Some good news. In a new poll, New Hampshire Attorney General Republican Kelly Ayotte is beating the likely Democratic nominee for Judd Gregg’s Senate seat. Those tracking the 2010 Senate races may have heard her name bandied about. When Judd Gregg confirmed his retirement, the Democrats assumed they would capture that seat. Many Republicans agreed that it would be tough to hold. New Hampshire has | Read More »
While Barry is hard at work protecting the interests of his coke dealing colleague from Honduras, a district judge for the State of Pennsylvania has decided to take a stand against corruption. Allegheny County District Attorney’s Office has been doing yeomans work bringing members of ACORN to trial for election fraud. The efforts of that office and the actions of the perpetrators prompted Senior District | Read More »
It was only a few short months ago that Republicans were jubilant with Republicans in the House. All 178 House Republicans voted against Obama’s stimulus plan despite Obama’s popularity in many Republican districts and a sense among the populace that something needed to be done. 178 out of 178 held the line. They should have been jubilant. In this great, big, diverse country, obtaining party | Read More »
You see Mike Huckabee, this is how it’s done. John Hoeven has a secure job as the Governor of North Dakota, but he is one of the only Republicans in North Dakota that can make a viable run at Senator Byron Dorgan, who is up for re-election in 2010. Dorgan is popular; that is undeniable. But Obama is tacking hard Left and North Dakota is | Read More »
Time is short and I wanted to get this out there a quick as possible. There is a rumor floating around the internet that House members may have until July 2nd to change their vote on Cap and Trade. I have never heard of anything like this and need some help getting to the bottom of it. Although a licensed attorney, I’m hardly an expert | Read More »
John Kerry knows something about being “missing”. He’s been “missing” ever since the Democratic Party exiled him after the 2004 election. Still, there is something unsavory about a United States Senator wishing someone went “missing”. That’s what Senator Lurch did yesterday, when he made this quip regarding Governor Sanford: “Too bad,’’ Kerry said, “if a governor had to go missing it couldn’t have been the | Read More »
With so many issues on the table, the Blue Dogs overwhelmed and the press distracted, the Dem Leadership is trying to sneak a key vote on cap and trade this week. It’s called flooding the zone. Sneaky, sneaky. Don’t let them gat away with it. They want to fight on multiple fronts; hoping to disperse our strength; and weaken the resolve of the Blue Dogs. | Read More »
Ensign Schm-ensign. People are not sitting at home worrying about whether their Senators are true to their marital vows. They are worried about the country their children will inherit. Nevada is showing its libertarian bent. The John Ensign story will evaporate like a puddle on the hot asphalt of a Nevada’s summer’s day. But the libertarian-minded Democrats of this libertarian-minded state are becoming increasingly petrified | Read More »
Still obsessed with Jean Schmidt. Dems are excited about David Krikorian, candidate for OH-02. He ran for the seat as an independent with the backing of the Libertarian Party in 2008, but is running as a Dem in 2010. However, guys who float around unhinged like Krikorian usually make bad candidates in the end. The unprincipled Krikorian. The Left is delighting in a Paul Begala | Read More »
Want to catch a summer blockbuster to take you mind off Obama and world affairs? Then don’t see Transformers II. Unfortunately, President ZerO makes an appearence in Transformers II. I suspect the average Restate reader may not be familiar with the Transformers franchise, but the franchise is a smashing success and this sequel is highly anticipated. Bay and Obama briefly met during the election, when | Read More »
Boston’s own “Banking Terrorist” is relocating to Charlotte. Bruce Marks, head of Boston’s Neighborhood Assistance Corporation of America (NACA), former “Bostonian of the Year”, and self-identified ‘banking terrorist’, is taking his operation South. A growing feud between Marks and the City of Boston has led Marks to cease expansion in Boston. Instead, Marks has accepted a million dollar grant from North Carolina, courtesy of Governor | Read More »
The bloom is plumetting of the the rose for Obama. A NBC/WSJ poll that shows the public rapidly losing confidence in Obama’s policies actually made the front page of MSNBC. I think I can hear Olbermann and Matthews caterwauling from Boston. Mark Murray would be wise to wear a bullet proof vest for a week or so. Since MSNBC didn’t scuttle this article, I’ll assume | Read More »
Good article today at Politico about rural Democrats and Obama. The problem with a scandalous, over-reaching and audacious administration like the Obama administration is that there are almost too many stories to cover. Republicans would be wise to use ‘antsy’ Blue Dogs as their guide to swing voters. They are called Blue Dogs, but they can be our guide dogs. In the Politico article, two | Read More »
Joe Biden stated on Meet the Press this morning that everyone guessed wrong on the recent unemployment numbers. The Obama administration had promised that unemployment would remain at eight percent if his stimulus plan passed. It did pass and unemployment quickly grew past eight percent. But not everyone was wrong. Perhaps, everyone in Joe’s cocooned universe, but not everyone. You may want to consult Republicans | Read More »
Colonel Isaac Barre gave a speech before Parliament in 1765 that resonates strongly today. I encourage all to read it. Here’s a little back history. In 1764 and 1765, tensions simmered between the British Parliament and the Colonies over revenue streams. Both sides agreed that the Colonies needed to contribute more revenue to help alleviate the British debt resulting from defending and administering the growing | Read More »
I think it’s rather classy that most conservatives and most conservative blogs have avoided the Patrick Kennedy story. Teddy Kennedy has been my Senator for most of my life. His son Patrick Kennedy was my Congressman, when I lived in Rhode Island for a period. I know them well and I have plenty of issues with them both. For those who don’t know, Patrick voluntarily | Read More »
How quickly can a Democrat assassinate a Republican candidate’s character? As fast as they can get media access and call that person unstable. That’s how fast. That’s how quickly the attacks on Republican candidate Karen Diebel occurred. As soon as Diebel announced her candidacy for FL-24, Florida Democratic Party Spokesman Eric Jotkoff released the following statement: Karen Diebel’s unstable and erratic behavior raises questions about | Read More »
This is probably just a comment, but this is a great clip worth sharing. Sarah Palin gave a great performance on The Today Show this morning. Matt Lauer is tough, but fair. It’s nice to see Sarah Palin on a level playing field. The feud with David Letterman has received much attention. However, Lauer started the interview with questions about the Alaskan gas pipe line | Read More »
In the hack-o-rama state of Massachusetts, there may be no better example of government waste, excess, and corruption than the Massachusetts Turnpike Authority. The infamous Massachusetts toll takers are represented by The Teamsters. They are politically connected, grossly overpaid and often perform their duties with contempt and rudeness. Paul Moccia is one such toll taker. For sitting in a booth and making change, Moccia made | Read More »
According to The Hill, Sarah Palin is “beginning to irritate some Senate GOPers”. As the article notes, it could be possible considering the presidential ambitions of some. But other than a few, token observations on Palin’s behalf, the bias of ‘The Hill’ reporters is thinly veiled. And the anonymous “Senate GOPers” used as their source are petty, little people, who hide behind their anonymity. I’m | Read More »
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