I'm Ready For Elizabeth!
Okay, so it's time for me to eat some crow.Many of you have argued that Warren should run in 2016 and for months I have respectfully disagreed with you. I resisted, thinking it would be best for...
View ArticleKevin Yoder, R-KS, Added Wall Street Bailout Into Government Spending Bill
Are you still pissed off about the Wall Street bailout provision that made its way into the just-passed $1.1 trillion government spending bill? I sure am. But I never really gave any thought as to...
View ArticleNearing death, two people offer a journalist and caregiver life lessons
The Los Angeles Times published a story in this mornings edition written by Francine Orr documenting the decline and ultimate death of a woman named Evelyn Corsini, as well as the decline and death of...
View ArticleAnother Chistmas Gift For Wall Street
Yup, another Christmas Gift for Wall Street.Yesterday afternoon, the Federal Reserve gave banks an extra year to comply with a key provision of the Volcker Rule. By doing so, the Federal Reserve is...
View ArticleHeartland Regional Medical Center in St. Joseph's, Missouri; NPR Nails Them...
The state of Missouri is now the poster child for states that have not expanded Medicaid due to a great story published by Pro-Publica and National Public Radio. And within the state of Missouri,...
View ArticleHome Alone Today?
Hanging out, doing what you want to do, eating what you want to eat? Maybe taking a nap? Well, how about some music to pass the time with - or at least some cliff jumping from Hawaii. Enjoy and...
View ArticleMarco Rubio: Moving Close To Decision On Presidential Run With Poll
Senator Marco Rubio, R-FL, in an interview on NPR broadcast on Thursday, January 1, 2015, said he is moving closed to a decision to run for president in 2016 but that he isn't quite there yet, but will...
View ArticleVirginia Critical Court Ruling Striking Down Redistricting
The evolution of the state of Virginia turning from a reliable red state in 2004 to a solid blue state in statewide federal and state elections would make Charles Darwin proud. In 2004, the GOP...
View ArticleBREAKING: Former Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell sentenced to two years in prison
Former Virginia GOP Gov. Bob McDonnell was sentenced by U.S. District Judge James R. Spencer to two years in prison this afternoon for accepting dozens of gifts and loans from a businessman trying to...
View ArticleJerry Brown's Fourth Term
Governore Jerry Brown, D-CA, was sworn in for a fourth term as governor of California and at his swearing in, released his $113 billion dollar budget for the state, that includes a five percent...
View ArticleChris Christie - Dallas Cowboy Cheerleader, Literally, With Pom Poms!
In case you didn't see this last Sunday, The Dallas Cowboys defeated the Detroit Lions in the NFC wild card playoff game:Face-down on the turf, Tony Romo pounded his hands into the ground. Frustrated...
View ArticleBillionaire Tom Steyer mulls run for Sen. Boxer's seat
The Los Angeles Times is reporting that Tom Steyer is seriously looking to run for Senator Barbara Boxer's senate seat in the 2016 primary for senate:Billionaire environmental activist Tom Steyer is...
View ArticleBREAKING: Kamala Harris to Announce for U. S. Senate Today
The Los Angeles Times and Buzzfeed are both reporting that California Attorney General Kamala Harris is exepected to announce today that she is running for the U. S. Senate seat being vacated by...
View ArticleVirginia State Bar Suspends Gov. McDonnell's Law License
On January 23, 2015, convicted felon/former Republican Governor of Virginia Bob McDonnell had his law license suspended by the Virginia State Bar after his conviction on 11 felony federal corruption...
View ArticleMy Personal Battle of the Bulge
2014 turned out to be a massive failure for me to drop the 30 pounds I gained around my waist the last couple of years and to live a healthier lifestyle. I started an exercise regiment in July of...
View ArticleBreaking: Obama To Propose Protecting 1.4 million Acres Of U.S. Arctic Refuge
The Washington Post is reporting today that President Obama will propose protecting 1.4 million acres of Arctic refuge from oil and gas drilling. The Washington Post reported, citing people who have...
View ArticleHere Comes Hillary - Sigh
Hillary Clinton is putting the finishing touches on her plan to run for president, and according to a bunch of Dems close with Clinton, will announce her run sometime in April of 2015.Clinton...
View ArticleFelons and the Right to Vote in Virginia: a Historical Overview
Helen A. Gibson has written a great article for the University of Virginia's Weldon Cooper Center for Public Service titled "Felons and the Right to Vote in Virginia: a Historical Overview" and I urge...
View ArticleTrouble in Hillaryland
There have been lots of folks close to Hillary Clinton talking with the press in the last month about when Clinton will finally announce her candidacy to seek the Democratic nomination for president in...
View ArticleDear Attorney General Kamala Harris
Congratulations on your recent announcement that you will seek the Democratic nomination in 2016 for Barbara Boxer's senate seat. Now that the excitement has faded over your announcement, I want you...
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