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Human Events on Kagan on Partial Birth
This pro-partial-birth lobbying by Kagan should be a big deal.
Off the beaten path online: House Democrats ‘deem’ faux $1.1 trillion budget ‘as passed’...
Today's Water Cooler lineup of off the beaten path online stories are: House Democrats ‘deem’ faux $1.1 trillion budget ‘as passed’, After Senate Committee hearings, pro-lifers say reject pro-abortion Elena Kagan,Oakland braces for possible riots as verdict approaches.
Rep. Stark: I'll sell ladders to illegals at border wall
Rep. Pete Stark, California Democrat, appears to think security on our borders is not an important issue. The Goldengate minutemen posted video of an exchange during a recent town hall meeting on June 26 in Fremont, where the congressman asked a border security advocate in attendance, "Who are you going to kill today?" Mr. Stark continued to heckle and mock the town hall attendees who reacted in disbelief as the congressman disrespected his own constituents. Rep. Pete Stark, California Democrat, appears to think security on our borders in not an important issue. The Goldengate minutemen posted video of an exchange during a recent town hall meeting on June 26 in Fremont, where the congressman asked a border security advocate in attendance, "Who are you going to kill today?" Mr. Stark continued to heckle and mock the town hall attendees who reacted in disbelief as the congressman disrespected his own constituents.
Off the beaten path online: Why endorse McCain?...
Today's Water Cooler lineup of off the beaten path online stories are: Why Endorse McCain?, AZ to release immigration training plan for cops, Right-wing news org: Obama administration blocking media access to Gulf response.
"Green Prince" should have been granted asylum sooner
It's about time we granted the "Son of Hamas" political asylum
NRA disputes gag order rumor on Kagan nomination
The National Rifle Association-Institute for Legislative Action's Executive Director Chris Cox disputed the notion that the NRA had a gag order placed on its Board of Directors regarding the Supreme Court nomination of Solicitor General Elena Kagan. He joined NRA News radio host Cam Edwards on Tuesday telling the radio talker, “A blog out there said that the National Rifle Association has put a gag order on its board of directors as it relates to Elena Kagan. Well first of all, that’s just outrageous. It’s a lie---just the reality of trying to put a gag on Ted Nugent?”
Accused spies fought Russians over home ownership
Two of the eleven alleged agents of Moscow's SVR intelligence service, living in Montclair New Jersey, apparently complained to their bosses at the Moscow Centre that they wanted to buy a house, so they could “do as the Romans do,” reports the Telegraph.
Off the beaten path online: Obama’s good for GOP, Boehner says...
Today's Water Cooler lineup of off the beaten path online stories are: Obama’s good for GOP, Boehner says, Democrats quietly cheer high court gun ruling, American voters’ Facebook status: hosed in the divorce
Sen. Brown on Wall Street bill: I can't support Dem's $19 billion tax hike
The financial regulatory reform bill seemed like a sure thing just almost a week ago. However, after Democrats in both chambers looked to hike $19 billion in taxes on banks, things changed.
Kagan hearing kicks off, Dems go after SCOTUS campaign finance decision
In the wake of the passing of Senator Robert Byrd, the Supreme Court is front and center today with a number of major decisions being released from the high court and the Elana Kagan Supreme Court nomination hearing starting up at the same time. GOP Senators hammered Solicitor General Kagan, a former dean of the Harvard Law School, taking issue with her political activism of liberal Democrat causes and her lack of judicial experience.
Off the beaten path online: Sessions: GOP filibuster of Kagan possible...
Today's Water Cooler lineup of off the beaten path online stories are: Sessions: GOP filibuster of Kagan possible, Obama’s green energy myth, American voters’ opposition to Obamacare is rock-solid
JournoList members concerned about further hit jobs?
Although Washington Post blogger Ezra Klein announced he shut down the much talked about "JournoList" e-mail listserv following the release of disparaging e-mails by David Weigel about well known conservatives and libertarians, one must wonder if others on the list have become a little paranoid about their own musings. What if the leaker is still at large and is waiting to do another hit job on another member of the now disbanded JournoList?
Off the record karma bit Weigel hard
The exposure of e-mails from a liberal listserv, known as the Journolist, of former Washington Post blogger David Weigel, that eventually resulted in his resignation at the Washington newspaper, set off an explosion of chatter recycling the usual debate over media bias, off-the record statements, personal friendships among journalists who may not see eye to eye on issues, and professional betrayal.
Senator Durbin apologizes for 'daily cholera' remark
The financial regulation reform bill is an extraordinarily aggressive approach particularly toward the issue of debit fees. When I first asked Senator Dick Durbin, Illinois Democrat, about it, citing a Daily Caller article, he mistakenly thought I said, “daily cholera.”
Inhofe: Obama trying to grant amnesty by executive order
In a previous post on Tuesday, I referred to a story where the non-profit immigration organization Numbers USA reported that a group of GOP senators sent President Obama a letter expressing their concern about rumors of an executive order being drawn up that would grant amnesty to illegal immigrants.
Arizona Dems ask Obama not to sue state
As a follow up to my previous post on vulnerable Democrats in Arizona, it appears these same Democrats are pleading with President Obama to not sue their state over SB 1070.
Off the beaten path online: Low approval of Congress points to high seat change in November...
Today's Water Cooler lineup of off the beaten path online stories are: Low approval of Congress points to high seat change in November, WH, Cuomo's HUD career under scrutiny, Steinem criticizes Palin for using feminist brand.
Video-Rep. Kanjorski: 'Finance bill will help good Americans, not minorities or defective people'
Connie Hair at Human Events has posted this shocking video of Rep. Paul Kanjorski, Pennsylvania Democrat, at a Wednesday conference committee hearing to merge the House and Senate versions of the recently-passed financial regulation bills. Here, he talks about the debilitating effects of the recession on his constituents. Unfortunately, Mr. Kanjorski may not have realized he offended those he was trying to impress.
Has Wal-Mart hijacked financial reg reform?
Retailers remain a strong proponent for government price controls on debit card fees as they spearhead lobbying efforts to ensure Senator Dick Durbin, Illinois Democrat, can keep his amendment in the Senate banking regulation bill that will allow the Federal Reserve to determine how much credit card companies should charge for use of the payment network. However, Mr. Durbin’s home state appears be the recipient of a $20 million donation from Walmart, according to an article by the Daily Caller on Tuesday, and the timing of the donation is a little odd.
