Two Blue Dogs Defeated in Pennsylvania Primary
Congressmen Tim Holden and Jason Altmire of Pennsylvania, both proud members of the Blue Dog Coalition, were defeated in Tuesday’s Pennsylvania primary. The Nation writes that they were swept out “by Democratic primary voters who opted for candidates who were more clearly critical of corporate abuses and right-wing policies.”
Tom Gordon Contemplating Another Run
Former New Castle County Executive Tom Gordon is thinking about taking another run at his old office — an office he left in disgrace. Remember how resoundly he got beat last time he ran?
UPDATE: Brandywine School District Bullying Attack
The News Journal has a follow-up on the attack by a bully that was caught on videotape on a Brandywine School District bus. The incident wasn’t reported to authorities until Monday and, yes, the bus driver apparently kept on driving even with a fight going on. The incident is being investigated by the State Police as well.
Late Night Video: The Bangover
Obama Threatens CISPA Veto
This is great news!
Rolling Stone Interviews President Obama
Probably not the best interviewer in the world, but the publisher of Rolling Stone interviewed President Obama on Easter Monday.
Made-Up-Quote of the Day
Ruport Murdoch testifying in UK said:
“I don’t believe in using hacking, in using private detectives or whatever, that’s a lazy way of reporters not doing their job.”
Wednesday Open Thread [4.25.12]
General Assembly Post-Game Wrap-Up/Pre-Game Show: Weds., April 25, 2012
Hospital Debt Collectors Moving From Back Office to Bedside
The New York Times writes, “Hospital patients waiting in an emergency room or convalescing after surgery are being confronted by an unexpected visitor: a debt collector at bedside.”