Day One of the DNC: Clinton Dems for McCain!

For many of us, we have been very consistent: we believe Barack Obama is just not ready to be president.  SOme in that camp are Democrats, and committed Hillary supporters.  It’s not just about being a woman.  It’s about fairness and the integrity of the process.  After all, we live in a Representative Republic.  Our [...]

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Straight from Dubai: The Clinton Tax Returns

Breaking… Hillary & Bill Clinton have finally released their tax returns.  First look reveals $109 million in  income 2000 – 2007.  Most notably, former President Bill Clinton has received $15 million from a sheik in Dubai – a man who was once tied to child enslavement.  I’m not kidding.
They also donated about ten percent of [...]

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It’s Raining McCain?

Some things in politics defy any rational explanation.  So I will not even try.  Let’s just say… it’s definitely not “Obama-girl.”

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Clinton Records Scheduled for Release

MSNBC is reporting that schedules from Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton’s time as First Lady of the United States will be released tomorrow by the National Archives.
The story is just breaking… but here’s my take: it’s conveniently timed to blunt the effect of the Obama speech.  It’s classic “BAM! Back to the campaign!” politics.  Steal the [...]

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No Re-Vote in Florida

MSNBC’s Political Director Chuck Todd is reporting that Florida Democrats will NOT hold a re-vote, or second primary for Hillary Clinton & Barack Obama.
My take: Tell Al Gore that Florida does not matter.  How can the Democrats disenfranchising Florida voters?
Developing…

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California, Unions & Silly Season

Or… your tax dollars at work. As an Oregon resident, I’m all too familiar with state employees (Remember the PERS fiasco with teachers a few years ago – UGH!) hiding under the skirts of their unions and using the blame game as an excuse to raid the checkbooks of the folks they [...]

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Rezko Trial Coverage

For those of you interested in full coverage of the Antoin “Tony” Rezko trial, I recommend checking the Gavel-to-Gavel coverage by the Chicago Tribune. There is plenty of in-depth history, analysis and facts galore. The Democratic Governor, Rod Blagojevich, has been publicly identified as “Public Official A” and the hits don’t stop [...]

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Ticked Off in Texas

The Hillary Campaign camp is hosting an “emergency” press avail (via phone) laying out complaints about the Caucus portion of the votes in Texas.  Tarrant / Dallas counties – part of the Houston area.  Apparently people are claiming there was intimidation and some weirdness surrounding the production/delivery of the Caucus packets.
Hmmmm.

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Election Voodoo

Some people read tea leaves.  Some people get their tarot cards read.  But, for me… when Terry McAuliffe is on TV non-stop, it means a few things:  Hillary is about to win something important, donors have been given their marching orders, and political arms have been twisted.
Terry McAuliffe is the not-so-secret weapon at Hillary’s disposal.  [...]

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An American Issue

Some stories are just cool. From the GOP Convention blog: (hat tip to Mr. Burns!)
An American Issue
A powerful story from the local ABC affiliate in Minneapolis-Saint Paul, KSTP (5 EYEWITNESS NEWS), on a Robbinsdale, Minn., soldier who will receive a new home. Sgt. Marcus Kuboy was injured in Fallujah while on patrol.
When the Republican [...]

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