Politics
Somebody Wants Their Money Back
You might recall Representative Parker Griffith, former Democratic Senator from Alabama’s Fifth Congressional District who announced he was switching to the Republican Party in December. I guess some folks are mad he didn’t give back funds he raised as a Democrat. I wonder how effective this Parker Griffith Is A Jackass ad will be? [...]
Mitch McConnell, I Mean Frank Luntz, I Mean Mitch McConnell
See Mitch McConnell rely exclusively on Republican pollster Frank Luntz’s talking points to argue against regulation that would PREVENT future “Big Bank Bailouts.” But don’t let the truth get in the way there, Mitch.
Latest Nevada Politician to Embarass Himself (Again), Assemblyman Ty Cobb
“Just a bunch of guys messing around.” Really Assemblyman Ty Cobb? Are you in high school?
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President Obama Healthcare Speech at George Mason University
President Obama spoke at my alma mater George Mason University on March 19th about health care reform. Watch it!
Dear Senator Ensign, RESIGN
A federal grand jury has issued subpoenas to a Republican campaign committee and companies in Nevada in a probe of Sen. John Ensign of Nevada, who has been under scrutiny for his efforts to find lobbying work for the husband of his former mistress.
It’s time.
Seriously.
It’s over.
Just do it.
Give it up.
Time to face the music.
The fat [...]
Tea Party Doesn’t Endorse Tea Party of Nevada Candidate?
Eric Odom of TaxTeaParty.com and Liberty First PAC isn’t happy about Tea Party of Nevada’s candidate in the governor’s race, Scott Ashjian. Odom has published a poll asking if Ashjian should withdraw from the race. And in the accompanying blog post Odom questions Ashjian Tea Party Movement credentials:
“I believe the fact that Ashjian [...]
Obama Administration Will Eliminate Yucca Mountain Funding
Nevada, this is what happens when your senator is the majority leader.
For Immediate Release Sunday, January 31, 2010
REID STATEMENT ON ELIMINATION OF YUCCA MOUNTAIN FUNDING
Obama Administration to Announce it will Eliminate Funding, Withdraw [...]
2010 Obama State of The Union Address Full Text
January 27, 2010
Remarks of President Barack Obama – As Prepared for Delivery
The State of the Union
Wednesday, January 27, 2009
Washington, DC
Madame Speaker, Vice President Biden, Members of Congress, distinguished guests, and fellow Americans:
Our Constitution declares that from time to time, the President shall give to Congress information about the state of our union. For two hundred [...]
Full Text of State of The Union GOP Response, Va. Gov. Bob McDonnell
Republican Address to the Nation
For Public Release
Governor Bob McDonnell
Richmond
January 27, 2010
Good evening. I’m Bob McDonnell. Eleven days ago I was honored to be sworn in as the 71st governor of Virginia.
I’m standing in the historic House Chamber of Virginia’s Capitol, a building designed by Virginia’s second [...]
2010 Obama State of The Union Address Video and Excerpts
Progressive Author John Dean Headlines Virginia Demmler Honor Roll Dinner
It’s time to celebrate your local Washoe County Democratic Party and what a great event!
Dirty Tricks: Politics from Watergate to the Silver State
Progressive author John Dean headlines Democratic Party dinner, Nov. 7
RENO — Former Nixon administration whistle blower John Dean will keynote the Washoe County Democratic Party’s (WCDP) largest fundraising event.
What: Virginia [...]
Sign Progressive Change Campaign Committee’s Petition to Pressure White House
It’s crunch time and reports have been confirmed that the Obama Administration favors Olympia Snowe style triggers rather than emphatically supporting what 70% of Americans want–a strong public option–it’s time for us to pressure the White House.
Today the Progressive Change Campaign Committee launched a new ad today asking Obama to fulfill the promises he [...]
FDL Action Health Care Highlights for Friday 10/23/09
Call Senator Reid and thank him for supporting the public option. We have to keep the pressure on in order to fight the resistance from the White House and conservative democrats. On to the highlights!
Here are the FDL Action health care highlights for Friday, October 23.
1. Jon Walker asks, “Is the President fighting [...]
Public Option Campaigns Working on Senator Harry Reid
The New York Times reported Harry Reid is leaning in favor of a public health insurance option, and quoted a senior Democratic aide saying:
“There is a growing sense that we need to lead on this issue and not wait for it to be offered on the Senate floor. The idea is that it’s better to [...]
Public Option Supporters, Call Senator Harry Reid Today!
And tell him to support the public option. The majority of Nevadans support the public option and more than 80% of Nevada democrats support the public option. Senator Reid has the power to push the public option into the senate bill during the reconciliation process going on right now. Please tell him that’s what you [...]
