by David SafierIf you read my post earlier today, Bradblog covers RTA ballot counting, I misstated Brad Friedman's position on the RTA election, and he called me on it in an email. I claimed he suspected "hanky panky" in the RTA vote counting, while he said no such thing. I have corrected the post. My … Read more
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich is warning fellow Republicans that conservatives may leave the GOP for a third party in 2012. Gingrich: GOP-ers may form third party – Andy Barr – POLITICO.com “If the Republicans can’t break out of being the right wing party of big government, then I think you would … Read more
by David SafierApropos of nothing, I couldn't resist this. The old Ten Commandments at The Capitol fight is raging in Oklahoma City. And some legislators asked, if we put up the Commandments, which version would we use? After all, the wording is different in different translations. Looks like we have a winner. Republican Senator Randy … Read more
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: I wanted to share this timely opinion from the New York Times by Charles M. Blow, Pitchforks and Pistols: Lately I’ve been consuming as much conservative media as possible (interspersed with shots of Pepto-Bismol) to get a better sense of the mind and mood of the right. My read: They’re apocalyptic. They … Read more
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: The House Democrats Blue Dog Coalition purports to "appeal to mainstream values of the American public," and they are "dedicated to a core set of beliefs that transcend partisan politics, including a deep commitment to the financial stability and national security of the United States." There are presently 47 Members of the … Read more