Tag archive for ‘Challenges’
Getting to Sixty before January 20th
As it presently stands, the Novemeber 4th election resulted in 55 Democrats, 2 independents (Lieberman and Sanders who both caucus with Democrats - making an effective 57 Democrats), 40 Republicans, and 3 seats oustanding. The three outstanding seats are Coleman’s in Minnesota, Saxby-Chambliss’ in Georgia, and Stevens (the convict) in Alaska. By hook and because of a “crook” - it would appear that the Democrats may wind up with the 60 votes needed for a “filibuster proof Senate” before the 111th Congress is sworn in next January.
There’s nothing “Fair” about the Fairness Doctrine
The first casualty of the new 111th Congress could be both free speech and the free market. After years of being dormant, many democrats in Congress are hinting that they will seek to re-institute the “Fairness Doctrine,” a doctrine that requires US broadcasters present in equal time on controversial issues. If enacted, the doctrine will undoubtedly be targeted almost exclusively at “conservative talk radio,” and the consequences will be millions of dollars in lost revenues for radio stations across the country, especially AM radio stations, an undoubtedly a blow for free speech in ensuring that the “marketplace of ideas” remains open.
The Obama Gaffe
With some of America’s largest and most prestigious financial institutions undergoing a threatening liquidity meltdown, Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama has not hesitated to seize the opportunity to exploit the situation for political gain. Despite being the second largest recipient of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac political donations in the entire United States Congress, he [...]
Is that your FINAL answer? Congression debate to include Polygraph?
Two challengers for an Indiana congressional seat have agreed to be hooked up to lie detectors during an upcomming debate. While it is unlikely to happen - it demonstrates the sillyness that the 2008 campaign season seems to be turning into.
Ninth District Republican Party Chairman Larry Shickles on proposed the political polygraphs for Democratic Rep. [...]
Gov. Palin “knocks it out of the park” with her convention speech…
Text of the speech… it was amazingly delivered and was hard hitting:
Mr. Chairman, delegates, and fellow citizens: I am honored to be considered for the nomination for Vice President of the United States…
I accept the call to help our nominee for president to serve and defend America.
I accept the challenge of a tough fight in [...]
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