Gadhafi Dead?

Conflicting reports from various sources has former Libyan dictator Moammar Gadhafi either injured and captured or killed outright. Reports from Libya's Interim Transitional National Council indicate that Moammar Gadhafi has been killed.

Parody

Click through for Republican reaction to the "12 Monkeys" reenactment in Ohio, where our reality meets parody and vice versa.

Wednesday Open Thread [10.19.11]

Cain leads in South Carolina and Florida, and scores in a word association poll, but I am still convinced Cain is a proxy for skeptical Perry voters who will flock back to him at some point. Meanwhile, America loves #OWS.

Minner Loses Appeal in Sex Discrimination Case.

The 3rd Circuit Court of Appeals rejected former Gov. Ruth Ann Minner's claim that she was entitled to immunity from the suit as an elected official. There are plenty of reasons to strongly dislike our former Governor, but I am finding myself taking her side on this one. Click through to see why.

Dude, If I weren’t running for President, there’d be illegals all up in this ….

The greatest scandal in Washington is when you accidentally speak the truth. Last night Mitt Romney admitted that, but for his running for office, he'd take full advantage of undocumented workers. It is also a gaffe in another respect which speaks directly as to why Mitt Romney is stuck at 20% in all primary polls: Romney cares more about his political ambitions than his principles.

Carney raises $224k, Coons $167k, Carper is silent.

The third quarter fundraising period ended on September 30, and John Carney and Chris Coons have released their numbers. Carney raised $224,098 in campaign contributions and has $382,856.41 cash on hand. Carney faces reelection next year and his newly announced opponent is special election champion and regular election loser New Castle County Council President Tom Kovach. Since Kovach just announced, his fundraising numbers won't be released until after the next quarter ends on December 30.