Friday Free-for-All: Vacay Edition
Finally, some much deserved ‘me’ time for the Commander-in-Chief. The GOP should send every independent voter an Obama postcard from Martha’s Vineyard.
Finally, some much deserved ‘me’ time for the Commander-in-Chief. The GOP should send every independent voter an Obama postcard from Martha’s Vineyard.
Today, in 1920, the 19th Amendment to the Constitution is ratified, guaranteeing women the right to vote.
He has fallen back to Earth. Should be a wild ride over the next 14 months.
From The Washington Times: Senator Joe Lieberman, a Connecticut Independent who caucuses with the Democrats, told host John McCaslin on America’s Morning News radio show on Tuesday morning that he had not decided if he would endorse President Obama in
From Rasmussen Reports: Texas Governor Rick Perry, the new face in the race for the 2012 Republican presidential nomination, has jumped to a double-digit lead over Mitt Romney and Michele Bachmann with the other announced candidates trailing even further behind.
Today, in 1888, T.E. Lawrence was born. He would become ‘Lawrence of Arabia.’ It would take a Westerner to put the Arabs at their closest to independence. Sadly, the Arabs flubbed it.
Today, in 1945, Japan surrendered, ending World War II.
An Iowa straw broke the campaign’s back. From AFP: Former Minnesota governor Tim Pawlenty announced on Sunday he is dropping out of the Republican presidential contest, after a distant third place finish in a key test vote. Pawlenty made the
Today, in 1935, the first entitlement, Social Security, was enacted. Chickens. Home. Roost. No one wants to admit it, but the overwhelming majority of government spending is transfer payments to senior citizens. No way to fix the budget until we
From The Associated Press: Minnesota Rep. Michele Bachmann won a test vote of Iowans on Saturday, a show of popularity and organizational strength for the tea party favorite five months before the state’s caucuses kick off the GOP presidential nominating
Voting has just wrapped up in the Ames straw poll. Beyond some limited bragging rights for the winner, there really isn’t much as stake. For some candidates, though, today is the beginning of the end.
Today, in 1961, East Germany sealed its border with the West, imprisoning millions of Germans behind the Iron Curtain. Also today, in 1962, the Roman Catholic Church promised not to condemn Communism. (In return, members of the Russian Orthodox Church
ATLANTA (AP) – A federal appeals court panel on Friday struck down the requirement in President Barack Obama’s health care overhaul package that virtually all Americans must carry health insurance or face penalties. The divided three-judge panel of the 11th
Very likely the next President.
Tonight, eight candidates for the GOP nomination debate in Iowa. Mitt Romney continues to lead all national polls, but the entire field will be shaken up with the expected entry of Gov. Rick Perry this weekend. For many on stage
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) – Texas Gov. Rick Perry is running for president, a spokesman confirmed Thursday, a move certain to shake up the race for the GOP nomination much to the delight of conservatives looking for a candidate to embrace.
With Rep. Pelosi’s picks announced today, the SuperCongress is set. From The Associated Press: House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi’s appointment Thursday of three Democrats to Congress’ new debt-reduction supercommittee completes the roster of a panel whose members are already being
Today, in 1942, the painfully beautiful actress Heddy Lamarr was awarded a patent for an early technique of ‘spread spectrum’ telecommunications. Wireless communication and Wi-Fi would not be possible without it. Bravo, Heddy! And, shut up Jane Fonda.
Yesterday was the first salvo in the 2012 election. It will be a near-run thing.
The battle for 2012 is on. Find results here. The Unions should win these races, since they have the most to lose. Anything less than total take-over is a loss. We trust the public.
Last night, London was engulfed in its third night of violent riots. Strangely, on Twitter, the left is taking some glee in this. We, instead, think of it as an ominous foreshadowing.
Today, in 1945, a second atomic bomb was exploded in Japan. The city of Nagasaki was left in ruins, as was the Japanese Imperial dream. Within days, Japan would unconditionally surrender.
Today, world markets will react to the downgrade of US debt. Asian markets opened down. All eyes are on Wall Street.
Today, in 1964, Congress passed the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution, granting broad powers to President Johnson to escalate America’s involvement in Vietnam. (Back in a quaint time that Congress actually had to authorize overseas military involvement.)
Today, in 1945, the U.S. dropped an atomic bomb on Hiroshima, Japan. The nuclear age had begun.
