Archive for March 16th, 2012

So Tell Me Again How This Is Not About Race

Filed in National by MJ on March 16, 2012 • 81 Comments

A sickening bumper sticker that was seen really says it all.

How Accurate is This?

Filed in National by MJ on March 16, 2012 • 2 Comments

What’s With the GOP’s “all in” Bet in Gasoline Prices?

Filed in National by jason330 on March 16, 2012 • 15 Comments

Mitt Romney recently had this to say about the documentary on Obama’s first term directed by Davis Guggenheim:

“I’ll give you some help, Mr. Guggenheim,” Romney said, according to the Los Angeles Times. “You can make a call to some of the moms that are having a hard time paying for gas as they get their kids to and from school and practice and music lessons. And you can also talk to the people who are having a hard time getting to and from work, given the price of gasoline.”

The Reason Behind Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Corbett’s “You just have to close your eyes” Comment

Filed in National by pandora on March 16, 2012 • 3 Comments

The reason: Telling a woman to close her eyes, lie back and think of England is obviously the technique employed in Gov. Corbett’s bedroom. Click through to see the video.

Are We Asking The Right Questions About Education?

Filed in Delaware, National by pandora on March 16, 2012 • 64 Comments

For those of you sick of my education posts, feel free to move on! Truthfully, I had no intention of writing about education today, but then I stumbled across this Daily Kos diary, entitled: Charter Schools Not the Answer, Especially if We Fail to Identify the Question. Go read the whole thing!

Justice for Tyler Clementi

Filed in National by MJ on March 16, 2012 • 3 Comments

Tyler Clementi was a Rutgers University student who committed suicide days after his roommate showed a video of him with his boyfriend to other students. And now, that roommate has been convicted of hate crimes, evidence tampering, and witness tampering in the case.

Friday Open Thread [3.16.12]

Filed in Open Thread by Delaware Dem on March 16, 2012 • 17 Comments

A new Gallup Poll finds just 35% of Republicans say they would vote “enthusiastically” for either Mitt Romney if he wins the GOP nomination. Just 34% were enthusiastic about voting for Rick Santorum and only 28% were enthusiastic for Newt Gingrich.

Delaware Political Weekly: March 10-16, 2012, feat. BREAKING NEWS!

Filed in National by El Somnambulo on March 16, 2012 • 35 Comments

Rich Krett has withdrawn from the NCCo Executive race because his candidacy apparently would be a Hatch Act violation. This sounds like dirty tricks on the part of Paul Clark. Put the guy’s name on a Federal grant application w/o his knowledge, and then threaten him with a Hatch Act violation. I wish Krett would stand and fight, but people simply can’t afford to throw away their livelihoods, and I understand why he feels he can’t.

Delaware Liberal Tracking Poll Results — Senate Majority Leader Patti Blevins (D)

Filed in Delaware by Delaware Dem on March 16, 2012 • 9 Comments

Senate Majority Leader Patti Blevins has her supporters and detractors, much like Senator Deluca. She has a 53% disapproval rating, and a 43% approval rating. 4% are undecided. I wonder how much of the disapproval is geniunely earned versus Blevins being tainted by her association with Deluca. I know El Som will say it is earned, and he is not a fan. I will open it up to our readers. Why did you disapprove of Senator Blevins?