Archive | November, 2010
Hoyer: I’m Running for Minority Whip
On his Twitter account, Steny Hoyer (D-MD) has confirmed that he will seek the Minority Whip post in the next Congress. I am running for Democratic Whip in order to defend Dem accomplishments, unify our Caucus & begin the hard work of winning back the majority That puts him in a tough race against James [...]
Will Joe Manchin Switch Parties?
8. November 2010
Reports have surfaced today that Senate Republicans are trying to convince Senator-elect Joe Manchin (D-WV) to switch parties and join the GOP caucus. But will the wooing work? At least one adviser to Manchin sounds receptive to the idea. “He was elected as a Democrat and he has to go to Washington as a Democrat [...]
Video: The Hypocrisy of MSNBC
8. November 2010
Fundraising for candidates and causes on the air is wrong. Unless you’re fundraising for left-wing candidates on MSNBC. Then it’s all good. Via Daily Caller.
Surprise: NPR Board of Directors is Overwhelmingly Liberal
8. November 2010
I know, you’re shocked that the publicly-funded network, responsible for firing Juan Williams because he expressed a politically incorrect sentiment, is run by a bunch of leftists. You probably thought the Board of Directors was dominated by fiscal conservatives who support the Tea Party movement. You silly person, you. On Sunday, October 17, the New [...]
Court Blocks Amendment That Blocks Courts from Considering Islamic Law
8. November 2010
Apparently there’s merit to the idea that it’s unconstitutional to stand up for the United States Constitution. A federal judge has issued a temporary injunction against a voter-approved amendment in Oklahoma that blocked state courts from considering Islamic law in making decisions. OKLAHOMA CITY — A temporary restraining order has been issued to block a [...]
Congressional Black Caucus Backs Clyburn for Whip
8. November 2010
In which Steny Hoyer gets one step closer to being tossed from his party’s leadership in the House. Identity politics is a powerful thing in Democratic circles. WASHINGTON (AP) – The chairwoman of the Congressional Black Caucus says Rep. James Clyburn, the highest ranking African-American in the House Democratic leadership, should be the vanquished party’s [...]
Kirk Won’t Be Seated in Early Lame Duck, But Two Democrats Will
8. November 2010
Senator-elect Mark Kirk (R-Ill) was the only Republican to be elected this year in a special election, meaning he should be seated for the coming lame duck session. And yet he’ll only be there for the final two weeks, while two Democrats elected in special elections will be seated early on. SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) – [...]
Leftists Rejoice: Olbermann Back on Tuesday
7. November 2010
Earlier today I wrote: If he’s too proud to publicly apologize for violating NBC’s ethics code, wouldn’t that indicate he’s too proud to come groveling back just so he can go back on the air? I say NBC either buckles or Olbermann walks. Olbermann will be back on the air Tuesday. NBC has buckled . [...]
New Marine Corps Commandant: Don’t Repeal DADT
7. November 2010
One the one hand you have two Marine Corps commandants, the Chief of Naval Operations, the Chief of Staff of the Air Force, and the Chief of Staff of the United States Army. All of them say not to repeal the ban on gays in the military. On the other hand you have Barack Obama, [...]
Two More U.S. Drone Strikes in Pakistan
7. November 2010
Just a quick update on the continuing CIA offensive in the Pakistani tribal regions. Pakistan: 2 US drone attacks in North Waziristan kill at least 14 militants, including “five foreigners” traveling in a car hit by missile Booya.
8. November 2010
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