The filibuster is a tool that both parties have used against the majority, but in the recent congress it has been abuse excessively. So, soon to be retired Senator, Olympia Snowe (R-ME) may be focusing on filibuster reform. "In her … [Read more...]
Breaking: The Scott Brown Radio Report. Money to spend, but nothing to say.
Stop me if you've already heard this ad, but really? Really? Listen for yourself here: http://www.youtube.com/user/scottbrownma#p/u/1/l2Zxa-107Q4 Sen Brown's campaign spends thousands, if not more, on a full minute spot where he talks … [Read more...]
Scott Brown: Opposed to discrimination as long as stopping it doesn’t cost anything
Earlier today I sent Scott Brown an email as part of the American Association of University Women's advocacy campaign for the Paycheck Fairness Act (and you should too!). Like any politician who knows they're on the verge of loosing … [Read more...]
Senator Brown’s Chance to Kill any Effort to Curb Global Warming
Up to now, it's been assumed that a Presidential veto of such action would not easily be overturned, but that may not be the case. Senator Bingaman of New Mexico has expressed doubts about the prospects for upholding a veto: ""I think … [Read more...]
Sen Brown becomes a liberal on health care
We may finally learn which path works best in this nation. In this state we have mandatory coverage with subsidies for those who can not afford the going rate(although by offering lesser care for the lower cost). In Vermont they are moving … [Read more...]
Your Candidate, Paid for by Corporate America
Americans are about to experience their first election under new the campaign finance regime outlined in the U.S. Supreme Court's decision, Citizens United v. FEC. The decision basically said that corporations have the same right to … [Read more...]