Source: http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2011/06/28/bachmann-draws-big-crowd-in-south-carolina-debut/
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Tuesday, June 28, 2011
Bachmann draws big crowd in South Carolina debut
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina (CNN) - Minnesota Rep. Michele Bachmann?s debut in South Carolina as a presidential candidate drew what...
Love in the Time of Rioting (Updated: Backstory of a 'Kiss')
Certainly the greatest photo from Wednesday night, and maybe ever. More on the night in Vancouver here and more on the hockey here.
Lots of updates — including the first photos of the couple — after the jump...
Source: http://www.esquire.com/blogs/politics/vancouver-riots-2011-photo-5929916?src=rss
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Are headlines about the Old Steine protest camp what the Greens need right now?
An unholy row is brewing in Brighton regarding protests in the City. Green councillor Ben Duncan, Cabinet Member for Commnities, has said that peaceful protests are welcome in the Ity. Of the Spanish protest camp that has been set up in the Old Steine, he has described it as “the model of the kind of [...]
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Conventioning
I’m at the Conservative convention here in Ottawa taking in the sights. Many have described the event as a victory party with 2500 of the party faithful, however a few policy and party constitutional proposals are under discussion. This morning, … Continue reading
Source: http://www.stephentaylor.ca/2011/06/conventioning/
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Things To Do In Dallas Tonight: June 27
True Blood, that holy grail of mindless summer entertainment, has returned. The plot might be totally off the rails, and don’t we all wish Tara would just bite the dust (har, har) already? But there’s this. Which is one big reason why Monday mornings will continue to pale in comparison to Sunday evenings.
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Obama Got Osama, Missed Bill Ayers
Last week, Barack Obama scored a major win for the United States in our war on terror when he used intelligence-gathering techniques set in place by the Bush administration to finally hunt down and kill Osama bin Laden.
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Sanctuary cities bill appears to be dead
Controversial legislation prohibiting "sanctuary city" policies in Texas appeared dead Monday after a House committee refused to report the measure out and Senate conferees on a separate fiscal matters bill refused to let it be included as an amendment. As the special session headed toward its last day on Wednesday, there was no other avenue for the sanctuary cities measure to get legislative approval despite the fact that it was a priority for Gov. Rick Perry and legislative leaders.
Senators balked at adding the bill to the separate fiscal matters legislation, pointing out that the Senate had passed a sanctuary cities measure several days ago, only to see it delayed in the House. The bill would bar cities from having a policy that prohibits their police officers from asking the immigration status of persons they detain. Currently, there are no sanctuary cities in Texas, although supporters of the idea contend that some urban police departments have informal policies that keep their officers from asking about immigration status. The law already provides for police departments to ask the immigration status of persons who are arrested for crimes.
Although Perry designated the proposal an emergency issue in the regular legislative session, Senate Democrats blocked consideration under the long-standing rule that requires at least two-thirds of senators to concur before any bill can be brought up for debate. Supporters of the idea thought they had a better chance in the special session that began in early June when the two-thirds Senate rule was no longer in force, but the legislation stalled in the House after passing the Senate. In addition, prominent GOP campaign contributors - including Houston homebuilder Bob Perry - came out publicly against the measure, further contributing to its problems.
Source: http://trailblazersblog.dallasnews.com/archives/2011/06/controversial-legislation-proh.html
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Ohio House to vote on nation?s strictest abortion limits
The Ohio House is preparing to vote on three separate abortion-related bills, including one that would impose the strictest limit on the procedure in the nation, the Associated Press reports. The Republican-led chamber has scheduled votes Tuesday on the bills. One �prohibits abortions after the 20th week of pregnancy if a physician determines the fetus [...]
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Cornyn: this is Perry's best shot at the White House
This is Gov. Rick Perry's best shot at becoming president, Sen. John Cornyn says.
Cornyn, the GOP's top Senate strategist, is remaining neutral in the presidential contest but told Texas reporters in his weekly call today that there would never be a better time for Perry, before the field solidifies.
"I would say that if Gov. Perry decides to run for president, this is probably the best opportunity that he would ever have, while people are still looking for a Republican nominee for president," Cornyn said.
He reiterated that Texas' record on job creation gives Perry "a good story to tell." And he downplayed any concerns about Perry's lack of foreign policy experience.
"Obviously that's not something that Gov. Perry would have a lot of experience with at the national level but that's the kind of thing that could be satisfied" by picking a strong running-mate, cabinet members and aides who "could easily fill any gaps there."
Source: http://trailblazersblog.dallasnews.com/archives/2011/06/cornyn-this-is-perrys-best-sho.html
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Praying for peace and harmony between Jason and Grant, and Dawn and the Travellers
What a love-in. Jason and Grant. A marriage made in heaven. Grant tweets support for Jason, and Jason writes in almost affection terms of Grant. Actually, I imagine that they would both say it would be a civil partnership created in hell. For today, the Cabinet Member for Finance and Central Services on Brighton and [...]
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Legislator Mails On Ethics Reform
A Brooklyn resident forwarded this taxpayer-funded mailer he received recently from Assemblywoman Joan Millman, touting the passage of a “hallmark ethics reform” bill by the Legislature during the 2011 session. The other side, which appears after the jump, informs the recipient that the Legislature has ushered in “greater transparency and accountability in Albany” by: -
Source: http://www.capitaltonight.com/2011/06/legislator-mails-on-ethics-reform/
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Monday, June 27, 2011
At the Movies with Huntsman and Pawlenty
Because we already covered the serious stuff on Wednesday (read exclusive interviews here) — and because Jon Huntsman released a campaign video, too — we thought we'd ask: Which of these makes you feel more American?
OR...
Source: http://www.esquire.com/blogs/politics/jon-huntsman-campaign-video-5930009?src=rss
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Obama Got Osama, Missed Bill Ayers
Last week, Barack Obama scored a major win for the United States in our war on terror when he used intelligence-gathering techniques set in place by the Bush administration to finally hunt down and kill Osama bin Laden.
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Focusing on the issues is so much better than personality politics ?. sometimes
I agree with Craig (a variation of the theme ‘I agree with Nick’). Craig Turton, from time to time, criticises this blog for not dealing with the ‘isshoos’, as he says Tony Benn says it. When, the other day, I posted on the protest camp in the Old Steine, I anticipated comment from the usual [...]
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Perry plans foray into New Hampshire
Throw another bee's nest into the buzz machine: Gov. Rick Perry is on the schedule for Oct. 28 to headline the annual dinner of Cornerstone Action in New Hampshire - the first presidential primary state in the nation.
Cornerstone Action is a conservative group currently working to repeal the state's same-sex marriage law.
This is the first New Hampshire appearance added to the governor's schedule since he said he would consider entering the primaries.
Source: http://trailblazersblog.dallasnews.com/archives/2011/06/perry-plans-foray-into-new-ham.html
Cabinet shuffle and senate appointments
Prime Minister Stephen Harper appointed his cabinet yesterday, and to the surprise of many, three Senators to the Upper Chamber were named just seconds after his press conference concluded at Rideau Hall. What can be said that hasn’t already been … Continue reading
Source: http://www.stephentaylor.ca/2011/05/cabinet-shuffle-and-senate-appointments/
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Weiner Doesn?t Stand Out
I have to admit that the Anthony Weiner scandal has been a lot of fun for me.
While I consider myself to be well-spoken, educated, and something of an intellectual, I still retain a healthy interest in relatively lowbrow humor. I count the Austin Powers series and Dumb and Dumber among some of my favorite [...]
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Whither the Coalition now?
It was inevitable after a night like that. Someone somewhere would call for Nick Clegg to resign. The defeated leader of Nottingham's Lib Dems, Gary Long, was the first to the microphone. If he got the backing of 74 local parties there would have to be a leadership contest. But where are they? And who support such an idea? And who would run against Clegg?
What is striking so far is that those councillors who lost in Sheffield and Liverpool and Hull gave their leader and the Coalition their backing. So too did backbench rebels Mike Hancock and Adrian Saunders...and Chris Huhne, who was widely thought to be "on manoeuvres" after his clash over the Cabinet table with David Cameron and George Osborne...and Tim Farron the party's president and young pretender.
So, for now the pressure is not for the Coalition to end or Clegg to go but for him to fight harder and more publicly for Lib Dem policies and against what he himself called this morning "a return to Thatcherism".
Stand by, therefore, for more Coalition rows on the NHS, on banking reform, on immigration and tax. Standby for less ministerial chumminess and more business-like negotiations.
Don't hold your breath though for a change of leader or an end to the Coalition.
Most Liberal Democrats will try first to prove - in Paddy Ashdown's words - that "compromise is not betrayal".
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/nickrobinson/2011/05/whither_the_coa.html
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Next steps
The conservative movement is cautiously optimistic. Many had been holding their fire, guarding their words on a sincerely conservative agenda for Canada. For the movement, the minority Conservative government was an unhatched egg: great potential but ready to be scrambled … Continue reading
Source: http://www.stephentaylor.ca/2011/05/next-steps/
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Bachmann boasts of having a 'titanium spine'
Washington (CNN) - Rep. Michele Bachmann boasted of having a "titanium spine" in an interview Sunday, the day before she...
Source: http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2011/06/26/bachmann-boasts-of-having-a-titanium-spine/
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Perry a hit already at Republican Leadership Conference
About 150 Republican activists stood in line to receive autographed copies of Gov. Rick Perry's anti-Washington book, Fed Up! .The crowd was large enough that the half-hour signing opportunity ran another 30 minutes.
Midway through the event, the snaked line of book purchasers started chanting, "Run, Rick, Run."
Perry's folks are still saying that he is in an exploring mode to run for president. He is speaking on the last day of the three-day confab that is a cattle call of speeches by GOP presidential aspirants, upcoming leaders and those seeking new offices. A straw poll of potential presidential candidates is supposed to be released later this afternoon.
Source: http://trailblazersblog.dallasnews.com/archives/2011/06/perry-a-hit-already-at-republi.html
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Sunday, June 26, 2011
Paterson Praises Cuomo For ?Extraordinary? Victory
Former Gov. David Paterson has issued a statement praising his successor (and onetime potential primary opponent), Gov. Andrew Cuomo, for succeeding where he failed in 2009. Paterson also couldn’t help but give himself a little pat on the back. Here’s his statement. “What Governor Cuomo has done is nothing short of extraordinary and he deserves
Source: http://www.capitaltonight.com/2011/06/paterson-praises-cuomo-for-extraordinary-victory/
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Bad move Christy Clark
Trading a sales tax cut for a corporate tax increase? This is bad tax policy from the Premier of BC. The HST has been a thorny and populist issue. The NDP is against it and when it was brought it … Continue reading
Source: http://www.stephentaylor.ca/2011/05/bad-move-christy-clark/
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Barack Obama: Son of the Fifty-Seventh State
At long last, after years of inquiry, Barack Obama has finally put to rest accusations that he was not born a citizen of the United States of America, which would have disqualified him under the Constitution from holding the office of President.
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Bachmann boasts of having a 'titanium spine'
Washington (CNN) - Rep. Michele Bachmann boasted of having a "titanium spine" in an interview Sunday, the day before she...
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Goals for Police Officers?
Some Cincinnati police officers are upset about posted “goals” that list how many arrests, tickets and other cases they should handle every month. Here are the details from a memo seen at District 4, telling second shift officers they should do every month: 2 felony arrests; 10 misdemeanor arrests; 2 vice (drugs, prostitution); 2 pedestrian [...]
Source: http://cincinnati.com/blogs/politics/2011/06/22/goals-for-police-officers/
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Is It Time to Take Michele Bachmann Seriously?
Who won last night? Well, the Bruins, for one. (See you in Vancouver, 'Nuckleheads.) But as for that other frosty battle, the first Republican presidential-candidates debate, well, it wasn't all that frosty after all — the temperature was more lukewarm/truce-state — and Mitt Romney surprised no-one by coming off as the most polished (albeit polished like petrified wood) and least desperate of the contenders. Round One to him by default.
But Michele Bachmann won a victory, too...
Source: http://www.esquire.com/blogs/politics/michele-bachmann-president-video-5918180?src=rss
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Weekend Open Thread
Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed the same-sex marriage bill into law at 11:55 p.m. last night, which means it will take effect in 30 days. July 24, I believe is the date. It was an historic night – and a huge win for the governor, who swept the table in his first six months on the
Source: http://www.capitaltonight.com/2011/06/weekend-open-thread-25/
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Greek Lessons: What 1/50th of a U.S. Default Looks Like
The birthplace of democracy is on the brink of societal collapse thanks to a fiscal crisis. I speak of Greece, which today is facing riots, the dissolution of its ruling cabinet, and economic ruin, all due to the fact that it is in danger of defaulting on its sovereign debts.
Lessons for the U.S.? Not as obvious as they might seem. The U.S. is not Greece. Our debt is nowhere near as large relative to our output, we are not part of a complex international economic coalition, the world is still happy to loan us trillions of dollars at extraordinarily low interest rates, and despite the doomsday preachers on the right, we're not facing the end of America as we know it, even if there's a Kenyan Islamofascist commie in the White House.
But because the Greek lessons are not so simple, it's all the more important that they be learned...
Source: http://www.esquire.com/blogs/politics/greek-debt-crisis-5930032?src=rss
LQ: Staggered, 4-year council terms
Councilwoman Laure Quinlivan has proposed that City Council terms be switched to four years, from the current two, and staggered. So not all nine would run at once. No idea yet whether she can get four to join her, haven’t polled yet. It could be discussed Tuesday at the 10:30 a.m. Government Operations Committee meeting. [...]
Source: http://cincinnati.com/blogs/politics/2011/06/24/lq-staggered-4-year-council-terms/
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Gov. Perry: 'Follow me on Tweeter'
Gov. Rick Perry sent a video message last week to the RightOnline Conference, a gathering in Minneapolis of political conservatives who push for greater use of digital technology to increase citizen participation in government.
In the video, Perry sings the praises of Texas and its "conservative leadership principles."
He takes a swipe or two at Washington politicians (even as he's taking steps to become one).
And he invites folks "to follow me on Tweeter"
(An invitation that still doesn't apply to some Texas journalists.)
Source: http://trailblazersblog.dallasnews.com/archives/2011/06/gov-perry-follow-me-on-tweeter.html
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Report: Dohoney vets chief candidate in Portland
Carrie Whitaker reports: According to the Portland (Maine) Daily Sun, Cincinnati City Manager Milton Dohoney may have already visited or plans to visit the city where Cincinnati police chief candidate James Craig currently works. Dohoney?s spokeswoman, Meg Olberding told the Enquirer her office is not at liberty to verify his travel plans. “I know everyone [...]
Source: http://cincinnati.com/blogs/politics/2011/06/24/report-dohoney-vets-chief-candidate-in-portland/
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Saturday, June 25, 2011
Group rallies for Washington representation
Washington (CNN) - Activists advocating congressional representation for the District of Columbia had a clear message at a rally Saturday...
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Barack Obama: Son of the Fifty-Seventh State
At long last, after years of inquiry, Barack Obama has finally put to rest accusations that he was not born a citizen of the United States of America, which would have disqualified him under the Constitution from holding the office of President.
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Lance Armstrong tweets his way into Texas statewide smoking ban debate
Lawmakers are taking another shot at approving a statewide smoking ban, and famed cyclist and cancer-awareness pioneer Lance Armstrong is exerting his sizable social media influence.
On Tuesday, Armstrong implored his nearly 3 million Twitter followers to support legislation for a statewide smoking ban, an idea that was killed during the regular session but revived in special session.
"Call your senators to support a @SmokeFreeTexas (SB28). Found out a vote could happen tomorrow. Let's do this! #txlege," the seven-time Tour de France winner tweeted. He followed that message up with a link to a form that his followers could fill out and express their opinions to the Texas Senate. Both messages spread quickly on social media. Whether they will resonate with lawmakers, who could take up the proposal as soon as Wednesday, remains to be seen.
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Source: http://trailblazersblog.dallasnews.com/archives/2011/06/lance-armstrong-tweets-his-way.html
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Barack Obama: Son of the Fifty-Seventh State
At long last, after years of inquiry, Barack Obama has finally put to rest accusations that he was not born a citizen of the United States of America, which would have disqualified him under the Constitution from holding the office of President.
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Love in the Time of Rioting (Updated: Backstory of a 'Kiss')
Certainly the greatest photo from Wednesday night, and maybe ever. More on the night in Vancouver here and more on the hockey here.
Lots of updates — including the first photos of the couple — after the jump...
Source: http://www.esquire.com/blogs/politics/vancouver-riots-2011-photo-5929916?src=rss
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Weiner Doesn?t Stand Out
I have to admit that the Anthony Weiner scandal has been a lot of fun for me.
While I consider myself to be well-spoken, educated, and something of an intellectual, I still retain a healthy interest in relatively lowbrow humor. I count the Austin Powers series and Dumb and Dumber among some of my favorite [...]
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The Republicans Pray for Rain — and Rick Perry
Lord knows they'd like to water the tree of liberty here in Texas — right now, before it's too dang late — as the Obammunists pillage and seize everything that's not tied down, and hollow out the Constitution and enslave us and subvert our food pyramid. Trouble is, it hasn't rained in, like, a year down here. All the trees are parched, and a bunch of them are on fire. And so as a 21st century man, the governor, Rick Perry, did the only reasonable thing recently and had a resolution passed through the legislature asking for all of his fellow Texans — Mooslims and everybody — to pray for rain:
NOW, THEREFORE, I, RICK PERRY, Governor of Texas, under the authority vested in me by the Constitution and Statutes of the State of Texas, do hereby proclaim the three-day period from Friday, April 22, 2011, to Sunday, April 24, 2011, as Days of Prayer for Rain in the State of Texas. I urge Texans of all faiths and traditions to offer prayers on that day for the healing of our land, the rebuilding of our communities and the restoration of our normal way of life.
After heated debate on the House floor, the resolution passed. A late amendment, which also would have had Texans "baying at the moon," in an effort to "show God we're serious," was narrowly defeated.
Now, as the Republican field of likely and announced candidates fails to excite anybody, and as former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich lurches to his knees like a tranquilized elephant, and his staff quits en masse and heads to New York City where this week Governor Perry was the featured speaker at a gathering of the city's roomful of Republicans, speculation is high that Perry is the candidate who will force a complete recalibration of the Republican field and Republican chances next fall — that he is the change we've been waiting for, just the man to retake the White House for Texas. (This despite the fact that he is barely more popular than the president in his own state.)
Especially now that Perry has increasingly become the subject of Republican powerbroker fantasies, take a good look at his rain resolution. You might think that such a bit of legislative frippery is but a curio, a moment of lightness in a schedule full of grave executive consequence, but friend, you would be mistaken. For in my beloved homeland of Texas, the governor can veto bills, appoint members of state agencies and commissions, suggest resolutions asking the Almighty to do stuff, and that is all. I make this point chiefly because the nation still — after much recent experience with Texan heads of state — hasn't quite grokked to the fact that, while it may prepare you for some things in life, the Texas governorship might not be the best out-of-town warm-up for the American presidency.
After the jump, a thorough reality check...
Source: http://www.esquire.com/blogs/politics/rick-perry-2012-presidential-bid-5937058?src=rss
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Obama?s economic record target of new ad campaign
(CNN) – An independent Republican advocacy group announced a $5 million ad buy Friday aimed at influencing Congress as it...
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Dewhurst says political plans won't be affected if Perry runs for president
Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst said Wednesday that his future political plans will not be affected by Gov. Rick Perry's decision on whether to run for president next year. "I don't think so," Dewhurst said when asked whether Perry's entry into the presidential race will affect whether he runs for the U.S. Senate next year or stays put as lieutenant governor. Dewhurst was elected to his third term as the state's number two official last fall.
Asked about whether he is still leaning toward running for the U.S. Senate next year or waiting until 2014 to seek the governorship, the Republican replied, "I want to be where I can best serve the people of Texas." He added: "That decision I will be sharing with you in July." Dewhurst has been widely expected to run for the U.S. Senate seat that will be given up by Republican Kay Bailey Hutchison after next year. If he runs, he would be the front runner because of his name recognition and personal wealth, which has financed four successful campaigns in Texas - three for lieutenant governor and one for state land commissioner.
If Perry were to decide to run for president and won, or if he joined the national Republican ticket as the vice presidential nominee and won, Dewhurst would move up to governor if he were still lieutenant governor. Perry was lieutenant governor in 2000 when George W. Bush won the presidency, allowing Perry to move up to governor to fill out Bush's second term. He has since won re-election three times.
Source: http://trailblazersblog.dallasnews.com/archives/2011/06/dewhurst-says-political-plans.html
Friday Night Fun with Google Maps
1. Go to Google Maps.
2. Go to directions.
3. In Point A, type, “China.”
4. In Point B, type, “Dallas, Texas.”
5. Scroll down to No. 81.
6. Get mental image. Laugh.
7. Scroll down to No. 92.
8. Get mental image. Laugh.
You’re welcome.
2. Go to directions.
3. In Point A, type, “China.”
4. In Point B, type, “Dallas, Texas.”
5. Scroll down to No. 81.
6. Get mental image. Laugh.
7. Scroll down to No. 92.
8. Get mental image. Laugh.
You’re welcome.
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Friday, June 24, 2011
Senate Live Stream
For those of you who are interested. The gay marriage moment is not going to happen until the bitter end. That means the SUNY 2020 and big ugly bills have to go through committees and get onto the floor for debate and votes. After their marathon closed-door conference today, the Senate Republicans aren’t likely to
Source: http://www.capitaltonight.com/2011/06/senate-live-stream/
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Jon Huntsman is for life, liberty and the pursuit of really great street food
(CNN) - Now that former Utah Governor Jon Huntsman has officially entered the GOP presidential field he's making a play...
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NY SUNY 2020 Bill Lands
It’s true! A bill is in print! Gov. Andrew Cuomo has sent a NY SUNY 2020 program bill to the Legislature. In it: Tuition increases, a memorandum of understanding about annual state operating aid (but no “lockbox” language to prevent sweeps), and guidelines establishing the challenge grant program the governor and SUNY chancellor announced earlier
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Rick Perry gets cool reception as he speaks to Latino leaders
Austin Bureau chief Christy Hoppe reports from San Antonio...
Gov. Rick Perry received a cool reception from a national gathering of Latino leaders, many critical of the state's recent budget cuts to schools, anti-immigrant measures and a redistricing map that Hispanic leaders are taking to court.
Speaking at a luncheon of the National Association of Latino Elected & Appointed Officials, Perry delivered with muted enthusiasm his usual speech about creating jobs, keeping taxes low and cutting regulations.
But few of the more than 500 in attendance rose when he entered or left, and his only applause lines came when he ticked off four Hispanics he has appointed to major positions on the appellate courts and state government.
"The only thing worse than the dried-up chicken breast was his speech," said Fort Worth school board member Carlos Vasquez.
During his three terms as governor, Perry has worked hard at building bridges with the Latino community through appointments, speeches and policy decisions, including his defense of in-state tuition for children of illegal immigrants and his early rebuff of Arizona-type laws.
But this past session has seen him push a so-called sanctuary cities bill that would allow police to question anyone they speak with, whether witnesses or victims, about their legal status. He declared the bill an emergency, and when it failed during the regular session, he added it as an agenda item to the current 30-day special session.
Source: http://trailblazersblog.dallasnews.com/archives/2011/06/rick-perry-gets-cool-reception.html
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Happy anniversary
There were touching messages today from one partner to another on their first anniversary:
Nick: We don't like cutting but the Tories do.
David: There's only one party you can trust on the NHS.
Brings a warm glow to your heart, doesn't it?
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/nickrobinson/2011/05/happy_anniversa.html
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Focusing on the issues is so much better than personality politics ?. sometimes
I agree with Craig (a variation of the theme ‘I agree with Nick’). Craig Turton, from time to time, criticises this blog for not dealing with the ‘isshoos’, as he says Tony Benn says it. When, the other day, I posted on the protest camp in the Old Steine, I anticipated comment from the usual [...]
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American Crossroads promises to remain neutral in Republican primary fight
Washington (CNN) – The leaders of American Crossroads, a Republican-backed independent group that raised $70 million to attack Democrats during...
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Next steps
The conservative movement is cautiously optimistic. Many had been holding their fire, guarding their words on a sincerely conservative agenda for Canada. For the movement, the minority Conservative government was an unhatched egg: great potential but ready to be scrambled … Continue reading
Source: http://www.stephentaylor.ca/2011/05/next-steps/
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Extras
It’s going to be a very, VERY long night (and morning) at the Capitol as we await: 1) Conference, debate and voting on the big ugly in both houses, and 2) Conference, debate and voting on same-sex marriage in the Senate. In the meantime, some headlines to keep you busy… Gov. Andrew Cuomo (who has
Source: http://www.capitaltonight.com/2011/06/extras-310/
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Thursday, June 23, 2011
Some of my favourite things about politics in Brighton and Hove
The Greens: Thank goodness we live in a city that has the variety of politics and an openness to new ideas that allows a party like the Greens to thrive and enjoy electoral success. As a tribal Labour loyalist who voted Labour in May, I can’t imagine how very boring politics would be if we [...]
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David Feherty Has Himself a New Show
A humorous FrontBurnervian has watched the new Feherty show on the Golf Channel and delivers the following report: “It was hilarious. I would watch it every time, and I don’t play golf. Made me laugh, made me cry. Can’t ask for more than that.” Go here to see an extended version of his interview with [...]
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Mickey Ashmore Lays Down the Gauntlet for Mike Rawlings ? And Parents Across Dallas
Mickey Ashmore is president of United Commercial Realty. He’s also a Bryan Adams grad and a former speech and English teacher at W.T. White. His background gives him an interesting perspective on the challenges facing DISD. Over on our RealPoints blog, he lays out a forceful argument for what needs to be done. I hope [...]
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Weiner Doesn?t Stand Out
I have to admit that the Anthony Weiner scandal has been a lot of fun for me.
While I consider myself to be well-spoken, educated, and something of an intellectual, I still retain a healthy interest in relatively lowbrow humor. I count the Austin Powers series and Dumb and Dumber among some of my favorite [...]
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While I consider myself to be well-spoken, educated, and something of an intellectual, I still retain a healthy interest in relatively lowbrow humor. I count the Austin Powers series and Dumb and Dumber among some of my favorite [...]
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Key Republican pulls out of debt ceiling talks, negotiations on verge of collapse
Washington (CNN)-With only weeks to go before the country hits the debt ceiling, bipartisan negotiations were on the verge of...
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Jones Nudges Kasich on Immigration
Butler County Sheriff Rick Jones, well known for his rhetoric against illegal immigrants, is at it again. Jones fired off a letter today to Gov. John Kasich asking him to pass legislation that would require police to check immigration status of anyone who is arrested. Here’s what Jones said: “You have been in office for [...]
Source: http://cincinnati.com/blogs/politics/2011/06/22/jones-nudges-kasich-on-immigration/
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Mickey Ashmore Lays Down the Gauntlet for Mike Rawlings ? And Parents Across Dallas
Mickey Ashmore is president of United Commercial Realty. He’s also a Bryan Adams grad and a former speech and English teacher at W.T. White. His background gives him an interesting perspective on the challenges facing DISD. Over on our RealPoints blog, he lays out a forceful argument for what needs to be done. I hope [...]
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Tim Pawlenty's Campaign Ads: Now Far Less Exciting!
Fifty-thousand bucks will buy you a lot of air time in Iowa, but it also makes you cut down on production value. Either that or Tim Pawlenty wanted to stop his critics from confusing him for Michael Bay. Herein, T-Paw's new ad, followed by his evolution back to Nice Guy from Minnesota. [via Andrew Sullivan]
After the jump: action!
Source: http://www.esquire.com/blogs/politics/tim-pawlenty-campaign-ad-5964307?src=rss
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Leading Off (6/23/11)
Eight Motherless Children Need Help. An estranged husband killed his wife and sister-in-law, which leaves eight children without their mothers. The father of three of the children was wounded and won?t be able to work for two months. This family is in dire need of help. A trust fund has been created for them.
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Conventioning
I’m at the Conservative convention here in Ottawa taking in the sights. Many have described the event as a victory party with 2500 of the party faithful, however a few policy and party constitutional proposals are under discussion. This morning, … Continue reading
Source: http://www.stephentaylor.ca/2011/06/conventioning/
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Mallory on why he travels
The Baltimore Sun on Sunday ran a story on all the local mayors visiting their city for the U.S. Conference of Mayors annual meeting. Among those visiting mayors: our very own Mark Mallory. “You compare and contrast,” Cincinnati Mayor Mark Mallory said of visiting other cities. “I like to look at the infrastructure. I look [...]
Source: http://cincinnati.com/blogs/politics/2011/06/20/mallory-on-why-he-travels/
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Wednesday, June 22, 2011
Focusing on the issues is so much better than personality politics ?. sometimes
I agree with Craig (a variation of the theme ‘I agree with Nick’). Craig Turton, from time to time, criticises this blog for not dealing with the ‘isshoos’, as he says Tony Benn says it. When, the other day, I posted on the protest camp in the Old Steine, I anticipated comment from the usual [...]
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Gov. Perry: 'Follow me on Tweeter'
Gov. Rick Perry sent a video message last week to the RightOnline Conference, a gathering in Minneapolis of political conservatives who push for greater use of digital technology to increase citizen participation in government.
In the video, Perry sings the praises of Texas and its "conservative leadership principles."
He takes a swipe or two at Washington politicians (even as he's taking steps to become one).
And he invites folks "to follow me on Tweeter"
(An invitation that still doesn't apply to some Texas journalists.)
Source: http://trailblazersblog.dallasnews.com/archives/2011/06/gov-perry-follow-me-on-tweeter.html
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Gore: Obama has 'failed'
(CNN) – Former vice president and environmental advocate Al Gore sharply criticized President Obama's "failed" approach to global warming Wednesday,...
Source: http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2011/06/22/gore-obama-has-failed/
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Lance Armstrong tweets his way into Texas statewide smoking ban debate
Lawmakers are taking another shot at approving a statewide smoking ban, and famed cyclist and cancer-awareness pioneer Lance Armstrong is exerting his sizable social media influence.
On Tuesday, Armstrong implored his nearly 3 million Twitter followers to support legislation for a statewide smoking ban, an idea that was killed during the regular session but revived in special session.
"Call your senators to support a @SmokeFreeTexas (SB28). Found out a vote could happen tomorrow. Let's do this! #txlege," the seven-time Tour de France winner tweeted. He followed that message up with a link to a form that his followers could fill out and express their opinions to the Texas Senate. Both messages spread quickly on social media. Whether they will resonate with lawmakers, who could take up the proposal as soon as Wednesday, remains to be seen.
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Source: http://trailblazersblog.dallasnews.com/archives/2011/06/lance-armstrong-tweets-his-way.html
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I?m hoping that the Greens have chosen their new Brighton and Hove Cabinet wisely
The new Green Cabinet in Brighton and Hove contained a number of surprises – the number of newly elected councillors who have Cabinet positions. Of course, with so many new councillors, and just nine re-elected ones, at least one newly elected Green member had to end up in the Cabinet of ten. But the appointment [...]
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Beach Party at White Rock Lake
This weekend, to cap off the lake’s centennial, there will be a beach party at White Rock Lake. Thing is, volunteers are needed. Jump for details.
The Beach Party of the Century only three days away and we urgently need your help especially on Sunday. The Beach Party caps off the Centennial Celebration of our [...]
The Beach Party of the Century only three days away and we urgently need your help especially on Sunday. The Beach Party caps off the Centennial Celebration of our [...]
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Times Director Saw Keller 'About to Throw in the Towel'
In a scene from Page One, Bill Keller informs his staff about the 2010 Pulitzer Prize winners.
When Andrew Rossi began quietly documenting the New York Times in 2010, he had no idea the Iraq war would end, Wikileaks would expose government secrets, and the Times would roll out a new paywall, effectively symbolizing the marriage of old and new media. He did, however, suspect that Executive Editor Bill Keller would step down, a move that shocked Times readers. Between conversations with Keller himself before and after his announcement, we spoke with the filmmaker about the editor's legacy and his new documentary, Page One.
ESQUIRE: Obviously Bill Keller's resignation has huge implications for the paper, but what does this mean for your movie?
ANDREW ROSSI: It's a godsend for a documentary filmmaker when two weeks before you open in theaters, a major turning point occurs in the life of your subject. That, I think, in many ways, makes the film salient, and I think it crystallizes so many of the issues that were raised. It's almost like the movie is now this field manual for all of the landmines that Jill Abramson's gonna come up against as the new executive editor.
ESQ: Did you have any inkling that Bill would resign?
AR: I had no good inside intel or anything like that, but I definitely have been asking everyone when he was gonna leave because I could just tell. I've had a gut feeling for quite some time. But the general consensus was that he would probably stay for the election, so I assumed that was accurate. I have to say, there was a moment when Bill was discussing the fact that the Times had actually considered having a foundation support it, because the advertising market had so dramatically collapsed. And, you know, that's a moment to me of extraordinary candor in the film. And when he said that, I wondered to myself, "Are these the words of the executive editor of the New York Times?" And it just seemed to be rife with the wisdom and exhaustion of somebody who's about to throw in the towel, basically.
ESQ: You feel like he threw in the towel?
AR: I mean like a great fighter who's gone several rounds with a really worthy opponent, and is ready to ring the bell... and transition to writing. You know, I think he did nothing short of help to save the newspaper in a series of really cataclysmic events. I mean, he took over...
Source: http://www.esquire.com/blogs/politics/andrew-rossi-page-one-interview-5874480?src=rss
Covedale: West Price Hill signs stay
There’s a new report out today from City Manager Milton Dohoney that tells a Covedale resident who wrote him that no, the city will not be removing the West Price Hill signs from Covedale.� Covedale, it says, is not an independently recognized neighborhood and is part of West Price Hill. This has come up before, [...]
Source: http://cincinnati.com/blogs/politics/2011/06/21/covedale-west-price-hill-signs-stay/
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Huntsman's future may hinge on his past
New York (CNN) - Jon Huntsman was out to show off his conservative side. Stepping into the 2012 race surrounded...
Source: http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2011/06/21/huntsmans-future-may-hinge-on-his-past/
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