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Blue Dog Tag Earns Jim Costa Opposition
12 hours ago ago from Progressive Bumper Sticker
The time was that U.S. Representative Jim Costa paraded the label of Blue Dog Democrat with pride. He thought that if he demonstrated his independence from Democratic leadership, he would earn points with Republican voters. In 2009, however, it's become clear that the Blue Dogs are not really independent at all. They're dependent upon the Republican Party. In the 2008 elections, voters gave Democrats the White House and both houses ...
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10 hours ago ago from WOK3
While technically allowed, such tactics are used only for delay, and should be remembered by Democrats if and when a Republican ever enters an amendment in the future. Turnabout is fair play, though there is little doubt that conservatives would then call this exact same tactic were a Democrat to ever use it in response to a Republican's bill. But there is a blatant double-standard when it comes to actions like these, and the filibuster ...
Related contentI think Bill Hembree needs to reconsider
8 hours ago ago from Peach Pundit
I have dug into Bill Hembree's district and I think he may need to reconsider running for Speaker. Let's admit that he will be target number 1 for the Democrats were he Speaker and, frankly, may be target number 1 anyway. His district demographics contrary to a number of reports are trending terribly for the GOP. He will have a black voter registration (not VAP, REGISTRATION) of close to 40% by election time next year. I think ...
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20 hours ago ago from Bearing Drift: Virginia Politics On Demand
After this weekend's decision by Fifth District Republicans to hold a primary, vice convention, social networking sites have been buzzing about what to do about it. But perhaps none have been as direct as Campbell County Republicans . On Facebook, the unofficial Campbell County Republicans page had this to say It has become abundantly clear that leadership within the 5th district GOP is severely lacking. The majority of the unit ...
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21 hours ago ago from Froth Slosh B'Gosh
Can we kick Holy Joe to the curb now? Independent Sen. Joe Lieberman, a former Democrat who sits with Democratic caucus, said Tuesday that he would not rule out running for re-election in 2012 as a Republican. What's the point of having this sanctimonious little bastard in the caucus anyway? He's not, in any way, shape or form, a 60th vote. Compromise after compromise isn't good enough for him, and we're now left with a shitty bill that ...
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