Archive for 2010
California Rejects Religious Conservative Judges
Judges from a slate of candidates of the “Better Courts Now” organization lost in the California elections yesterday. The group was formed to bring a more religious conservative viewpoint to the courts.
General Assembly Post-Game Wrap-Up/Pre-Game Show: Wed., June 9, 2010
So many fascinating bills in committee today that the post-game wrap-up will be somewhat truncated. Here’s what happened. Every bill I highlighted yesterday passed unanimously, with the exception of SB 245(Sokola), which requires that student teachers undergo criminal background checks. Three senators voted ‘no’, the three naysayers open to speculation. Maybe Bernard’s buddy can fill […]
What If Political Scientists Covered the News?
I’m going to know for absolute certain that there is really and truely a God if I could ever get news written like this:
The Loop Current
A look at the dysfunctional cycle of supporting hydrocarbons, where everyone benefits except you.
Republicans Might Get Taitzed
Ouch! Orly Taitz could actually win, and… Republican heads are exploding. “It’d be a disaster for the Republican party,” says James Lacy, a conservative GOP operative in the state. “Can you imagine if [gubernatorial candidate] Meg Whitman and [candidate for Lt. Gov.] Abel Maldonado — both of whom might have a chance to win in […]
File This Under D’oh
Via HuffPo: Three-quarters of registered voters think Congress should forget about the deficit and preserve extended unemployment benefits and health insurance subsidies for laid-off workers, according to a new poll commissioned by the National Employment Law Project. Citing deficit concerns, Democrats in both chambers of Congress have said it’s time to start thinking about how […]
Delaware General Assembly Pre-Game Show: Tuesday, June 8, 2010
Here’s what happened on Thursday. Bills that passed that were of interest to me had previously been discussed here. Legislators introduced some interesting new bills, most of which I’ll discuss when/if they’re considered in committee or on the floor. I’ve already discussed HB 443(George) and why I think it’s essential. For those whose lips get […]
Rand Paul: I’m MLK and Frederick Douglass
Rand Paul is Martin Luther King, Jr. and Frederick Douglass all wrapped up into one package, according to Rand Paul.
Primary Day SuperTuesday
Primaries in 11 states today. Some races of national interest: NV-Sen (R), CA-Sen (R), CA-Gov (R), AR-Sen (D runoff), SC-Gov (R).
Late Night Video — This is Where We Live
This is 2 years old and was done for the 25th Anniversary of 4th Estate Publishers. I think I may live here already:
Because I Can… Tweet
Alas, I have given in and sent my first tweet 2 hours ago (@Pandoradl). Needless to say, I have provided two hours of amusement for Nemski. He even has me performing Twitter Tricks… like challenging me to add a photo without asking my kids for help. And Geek had a chuckle with a joke about […]
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