We’ll get to the latest developments in the Mark Foley scandal in a moment, but before we do, Carpetbagger regular Castor Troy raised a good point in comments that deserves a little more attention. Over the last 12 months (less, actually), House Republicans have made criminal defense attorneys in Washington very happy. * Duke Cunningham […]
First up from the God machine this week is a story about the burgeoning religious left movement, which is borrowing a page from their politically conservative playbook. A new group called Catholics in Alliance for the Common Good said yesterday that it will distribute at least 1 million voter guides before the Nov. 7 elections, […]
Guest Post by Morbo Through the grapevine here in the nation’s capital, I learned that the always-repulsive William Bennett spoke at the Religious Right’s “Values Voter Summit” last weekend, where he endorsed waterboarding our enemies. You remember Bill Bennett, right? As education secretary under Ronald Reagan, he achieved, well, nothing — except finding new ways […]
Guest Post by Morbo The Carpetbagger’s recent post about the increase in television sets in American homes was disturbing, but it overlooked an even more troubling trend: the rise of television in public places. I’ll admit I’m a snob when it comes to this topic. Over the past 10 years or so, I’ve become an […]
Today’s edition of items that definitely deserve attention, but which I just didn’t get to today. * In Mark Foley’s (R-Fla.) district, the latest news is Republicans cannot replace his name on the ballot. * The award for the most disturbing response to the Foley controversy comes by way of the fine folks at RedState, […]
I have to admit, as impressed as I was with Bill Clinton’s appearance on Fox News last weekend, I didn’t really expect the story to still be buzz-worthy six days later. And yet, here we are. Before Mark Foley (R-Fla.) resigned, the former president’s smackdown remained a major topic of conversation. Why, exactly, did this […]
Rep. Mark Foley (R-Fla.), whose creepy emails to a 16-year-old page sparked an unseemly controversy, has resigned from the House and will not seek re-election. Congressman Mark Foley (R-FL) planned to resign today, hours after ABC questioned him about sexually explicit internet messages with current and former Congressional pages under the age of 18. A […]
The WaPo’s Bob Woodward’s last two books were, to put it mildly, disappointing. Woodward received tremendous access, including personal time with Bush and Cheney, led to texts which presented the president in the best possible light — competent, driven, and in charge. The book that comes out on Monday, “State of Denial,” will apparently not […]
I know GM has been having a rough time of it lately, but to stoop to hiring Sean Hannity is just low. To stimulate consumer interest in its line of American-built cars, General Motors has turned to radio and Sean Hannity. Beginning Sept. 25, Hannity will serve as the spokesperson for GM’s You’re A Great […]
At this point, the administration’s happy talk not withstanding, it’s fair to say this economy isn’t doing the middle class any favors. An American Progress report released yesterday shows that the “typical double-income family in the United States is worse off financially than ever,” Reuters reports. “Middle-class families are struggling to pay for a home, […]