Last night Keith Olbermann issued the following statement: A STATEMENT TO THE VIEWERS OF COUNTDOWN by Keith Olbermann I want to sincerely thank you for the honor of your extraordinary and ground-rattling support. Your efforts have been integral to the remedying of these recent events, and the results should remind us of the power of […]
Talk about a short suspension: STATEMENT REGARDING KEITH OLBERMANN – SUNDAY, NOV. 7 From Phil Griffin, President of MSNBC: After several days of deliberation and discussion, I have determined that suspending Keith through and including Monday night’s program is an appropriate punishment for his violation of our policy. We look forward to having him back […]
While House rules prevent Democrats from using the video of Joe Barton yesterday on the campaign trail, they can still hammer away on his apology to BP for the “shakedown” Obama did to them. This statement by Barton is a national treasure for Democrats. They can run simple commercials telling what he said and pointing […]
Appearing in USA Today is an article by David Sirota laying out the arguments against the Senate Bill: The Senate health care bill betrays the promise of fundamental “change” Democrats made during the 2008 election. It cloaks a handout to the health industry in the veneer of “reform.” Though it includes some positive subsidies and […]
I posted earlier this week about Cincinnati billionaire Carl Lindner and his deep pockets for the GOP. As you recall, Lindner was the CEO of Chiquita during the time they were supporting terrorist organizations in South America. In that post I directed the readers to Newsmeat to check out Carl’s past donations. I also noted that […]
It looks like Lieberman is wondering where all his friends have gone and looking for some new ones: Sen. Joe Lieberman made an unusual pitch to people outside Connecticut when he conceded the state’s Democratic primary to Ned Lamont and announced plans to run as an independent. “If you’re disappointed with the ugly tone of […]
So what has the Abramoff scandal taught the leadership in Congress? According to this – nothing: Representative John A. Boehner won the job of House majority leader amid a post-Abramoff clamor for an overhaul of lobbying and ethics rules. But nearly six months later, the changes are still tied up in Congress. And far from […]
This could turn into something big: A coin dealer and major GOP fundraiser asked Wednesday to change his not guilty pleas to federal charges that he illegally funneled donations to President Bush’s re-election campaign. Tom Noe had denied illegally funneling $45,400 in contributions to President Bush’s re-election bid. He was accused of giving money directly […]
‘Bring New Orleans Back’ Commissioner’s Campaign Contributions: 94% Went to Republicans The MYDD polling project releases1 and2 The administration is unable to keep America safe. NSA Hits and Myths by The Heretik Primaries are around the corner –does AccuPoll have problems? As always. Political and other conversation over atPolitical Nutshell
In a new article appearing inSalon, they are talking about the possible downfall of Rep. Bob Ney, also referred to as the “mayor of Capital Hill”. His alleged involvement in the Abramoff scandal could signal an end to his political career. Ney is of course denying any wrong doing and playing the victim in the […]