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McConnell Warns D.C. and Puerto Rico Statehood Will Create Four New Democratic Senators

McConnell Warns D.C. and Puerto Rico Statehood Will Create Four New Democratic Senators

Mitch McConnell has warned against admitting Washington, D.C. and Puerto Rico as states because it would create new Senate seats…

4 years ago

Two Episcopal Bishops Slam Trump for Using D.C. Church for “Partisan Political Purposes”

Two bishops of the Episcopal Church in the United States have publicly criticized Donald Trump for using a historic Washington,…

4 years ago

Device, possibly aerial drone, found on White House grounds

Police, fire and other emergency vehicles swarmed around the White House in the predawn hours, with several clustered near the…

10 years ago

What You Need To Know For the Elizabeth Colbert Busch/ Mark Sanford Debate

This evening at the Citadel, the two candidates for the SC District 1 Congressional seat, will debate for an hour…

11 years ago

It Is Time For Democratic Women to Usurp the Power of Male Republicans

By any measure, America is in decline. The fault lies almost completely with male Republicans. Democratic women must usurp the…

12 years ago

There Must be a Better Way to Compromise Than By Bringing Fiscal Harm to Seniors

POTUS Obama has revived a plan that will cost those who can least afford it, money. Elderly seniors could lose…

12 years ago

Powerful Democratic Operatives in D.C. Help South Carolina Republicans Retain Control

South Carolina Democrat Jaime Harrison is a powerful lobbyist for the Podesta Group. He's about to become the Chairman of…

12 years ago

ALEC Education Bill Hides Privatization Behind a Reading Skills Disguise

An increasing number of states have passed a bill whose main component is increasing reading skills. It's really another privatizing…

12 years ago

Sit on Your Ass and Watch Democracy Pass: People Need to Act Not Just Talk

The legislation being proposed by the GOP House is pathetic. Yet, little is heard from Democratic constituents. Activism is the…

12 years ago

An Examination of a Legit Defense Expenditure Would Out a Number Of Illegitimate Money-Wasters

The U.S. has an enormous number of military personnel and weaponry in the U.S. territory of Guam. It's legit, but…

12 years ago

The Bill to Fund the Government Is the Latest Bit of Stand-up Comedy From House Republicans

The primary purpose of House Bill 933 is to perpetuate the bloat of the defense budget and decimate domestic programs.

12 years ago

Calling all Right Wing ‘Patriots’ Please Identify All the Freedoms You’ve Lost

Right wing "patriots" are constantly complaining of losing their freedoms and liberty. I would ask what these freedoms and liberties…

12 years ago

Look out Idaho, A New Herd of Paranoid Survivalists Are Heading to Your State

A planned, walled-in Patriot Community called the Citadel Project is being planned for a mountainous region of Idaho. It's all…

12 years ago

The Republicans Are Now a Step Closer to Shutting Down the Post Office

Get ready to say bye to the Postal Service as we know it and hello to near-monopoly private providers who…

12 years ago

Our 44th President said just the right inaugural things

President Barack Obama and a number of other speakers and entertainers brightened up an inauguration that struck just the right…

12 years ago

Historical or hysterical? What to make of Tim Scott replacing whack-job DeMint

South Carolina Governor, Nikki Haley has made history in appointing a black Republican, but was the move historical or hysterical?

12 years ago

NRA’s LaPierre suggests a solution for 1% of gun deaths

The NRA held a press event today. Wayne LaPierre presided. He suggested police in all schools. He mentioned no new…

12 years ago

Expect a ringing defense from gun owners in the aftermath of 27 deaths

Politicians (a few at least) are making loud gun control noises. They do that every time there's another mass murder.…

12 years ago

In South Carolina the stampede is on to replace DeMint

Jim DeMint is leaving the Senate to take over the Presidency of the Heritage Foundation. Another extremist will undoubtedly take…

12 years ago

The Dark Side of Black Friday: Walmart Refuses Customers’ Petition Supporting Workers

I joined 10 other worker sympathizers in protest Walmart's treatment of their Part-time workforce. Inside the store our petition was…

12 years ago

2012 is a special Thanksgiving thanks to key Congressional races

The 2012 election was especially satisfying for the Presidency and the new faces that will show up in Congress, especially…

12 years ago

Pushing Back against George Will’s Half Truths and Lies About Elizabeth Warren

George Will writes about an agency founded and briefly run by newly-elected Senator Elizabeth Warren. Will tells many half-truths and…

12 years ago

Red State Secession Would Be a Dream Come True for the Rest of America

Don't tell me that some little part of you would not just like to say to Texas, or to another…

12 years ago

After a near-perfect military career, General Patraeus hits a snag

Army General, David Patraeus was destined for greatness from his first year at West Point. Sadly, an affair tainted his…

12 years ago

A last and final look at Mitt Romney close up prior to November 6th

There could be no worse selection for President than money-monger, Mitt Romney. He himself admits, 47% of the population will…

12 years ago

Don’t expect Obama/Romney part deux Biden is one tough cookie

Joe Biden debates Paul Ryan in the only Vice Presidential nominee debate. Biden is expert in Foreign Affairs and very…

12 years ago

House Republicans Have Military Mom Arrested for Supporting the Troops

Watching House Republicans high five after defeating a battle pay increase was too much for military mom Maria Meacham, who…

12 years ago

Federal Court Strikes Down Another Rick Scott Voter Suppression Law

A Federal court partially struck down a Republican law that reduced the number of early voting days from 12 to…

12 years ago

Paul Ryan’s Odd VP Selection As a Play for Women’s Votes Through His Wife

So Romney picked Paul Ryan, eh? And at the decidedly unmedia-worthy time of 7 a.m. ET on a Saturday morning.…

12 years ago

Pepco: Deregulation + Greed + Corruption = Suffering for Hundreds of Thousands

Pepco spent years ignoring aging equipment and tree-trimming and focused instead of increasing profits leaving a million people to suffer…

12 years ago

A Bunch of Very Hot Days and Global Warming

I'm sure glad anthropogenic global warming is a myth because after a couple of days in the wake of storm-induced…

12 years ago

Women Are the Key to Restoring Our Political Sanity

The U.S. government has been gridlocked since the Republicans captured the House. Only women voters can change that dynamic; men…

12 years ago

Has The Romney Express Already Run Out of Gas?

Mitt Romney is a few votes short of making his Republican nomination for president official, but thanks to a lack…

12 years ago

California Dreamin’ of Big Campaign Dollars and a Democratic House

A turnover of as little as 5 or 6 house seats in California could mean that Democrats once again control…

12 years ago

Dropping a Word Bomb of Truth On Mitt Romney’s Olympic Leadership

What Mitt Romney doesn't want voters to know about his 2002 leadership of the Winter Olympics is that he spent…

12 years ago

Big Money is Rolling in for State Candidates

While political attention is riveted on Washington, millions of dollars are flowing into state campaign coffers in preparation for a…

12 years ago

Hey Newt…Don’t Let the Door Hit You In the Ass

Newt Gingrich is firing staff and scaling back on primary appearances. The latest polls don't look good for Gingrich and…

13 years ago

The Poison Pen of Right-Wing Newspapers: Half-Truths and No Truths

A misleading headline about Harry Reid provides the perfect demonstration of just how far right wing newspapers or conservative editors…

13 years ago

Mr. and Mrs. Washington Insider: Mitch McConnell and His Wife

I don’t dislike many people. I hate a few – the boss who fired me with 4 kids at home;…

13 years ago

The Tea Party Demands That Public Education Not Be Equal For All

Tea party leaders have shown their un-American roots by demanding that education be returned to an era when it was…

13 years ago