The Foley scandal is getting a lot of attention, pushing just about everything else off the front page. Details of his IMs are the topic of conversation everywhere. (The despicable transcripts are here, but be warned that these explicit transcripts are not work-safe.) Speaker of the House Dennis Hastert is under fire. The timing of … Continue reading Conspiracy theory of the day: Foley scandal
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Deadline looming for voter registration
Just a reminder: if you are not registered to vote, the deadline is Tuesday, October 10. Head to your local voter registration office, or to one of the satellite offices. You can also register by mail, provided the application is postmarked by the deadline. More details on voter registration, including locations and forms, can be … Continue reading Deadline looming for voter registration
Reuters/Zogby: Kellam 46% Drake 42%
Reuters and Zogby teamed up for a series of telephone polls conducted 9/25 to 10/2. At least 500 likely voters were included in each poll. The polls covered 15 Republican-held house seats, and show Democrats leading in 11 of them. The margin of error is 4.5%. From the Reuters release linked above (emphasis mine): Other … Continue reading Reuters/Zogby: Kellam 46% Drake 42%
Rasmussen: Allen 49% Webb 43%
On Monday, Rasmussen released its latest poll of the race between incumbent Republican senator George Allen and the Democratic challenger Jim Webb. The poll was conducted 9/28 thru 10/1 and surveyed 750 likely voters. This is the third poll released in the last week, with the SurveyUSA poll showing Allen leading 50% to 44% and … Continue reading Rasmussen: Allen 49% Webb 43%
S2006: 2.1 million calls
The caller ID says S2006. The caller? The Family Foundation. The group is making 2.1 million calls on issues such as gay marriage and abortion, apparently in an effort to turn out the conservative vote in November. If you haven't gotten the call, you probably will.
Foley scandal: Hastert should resign
The Washington Times weighs in today with this editorial calling for the resignation of House Speaker Dennis Hastert. House Speaker Dennis Hastert must do the only right thing, and resign his speakership at once. Either he was grossly negligent for not taking the red flags fully into account and ordering a swift investigation, for not … Continue reading Foley scandal: Hastert should resign
Allen’s 2 minute offense
With a Redskins helmet and a picture of his football coach father in the background, embattled Republican George Allen spoke to the people of Virginia tonight in a 2 minute ad that he purchased in four markets across the state. Nothing new in his comments, although he did acknowledge that he brought some of this … Continue reading Allen’s 2 minute offense
Are Republicans sabotaging Allen?
George Allen, the incumbent Republican senator, finds himself locked in a close race with Democratic challenger Jim Webb. When this race started, it was supposed to be a cakewalk for Allen, who was high on the list of contenders for the nomination for President in 2008. But since August 11, the day of the fateful … Continue reading Are Republicans sabotaging Allen?
Foley: “I am an alcoholic”
Embattled former U.S. Congressman Mark Foley has checked himself into alcohol rehab: "I strongly believe that I am an alcoholic and have accepted the need for immediate treatment for alcoholism and other behavioral problems," Foley said in a statement I hope the facility doesn't just treat his alcoholism. The man has bigger problems. Technorati Tags: … Continue reading Foley: “I am an alcoholic”
Party building: Is Dean right?
Way back in June, I started writing this post after seeing DukieDem's interesting diary over at Raising Kaine on the pyramid of party politics. It has been sitting in my drafts with the title "The 5 tiers of party politics." I have been thinking about this for a while, but today's NY Times article prompted … Continue reading Party building: Is Dean right?
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