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Roland Burris has a wonderful grave site all set up for himself.  He has actually built his own monument, which lists his accomplishments. But it doesn’t look like Mr. Burris will get to add his Senate accomplishments to the list.  He’s been denied admission to the Senate.  Even though he was legally appointed, apparently “Whitey” doesn’t [...]

Franken Has 225 Vote LeadA Race Close, Controversial And Full Of DoubtsVictory in Minnesota's drawn-out Senate race moved within Democrat Al Franken's grasp Saturday when he increased his lead over Republican Norm Coleman as the statewide recount drew to a close.The state Canvassing Board will reconvene Monday to declare which candidate received the most overall votes in the election. Barring cour

Senate Republican Leader Dave Cogdill, of Modesto, today issued the following statement after the Governor’s Department of Finance released the 2009-10 budget summary: “I applaud the Governor for including elements of the Republican budget plan into the proposal released today. During these tough economic times, it makes sense to go back to the voters and ask [...]

Looks like he lied. And Rice declines to clarify. Say, why aren’t these people in prison?

Coleman Leads Franken By Just Five (5) VotesInitial Challenges and Improperly RejectedBallots Yet To Be Counted AFTERNOON UPDATE: FRANKEN TAKES LEAD:According to a tally by the Minneapolis Star-Tribune, Franken has taken the lead as the state’s Board of Canvassers continues to review ballots challenged by both campaigns during the state's hand recount.Franken led early Friday afternoon by nearl

As Caroline Kennedy made a pilgrimage to Harlem to lunch with Rev. Al Sharpton, her rivalry with Cuomo scion Andrew, who is currently serving as New York State Attorney General until he can find a higher office, heated up.Kennedy actually answered a couple of reporters' questions in a sidewalk press availability, after munching with Rev. Al at Sylvia's, in contrast to her first foray as a candida

State Senator Dave Cogdill Senate Republican Leader Dave Cogdill, of Modesto, today issued the following statement regarding the Pooled Money Investment Board vote to halt infrastructure projects across California: “Republicans agree that we need to get more Californians back to work by rebuilding our infrastructure, that’s precisely why earlier this week we put forth a plan to [...]

While the Kansas Republican Party hates her (rank and file Republicans like her just fine), Governor Kathleen Sebelius is undeniably one of the most prominent female politicians in the country, one of the best-known governors nationally, and is certainly the best-known politician from the Great State of Kansas (sorry, Sam, your presidential bid didn't do much for ya there).Knowing all of that as w

Caroline Kennedy has announced her intention to actively campaign for Hillary Clinton’s senate seat – based on her qualifications as an Upper East Side (Manhattan), author of children’s books, who spent three years in the White House when she was a child, and has a close friendship with Barack Obama. The UK’s, Guardian’s article title “On the Road to Restoring Camelot” is in itse

-Was Rahm Emanuel caught on FBI wire-taps discussing the fate of Barack Obama’s vacated U.S. Senate seat with Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich?-The Roman Catholics are making it very, very clear that they oppose "any unjust discrimination on the basis of homosexuality."-A 16 year old girl in the U.K. was recently gang raped and covered in burning caustic soda.-Archaeologists are finding amazing

-Rahm Emanuel is refusing to take questions from reporters about whether he was the Obama “advisor” named in the criminal complaint against Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich.-Health authorities in India have placed under surveillance about 300,000 people in bird flu affected areas. There are now reports of 150 people in one local area that are suffering from fever and upper respiratory infecti

A $14billion bailout package for the beleaguered Big 3 auto industry has died in the Senate after failing to get enough support in a procedural vote. The failure came after bipartisan talks on the rescue plan collapsed over Republican demands that the United Auto Workers union agree to swift wage cuts. The White House said the bill had been the Big Three car makers' "best chance to avoid a disorde

Update (12/11/08 - 11:12pm): Senate fails to invoke cloture with a vote of 52 Yeas to 35 Nays, 8 short of the required 60 votes. This means that both bodies will have to take this issue up again in January, as the rest of the Senate’s sessions will be pro forma, where nothing really happens. ——————————————

The mainstream media never ceases to amaze us.Now they are actually PULLING DOWN month old stories that show that Barack Obama met with disgraced Governor Rod Blagojevich on November 5th to discuss the Senate seat that Obama is vacating.In the past couple of days people started to dig these stories up that showed that Obama DID meet with Blagojevich on November 5th to specifically discuss the Sena

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A proposal to bail out the big three U.S. automakers passed the House of Representatives but its prospects looked grim in the Senate where supporters faced an uphill struggle on Thursday to keep it alive.

From NBC’s Ken Strickland In a letter being circulated for signatures among Senate Democrats, the members "insist" that Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich resign from his post, "and under no circumstance make an appointment to fill the vacant Illinois Senate seat." In light of his arrest, the letter, written by Democratic leaders, states: "Any appointment by you would raise serious questions." Wh

Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid said today that Congress could act on an auto bailout as early as the end of the day.

Every now and then we our entertained, captivated, disgusted, amazed by some of the things people do. I just don't know what Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich could have possibly been thinking. This was idiotic and immoral on so many levels....Jeez... I won't even post the article. You can read all about it here.

The star of "The Nanny" wants to go from playing nasally New Yawkers to succeeding Hillary Rodham Clinton in the U.S. Senate. Publicist Jordan Brown delivered the straight line that Fran Drescher is serious about becoming the next junior senator from New York. Brown cited Drescher's experience as an actress, advocate for women's health and read more digg story [[ This is a content summary only.

Will Winning Results Be Known By Christmas?Read Franken's Lips: "Loooooser" Coleman held a 192-vote lead after the recount finished. But that doesn't account for more than 6,600 ballot challenges from the two campaigns. The results are muddied further by legal squabbles over Franken's push to include some rejected absentee ballots in the final count."Improperly rejected absentee ballots are simply

Caroline Kennedy and Barack Obama - Kansas.comCaroline Kennedy’s is best known for being the daughter of President John F. Kennedy, and most recently, one of the people responsible for helping Barack Obama pick his vice-presidential nominee. Other than that, her resume leaves little to indicate that she is qualified for the office of Senator, other than the title: “Relative”. It goes with

Chris Matthews' Senate Run:Serious Bid or Contract Contrivance?What's a Left Wing Talking Head to Do?Chris Matthews, the Hardball Boy, is contemplating a run for the U.S. Senate.Or not.From Matthews inches closer to Senate run:Chris Matthews is dead serious about running for the Senate in Pennsylvania — and is shopping for a house in the state and privately discussing quitting MSNBC as proof of

BLOGOSPHERE NEWS:December 3 2008THE SCOOP:* Jeb Bush Considers Senate Run* 5000 Dow?* Saxby Chambliss Wins Big* CDC at Fault if Terrorists Strike USA?* India Demands Mumbai Mastermind* GM Doomed?* Norm Coleman now Slightly FavoredA WORLD OF NEWS JEB Bush to Run for Senate? From Jeb: I am considering Senate run:Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush — the younger brother of the president — is weighing a

by Dave MindemanAs the US Senate recount forges on, it is clear that whoever is the last man standing on this one is going to have a tough time selling any credentials to non-supporters.Three million votes and the final tally will show a 42% winner by a handful of votes. That's not a mandate. That's not even a good showing. That's a margin of victory in Lizard People territory.Coleman and Frank

by Dave MindemanThere is the general feeling in the media that Al Franken was dealt a "serious blow" by the canvassing board's ruling on the absentee ballots.Maybe. But looking at the long term, maybe not.The Coleman campaign has been utilizing the liberal ballot challenge methodology to maintain their narrow lead in the visible sense. By that, I mean that the actual difference between

I would say no. In most cases this would never happen. But then again we're talking about a Clinton here.Consider this:Hillary and Bill have never needed to be "voted on" by Senate or House Republicans for any office. This will be the first time, in her appointment to Secretary of State, that she will have to go under the microscope.Now I'm not a Hillary hater, but most Republicans are. Big tim

Ok, at risk of tainting my own poll a friend asked me my thoughts on this question today so here we go....For the bailout plan to pass it must go though the senate first. Here are a few facts:The US is an extremely polarized country with Republicans and Democrats standing on either side of many issues. When it comes to the issue of bail outs Republicans do not fundamentally support it- it is reall

This means that Palin will not be running for Senate and will remain Governor of Alaska. WASHINGTON (AP) — Alaska Sen. Ted Stevens has conceded defeat in his re-election bid against Democrat Mark... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

SB 2860 (Hunter), which amends the Illinois Lead Poisoning Prevention Act, passed the Illinois Senate unanimously today.This legislation will protect Illinois’ children from lead by requiring that manufacturers include lead warning statements for painted toys, jewelry and children’s products intended to facilitate the feeding, sleeping or relaxation of children under six that that contain exce

With about 2,500 votes left to be counted, Mark Begich leads Republican incumbent Ted Stevens by about 3,700 votes, enough to secure him the Senate seat from Alaska.Stevens, the longest serving Republican Senator, was convicted on seven counts of lying on Senate forms about receiving gifts from VECO Corporation and CEO Bill Allen.The Democrats now have 58 seats in the Senate, with the Minnesota an

Talk about change that is ushering in the U.S. in light of an Obama win and not to be out done the Philippine Senate is also caught up in the same frenzy. Except in the Philippine Senate change is more of the same, that is pathetically moving backward instead of forward to its relics of its ugly past. It was more like waking up to a nightmare with... Philippine political & social events as seen f

SB 2860 (Hunter), which amends the Illinois Lead Poisoning Prevention Act, will be voted on by the Illinois Senate as early as Wednesday, November 19.This legislation would better protect Illinois’ children from lead by requiring that manufacturers include lead warning statements for painted toys, jewelry and children’s products intended to facilitate the feeding, sleeping or relaxation of chi

Manny Villar resigned today as the Senate President of the Philippines. Manny Villar was replaced as Senate president by Sen. Juan Ponce Enrile who gained approval from the majority of senators on... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

I just went out for some kitchen shopping in the neighborhood selling Noritake brand at very low prices and the big news came out from the radio. One of the possible presidentiable candidates for the 2010 election and currently the Senate President, Senator Manny Villar, resigned from its position. There are many speculations as to the real reason for his resignation but for whatever reason it may

This Monday, the Senate is scheduled to review a rescue bill for the auto industry. The bill would provide $25 billion in an emergency loan to GM, Ford, and Chrysler. Since the auto rescue bill is a loan, it differs from the financial bailout package where the government bought stakes in the companies.

Sen. Harry Reid The Democrats plan to give aid to the automakers out of the $700 Wall Street Bailout has met opposition from the Bush administration and Republicans in Congress. However, despite the previously expressed risk of not being brought to the floor, it is now being reported that the bill will arrive in [...] Related posts:Paulson Says Auto Industry Aid Should Not Come From Wall Stree

In New York speculation is beginning on who would fill Hillary Clinton's Senate seat if it should become vacant. The name at the top of the list is Caroline Kennedy. read more digg story [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

Barack Obama will resign his Senate seat effective Sunday, November 16, 2008.Here is a statement released by Obama:"It has been one of the highest honors and privileges of my life to have served the people of Illinois in the United States Senate. In a state that represents the crossroads of a nation, I have met so many men and women who've taken different journeys, but hold common hopes for their

Convicted Republican Senator Ted Stevens has fallen behind Democratic challenger Mark Begich on Wednesday as officials started counting absentee votes, provisional ballots, and early votes.Late Wednesday evening, Stevens trailed Begich by 814 votes. Stevens led Begich by 3,200 votes before the additional votes started being tallied.There are still tens of thousands of votes to count and neither si

Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin speaks to the media as she arrives at the 2008 Republican Governors Association meeting in Miami, Fla., Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2008. Palin, who clearly is looking ahead to her... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

Ballots Mysteriously Appear For Franken- Lawsuits Likely -Note: With ACORN filing more than 43,000 registration forms this year, 75 percent of all new registrations in the state, Minnesota was facing vote fraud problems even before the election. Even a small percentage of those registrations resulting in fraudulent votes could tip this election...Twenty men and women settled in along tables at the

US senate by 74 votes against 25 approved 700-billion-dollar stabilization package for financial market on Wednesday and in this way created a precondition for further approval at the House of Representatives. The new bill that consists of 451 pages has the same title (Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008) as the previous bill. The bill was also [...]

Speculation over John Kerry’s (D-MA) possible inclusion in an Obama cabinet, has Massachusetts politician’s gearing up for a run at the Senate should there be a special election. From Attorney General Martha Coakley to former Governor William Weld, are expressing interest. Not so fast: Governor Deval Patrick has decided than allowing a special election that might not be in the best interests o

Jeff Merkley defeated Gordon Smith in Oregon. This brings the Democrats total to +6. Still unresolved are races in Minnesota, Alaska and Georgia. Republicans lead in all 3. In Georgia, the question isn't whether Saxby Chambliss got the most votes or not- he clearly did. The question is, when all votes are counted, did he get 50% +1. By Georgia law, if he didn't, there will be a Dec 2nd runoff.If,

The North Carolina senate race between Democrat Kay Hagan and Republican Elizabeth Dole is a key senate race to watch. Atheists everywhere will want to keep an eye on this one because this was the election in which Dole based her campaign on anti-atheist bigotry. As of this moment, Hagan is trailing and it is too early to call.Update: The race has just been called for Hagan. Subscribe to Atheist R

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Figure of a Choice Animal for ConquestOriginally uploaded by tgbusillElectoral Map Where should your state be?Election Day Is Here!!It's the day we've been waiting for o' these many months. Who is going to win the presidency? Will it be Obama or McCain? The truth is, if Obama does win the more critical votes are going to be in the Senate, as that is where we may have the situation where Democrats

Before posting this I would like to express mycondolencesto the Durbin family. Their eldest daughter died over the weekend. I havemet her before when I was a child at a neighbors house, but really do not remember it. My thoughts...

This is fantastic.Decades of being a lying, corrupt hypocrite is finally catching up with John McCain. Not only is he about to be destroyed on a Ronald Reagan-Walter Mondale level next Tuesday, but his popularity in his home state of Arizona has sunk so low he could not only lose his state next week, but lose his Senate seat in 2010.That's assuming McCain is alive and healthy enough to run for re-

So these ‘actors’ are not like Al. So that must mean they are uneducated bible thumping morons who have a talent for not being funny. Ratzenberger went to Sacred Heart University(big Catholic skew there). Besides being a nutjob with an annoying voice Victoria Jackson is also a “born again” Christian. Stephen Baldwin; also a born [...] Related posts:The Bad Faith Awards 20

By MATT APUZZO and JESSE J. HOLLAND Associated Press Writers WASHINGTON (AP) _ Ted Stevens, a pillar of the Senate for 40 years and the face of Alaska politics almost since statehood, was convicted of a seven-felony string of corruption charges Monday — found guilty of accepting a bonanza of home renovations and fancy trimmings from an [...]

".. for the imagination of man's heart is evil from his youth" (genesis 8:21)Three senior regulators were apparently very surprised by the behavior of financial institutions and especially investment banks and the part they played in the current crisis. Where they really that naïve? I find it a bit hard to believe.What the regulators had to sayChris Cox, chairman of the Securities and Exchange Co

Disgusting! Is there any other word horrible than this coz I felt it is an understatement. Hearing what transpired in the Senate Probe on the recent and very controversial Euro Generals I really felt repulsive and mad towards those useless government officials. I knew some people in the PNP and I know how hard it was for them to accept how things happen inside their institution especially the

NECN hosted the only televised debate between John Kerry (D-MA) and challenger Jeff Beatty (R), last night. During the hour-long debate, Kerry continued to campaign for Barak Obama rather than debate the issues with his opponent. Beatty reminded Kerry several times that the focus of the debate was the Massachusetts Senate, while Kerry continued to bring each and every point back to the Obama ca

This is a photo of the French Senate (Sénat), which is the upper house of theParliament of France; the Senate enjoys less prominence than the lower house, the directly elected National Assembly.The Senate is housed inside the Palais du Luxembourg in the heart of Paris. In front of the building lies the Senate's garden, the Jardin du Luxembourg (224,500 m²) , open to the public.

Ok, it will improve conditions in PA puppy mills to a degree but the amendments tacked on by the Senate Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee, which watered the bill down dramatically, were passed with the legislation. It passed through the Senate with a 49-1 vote, Sen. John H. Eichelberger, R-Blair, being the lone holdout, [...]

Together with other organizations, BROOD had been an active member of Positibong Alternatibo ang Renewable Energy ni Juan (P.A.R.E. ni Juan) and had joined various campaigns for the passage of the Renewable Energy Bill. The news relayed to us by Roslyn Arayata, Volunteer Spokesperson of PARE ni Juan network that the Renewable Energy Bill had been approved was a news that made us and fellow advo

These 5 Democrats could make all the difference Unlike delusional and barely rational GOP propaganda tool Hugh Hewitt, realistic Republican strategists are already structuring a world view around a President Obama and significantly strengthened Democratic majorities in both houses of Congress. The Democrats are back in the range of as many as 4 dozen House districts [...]

Bailout plan sails through Senate - but here comes the hard part Markets expected to be in nervous limbo until House clears bill on Friday By ANDREW MARKS NEW YORK CORRESPONDENT WALL STREET is bracing itself for another ride on the see-saw of hope and fear even though the US Senate has on Wednesday overwhelmingly approved a [...]

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photo credit: Wolfgang Staudt A few days after the House rejected a similar $700 billion bailout plan, the Senate on Wednesday gave approval to a similar but slightly different bailout plan.  The new plan which now includes several other measures meant to sweeten the pot and bring some members who previously voted the plan down [...]

Senate passes $700B rescue; House votes lured Asian stocks fall despite Senate rescue plan vote (AP)AP - Asian stock markets retreated Thursday as broader concerns about a global economic slowdown out ...AP poll: Obama takes a 7-point lead over McCain (AP)AP - Barack Obama has surged to a seven-point lead over John McCain one month before the presidentia ...Train engineer texted 22 seconds

So it was Monday the the house rejected the 700 billion dollar bailout and it was just 2 days after that they have come with a new 700 billion dollar bailout plan and the senate has ok’ed it .This is going to congress vote on Friday.There is changes that has to be done in every [...]

From CNN:The Senate on Wednesday night passed a sweeping and controversial financial bailout similar in key ways to one rejected by the House just two days earlier.The measure was passed by a vote of 74 to 25 after more than three hours of floor debate in the Senate. Both presidential candidates, Sens. Barack Obama, D-Illinois, and John McCain, R-Arizona, voted in favor.Like the bill the House rej

The senate has passed the $700 billion dollar bail out bill. The house is next.. Read more

Following the $1+ trillion loss in the stock market on Monday, it looks like the voter angst against the bail-out turned around when people saw the impact to their investment portfolios. I guess they didn't believe Paulson the first time? So far it looks like the Senate will in fact have enough votes to send this bill to the House for a vote by Friday.From a CNN story:The Senate on Wednesday nig

US Senate to vote on sweetened bailout plan - WASHINGTON Amended deal adds riders for tax breaks, higher bank deposit insurance   (WASHINGTON) After the shock defeat of a bailout plan for the American financial system rocked global markets on Monday, the US Senate is now poised to push through a sweetened version.   Plan B: Senate Banking Committee chairman [...]

Reuters - European policymakers urged the U.S. Senate on Wednesday to approve a revised $700 billion financial rescue plan aimed at tackling the worst financial crisis since the 1930s.

In what feels like deja vu all over again, the Senate and the House failed to worked together over the past two weeks to pass legislation. Last week, the Senate voted 93-2 to extend the solar energy investment and wind energy production tax credits. The credits were set to expire at the end [...]

"To the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate: As..." Fetched from Darkly Dreaming Casper 3 days, 10 hours ago.

Although John Kerry (D-MA) is still believed to be on solid ground when it comes to retaining his Senate Seat; one has to understand that the only challenge he has faced to date was a very feisty campaign from Ed O’Reilly during the Democrat Primary. Kerry did win the primary – so that he may go on to face Republican Jeff Beatty in the general election, but, it was hardly a mandate. Kerry w

Senate candidate Jeff Beatty who is running to unseat the ultra-left liberal John Kerry, weighs in on the bailout situation. Having a Republican in the Senate from Massachusetts would be a relief... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

VS The Senate will commence investigation on the double insertion issue unfolded by Senator Ping Lacson on Monday, September 29. Senator Lacson brought in the senate floor, on his privilege speech, the anomalous insertion of a P200-million fund for a supposed road project involving Senate President Manny Villar. This insertion created different controversies between senators them

Updated 4:19 p.m. By Michael D. Shear and Lori Montgomery Sen.

The Senate today had a hearing during which the Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee politely questioned Ben Bernanke and Henry Paulson.Ben Bernanke is the Chairman of the Federal Reserve. The Federal Reserve is a banking cartel that controls the printing and distribution of our currency. The creation of the Federal Reserve in 1913 was unconstitutional.Henry Paulson is Secretary of the Tr

Today's Chicago Tribune reports on the landslide vote to overturn scandal-tarred Gov. Rod Blagojevich's veto of "pay to play" legislation.

The government has at its disposal a number of tools to encourage development of clean energy sources. Congress could release additional funds to research institutions, attach requirements to state funding, change federal permitting standards, etc. Unfortunately, we're still waiting on a comprehensive energy policy that would utilize all of these tools, so in the meantiem we must make do with tax

News articles from the Boston Herald and the Boston Globe gave mention of Republican, Jeff Beatty’s Senate Campaign against entrenched Democrat, John Kerry. The media in Massachusetts is of the opinion that John Kerry is immune to a challenge, no matter where it comes from, due to the perception that the state is primarily Democrat. Reality check: this is not the case. In the Bay State voter

by Dave MindemanPlease, I encourage you to visit a Republican website today. Please, please, visit Norm Coleman...COLEMAN FOR SENATEPlease notice that when you go to that site, you do not see any reference to Norm Coleman....you do not see any discussion of any issues.... you do not see talk about the future of Minnesota... Nope.All you see is a dark, negative... Halloween like, page that talks a

The Massachusetts State Primary will be held on Tuesday, September 16 – voters that do go to the polls (low voter turnout expected) will choose between incumbent John F. Kerry and Ed O’Reilly, who has run, what many feel, is a successful grassroots campaign. A debate between the two candidates, that was originally broadcast on WBZ TV Boston, was shown on TV 38 (available statewide) as of yest

Last month, Governor Mike Huckabee and HuckPAC endorsed Jack Hoogendyk in the Michigan US Senate race.  I would like to follow suit and I do so with pride and with great purpose The state of Michigan is hurting really bad.  Their economy is terrible and their government is corrupt under the regime of their current governor, Jennifer Granholm.  Unemployment and taxes are high and s

Fountain found just outside the Belgian Senate (Sénat Belge) in Brussels where visitors enter. Haven’t found any further information about the fountain itself. If anyone has an idea please leave a comment. Location of the Belgian Senate: View Larger Map Photos of fountain found at the Belgian Senate

John Kerry agreed to debate Ed O’Reilly, the first primary challenger the man has faced, but not without some guidelines. The debate, scheduled to be televised this Sunday at 7 AM on WBZ TV 4 Boston, is being moderated by John Keller, who set the conditions of the debate. The debate is being pre-recorded – no one is allowed to attend the event with the exception of the candidates. This is t

Dear friends: I am a candidate for the United States Senate in the great state of Michigan. I am running against a firmly entrenched liberal by the name of Carl Levin. He has been in office for thirty years. Voters have never had a clearer choice than they do this year. Senator Levin and I could not be more different. While his legacy i

Do you know who this is? This is the woman who was running as the Republican candidate for Joe Biden's senate seat. Her name is Christine O'Donnell. She was going to lose so badly that no one even bothered to do a poll for the race.Now Biden is VP and the Democrats must find someone who can run in his place to maintain the seat. While it's not likely, there's the off chance that this new per

The Boston Herald is reporting today that John Kerry has agreed to debate his Democrat Challenger, Ed O'Reilly. Kerry had previously declined due to his heavy schedule. The agreement came, coincidentally, the same day that Obama made his final decision on a running mate. Articles from newspapers across the Baystate, including the Boston Globe, have taken to inserting "if" when referring to Kerry r

"The state’s largest GLBT Advocacy group, Equality Maine, has endorsed Tom Allen (D-Portland) for Senate. Allen, a current U.S. Representative, is challenging Sen. Susan Collins (R-Bangor.)Equality Maine’s executive director, Betsy Smith, said in a release:“Throughout his long career, Congressman Allen has supported fairness and equality while opposing discrimination. His voting record on LG

John Sununu is down by 9 points in New Hampshire according to Rasmussen.

Interesting news from the latest Rasmussen Poll on the Noriega v. Cornyn contest: The United States Senate race in Texas continues to get tighter this month. The latest Rasmussen Reports telephone survey in the Lone Star State finds Republican Incumbent John Cornyn leading Democratic State Legislator Rick Noriega 47% to 37%. When “leaners” are included, Cornyn leads 50% to 39%. The incumbent s

In 2004, President Bush and much of the Republican Party made an issue out of John Kerry’s poor attendance in the Senate and made calls for his resignation. Since the start of the 2008 Election Cycle back in 2007, John McCain has had worse attendance in the Senate than both Barack Obama and John Kerry. [...]

Yesterday the California Senate approved a bill designating May 22nd as Harvey Milk Day, the first such state holiday honoring a LGBT person in the history of the United States. The state Assembly approved the bill last month and the bill will return to the Assembly one more time for a "concurrence" vote before landing on the desk of Gov. Schwarzenegger. (Continue Reading-Source/Joe.My.God)In case

Texas Railroad Commissioner Elizabeth Ames Jones will run for U.S. Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison’s seat in the United States Senate in 2010 if Hutchison vacates it to run for governor, according to Dallas Blog. Ames Jones, an interior decorator and former member of the Texas House of Representatives appointed to the Texas Railroad Commission by Governor Perry in 2005 to fill the unexpired ter

THE NCCC Mall of Davao B3 Center has been chosen to be the venue for the next leg of the Sipag at Tiyaga category of the First Senate President Manny Villar Cup to be held on August 18-19, 2008. According to Gandy Valle, Secretary-general of the Billiards Managers and Players Association of the Philippines (BMPAP), the category is open to all budding pool cue artists in the country. Valle also ad

Washington, D.C.—Today, consumer, public interest and scientific groups applaud the U.S. Senate for passing strong product safety reform legislation that would overhaul the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The bipartisan Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 will make consumer products safer by requiring that toys and infant products be tested before they are sold, and by ba

A member of the United States Senate, known for his hot temper and acid tongue, exploded one day in mid-session and began to shout, "Half of this Senate is made up of cowards and corrupt politicians!" All the other Senators demanded that the angry member withdraw his statement, or be removed from the remainder of the session. After a long pause, the angry member acquiesced. "OK," he said, "I withd

The Senate on Wednesday passed legislation to modernize the nation’s computer crime laws and give prosecutors more leeway in pursuing cyber crooks. Under current federal cyber-crime laws prosecutors must show that the illegal activity caused at least $5,000 in damages before they can bring charges for unauthorized access to a computer. Under the [...]

This is an excellent, well thought out, article that came out today by Margaret Carlson [Pictured]."Let's take a civics quiz. In Congress which is worse: being corrupt or being gay? Time is up. Pencils down. If you answered being gay, you've been paying attention, class. Of the 10 Commandments, it is much better to break the one about stealing than the one about sex." [It's important to note that