Month: October 2009
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DeMinted
In the last presidential election, Democrat Barack Obama drew an estimated 78 percent of the Jewish vote, continuing a longstanding trend of Jewish support for Democratic presidential candidates. If you’re wondering why so few Jewish voters choose Republicans, a recent op-ed column that appeared in the Orangeburg (S.C.) Times and Democrat may provide a few…
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Rush is no racist. Yeah, right.
One of the most laughable aspects of the controversy over Rush Limbaugh’s failed attempt to buy part of an NFL franchise is the outbreak of blog posts by right-wingers who whine that “it’s just so unfair what’s being done to Rush.” They claim it’s all a plot by the leftist, radical NFL to get Limbaugh…
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Georgia & Energy Savings – from Stimulus & Energy Bills
The Center for American Progress (love them!) has some new reports out on the savings and jobs created from both the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act and the American Clean Energy and Security Act. Some very interesting numbers – go here to click on your state and view the report.
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The Ox is gored
There was some bad news Thursday for Insurance Commissioner John Oxendine — some very bad news indeed. The State Ethics Commission, which for several months has been looking into questionable contributions that insurance companies funneled to the Ox via Alabama-based PACs, voted unanimously to expand their investigation by requesting additional information from the insurance companies…
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This Weekend Walk for a Cause!
On Sunday, October 18, 2009, thousands of individuals, organizations and corporations will unite in the spirit of caring and giving by participating in the largest and most visible fundraising event for AIDS in the southeast, AIDS Walk Atlanta & 5K Run. Your participation will make it possible for AID Atlanta and 8 other AIDS service…
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Hey, remember when Chairman Steele promised us a “Off the Hook ” GOP?
Well it seems that Mark Ambinder has found a few hiccups in their flawlessly planned implementation. Priceless. Flashback to original boast here.