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Where is all the GOP Money?

Wednesday, June 18th, 2008

The NRCC (National Republican Campaign Committee) has less cash on hand than their projections, and more importantly, than their counterparts. Right now, estimates say that the NRCC should have $58 million. Instead, our Republican leaders in the House are looking at $27 million.
Moreover, the NRCC’s cash on hand as of April 30th was a […]

Continuing Veep talk

Saturday, May 24th, 2008

Lace provides us with the list of potential vice-presidential candidates. Upcoming posts will deal with why Senator McCain should pick Governor Crist(my choice of the three), Governor Romney, or Governor Jindal. But I want to look at the other candidates that may be under consideration. There are some stipulations. First, the candidate cannot be a […]

House Republicans agree to “self-imposed” earmark reform

Wednesday, February 6th, 2008

House Democrats promised earmark reform, but have failed to act out of self interest and power preservation - the same reasons Republicans weren’t interested in earmark reform..
However, the Democrats’ inaction has not prevented House Republicans (now in the minority and interested in reforming earmarks) from enacting modest, gradual and “self-imposed” reform on themselves.
Rep. Boehner put […]

Henry Hyde dies

Thursday, November 29th, 2007

An excerpt from the Chicao Tribune sent to us by IL state chair, Patrick Binning.
Former U.S. Congressman Henry Hyde, who led the impeachment effort against President Bill Clinton and also sponsored a high-profile anti-abortion amendment, died today.
He was a 32-year veteran of the House and was known for his soaring speeches and high intellect. But […]

Republicans keep Cheney impeachment bill alive

Tuesday, November 6th, 2007

On Tuesday, House Republicans prevented Democratic leaders from blocking a resolution to impeach Vice President Dick Cheney.
The vote to table the resolution, offered by Ohio Democrat Dennis Kucinch, began as a largely party-line vote to kill the measure, but Republicans developed a strategy to force Democrats to debate the resolution by supporting Kucinich.
GOP leaders […]

REDiscover Your Party, Part I

Wednesday, October 10th, 2007