Nebraska's Ben Nelson apparently is better at cutting deals than a Persian bizarre rug salesman. In addition to securing "The Cornhusker Kickback" in exchange for his healthcare vote, it seems Nelson also made sure he obtained some big money to provide himself with political advertising cover. The Democratic National Committee provided $500,000 for Nelson to run a flurry of TV ads in Nebraska to calm down angry constituents.
The gulf coast oil spill was and is a horrible disaster with consequences that will last for years to come. But when one looks at the "big picture", the oil spill is dwarfed by the tsunami of red ink that promises to suck everyone into its wake. The life boats are well within our reach - they are located right within in our own states.
Pelosi appeared at a Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee fundraiser at the Portland home of Rep. Earl Blumenauer, who is struggling to maintain a Democratic majority in the face of continued high unemployment and negative ratings in polls.
One of the first of many, I’m betting. Via Politico; “We can’t control the timing of President Obama’s offensive remarks. Perhaps you should ask the White House why our commander-in-chief chose to make this a national issue and offend Americans so close to the Florida primary,” said Scott spokeswoman Jen Baker, when asked about the [...]
For once I agree with something that President Obama said, if I understood him right: Muslims do have the basic right, one that is legally protected in a free country, to build a mosque anywhere they choose if they own the land (or are leasing it ...
The City of Lincoln budget has been in trouble year after year. One of the reasons is the very loud folks who show up at every turn to demanding that every city program remain in place. Grassroots in Nebraska has a new feature: The Whine List. Some recent attendees of a City Council meeting are a first "honorees".
A Republican majority in Congress is not likely to significantly change the course of our government. Simple answers to our problems do present themselves. They are not easy, but simple. It's time to choose ourselves by exercising our sovereign rights as individuals and states.
The Daily Bell is pleased to present an exclusive interview with Larry Pratt. Lawrence D. Pratt (born November 13, 1942) is the Executive Director of Gun Owners of America, a U.S.-based firearms lobbying group, and a former member of the Virgin...
Most people are currently focused on the November elections; particularly those who are hoping to reverse the direction of government. Focusing on winning a Republican majority in Congress is not likely to provide the answers people are looking for.
This caught our collective eye (it's one heckuva strange looking eye, sort of like an insect's with many facets) because it is so quintessentially a New York Times article. The New York Times has always specialized in "insider"...