WP: “Republicans See Long-Term Victory in Defeat on Stimulus Plan”

According to the Washington Post, the Repubs are angling towards a long-term, more strategic game in Congress.  Really, as far as that goes, all you need to see is the title.  But if you read further into the article, it becomes interesting.  I’ve managed to confirm my suspicions- the Republicans see this as 1993, and [...]

Too Much Bad Stuff (UPDATED)

As I’m writing, I’m watching the 24 movie, and in a commercial break just before, I saw an two interesting commercial(s).  One by the NRSC (National Republican Senatorial Committee), basically accusing Jim Martin of enabling child prostitution and drug dealers who hang out near schools.  And then I saw a Jim Martin commercial accusing Saxby of not [...]

Ted Stevens is Dead, Long Live Ted Stevens

Well, he’s not actually dead.  He’s still breathing (though given that he’s 84, that might not hold true too much longer), but his political career has been officially pronounced dead today.  And all without the need for an expensive recount.  The AP has called the Alaska Senate race for Mark Begich, the mayor of Anchorage.  Mayor [...]