Tag Archives: News and politics

But does it cover Viagra?

Posted on November 13, 2009 by jreid

In the latest stumble for Michael Steele’s Rizzle Nizzle (What up!?) Commizzle, the RedState jihadis are fuming over the discovery of abortion coverage in the official health package. Oh my! A RedState blogger demands the RNC names name and fire … Continue reading →

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Curses! Drudged again!

Posted on November 12, 2009 by jreid

It’s been a long time since I’ve checked the Drudge Report — the onetime “unofficial assignment desk for America’s newsrooms” that ruled the Internet news link world what seems like ages ago. Lately, Drudge has been surpassed by other right … Continue reading →

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Wouldn’t it have been easier to just leave town?

Posted on November 11, 2009 by jreid

…. Charlie Crist is still taking flak over his “I had no idea Obama was in Florida” fib. Apparently, there’s this thing called a “public records search…” A detailed itinerary and invitation was provided by the White House on Oct. … Continue reading →

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Cao to Steele: bring it on

Posted on November 9, 2009 by jreid

Louisiana Rep. Ahn Joseph Cao was the lone Republican vote in the House for the healthcare reform bill. And he’s warning RNC chair Michael Steele: if you come after me, you’ll lose. From TPMDC: On November 5, Steele issued the … Continue reading →

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Lieberman continues to threaten to block healthcare reform

Posted on November 9, 2009 by jreid

Joe Lieberman (I-Insurance Industry) went on Fox News Sunday and continued to threaten to stand in the way of an up or down vote on healthcare reform in the Senate, saying “if the public option is in the final bill, … Continue reading →

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Michael Steele’s unified theory of television unpleasantness

Posted on November 8, 2009 by jreid

Does RNC chair Michael Steele actually believe that the more unpleasant he is on television, the more people will be drawn to his hip-hop-hooray version of the GOP? I really just don’t get it. Don’t they have a budget for … Continue reading →

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The baddest woman (or man) in Washington

Posted on November 7, 2009 by jreid

Nancy Pelosi cut deals down to the last minute, fully utilized her House whip, and managed to hold together angry female lawmakers, liberals, and pro-life Democrats (plus a Republican.) And in the end, she got healthcare through the House, even … Continue reading →

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House passes healthcare bill!

Posted on November 7, 2009 by jreid

Once the president came out and did his speech, and went to bed, you had to know Nancy and Clyburn had delivered. They did, by the skin of their teeth. The House Democrats passed the bill with exactly the number … Continue reading →

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Local buzz: Eggelletion in the clink

Posted on November 6, 2009 by jreid

Joe Eggelletion, the former Broward mayor, surrendered to authorities yesterday as still more charges were filed against him — this time, for allegedly taking cash benefits in exchange for favor. The SFL Times reports: Suspended Broward County Commissioner Josephus Eggelletion … Continue reading →

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And now for my favorite race: New York 23

Posted on November 3, 2009 by jreid

This one is going all topsy-turvy, but so far, Bill Owens is holding on to a slim, 2,512 vote lead over the 9/12 movement candidate, Doug Hoffman. Dede Scozzafava, the Republican who was forced out of the race by the … Continue reading →

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