Author: Jen B.

  • Meaningless Political Observation #357

    Meaningless Political Observation #357: On the front page of Gingrey’s website, he spells it Obamacare. In his “Do No Harm” ad, he spells it Obama-Care.

  • Photos from Libya

    As Libyans continue to fight a corrupt government and religious extremists within their communities, it’s helpful to remember that those forces do not represent all Libyans. Obvious? Yes. But, sadly, not to all.

  • Update: Egyptian Presidential Election

    With all the handwringing and pearlclutching over the election of Mohamed Morsi, of the Muslim Brotherhood, as President of Egypt, here’s some exciting news: “For the first time in Egyptian history – not just modern but in all Egyptian history – a woman will take [a position as vice president],” Deif said. “And it’s not…

  • Isakson and Chambliss Flip Flop on Judicial Nominees

    In May of 2011, Georgia’s Senators affirmed their “all nominees deserved and up or down vote” position. “As I said repeatedly during the years President Bush was in office, I believe every president deserves an up-or-down vote on their judicial nominees.  In addition, the U.S. Constitution says it is the Senate’s responsibility to give ‘advice…

  • T-SPLOST Open Thread

    Citing lack of rail spending, Sierra Club comes out against transportation sales tax | Political Insider Fact or Fiction: Chamber of Commerce distributes TSPLOST information | Newnan Times-Herald (Thx Jules!) T-SPLOST raises several questions | Jackson Herald (I didn’t even know Jackson County was included in the T-SPLOST vote.) I know there are differing opinions, so…

  • Representative Terry England

    Imagine a woman. Your sister, your best bud’s wife, a friend from college.  She and her husband are expecting.  She’s 5 months along.  They’re decorating the nursery, picking out names and are giddy with anticipation.  Then, their worst fears come true.   At a routine check-up, it’s discovered that the baby no longer has a heartbeat. …