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Wednesday, November 5
'Impeach Obama' groups pop up on Facebook
by
Riley Jones
on Wed 05 Nov 2008 10:33 PM EST
Barack Obama has not even been sworn in yet as the 44th president of the United States but groups are springing up online calling for his impeachment. On Facebook, an "Impeach Barack Obama" group has attracted more than 700 members and a lively debate about the Democrat's election victory on Tuesday over Republican John McCain. More>>>
Minnesota's Star-Tribune reporting that Norm Coleman has declared victory over Franken in highly contentious senate race
by
Roland, the Gunslinger
on Wed 05 Nov 2008 04:57 PM EST
Sen. Norm Coleman today declared victory for a second term from Minnesota, even as the wheels are churning toward an automatic recount of the nearly 3 million votes cast in his battle with Democrat Al Franken. The Republican, whose margin in the unofficial state tally stood at 475 votes as of 3:10 p.m. today, said from his headquarters in St. Paul that he is "humbled and grateful for the victory that the voters gave us last night." More>>>
Columnist: World hopes for a 'less arrogant America'
by
Roland, the Gunslinger
on Wed 05 Nov 2008 04:34 PM EST
From the article: A world weary of eight years of George W. Bush was riveted Tuesday by the drama unfolding in the United States. Many were inspired by Barack Obama's focus on hope, or simply relieved that, whoever wins, the current administration is coming to an end. From Berlin's Brandenburg Gate to the small town of Obama, Japan, the world gears up to celebrate a fresh start for America.
Hard to imagine anything that exudes 'arrogance' more than this thing... More>>>
Pollsters Inflated Obama Lead
by
Roland, the Gunslinger
on Wed 05 Nov 2008 04:07 PM EST
Tuesday’s presidential election was a sharp setback not only for the GOP but also for major national pollsters who saw their gloom-and-doom predictions of a double-digit drubbing of John McCain blow up in their faces. Many pollsters predicted the McCain-Palin ticket would lose by almost twice the actual margin. As of noon Wednesday, Obama had won 63 million votes — 52 percent of the vote — compared with McCain’s 46 percent and 55.8 million More>>>
Tax Policy Decisions Ahead
by
Roland, the Gunslinger
on Wed 05 Nov 2008 04:01 PM EST
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In Tax policy decisions ahead: President-elect Obama’s call for change, the Tax Policy Group of Deloitte summarizes the broad tax proposals made by President-elect Obama on the campaign trail, and the challenges of moving his agenda through Congress. It then analyzes proposed tax changes more closely, and offers insight on how corporate and individual taxpayers can prepare for changes that may come. (H/T to our man Steve) More>>>
Michael Crichton dies of cancer
by
Roland, the Gunslinger
on Wed 05 Nov 2008 02:11 PM EST
Chrichton was a brand-name author, known for his stories of disaster and systematic breakdown, such as the rampant microbe of "The Andromeda Strain" or dinosaurs running amok in "Jurassic Park," one of his many books that became major Hollywood movies. "Through his books, Michael Crichton served as an inspiration to students of all ages, challenged scientists in many fields, and illuminated the mysteries of the world in a way we could all understand," his family said in a statement. In recent years, he was the rare writer to get on well with President Bush, perhaps because of his skepticism about global warming, which Crichton addressed in the 2004 novel, "State of Favor." Crichton's views were strongly condemned by environmentalists, who alleged that the author was hurting efforts to pass legislation to reduce emissions of carbon dioxide. More>>>
Iran welcomes Obama victory, warns US forces
by
Riley Jones
on Wed 05 Nov 2008 01:19 PM EST
FTA- "Iranian officials on Wednesday welcomed Barack Obama's victory in US presidential elections, calling it a sign of failure of President George W Bush's policies and Americans' demand for essential changes." Wow... America's enemies love Barack Obama... color me shocked... More>>>
Wall Street Gives President-Elect Obama 'Thumbs Down'
by
Riley Jones
on Wed 05 Nov 2008 01:05 PM EST
The Dow tumbled by triple digits Wednesday as the markets were dragged down just a day after Barack Obama's historic election. More>>>
Russia welcomes President-Elect Obama by stationing missiles near Poland
by
Riley Jones
on Wed 05 Nov 2008 11:17 AM EST
Russian President Dmitry Medvedev pledged on Wednesday to station new missiles near Poland's border in response to U.S. plans for an anti-missile system and proposed extending the presidential term to six years from four. In an assertive first annual address to the nation, he defended Russia's war with Georgia, appealed to nationalism and attacked Washington's "selfish" foreign policy and "economic blunders" which he said caused the global financial crisis. More>>>
WSJ: The Treatment of Bush Has Been a Disgrace
by
Riley Jones
on Wed 05 Nov 2008 10:53 AM EST
From the Article: "This is the price Mr. Bush is paying for trying to work with both Democrats and Republicans. During his 2004 victory speech, the president reached out to voters who supported his opponent, John Kerry, and said, "Today, I want to speak to every person who voted for my opponent. To make this nation stronger and better, I will need your support, and I will work to earn it. I will do all I can do to deserve your trust." Those bipartisan efforts have been met with crushing resistance from both political parties. The president's original Supreme Court choice of Harriet Miers alarmed Republicans, while his final nomination of Samuel Alito angered Democrats. His solutions to reform the immigration system alienated traditional conservatives, while his refusal to retreat in Iraq has enraged liberals who have unrealistic expectations about the challenges we face there." The problem is that The Right didn't abandon Bush, Bush abandoned the Right. He betrayed the Reagan Revolution and turned major parts of the GOP against each other. The worst part was keeping Rumsfeld on the job FAR too long while Iraq languished and the GOP approval ratings, rightfully so, plummeted. So I for one am a conservative who is thrilled to see Bush go... More>>>
"Racists" and "rednecks" re-elect Murtha
by
Roland, the Gunslinger
on Wed 05 Nov 2008 05:08 AM EST
From Fox News: In spite of calling his constituents "rednecks" and saying that his district was in a racist part of the state, seventeen-term Pennsylvania Congressman John Murtha was re-elected with over 58 percent of the vote to beat out retired Republican Army lieutenant colonel William Russell. More>>>
Early Polls Show California's Prop 8 Gaining
by
Roland, the Gunslinger
on Wed 05 Nov 2008 03:33 AM EST
Approval of Proposition 8 would be a stunning upset in a $70-million campaign that just weeks ago looked to be running in favor of preserving gay marriage rights. By 9 p.m. in California, 54.5 % of voters favored passing Prop 8, as the measure is known, and 45.5% were against it, with 20.9% of precincts voting, according to the Secretary of State. However, both sides cautioned that the vote could be very close and that it might still be early to declare a winner. The passage of Prop 8, as it is known, would be a major victory for religious conservatives seeking to ban gay marriage in other states, and a crippling setback for the gay rights movement nationwide. More>>>
Democrats pick up Senate seats, but 60 proves elusive
by
Roland, the Gunslinger
on Wed 05 Nov 2008 03:19 AM EST
Lieberman's future, however, is a question mark. The independent Democrat and the party's 2000 vice-presidential candidate angered Democrats because he supported Republican John McCain for president and criticized Obama. More Republican incumbents could still fall. But the goal of a 60-vote, filibuster-proof majority looks to be nearly impossible. That's how many votes Democrats would need to sidestep Republican efforts to block their legislative efforts. To get there, Democrats would have to defeat all the remaining endangered Senate Republicans: _ Ted Stevens in Alaska, convicted on corruption charges last month _ Gordon Smith in Oregon, a moderate who linked himself to Obama _ Norm Coleman in Minnesota, whose race against comedian Al Franken had grown increasingly nasty _ Saxby Chambliss in Georgia, who was leading his challenger late Tuesday night In Kentucky, Republicans deflected a strong Democratic effort to unseat Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell. He'd been a prime Democratic target. More>>>
"...And that's the problem. Because we have been guided by a Republican administration that believes in this simplistic notion that people who have wealth are entitled to keep it..."
by
Roland, the Gunslinger
on Wed 05 Nov 2008 03:07 AM EST
Need I say more?
Amendment to make English official language passes
by
Roland, the Gunslinger
on Wed 05 Nov 2008 03:01 AM EST
The Missouri Constitution will include an amendment making English the official language for all government proceedings. Voters on Tuesday approved Amendment 1, which would prohibit using any other language in all government meetings from local committees to the state Legislature. That includes meetings conducted over the phone or the Internet. More>>>
Malignant Tumor Removed From Merle Haggard's Lung
by
Roland, the Gunslinger
on Wed 05 Nov 2008 02:52 AM EST
Friends said Monday's surgery at Bakersfield Memorial Hospital was a success and that the 71-year-old country crooner was in stable condition. Doctors informed Haggard, who's from a Bakersfield suburb, about a spot on his lung in May. He told The Bakersfield Californian in August that he wasn't going to seek treatment, but friends and family members convinced him otherwise. (The Saloon wishes Merle well and a rapid recovery -Roland) More>>>
Hijinks Mar Ohio Vote
by
Roland, the Gunslinger
on Wed 05 Nov 2008 02:47 AM EST
''Ecuador has more voting integrity than we have here in East Cleveland today.''That is the considered opinion of a Republican attorney who is helping to monitor elections in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. He requested anonymity to avoid drawing attention to his employer...''GOP observers are calling in reports of multiple voting. People brazenly are coming in two or three times to vote,'' he said, the exhaustion clear in his voice More>>>
U.S. Rep. William Jefferson cruises past Moreno to December runoff
by
Roland, the Gunslinger
on Wed 05 Nov 2008 02:12 AM EST
With his trial on federal corruption charges looming and questions swirling about his effectiveness in Congress, U.S. Rep. William Jefferson cruised to an easy victory Tuesday in the Democratic Party runoff for the 2nd Congressional District. The decisive win over Helena Moreno, a former TV news anchor and political newcomer, ensures Jefferson a spot in the Dec. 6 general election. With two-thirds of the district's voters registered as Democrats, Jefferson seems the hands-down favorite More>>> |
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