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Being Fair to Joshua Livestro
Was I too harsh in my recent criticisms of Sarah Palin’s new economic advisor? A friend whose judgment I respect - and who knows a lot about European public policy - writes to endorse Joshua Livestro's ability: "he’s a pretty well-qualified guy, quite well-known in European policy circles." So let …Court Delays Certifying Alaska Senate Race
Court Delays Certifying Alaska Senate Race The New York Times reports : A federal judge in Alaska on Friday placed a conditional hold on the certification of the results of the contentious Senate race between Joe Miller and Senator Lisa Murkowski, telling the Miller campaign to …
Source of Haitian Cholera Outbreak Unknown
Source of Haitian Cholera Outbreak Unknown The Miami Herald reports : As speculation grows that a deadly cholera outbreak came to Haiti through a filthy sewage tank used by United Nations soldiers from Nepal, health experts said Friday that the exact source of the disease may never …
Waters Ethics Trial Suspended
Waters Ethics Trial Suspended The Hill reports : Rep. Maxine Waters (D-Calif.) accused the ethics committee of having a weak case that is unraveling after the panel abruptly cancelled her public trial. “The committee’s decision to cancel the hearing and put it off indefinitely …
Watch: Angle's Bizarre Ad That Never Ran
Watch: Angle's Bizarre Ad That Never Ran Courtesy of Politico : Via Jon Ralston comes this ad that was made for Sharron Angle's Senate campaign before "DC handlers" stopped it from airing. A more complete explanation is here .Ellmers Wins Race in Upset Run
Ellmers Wins Race in Upset Run Politico reports : Democratic Rep. Bobby Etheridge has conceded to Republican Renee Ellmers, handing the GOP a victory in a race few thought the party would win. When local election officials completed their recount of votes cast in North …
Xiaobo Award Ceremony to be Postponed
Xiaobo Award Ceremony to be Postponed The New York Times reports : BEIJING — During the depths of the cold war, when the Soviet physicist and human rights advocate Andrei D. Sakharov was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, the Kremlin barred him from leaving the country. But the …
Cameron to LGBT Youth: "It Gets Better"
Cameron to LGBT Youth: "It Gets Better" Dan Savage writes: Holy shit—color me shocked, floored, and grateful. And this is the leader of the Conservative Party in the UK. Try to picture a Republican politician making an IGBP video—not one that I'm aware of has—much less the leader of the …Are Palin's Ghostwriters Messing with Her?
I've been enjoying Sarah Palin's new book: it's like a huge irony fiesta, a continual display of non-self-knowledge. I've now had a chance to read quite a lot of Sarah Palin's new book, and I must say: I'm quite enjoying it. It's like a huge irony fiesta, a huge display of non-self-knowledge. For …Charen: Palin Should Not Run
Charen: Palin Should Not Run Mona Charen writes : By telling Barbara Walters that she thinks she can defeat President Obama, Sarah Palin has dimmed hopes cherished by sensible Republicans that she might decide against a run for the White House in 2012. Here are just some of the …
MSNBC Suspends Scarborough
MSNBC Suspends Scarborough Politico reports : MSNBC said Friday that it is suspending “Morning Joe” co-host Joe Scarborough for two days after he acknowledged giving eight previously unknown $500 contributions to friends and family members running for state and local offices …
The Prowl: An Idiot’s Guide to Dating in D.C.
This week, new lawmakers descended on Washington. One thing their orientation will lack though is advice on picking up a good lady or man. Like many in our nation's capital, for the past week I have been following the comings and goings of incoming lawmakers as they descended on the city for the …The Fat Diaries: My Thanksgiving Tradition... Overeating
Until a few years ago, Thanksgiving was an excuse to go nuts. It was a holiday, so I went into the meal with the mindset to eat enough to make me uncomfortably full. In six short days we’ll be in one of my favorite holidays, and one of the most potentially damaging to my metabolism: …
Playing Hooky (with the Whole Family)
Nothing quite exposes the opportunity costs of normal life as getting away from it for a day or two. Writing in the Washington Examiner , Meghan Cox Gurdon shares the joy of skipping out on work (and school). "What time is it?" "About 10:30, why?" "Ha ha! I'm missing math class!" …Lieberman Claims Dems Have "More Than 60 Votes" For DADT Repeal
Lieberman: More Than Enough Votes For DADT Repeal The Hill reports: Senate Democrats are confident they have at least 60 votes for a Defense Department authorization measure that includes a repeal of the “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy. “I am confident that we have more than 60 …
Ensign May Support DADT Repeal
Ensign May Support DADT Repeal Greg Sargent reports : Another step forward on Don't Ask Don't Tell, ladies and gents. In a letter to constituents who have inquired about his position on DADT, GOP Senator John Ensign strongly suggests he is leaning towards supporting repeal of the …
McConnell Sets a Budget Trap for the Dems
The Republican attempt to stop an omnibus appropriations bill has already begun. Most analysts and senior staff on the Hill expected the Republican leadership in both Chambers to do all it could to prevent an omnibus appropriations bill for FY2011. That battle has begun, as Senate Minority …Afghan Hero Dog Mistakenly Euthanized
Afghan Hero Dog Accidentally Euthanized The New York Times reports: FLORENCE, Ariz. — When a suicide bomber entered an American military barracks in Afghanistan in February, it was not American soldiers but Afghan stray dogs that confronted him . Target and two other dogs …