Finally. Senate Democratic leaders today cleared the way for Roland Burris to be seated as a senator from Illinois ... As late as midday Friday, Senate officials were insisting that Mr. Burris lacked the necessary credentials - under Senate … [Read more...]
A Vote To Learn What Mass Democrats Are Made Of
Here are some links to refresh your memory: Five percent of the state senate was indicted last year, specifically Democratic Senators Marzilli and Wilkerson. Robert Couglin (Gov. Patrick aide and state rep) was fined $10,000 for seeking … [Read more...]
GOP Sneaking Toward 2012
Cross-post note: This also appears at Marry in Massachusetts. Already, our own smarmy elephant, Willard Mitt Romney, is raising money and doing well in polls (third behind Sarah Palin and Mike Huckabee for 2012). He's hired staff and … [Read more...]
Lieberman keeps chairmanships, stays in Dem caucus
The Democratic caucus today voted to keep Joe Lieberman in his chairman positions. They also voted on a resolution that was somewhat of a reprimand from what I heard, but I have not been able to find that yet (will update when I do or … [Read more...]
Howard Dean steps down as head of DNC
Not unexpected, but in a way, the end of a brief era. Howard Dean will not seek a second term as chairman of the Democratic National Committee, ending a tenure marked by an aggressive attempt to reshape the mission of the committee - and … [Read more...]
Things that too often go unquestioned, even by Democrats
Most liberals/progressives are hoping for an Obama victory in November, and rightfully so, but we should stop for a moment to consider the things that are too often left unsaid, even by most liberal/progressive candidates, for fear of … [Read more...]
Authorization For The Use of Financial Force
That's what Krugman calls this deal from Treasury Secretary Paulson to give the Treasury Secretary total authorization to hand out $700 Billion taxpayer dollars. And economist Brad DeLong points out: John McCain chose Sarah Palin to be his … [Read more...]
Healing in Second Suffolk
Wilkerson has long been confident to the point of being full of herself. A couple of weeks ago at the Wards 11 and 19 forum, she even said, "What we desperately need in this district is for you to elect more people to support me in what I … [Read more...]
Dragging Sarah Palin Through the Mud
Blechhhh. This leaves a disgusting taste in my mouth. She has to show up for her debate. No matter how hard she studies, there's no way Sarah Palin can win that debate. No matter how bright and shiny and colourful, no matter how pretty the … [Read more...]
AMERICAN DESPAIR: Watching the River Flow
And I'm ALREADY pissed off about the Republicans. Jeff Lieber started me thinking and I haven't stopped. Because YOU KNOW IT'S FUCKING TRUE. Here we all are, paying APPROPRIATE TRIBUTE to John fucking McCain and his honourable fucking … [Read more...]
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