Tag Archives: Senate

Scott Brown Throws in the Towel

Posted on February 1, 2013 at 2:00 pm by JM Ashby

You know how the saying goes — if I had a dime for every time someone on the Left whined that John Kerry’s nomination for Secretary of State would pave the way for a comeback for former Senator Scott Brown, … Continue reading →

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Today’s News

Posted on January 31, 2013 at 8:00 pm by JM Ashby

Artist – David Fitzsimmons In other news, the Senate voted today to suspend the national debt ceiling for three months, following in the footsteps of the House who, as you know, are very concerned about uncertainty in the market.

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“You and I are Literally Surrounded”

Posted on January 22, 2013 at 3:30 pm by JM Ashby

Mitch McConnell is very afraid. Not of non-existent “gun grabbers,” but of his chances of being reelected. And in a campaign email sent to his constituents soliciting their support, he jammed as much fear and doom as he possibly could. … Continue reading →

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Progress

Posted on January 11, 2013 at 6:30 pm by JM Ashby

While there are those who chose to focus on cabinet positions while penning their complaints about a lack of a diversity in the Obama Administration, ignoring the president’s record on reproductive rights, equal pay, appointments to the Supreme Court, and … Continue reading →

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Lindsey Graham Isn’t Done With That Chicken

Posted on January 8, 2013 at 2:00 pm by JM Ashby

There are legitimate arguments being made against confirming John Brennan as the director of the CIA, but this isn’t one of them. A statement from Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) “I have not forgotten about the Benghazi debacle and still have … Continue reading →

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Another Nothingburger

Posted on December 31, 2012 at 6:30 pm by JM Ashby

A Senate Homeland Security report has concluded that the CIA, FBI, and the Department of Defense share the blame for confusing reports on what caused the attack on the American embassy in Libya. WASHINGTON (AP) — A Senate report says … Continue reading →

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Another Reason Why Abercrombie Isn’t Popular

Posted on December 27, 2012 at 12:09 pm by Bob Cesca

Governor Abercrombie isn’t very popular in Hawaii — in fact, he’s the least popular governor in the United States and his appointment of Lt. Governor Brian Schatz to fill the late Senator Inouye’s seat is another example why. Abercrombie chose … Continue reading →

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Cory Booker for Senate

Posted on December 20, 2012 at 2:00 pm by JM Ashby

Newark Mayor Cory Booker announced today that he will not be running for Governor of New Jersey. Instead he will run for the U.S. Senate seat currently occupied by Frank Lautenberg. A senior adviser to Newark Mayor Cory Booker (D) … Continue reading →

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Aloha, Senator Daniel Inouye (D-HI)

Posted on December 17, 2012 at 6:13 pm by Bob Cesca

He was one of the unsung giants of the U.S. Senate and a Congressional Medal of Honor recipient for his service with the 442nd Regiment, responsible for the harrowing and deadly attacks on the German Gothic Line and Colle Musatello … Continue reading →

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Jim DeMint’s Replacement is Just As Crazy as Jim DeMint

Posted on December 17, 2012 at 2:00 pm by JM Ashby

South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley announced today that Tea Party Representative Tim Scott will replace Senator Jim DeMint as he exits congress bound for the Heritage Foundation. Scott’s legislative history, if you’re unfamiliar, leaves much to be desired if what … Continue reading →

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