Michael Bryan DFATucson has been pressing Gabby Giffords for awhile now to get off the dime on impeachment and, as a very minimal sign that she’s willing to fulfill the Constitutional role for which we hired her, perhaps sign a letter being circulated by Rep. Wexler calling for investigations of possible criminal acts by the Bush Administration … Read more
Excerpts from The 1908 Denver Demo Convention, Tom Noel) by PL Canady Before continuing the Convention Highlights, let me introduce myself. My name is Pat Canady and I am retired from a career in Education and being a Small Business Owner. My interest in politics led me to becoming a Democratic Party volunteer starting with … Read more
The Hill notes that lawmakers all over the Hill, in accordance with federal law, are receiving notification that their conversations with Renzi had been recorded for a criminal investigation. No one is surprised at this point, I’m thinking. There is also a good layman’s discussion of the Speech and Debate clause, which will figure prominently … Read more
Early in the last century, Denver, Colorado constructed the huge Municipal Auditorium to hold large conventions. After being rejected by the Republican’s 1908 Convention, Denver enticed the Democrats with offers of free use of the auditorium, free decorations, drinks and $100,000 cash. In comparison, this year Denver will have to come up with more like … Read more
David Safier made some excellent points, which I had clearly overlooked, about the clear intent of the ad cut by The Educational Reform Group and paid for with public funds. It’s content clearly reveals an intent to aid Bee’s Congressional campaign, which makes the denials by the lobbying firm responsible for the ad ring hollow: … Read more