OTB Sports (Free subscription) | yesterday
Was he trying to earn infamy like the NFL’s Jim Marshall did? From AP- Knicks coach Mike D’Antoni says Nate Robinson was not benched for taking a shot at the wrong basket Saturday. The Knicks inbounded to Robinson in the backcourt with 0.5 seconds left in the first quarter of their 98-91 victory at New Jersey. Rather [...]
Cuba Journal (Free subscription) | 11/20/2009
As you probably know, a group that I have dubbed The Infamous 53 , recently sent a letter to Speaker Nancy Pelosi opposing freedom for all Americans to travel to Cuba. Transcripts of the letter were available on the Internet. What was not ready available was the actual names of the 53. An alert reader of Cuba Journal sent to me a PDF file link with the text and the signatures and the names of the 53....
A view from the edge (Free subscription) | 11/18/2009
This is an annual event to raise money for charity in the memory of Jim Marshall who was involved in the local music scene and a founder member of the Caithness Big Band. The latest version of the band along with The North Coast Jazz Band and After Hours performed to a capacity audience in the Weigh Inn, Thurso. A great photographic opportunity with lots of nice shiny brass instruments. Here's a small...
Red State (Free subscription) | 11/13/2009
Looking at the Cook Political Report’s latest competitive race chart is in itself informative - the short version is that of the top 108 competitive races, the following ratios apply: Dem GOP Likely D 45 0 Leans D 23 1 Toss-up D 12 0 Toss-up R 0 3 Leans R 1 8 Likely R 0 15 Total 81 27 …but there’s some interesting things that can be seen with a little sorting. Below is a chart of...
JasonPye.com (Free subscription) | 11/10/2009
Valerie Meyers, who is seeking the GOP nomination in GA-8 and the chance to take on Rep. Jim Marshall, talked with Travis Fain of the Macon Telegraph about why she is running and what she wants do in the Congress....
JasonPye.com (Free subscription) | 11/10/2009
MoveOn.org is targeting Rep. Jim Marshall (D-GA) for voting for the Stupak Amendment and against the health care bill. Hey, if you guys want to primary Marshall. Fine by me, but that seat will go to a Republican if a...
Peach Pundit (Free subscription) | 11/10/2009
I received an email from Ronald Daniels, regular Peach Pundit poster, alerting me to MoveOn.org’s activiites against Jim Marshall. Given that Mr. Daniels is an actual resident of GA-8, and that I figured he needed a break from law school, I asked him to write it up. The following is a guest post [...]
examiner (Free subscription) | 11/10/2009
Two Georgia Democratic Representatives, John Barrow (District 12) and Jim Marshall (District 8) voted “nay” on the historical Health-care Reform legislation last Saturday in the U.S. House of Representatives. The bill eventu...
The Rehearsal Studio (Free subscription) | 11/09/2009
I was wondering whether or not news behind this weekend's vote on health care reform in the House of Representatives would lead to an early Chutzpah of the Week award. The good news is that I was right: It was pretty easy for find grounds for the award. The bad news, as one might guess from what actually came out of the House, is that this is an award for the negative connotation of chutzpah . Even...
Marc Ambinder (Free subscription) | 11/09/2009
Rep. Joseph Cao (R-LA) was the lone Republican to vote in favor of the House Democratic health care bill--a move that surprised many, and a vote that some analysts are making a big deal of today. It is significant in that Democrats can claim their bill passed with "bipartisan support," and because House Minority Whip Eric Cantor (R-VA), just two days prior, promised a crowd of tea partiers...
The Nation Blogs (Free subscription) | 11/09/2009
The New York Times has an excellent graphic up today profiling the 39 Democrats who voted against healthcare reform in the House of Representatives on Saturday night. The Times notes that 31 of these Democrats represent districts won by John McCain, as if that's a sufficient excuse. But take a closer look at the numbers. Paradoxically, those Democrats voting against healthcare reform represent constituents...
JasonPye.com (Free subscription) | 11/09/2009
Thank you to Rep. Jim Marshall and Rep. John Barrow for voting against ObamaCare on Saturday and taking a stand against their party's leadership. Marshall is my representative in Congress. He does not always vote the way I would like,...
Open Left (Free subscription) | 11/08/2009
Last night, 23 Democrats voted against providing 36 million Americans with health insurance while reducing the deficit, but in favor of the Stupak amendment to restrict reproductive rights for low-income women. Those 23 Democrats are : Jason Altmire (PA-4); Bobby Bright (AL-2); John Barrow (GA-12); John Boccieri (OH-16); Dan Boren (OK-2); Ben Chandler (KY-6); Travis Childers (MS-1); Artur Davis (AL-7);...
Marc Ambinder (Free subscription) | 11/08/2009
First, some bonuses: = the 39 Democrats who voted against the House bill -- John Adler (NJ) Jason Altmire (PA) Brian Baird (WA) John Barrow (GA) John Boccieri (OH) Dan Boren (OK) Rick Boucher (TX) Allen Boyd (FL) Bobby Bright (AL) Ben Chandler (KY) Travis Childers, Artur Davis (AL)**, Lincoln Davis (TN) Chet Edwards (TX) Bart Gordon (TN) Parker Griffith (AL), Herseth Sandlin (SD) Tim Holden (PA) Larry...
The Liberal Curmudgeon (Free subscription) | 11/08/2009
The Republican tally for House votes in favor of health care reform: one. That one affirmative voter is Representative Anh "Joseph" Cao (left) of Louisiana. Explaining his vote, Cao said : “I read the versions of the House bill. I listened to the countless stories of Orleans and Jefferson Parish citizens whose health care costs are exploding — if they are able to obtain health...
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