Archive for June 24th, 2011

Let the Recall Elections Begin

Filed in National by MJ on June 24, 2011 • 7 Comments

The first ads are up and running in Wisconsin in an attempt to flip the state senate to Democratic control. The labor-backed progressive group We Are Wisconsin has launched its first television ad of the upcoming recall elections, targeting state Sen. Sheila Harsdorf (R-River Falls). Harsdorf is one of six Republican state senators facing recall […]

All Eyes On New York – Marriage Equality Vote Tonight

Filed in National by Unstable Isotope on June 24, 2011 • 30 Comments

A bill to bring marriage equality to the state of New York will be voted on tonight.

Friday Open Thread

Filed in National by Unstable Isotope on June 24, 2011 • 5 Comments

The Friday edition of your semi-daily open thread.

Governor Jack Markell on Morning Joe

Filed in Delaware by cassandra_m on June 24, 2011 • 5 Comments

A clip of the Governor’s appearance on Morning Joe this AM is up and here for you to check out

I Don’t See How Republicans Can Vote To Raise The Debt Ceiling And Keep Their Base

Filed in National by pandora on June 24, 2011 • 23 Comments

I always knew the Debt Ceiling was going to be a problem for Republicans because… hey, the word debt is in the title. But wouldn’t it be nice (and responsible) if they could move past their reliance on bumper sticker policy. Yesterday Cantor and Kyl walked out of the debt-reduction talks. Personally, I think they […]