So, apparently, some folks over at Fox News were shocked and surprised that Cee Lo Green busted out his hit song, F**k You at a fundraiser for President Barack Obama. I guess we should have known what was coming when White Guy No. 1 said he'd never heard of Green.
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Long-shot lawsuit gives voice to frustration
It's the least hale of the Hail Marys: A lawsuit brought by four congressmen, three would-be U.S. citizens and Common Cause to force the Senate to abandon the time-honored dilatory tactic of the filibuster.
Hasten the day to end discrimination
Think that legalizing same-sex marriage is wrong? Don't tell me. Tell Antioco Carrillo and Megan Lanz.
Stand for something
We call it "running for Congress," although ideally a candidate is running to pursue an agenda as a member of Congress and not merely to hold the office. It's an important distinction that came into sharp relief this week.
Obama says 'yea' to gays - finally
It was from an American president the boldest declaration yet (which doesn't actually change federal policy):
What happens if Ron Paul actually wins?
Before we leave the subject, while the supporters of Texas Rep. Ron Paul bask in their victorious takeover of the Nevada Republican Party convention, let's ponder a question.
The Silver State is Ron Paul country now
After the Nevada Republican Party convention in Sparks wrapped up this weekend, one frustrated member of the GOP establishment compared supporters of Texas Rep. Ron Paul to the proverbial car-chasing dog.
Defending teachers
A few words in defense of public school teachers:
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Fox News: Home of the whitest white people anywhere
Monday, March 19th, 2012
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Present evidence!
Friday, March 16th, 2012
A very good lawyer I know once got into a little trouble during a hearing after his opponent made a charge this lawyer felt was unsupported. "Present evidence!" he yelled, to the presiding officer's consternation.That's how I've often felt about Sharron Angle's repeated allegations, insinuations and implications since she badly
Tags: Harry Reid, Ross Miller, Sharron Angle
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Berkley: Stop the third-party spending!
Wednesday, March 14th, 2012
Rep. Shelly Berkley today called on her opponent for U.S. Senate, Dean Heller, to agree to renounce all outside spending in their high-profile contest.Heller's campaign consultant, Mike Slanker, swiftly rejected the overture, however.Berkley's "Free Nevada Pact" is similar to an agreement proposed by Republican Massachusetts U.S. Sen. Scott Brown and
Tags: Dean Heller, Shelley Berkley
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No, Limbaugh is an entertainer, too
Tuesday, March 13th, 2012
Rep. Shelley Berkley is not backing down from her criticism of Rush Limbaugh, whom she's trying to bounce from the air with an online petition that has a reported 30,000 signatures. But she's trying to deflect criticism that she's a hypocrite because she failed to object when comedian Bill Maher
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Not for nothing, Clark County GOP convention…
Saturday, March 10th, 2012
If you bet the "over" on the number of times President Barack Obama would be called a socialist at the Clark County Republican Party convention on Saturday, you won. But if you had that word in your drinking game, well, you're probably dead by now.The ever-helpful Daily Show had a
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Berkley: Heller pursues radical anti-woman agenda
Wednesday, March 7th, 2012
Rep. Shelley Berkley sought today to (politically speaking) gay-marry U.S. Sen. Dean Heller and radio talk show host Rush Limbaugh, over the issue of women's health care."He [Heller] uses his appointed seat in the Senate to push Rush Limbaugh's agenda," Berkley charged, characterizing it as a "radical anti-woman social agenda.""Nevada's
Tags: Dean Heller, Shelley Berkley
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The ghosts of CD-1
Wednesday, March 7th, 2012
Former Rep. Dina Titus, now running to reclaim her old title albeit in a different district, spoke to a modest crowd at a breakfast meeting of the Hispanics in Politics group today.Among the missing: state Sen. Ruben Kihuen, the man she forced out of a primary in the overwhelmingly Democratic
Tags: Dina Titus, Ruben Kihuen
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Depends on meaning of ‘committed’
Thursday, March 1st, 2012
This may be a small matter, but it's a point worthy of being made: Why is Regional Transportation Commissioner Jacob Snow telling two different stories when it comes to his interest in the job of Henderson city manager?Both Snow and his spokeswoman have claimed in recent days that Snow is
Tags: Jacob Snow
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Oh, that Mitt
Wednesday, February 29th, 2012
Democrats are obviously relishing the dynamics of a matchup between President Barack Obama and former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney, who has a tendency to seem somewhat patrician in his candidate comments. And they've collected pretty much every one of those comments in this devastating new video.
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Ron Paul stands apart
Wednesday, February 29th, 2012
Who says Texas Congressman Ron Paul isn't willing to call out Mitt Romney? (Well, Politico does today, calling Paul a "Romney surrogate.") But in this new ad---aimed at voters in Washington state---Paul slams all three of his Republican opponents for embracing "more big government, more mandates and less freedom."
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Poll: Most believe health-care reform unconstitutional, but some cool with that
Monday, February 27th, 2012
USA Today and Gallup teamed up to poll swing state voters---including those here in Nevada---about the presidential race and issues related thereto. And one of the results stands out: A vast majority of people in swing states and people in general believe the health-care reform law is unconstitutional.According to
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The problem with the auto industry
Sunday, February 26th, 2012
I am definitely old school when it comes to cars, although I drive a modern vehicle myself. But I have a healthy and nostalgic appreciation for the way cars used to look, as opposed to the homogenized, generic look of vehicles today. Allow me to illustrate what I mean.This is
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Raggio’s farewell: A roundup
Sunday, February 26th, 2012
Bill Raggio was eulogized around the state in print today. Here's a quick roundup of those pieces:
- The Las Vegas Sun's Jon Ralston, on why Raggio was one of the few politicians he loved.
- The Review-Journal's Ed Vogel, on how Raggio was as a parent, away from the legislative building.
- The
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Bill Raggio, an icon, dies at 85
Friday, February 24th, 2012
Former state Sen. Bill Raggio, who led the Republicans for decades in the statehouse and was finally forced from office when a modern breed of aggressive anti-government Republican supplanted more moderate members of his caucus,
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- @MarkSprinkle Pretty much ALL franked mail--although it's vetted by House committee--can be accused of being political.
- @BuzzIzarownd I've received Heck stuff; don't think franked mail can be targeted by partisan means. I'm registered D.
- @MarkSherwoodNV Was that for entire year? Heck figure April to December only, if you read the story I linked to.
- @MarkSherwoodNV I believe I immediately tweeted that. Did you miss it?
- @RepJoeHeck did represent biggest district (by pop) before redistricting. BUT as I recall he also criticized @dinatitus for mail in 2008.
- @RepJoeHeck was No. 1 sender of "franked" mail last year; more than $300,000, says USAT: http://t.co/Cxc5eqim
- Hampton deal will keep sordid details of the case--including those who enabled Hampton to lobby illegally--from surfacing during election.
- I wonder if others in Nevada than John Ensign are breathing easier after Doug Hampton apparently strikes plea deal. http://t.co/Srw7Yrck
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