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Monthly Archives: July 2008
Conservative Congressman Taking Criticism For Fundraiser At Burlesque Club
It was a year ago last march that Republican Congressman Pete Sessions held a fundraiser in Las Vegas. Now as the location of the fundraiser has become widely known, conservative activists in Sessions’ Texas district are expressing their distaste. Sessions … Continue reading
Hawaii’s Election Official Says He Was Too Busy To Register
It was bad enough that Kevin Cronin, Hawaii’s Chief Election Official, failed to register to vote for five months. It was part of the job qualification, but more importantly, he is supposed to set an example. By neglecting to register, … Continue reading
Posted in Hawaii, Kevin Cronin
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Indian Politician Sacrifices 200 Goats In Corruption-Riddled Victory
An Indian lawmaker sacrificed 200 goats and four buffaloes at a temple in celebration of the ruling party’s victory in a parliamentary vote of confidence last week. Kishor Samrite’s party switched allegiance at the last moment to give the Indian government the … Continue reading
Posted in India, Kishor Samrite
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Hawaii’s Top Election Official Forgets To Register To Vote
If you are going to run for political office, it is a good idea to register to vote. If you are going to be Hawaii’s top election official it is a requirement of the job. Somehow, Hawaii’s Chief Election Officer … Continue reading
Posted in Hawaii, Kevin Cronin, Linda Lingle
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Ethics Chair Admits Signing Check But Claims Illegal Contribution Came From Wife
Larry Ross, chair of the Arkansas Ethics Commission, has a straightforward excuse for the illegal contribution given in his name to a Court of Appeal’s Judge. Ross says he signed the check, but the contribution was from his wife. Arkansas … Continue reading
Posted in Arkansas, Larry Ross
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How $8.34 Is Changing Politics Forever
Occasionally someone comes along with a new way to do an old task. For a politician, there is no greater or older task than raising money. Sometimes it takes someone on the outside with a fresh perspective to change those … Continue reading
Posted in Arlen Segfreid, Kansas, Sean Tevis
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Wild West Political Mud Slinging In Colorado
National politics gets nasty, but it is the local races that really have the mud slinging. The Delta County Commissioner race in Colorado has some of that old-fashion mud slinging and one candidate has had enough. Mike Mason and Bruce … Continue reading
Posted in Bruce Hovde, Colorado, Mike Mason
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Chinese Plan To Ban Politics But Allow Porn For Olympic Village
It appears that the Chinese government is backing off on their promise to lift censorship for athletes at the Summer Olympics. The Chinese news page of the BBC remains closed. In addition, other sensitive subjects, specifically Tibet and Taiwan, are barred from … Continue reading
Posted in China, Olympics
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George Bush’s Life — Partying, Chasing Tail, Driving Drunk, Presidency
Oliver Stone doing a bio on George W. Bush. Does anyone have any question how this is going to turn out? This movie is coming out in the October. Is it a coincidence that it just happens to be an … Continue reading
Posted in George Bush, Oliver Stone, U.S. President
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Judge Who Called Crack Addiction A “Black Man’s Disease” Removed From Bench
The South Carolina Judge who called crack cocaine addiction a “black man’s disease” has resigned his position as the State Supreme Court heard his case. The court then went further and barred him from serving in a judicial position. Former … Continue reading
Posted in George Peter Lamb, South Carolina
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And The Winner Is…”Miss Legislative Reform”
Political reformer Gene Stilp brought his pink pig and 11 contestants to the state capitol in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. The stunt is an attempt to draw attention to the recent corruption scandal and stalled reform bills buried in the legislature. The contestants … Continue reading
Posted in Babette Josephs, Gene Stilp, Pennsylvania
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Not Even A Tory Deserves To Have His Bike Stolen
British opposition leader David Cameron had his bicycle stolen last week. Cameron has often been seen on his bike zipping around London. Last year, he received some notoriety when he was photographed going through a red light and the wrong … Continue reading
Posted in David Cameron, United Kingdom
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