Congressman Joe Wilson disrespected the office of the president and shamed American people tonight! Congressman Joe Wilson is the person that called the president of United States of America a "liar" on the floor of the United States … [Read more...]
Archives for September 9, 2009
Obama health care speech open thread
I'm too distracted to live-blog -- I'm trying to watch Oudin/Wozniacki in the US Open while also watching the speech. What are you hearing? Perhaps more importantly, what are you not hearing? … [Read more...]
CWA members show strong support for appointing temporary Senator from Massachusetts
CWA District One members showed strong union support for appointing a temporary interim Senator to fill Sen. Kennedy's seat at the Massachusetts legislature's Joint Committee on Election Laws hearing. "With the passing of Sen. Ted … [Read more...]
We Can’t Afford to Wait
Universal healthcare in IRAQ, written by the GOP!!!
Article 31 of the Iraqi Constitution, drafted by the right-wing Bush Administration in 2005 and ratified by the Iraqi people, includes state-guaranteed (single payer) healthcare for life for every Iraqi citizen. Article 31 reads: "First: … [Read more...]
Rasmussen Poll:MA US Senate Race
Last night I was polled by the Rasmussen Report (1st time ever) about 7:30 PM. The questions centered on the US Senate race but also included job performance on the MA Governor and US President. It also asked numerous questions about Curt … [Read more...]
And Cahill’s campaign over before it begins…
This is painful to watch: http://wbztv.com/video/?id=809... … [Read more...]
MA Progressive Congressional caucus pledge Public Option
The 57 members of the House who signed a letter saying they would not vote for a bill without a public option have added three more to their number -- Robert Wexler, Emanuel Cleaver and Gregorio Sablan. Thanks also to Rep. Raul … [Read more...]
What Right Wing Pressure Groups Are Supporting Congressman (D) Brylcreem?
Will Stephen Lynch (D) Brylcreem put all the Right Wing hate groups in one pot and stir for controversy and fund raising. Still hear strong Anti- Busing bigots on talk radio who are rabid "Brylcreem" supporters. Can they raise enough money … [Read more...]
State Budget Chief Warns More Cuts
So now is the time of year for every activist to keep their eye on the Administration's budget making process to make sure the appropriate staff in the Secretary's office understands the importance of the line item that funds your … [Read more...]