cassandra_m

"You don't make progress by standing on the sidelines, whimpering and complaining. You make progress by implementing ideas." -Shirley Chisholm

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Does the GOP Purity Test Abandon Mike Castle?

Filed in National by on November 25, 2009 20 Comments

Adam Nagourney at the NYT brings up this possibility in their political blog today:

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Chris Matthews Corners a Bishop

Filed in National by on November 24, 2009 110 Comments

And the Bishop he corners is Bishop Tobin — the one who denied Communion to Patrick Kennedy. Matthews clearly feels strongly about this here — watch this 11 minute segment

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Late Night Video — WTF Blanket

Filed in National by on November 23, 2009 2 Comments

This is definitely NSFW, folks — but is certainly timely before everyone really ramps up their Christmas shopping:

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He Was FOR Tough Environmental Regulation Before He Was Against Tough Environmental Regulation

Filed in National by on November 22, 2009 7 Comments
He Was FOR Tough Environmental Regulation Before He Was Against Tough Environmental Regulation

Of course, taking on the “Overregulation” mantra in the wake of Valero closing is largely about an opportunity to push another piece of ideology — one not especially connected to reality. Given that plant’s problems, exemptions and fairly weak enforcement it isn’t as though the State hasn’t been bending over backwards to give Valero the benefit of the doubt. Listen closely to the estimates of possibly cleaning up that plant, think about who will be on the hook for it and then ask yourself if “Overregulation” would have had that result.

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Is Sen. Venables An “Honored Guest” At A Fundraiser for Colin Bonini?

Filed in National by on November 20, 2009 17 Comments

Now this pdf letter lacks and real official markings, but it is being circulated as an official invite. And now you are asking yourself why a Senator belonging to the Democratic caucus is an Honored Guest or a Sponsor or Host for a fundraiser for a Republican candidate for Treasurer, when his own party has two candidates running for the same position.

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Friday Afternoon Bacon Blogging — Thanksgiving Bacon!

Filed in National by on November 20, 2009 1 Comment
Friday Afternoon Bacon Blogging — Thanksgiving Bacon!

Bacon-Wrapped Turkey with Pear Cider Gravy. Doesn’t that sound good? I’m seriously rethinking my own Thanksgiving turkey preparation (fresh turkey, honey brine, stuffed with fresh herbs and roasted on the grill) for this one featuring bacon.

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Tom Carper’s Chief of Staff Now Lobbies for Wellpoint

Filed in National by on November 18, 2009 20 Comments

You read that right — the nation’s largest insurer has hired Tom Carper’s ex-Chief of Staff as a lobbyist to campaign for their interests on the health care bill:

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Friday Afternoon Bacon Blogging — Bacon Tiara

Filed in National by on November 13, 2009 4 Comments
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:

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First Looks at Fred Cullis, DE-AL Candidate

Filed in National by on November 13, 2009 14 Comments

From WDEL — Mr. Cullis is a Hockessin republican that no one has heard of apparently. From WDEL’s video — he was not happy with Castle’s vote on cap and trade, but he is making the “independent voice” noises which bears alot of watching.

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Pigeon Impossible

Filed in National by on November 12, 2009 1 Comment

This is one of the best animations I’ve seen all year — this is alot of fun! Take six minutes and make your day…

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RNC’s Health Insurance Includes Abortion Coverage

Filed in National by on November 12, 2009 7 Comments

Shocking! Here is the scoop from Politico:

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New Commercial Targets Castle on Health Care Vote

Filed in National by on November 12, 2009 1 Comment

This excellent commercial is from the SEIU in conjunction with the Foundation for Patients’ Rights, and started broadcasting in Delaware markets last night:

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Late Night Video — Dogs Getting Their Soldiers Back

Filed in National by on November 11, 2009 0 Comments

These are so great, these dogs hardly know what to do with themselves when they see their soldier owners after months of separation — but make sure you have a box of kleenex around:

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