Ted Kaufman, Rock Star?
Things I learned today when reading the New York Times article that featured Senator Ted Kaufman. Kaufman has reached rock-star status among Senate professional staff On a weekly basis, recognizes…
Hot Stove League: Republican Gains in 2010, Not So Fast
For those political junkies out there, Bob Benenson of CQ Politics has an analysis of the 2009 elections and what they may or may not mean for 2010: GOP Comeback:…
The Bedwetters Party
Those darn Constitution huggers have done it again! They haven't been listening to Republicans, who believe that a terrorist attack means we should throw out the Constitution. What those Constitution-hugging…
Politico’s Improbable Look at History
Politico reports that the Obama Administration will "focus extensively on cutting the federal deficit in 2010." Politico then lazily writes: The big question for Obama – and the country –…
Lather, Rinse, Repeat
I think I've started to notice a trend among conservatives: they like good-looking women. They like to hear what they're thinking come out of the mouths of good-looking women -…
Next Up for the Obama Administration: Immigration Reform
Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano says that security has been beefed up on our borders as well as an increase in workplace immigration enforcement reports The Los Angles Times. In…
Friday Afternoon Bacon Blogging — Bacon Tiara
Many of us went to the Jefferson Jackson Dinner this week to see President Bill Clinton and to see what political rumors we could pick up -- but we also went thinking that we'd have one of those rare chances to hang with RSmitty and Mrs. RSmitty. Why? Because we were really, really, really sure that Smitty would be sporting one of these:
Who Will Fill Ensign’s Rhinestone-Studded Boots?
By now, the sad fate that has befallen U. S. Senator John Ensign has been well-chronicled. The latest indignity recently occurred as Ensign took his leave of the 'Christian' compound…
Some Real Terrorism News
U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder announced today that some of those allegedly responsible for the 9/11 attacks will be tried in federal - not military - court. “Today we announce…
Friday Open Thread
It's Friday! It's time for your open thread. So, any cool plans for the weekend? Spill. Well, this is interesting and I say bravo ACORN because they are right in…
Priorities
I'm glad to know they've got their priorities straight here: The Catholic Archdiocese of Washington said Wednesday that it will be unable to continue the social service programs it runs…
Lavelle: Good News, Bad News
The good news: Republican State Representative Greg Lavelle will not throw his hat in for Mike Castle's vacant Congressional seat, reports The Community News. “I recognize, and others in the…