AlaskaThe Daily Kos is reporting that if Mark Begich doesn't opt out of a challenge to Republican Senator Ted Stevens before the end of the year, he will likely end up in the race. Begich, the mayor of Anchorage and the son of a congressman, has been courted by national Democrats to enter the race. Begich is apparently in no rush to announce a decision, however, apparently confident that he can make up the fundraising gap Stevens will have created by next year. Though Stevens is the longest serving Republican in Senate history, he is currently under investigation for possible corruption and bribery--charges Begich would surely reference during a potential bid. Kos goes on to suggest that an announcement may not come until Spring 2008.GeorgiaRepublican Senator Saxby Chambliss appears to have an easy path to a second term. A new poll shows him with comfortable, double digit leads over three potential Democratic challengers. Chambliss edged Democratic Senator Max Cleland 53%-46%...
By: Political Realm
Senate Watch: News And Notes
2007-11-02 21:18:00 AlaskaAnchorage Mayor Mark Begich, whose father served in the House of Representatives, was in Washington, DC this week. Begich, widely seen as a potential challenger to Republican Senator Ted Stevens, was heavily courted by Senate Democrats, including Senators Harry Reid and Chuck Schumer. Begich has yet to commit to the race and appears to be in no hurry to do so. Alaska, typically one of the most Republican states in the country, could elect Democrats to two of its three Congressional seats next year. Stevens and Congressman Don Young, both under federal investigation, appear vulnerable. A recent poll shows Young, who took over the House seat after the death of Begich's father in 1972, trailing Democratic challenger Ethan Berkowitz.MaineRepublican Senator Susan Collins out-raised Democratic Congressman Tom Allen during the third quarter, with Collins bringing in more than $1 million to Allen's $660,000. Collins also has a cash on hand advantage, holding $3.1 million in t...
By: Political Realm
Senate Watch: Rankings
2007-11-01 20:14:00 It's once again time to review our rankings of the 2008 Senate races. The top ranked seat is the one we believe most likely to flip control to the other party. The seat's previous ranking is listed in brackets. Democrats have had an up and down month, missing out on major opportunities in Nebraska and North Carolina, while picking up new prospects in New Mexico and Kentucky.1. Virginia (Open-R) [1]: The Virginia seat remains atop our rankings this month, even as Republicans avoided a potential bitter and divisive battle for their nomination. Congressman Tom Davis announced he would not seek the seat, though he had been seen for years as John Warner's preferred successor. Davis' decision, precluded by the party's choice to hold a convention over a primary, essentially gives the Republican nomination to former Governor Jim Gilmore. Though Gilmore has won statewide before, his more conservative views make him perhaps a less potent general election candidate to oppose Democrat...
By: Political Realm
Ted Stevens Seeks $84 Million "Ferry to Nowhere"
2007-09-28 17:00:00 Following on the heels of Senator Ted Stevens's failed "Bridge to Nowhere" project is an $84 million ferry to allow 40 people to save a 2-hour plus drive;Sen. Ted Stevens, who championed $452 million in federal funding for Alaska's notorious "bridges to nowhere," has directed the Navy to build an experimental ferry it once rejected to serve a little-used port in a remote area of his home state.
By: Mike Kuykendall
Ted Stevens Alaska Raid
2007-07-31 08:14:00 See Original StoryFederal agents searched the home of U.S. Sen. Ted Stevens on Monday, focusing on records related to his relationship with an oil field services contractor jailed in a public corruption investigation, a law enforcement official said.Stevens, 83, has been under a federal investigation for a 2000 renovation project more than doubling the size of his home in Girdwood that was overseen by Bill Allen, a contractor who has pleaded guilty to bribing Alaska state legislators.Allen is founder of VECO Corp., an Alaska-based oil field services and engineering company that has reaped tens of millions of dollars in federal contracts.Agents from the FBI and Internal Revenue Service started their search at the senator's home Monday afternoon, said Dave Heller, FBI assistant special agent. He said he could not comment on the nature of the investigation.This is the same Senator who wanted to build a bridge to nowhere, click here.Is it me or does it seem the Republicans are criminal...
BAM!! IRS, FBI Raid Home Of Senator Ted Stevens
2007-07-31 01:40:00 by- Suzie-Q @ 4:40 PM MST ANCHORAGE, Alaska ? Agents from the FBI and Internal Revenue Service on Monday searched the home of U.S. Sen. Ted Stevens, an official said. Investigators arrived at the Republican senator’s home in Girdwood shortly before 2:30 p.m. Alaska time, said Dave Heller, FBI assistant special agent. Heller said he could ...
By: Suzie-Q
FBI, IRS Search Home of Sen. Ted Stevens
2007-07-31 01:03:00 ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) - Agents from the FBI and Internal Revenue Service on Monday searched the home of U.S. Sen. Ted Stevens, an official said. Investigators arrived at the Republican senator’s home in Girdwood shortly before 2:30 p.m. Alaska time, said Dave Heller, FBI assistant special agent. Heller said he could not comment on the nature ...
By: The Hot Joints
FBI Warns Senator Ted Stevens (R-AK): Don’t Shred Documents
2007-06-07 23:30:00 The Feds have turned their attention to Mr. “Bridge To Nowhere” — the prime “Example A” for those who would argue in favor of Congressional term limits — in their ongoing investigations of corrupt Republican politicians in Alaska. First, it was son, Ben (Alaska Senator), and now, Daddy? Who’s surprised? Not I… From The Washington ... |
|
 |
|
 |
