This has been the year for under-representation in the US Senate. As you may recall from your American history class, the legislative part of the United States government is made up of two house – the House of Representatives where the representation is dependent on state population and the Senate where representation is two per… Continue reading Empty Senate Seats
The last I had heard of Carly Fiorina she was an economic advisor to Republican presidential candidate, Senator John McCain (R-AZ). Highly intelligent, Fiorina was unfortunately also very truthful on the campaign trail. Her fatal political flaw, as it may be, surfaced when she indicated she didn’t feel either candidate for president was qualified to… Continue reading Carly Fiorina vs Barbara Boxer
Maybe the catchy title to this post should be “Has the GOP seen a Specter?,” as in a ghost. I spent yesterday as I am today, on a news boycott. I can’t deal with another story dissecting the first 100 days of this administration. I also do not want to hear anymore stories on swine… Continue reading Specter A Democrat?
I cannot imagine that I am saying these things. My grandmother is probably turning over in her grave while my father is welcoming to his party a bit late. I do believe that it is important for the American people to hear from their future leader. Unfortunately, I do not necessarily believe that this “hearing”… Continue reading Actions Speak Louder than Words
I am sure Minnesotans were hoping the issue of Jesse Ventura moving back into the political arena in their state would end quickly. The race in question – a US Senate race – is already the source of constant speculation as comic Al Franken has left comedy behind to run against incumbent Norm Coleman. Ventura… Continue reading Jesse Ventura and Politics … Again?
As I discussed yesterday, there were absences from the Senate floor in the initial vote for the economic stimulus package. The Senate, seeing the flaw in not pretending to help the American people, went back to work immediately and today passed an economic stimulus package. This piece is not about the stimulus package, as such. … Continue reading Another Senate Vote
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