First Read (Free subscription) | 11/19/2009
Sarah Palin, a former high school point guard, heads to the basketball-crazy Hoosier state today on the second day of her “Going Rogue” book tour. Here’s Andrea Mitchell’s report on NBC Nightly News last night from Grand Rapids, Mich., including Palin’s reaction to John McCain’s defense of his campaign. The Washington Post says Palin’s return to Michigan yesterday...
Blue Hampshire (Free subscription) | 11/19/2009
Scoz- He donated $5,000 to [Scozzafava's] campaign and threw his weight behind her when some conservative Republicans considered her too liberal for the GOP. "She'd fit in just fine," Boehner said in early October. "I've contributed to her election, and we're urging all of our members to help bring this race home." -za- ... Ms. Scozzafava has received campaign contributions from...
SWAC Girl (Free subscription) | 11/18/2009
From Rep. Eric Cantor's office (Republican Whip).... ANTICIPATED FLOOR SCHEDULE On Wednesday, the House will meet at 10:00 a.m. for legislative business. Last votes expected: 4:00 p.m. One Minutes (15 per side) Suspensions (7 Bills): 1) H.R. 1839 - To amend the Small Business Act to improve SCORE (Sponsored by Rep. Buchanan / Small Business Committee) 2) H.R. 1834 - Native American Business Development...
DownWithTyranny! (Free subscription) | 11/18/2009
The far right has never been friendly territory for Jews It's always a little jarring to watch the small but determined handful of befuddled Jews flirting-- for one reason or another-- with the right-wing elements that have been trying to exterminate them since Biblical times. There were even confused Jewish fascists who supported Hitler and Mussolini (and wound up being killed by those they supported)....
Bacon's Rebellion (Free subscription) | 11/17/2009
Conservative sources are suddenly abuzz with the story of "phantom" congressional districts in the Recovery.gov website that tracks where the 2009 stimulus money (more properly known as the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act) goes. Embarrassingly, the website lists way too many congressional districts. Virginia, for instance, supposedly has a 36th, 26th and 79th districts. Those entries...
The Plank (Free subscription) | 11/17/2009
I was struck by the question that Mark Penn asks in his column, “Turning to the left or the center?” What would public relations executive and former Clinton advisor Penn, who claims to represent the political center, have to say about the choices facing the Obama administration? Penn is no dummy, and I was not disappointed. He doesn’t have any answers, but what he says bears out...
VB Dems (Free subscription) | 11/17/2009
Earlier I posted about Bob McDonnell appointed the Fossil Fool Tom Farrell from Dominion to his transition team. Well, the foolishness continues with additional announcements regarding Pat Robertson's Mini-Me and who he wants advising him. I'm not so alarmed by his appointing the typical suspects (Thelma Drake, Tom Davis, Eric Cantor's wife, and Ed Gillespie). However, what I am alarmed about is McDonnell's...
The Political Carnival (Free subscription) | 11/17/2009
By GottaLaff Hey kiddies! Wanna sound just like your heroes? It's fun! It's easy! Why, anyone without a brain can do it! Be the next Michele Bachmann, Eric Cantor, and yes, even The Boehner his own orange self! Dumbing down is something the whole family can do with no muss, no fuss! Watch! H/t: Hippie_Cyndi
MN Progressive Project (Free subscription) | 11/17/2009
An issue that's tailor-made for "Michele Bachmann, White House aspirations demagogue": Bachmann backs "God" at Capitol Reps. Michele Bachmann (R-Minn.), John Boehner (R-Ohio) and Eric Cantor (R-Va.) are ganging up to block a lawsuit seeking to scrub "In God We Trust" from the wall of the new Capitol Visitors Center. In all, 41 House Republicans have signed onto to an amicus...
Say Anything (Free subscription) | 11/16/2009
Which, as an atheist, is something I don’t understand . Reps. Michele Bachmann (R-Minn.), John Boehner (R-Ohio) and Eric Cantor (R-Va.) are ganging up to block a lawsuit seeking to scrub “In God We Trust” from the wall of the new Capitol Visitors Center. In all, 41 House Republicans have signed onto to an amicus brief opposing an attempt by the Madison, Wisc.-based Freedom From Religion...
Vox Verax (Free subscription) | 11/14/2009
By CHARLES M. BLOW NYT In 354 days, the dead will rise. Or so believe Republicans. They believe that their suffering and forbearance in the face of an overzealous, hyperliberal left will culminate in a 2010 resurrection of the battered Republican brand. Case in point: After G.O.P. victories in Virginia last week, Representative Eric Cantor, the House Republican whip, exclaimed that voters are “looking...
Tracing the Tribe (Free subscription) | 11/13/2009
Fifteen years ago, founding editor Seth Lipsky of the English Forward went in search of the men and women who were leading the American Jewish community into the 21st century. Today, the publication released its curren Forward 50. Read about the list here , and see the names here in the categories of top picks, activism, community, media & culture, politics, religion, scandal and sports. Forward's...
SWAC Girl (Free subscription) | 11/13/2009
CNN has called U.S. House Minority Whip Eric Cantor (R-VA 7th CD) a Republican on the rise. Check out the video of his CNN interview.
Kicking Ass (Free subscription) | 11/13/2009
The Call 'Em Out series continues this week -- and this time we’re calling out the House GOP . All but one Republican member of the House voted against health insurance reform last Saturday. During the 12-hours preceding the vote, GOP members stood at the podium spouting lie after lie in a last ditch effort to kill reform. Watch our video showing all of the outrageous lies from the House debate...
MyDD (Free subscription) | 11/13/2009
In a story about Representative Bart Stupak, D-Yooperville, making threats -"there will be hell to pay" - if his amendment prohibiting is struck down, Steve Benen of the Washington Monthly quotes the office of GOP Minority Whip Eric Cantor as "if defeating Stupak wouldn't [have changed] the outcome on Saturday, then it is clearly evident that having it in and sparking a civil war amongst...
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richardpalace | 08/03/2008
Eric Cantor, House Chief Deputy Minority Whip, has been asked to provide “personal documents” to John McCain steps up his search for a running mate.
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