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Washington’s Black Community Grapples with Gay Marriage Issue
truthdig.com - 107 minutes ago
Washington’s Black Community Grapples with Gay Marriage Issue
— truthdig.com — Tuesday’s vote in favor of same-sex marriage at the District council in Washington, D.C. brought up some... tensions within the local African American community over the issue, which some members thereof have less trouble viewing in terms of ... (more) Washington’s Black Community Grapples with Gay Marriage ...

Comments vote down The Hollywood Liberal found this 107 minutes agofound this
Jonah Goldberg: Washington, Home of Intellectual Hypocrisy
townhall.com - 2 hours ago
Jonah Goldberg: Washington, Home of Intellectual Hypocrisy
— townhall.com — I think I've had my fill of moral hypocrisy. We routinely hear stories of evangelical ministers who... "mentor" hookers at $500 an hour, "family values" politicians who like the cut of a congressional page's jib, or... (more) Jonah Goldberg: Washington, Home of Intellectual Hypocrisy

Comments vote down Dissecting Leftism found this 2 hours agofound this

Washington, D.C Latest Blog Posts

What Was Justice Kennedy Doing at the Salahis’ Wedding?
70 minutes ago at WSJ.com: Law Blog
Sestak Supports Obama's Surge
82 minutes ago at Open Left - Quick Hits's RSS Feed
Kaine's November travel
85 minutes ago at Virginia Politics Blog
<em>Reason</em> Morning Links: Obama's War Surge, Gay Marriage Moves Ahead in D.C., Crickets on Drugs
86 minutes ago at Hit & Run
Salvation Army accused of checking immigration status of kids before giving them toys
103 minutes ago at AMERICAblog News| A great nation deserves the truth
article.nationalreview.com - 3 hours ago
Washington, Home of Intellectual Hypocrisy -- By: Jonah Goldberg
— article.nationalreview.com — I think I’ve had my fill of moral hypocrisy. We routinely hear stories of evangelical ministers who... “mentor” hookers at $500 an hour, “family values” politicians who like the cut of a congressional page’s jib, or senators who love to press the flesh, ... (more) Washington, Home of Intellectual Hypocrisy -- By: Jonah ...

Comments vote down The Corner on National Review Online found this 3 hours agofound this
google.com - 7 hours ago
The Associated Press: AP Top News at 5:21 a.m. EST
— google.com — (AP) 2 days ago WASHINGTON Osama bin Laden was unquestionably within reach of U.S. troops in the... mountains of Tora Bora when American military leaders made the crucial and costly decision not to pursue the terrorist leader with massive force, a ... (more) The Associated Press: AP Top News at 5:21 a.m. EST

Comments vote down Politics on HuffingtonPost.com found this 7 hours agofound this
Huckabee Pardoned Cop Killer
politicolnews.com - 8 hours ago
Huckabee Pardoned Cop Killer
— politicolnews.com — The Former religious leader and Presidential candidate Mike Huckabee was in 2000 the Governor of Arkansas was... the man who pardoned Maurice Clemmons who was arrested for robbery. Clemmons at the time had been given 95 years in prison which is where he should have been on Sunday November 29, 2009 ... (more) Huckabee Pardoned Cop Killer

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firstread.msnbc.msn.com - 14 hours ago
Huckabee's commutation record
— firstread.msnbc.msn.com — From msnbc.com's Carrie Dann As we noted this morning, former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee came under fire... during his presidential run for his commutation of the sentence of Wayne Dumond, who was found guilty of rape and murder in Missouri after ... (more) Huckabee's commutation record

Comments vote down GOP 12 found this 14 hours agofound this
Congressional Offices: Understaffed and Underpaid
fdlaction.firedoglake.com - 15 hours ago
Congressional Offices: Understaffed and Underpaid
— fdlaction.firedoglake.com — (photo by Phil Romans) Lobbyists run Washington, DC. One part of the problem is that money is... the mother’s milk of politics in this country, and politicians need to spend half their day fund raising. The other big problem is that there is no ... (more) Congressional Offices: Understaffed and Underpaid

Comments vote down Blue Commonwealth - Front Page found this 15 hours agofound this
huffingtonpost.com - 16 hours ago
Washington Times Runs Anti-Obama Birther Ad With Racial Undertones
— huffingtonpost.com — This latest national edition of the Washington Times features a full-page ad that claims that President Obama... is not a natural-born citizen of the United States. The ad was purchased by the anti-Obama website ProtectOurLiberty.org. While the group ... (more) Washington Times Runs Anti-Obama Birther Ad With Racial ...

Comments vote down Wizbang found this 16 hours agofound this
Zeitgeist 2009
google.com - 16 hours ago
Zeitgeist 2009
— google.com — Fastest Rising By Quarter Whether it's a fresh season of a TV show or a new policy... out of Washington, something new is always entering the national spotlight. This graph captures the fastest rising query for each quarter of 2009, visualized over ... (more) Zeitgeist 2009

Comments vote down The Caucus found this 16 hours agofound this
Grassley: ‘I’ve lived off the public tit’ as a congressman.
thinkprogress.org - 17 hours ago
Grassley: ‘I’ve lived off the public tit’ as a congressman.
— thinkprogress.org — On C-SPAN’s Washington Journal this morning, Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-IA) was asked if he thought the health... care reform bill before the Senate amounted to socialism. “No,” Grassley said, but he then attacked the public option aspect ... (more) Grassley: ‘I’ve lived off the public tit’ as a congressman.

Comments vote down The Political Carnival found this 17 hours agofound this
balloon-juice.com - 18 hours ago
Another Day, More Column Space for Cheney’s Lies
— balloon-juice.com — It appears now the press is camping out at Cheney’s house in order to find the next... quote to undermine current policy : On the eve of the unveiling of the nation’s new Afghanistan policy, former Vice President Dick Cheney slammed ... (more) Another Day, More Column Space for Cheney’s Lies

Comments vote down First Read found this 18 hours agofound this
Huckabee's Commutation Program Apparently Fails Again
crooksandliars.com - 19 hours ago
Huckabee's Commutation Program Apparently Fails Again
— crooksandliars.com — The suspect in the slaying of 4 police officers in Washington state, Maurice Clemmons of Lakewood reaped... a dream benefit from former Governor Mike Huckabee of Arkansas. He was banged up for decades as a repeat violent offender, and Governor ... (more) Huckabee's Commutation Program Apparently Fails Again

Comments vote down The Atlantic Politics Channel found this 19 hours agofound this
theplumline.whorunsgov.com - 19 hours ago
Obama To Pull Out Of Afghanistan In Three Years?
— theplumline.whorunsgov.com — More details are leaking out about Obama’s plan for Afghanistan, and his rough time frame for finishing... the job, but news orgs are offering somewhat conflicting accounts about his timetable. CNN explicitly says Obama plans to pull out ... (more) Obama To Pull Out Of Afghanistan In Three Years?

Comments vote down Ben Smith's Blog found this 19 hours agofound this
liberalvaluesblog.com - 20 hours ago
Washington Cop Killer Dead, Possibly Along With Huckabee’s Presidential Aspirations
— liberalvaluesblog.com — Maurice Clemmons, the suspect in the police shootings in Washington, was killed during a confrontation with Seattle... police this morning. Now that this phase of the story has ended, the lingering question is how it will affect the political career of Mike Huckabee . Huckabee had commuted the ... (more) Washington Cop Killer Dead, Possibly Along With ...

Comments vote down rchusid rchusid posted 20 hours agoposted this
blogs.courant.com - 21 hours ago
Linda McMahon snags endorsements from two high-profile GOP mayors and 20 others
— blogs.courant.com — wo prominent GOP mayors announced today that they are backing Republican Linda McMahon's U.S. Senate bid. Mark... Boughton of Danbury and Tim Stewart of New Britain are among the 22 names on the list of McMahon's first round of official endorsements. ... (more) Linda McMahon snags endorsements from two high-profile ...

Comments vote down Connecticut Local Politics found this 21 hours agofound this
trumanproject.org - 22 hours ago
Truman National Security Project
— trumanproject.org — Michael Chase is an Assistant Professor in the Strategy and Policy Department at the United States Naval... War College in Newport, Rhode Island. His current research focuses on China-Taiwan security issues, including Taiwan’s defense policy, Chinese ... (more) Truman National Security Project

Comments vote down The Reaction found this 22 hours agofound this
redstate.com - 22 hours ago
1,033 pardons and commutations, including for 12 convicted murderers
— redstate.com — As the dust is still settling on the Washington State police killings and the connection to Mike... Huckabee, I’m reminded of this article by Ron Fournier written shortly before the Iowa Caucus. It got a lot of play in national media circles, but ... (more) 1,033 pardons and commutations, including for 12 ...

Comments vote down Wonkette » top found this 22 hours agofound this
Cop Killer Maurice Clemmons Shot Dead
politicolnews.com - 25 hours ago
Cop Killer Maurice Clemmons Shot Dead
— politicolnews.com — The streets are finally cleared and safe as the massive hunt for suspected cop killer comes to... an end. Maurice Clemmons who is suspected of gunning down 4 police officers in cold blood at a coffee shop in Tacoma Washington before their shift on Sunday morning. All officiers died of their ... (more) Cop Killer Maurice Clemmons Shot Dead

Comments vote down Teris Teris posted 25 hours agoposted this
rollcall.com - 25 hours ago
D.C. Gay Marriage Bill May Soon Go to Congress
— rollcall.com — Emily Yehle Roll Call Staff Dec. 1, 2009, 12 a.m. The D.C. Council is set to vote... today on a bill to legalize same-sex marriage in the District, setting in motion a process that seems likely to allow gay couples to get married in the shadow of a ... (more) D.C. Gay Marriage Bill May Soon Go to Congress

Comments vote down Think Progress found this 25 hours agofound this
The Real Asswipes of Washington, D.C.
thedailyshow.com - 25 hours ago
The Real Asswipes of Washington, D.C.
— thedailyshow.com — Aasif Mandvi, Jason Jones and Edward R. Brokaw-Amanpour weigh in on a couple that crashed a state... dinner at the White House. (more) The Real Asswipes of Washington, D.C.

Comments vote down Politics on HuffingtonPost.com found this 25 hours agofound this
healthgap.org - 25 hours ago
World AIDS Day Press Release
— healthgap.org — Click here to download the Report Card PRESS RELEASE For Immediate Release: November 30, 2009 Contact: Matthew... Kavanagh, 202.486.2488, matthew@healthgap.org or Asia Russell, 267.475.2645, asia@healthgap.org World AIDS Day: President Obama Earns a D+ ... (more) World AIDS Day Press Release

Comments vote down Politics on HuffingtonPost.com found this 25 hours agofound this
Mike Huckabee
salon.com - 25 hours ago
Mike Huckabee
— salon.com — If clemency for Maurice Clemmons -- now the fugitive suspect in the shooting deaths of four police... officers -- were the only fatal error committed by Mike Huckabee as governor of Arkansas, he might be able to shift blame to the state's law enforcement ... (more) Mike Huckabee

Comments vote down Capitol Confidential found this 25 hours agofound this
washingtonpost.com - 25 hours ago
D.C. Council votes to legalize same-sex marriage
— washingtonpost.com — Comments that include profanity or personal attacks or other inappropriate comments or material will be removed from... the site. Additionally, entries that are unsigned or contain "signatures" by someone other than the actual author will be removed. ... (more) D.C. Council votes to legalize same-sex marriage

Comments vote down Politics Daily found this 25 hours agofound this
abcnews.go.com - 25 hours ago
Gay Marriage Poised for Approval in D.C.
— abcnews.go.com — Legislative and court victories mount despite losses at ballot box. Same-sex marriage - Marriage - Gay Lesbian... and Bisexual - Family and Relationships - Law (more) Gay Marriage Poised for Approval in D.C.

Comments vote down The Note found this 25 hours agofound this
Washington Sketch: The perils of being commander in chief
washingtonpost.com - 25 hours ago
Washington Sketch: The perils of being commander in chief
— washingtonpost.com — First, the good news: President Obama will not be wearing a flight suit when he addresses the... cadets at West Point on Tuesday night. Nor will he wear a bomber jacket with the presidential seal on the chest, nor even, the White House promises, a ... (more) Washington Sketch: The perils of being commander in chief

Comments vote down The Note found this 25 hours agofound this
Insane birther ad in Washington Times illustrates the power of TEH STOOPID
pamshouseblend.com - 26 hours ago
Insane birther ad in Washington Times illustrates the power of TEH STOOPID
— pamshouseblend.com — The Christian Civic League of Maine 's Mike Hein calls Pam's House Blend: "a leading source of... radical homosexual propaganda, anti-Christian bigotry, and radical transgender advocacy." He is " praying that Pam Spaulding will "turn away from her ... (more) Insane birther ad in Washington Times illustrates the ...

Comments vote down Crooks and Liars found this 26 hours agofound this
faustasblog.com - 26 hours ago
More bad mortgages
— faustasblog.com — Overextend yourself, live well beyond your means and you shall be rewarded: U.S. steps up pressure on... lenders to modify more mortgages Treasury threatens public shame and monetary penalties The Obama administration on Monday promised tougher scrutiny of lenders participating in its marquee ... (more) More bad mortgages

Comments vote down Fausta Fausta posted 26 hours agoposted this
Huckabee Cites System's 'Failures' In Response To Washington Police Killings
tpmmuckraker.talkingpointsmemo.com - 26 hours ago
Huckabee Cites System's 'Failures' In Response To Washington Police Killings
— tpmmuckraker.talkingpointsmemo.com — Mike Huckabee has responded to the killing of four police officers in Washington State by saying that... if the suspect in the case -- a man whose sentence Huckabee commuted in 2000 -- is found responsible, "it will be the result of a series of failures ... (more) Huckabee Cites System's 'Failures' In Response To ...

Comments vote down The Hollywood Liberal found this 26 hours agofound this
Mike Huckabee defends freeing convict wanted in Washington police shootings
latimes.com - 30 hours ago
Mike Huckabee defends freeing convict wanted in Washington police shootings
— latimes.com — His commutation of Maurice Clemmons may hurt the former Arkansas governor's political aspirations. > Former Arkansas Gov.... Mike Huckabee broke his silence ... (more) Mike Huckabee defends freeing convict wanted in ...

Comments vote down The Note found this 30 hours agofound this
boston.com - 30 hours ago
Huckabee blames system for alleged cop killer
— boston.com — Mike Huckabee, the presidential candidate turned talk show host, commuted the sentence of the man suspected of... gunning down four police officers in Washington state on Sunday. But according to Huckabee, who freed Maurice Clemmons in 2000 while he ... (more) Huckabee blames system for alleged cop killer

Comments vote down The Note found this 30 hours agofound this
House posts lawmakers' expense data
usatoday.com - 32 hours ago
House posts lawmakers' expense data
— usatoday.com — The step moves the House away from a decades-old practice of publishing the information in thick tomes... every three months, but congressional watchdogs, such as Taxpayers for Common Sense, say it doesn't represent full disclosure. The online version, ... (more) House posts lawmakers' expense data

Comments vote down CNSNews.com Headlines found this 32 hours agofound this
ctlocalpolitics.net - 36 hours ago
Labriola to Run for Congress in 3rd
— ctlocalpolitics.net — Wallingford Republican Jerry Labriola, Jr. announced today that he will seek the GOP nomination to run against... Rosa DeLauro in the Third Congressional District. “I am a fiscal conservative and my opponent is a spend-thrift liberal Washington ... (more) Labriola to Run for Congress in 3rd

Comments vote down Daily Kos found this 36 hours agofound this
directorblue.blogspot.com - 36 hours ago
Source of Nigerian E-Mail Scams Discovered
— directorblue.blogspot.com — Dan from New York:Chelsea Clinton to wed son of Nigerian Finance MinisterNovember 30, 2009WASHINGTON -- Chelsea Clinton... is engaged to marry her... boyfriend of two years. Clinton, 29, the only daughter of U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton and former President Bill Clinton, became ... (more) Source of Nigerian E-Mail Scams Discovered

Comments vote down directorblue directorblue posted 36 hours agoposted this
POLITICO CLICK: The premier destination for news and gossip on D.C.'s social scene.
politico.com - 37 hours ago
POLITICO CLICK: The premier destination for news and gossip on D.C.'s social scene.
— politico.com — The Salahis attended the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Dinner in September and posed for pictures with lawmakers,... including Sen. Roland Burris (D-Ill.) | Courtesy (more) POLITICO CLICK: The premier destination for news and ...

Comments vote down The Atlantic Politics Channel found this 37 hours agofound this
whitehouse.gov - 38 hours ago
White House Announces December Date for Forum on Jobs and Economic Growth
— whitehouse.gov — After Forum, President Obama to Kick-off White House to Main Street Tour with Stop in Allentown, Pennsylvania... WASHINGTON, DC- The Obama Administration announced plans today to hold the Forum on Jobs and Economic Growth on Thursday, December 3rd at the ... (more) White House Announces December Date for Forum on Jobs ...

Comments vote down Wizbang found this 38 hours agofound this
UN marks November 29 'day of mourning'
ynetnews.com - 39 hours ago
UN marks November 29 'day of mourning'
— ynetnews.com — While Israel celebrates date on which it was given a state by UN, latter plans anti-Israeli resolutions... (more) UN marks November 29 'day of mourning'

Comments vote down Israel Matzav found this 39 hours agofound this
mudvillegazette.com - 40 hours ago
Mad men
— mudvillegazette.com — "The commander-in-chief has issued the orders," White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs told reporters at the White... House at the outset of what will be a two-day effort to sell the new strategy to the American people, Congress and American allies. Marketing a product is different than the ... (more) Mad men

Comments vote down Greyhawk Greyhawk posted 40 hours agoposted this
politico.com - 40 hours ago
7 stories Barack Obama doesn't want told
— politico.com — President Pelosi No figure in Barack Obama s Washington, including Obama, has had more success in advancing... his will than the speaker of the House, despite public approval ratings that hover in the range of Dick Cheney s. With a mix of tough party ... (more) 7 stories Barack Obama doesn't want told

Comments vote down The Atlantic Politics Channel found this 40 hours agofound this
theplumline.whorunsgov.com - 40 hours ago
Sarah Palin’s Publisher Confirms She Took Private Plane On Book “Bus” Tour
— theplumline.whorunsgov.com — A spokesperson for Sarah Palin’s publisher has just confirmed to me that she took a privately chartered... jet plane on several legs of her book tour, despite the fact that it had been billed as a bus tour. But the spokesperson argued that she had ... (more) Sarah Palin’s Publisher Confirms She Took Private Plane ...

Comments vote down Political Animal found this 40 hours agofound this
Baltimore, MD
facebook.com - 41 hours ago
Baltimore, MD
— facebook.com — Wrong Katie Nash ? Search for others: Katie Nash ( Baltimore , MD ) Katie Nash Not... the Katie Nash you were looking for? Search more Add Katie Nash as Friend | View Katie Nash's Friends Here are some of Katie Nash's friends: Tiffany M. Newmuis Tiffany ... (more) Baltimore, MD

Comments vote down Red Maryland found this 41 hours agofound this
jta.org - 41 hours ago
Chelsea Clinton to wed Jewish boyfriend
— jta.org — Chelsea Clinton is engaged to marry her Jewish boyfriend of two years.... (more) Chelsea Clinton to wed Jewish boyfriend

Comments vote down Iowa Independent found this 41 hours agofound this
reuters.com - 42 hours ago
U.S. top court to decide reach of securities law
— reuters.com — By James Vicini WASHINGTON, Nov 30 (Reuters) - The Supreme Court said on Monday it would decide... when U.S. laws against securities fraud apply to transnational securities dealings, specifically involving a case about a shareholder lawsuit against ... (more) U.S. top court to decide reach of securities law

Comments vote down How Appealing found this 42 hours agofound this
Washington Times Runs Anti-Obama Birther Ad Featuring Racial Undertones
thinkprogress.org - 42 hours ago
Washington Times Runs Anti-Obama Birther Ad Featuring Racial Undertones
— thinkprogress.org — This latest national edition of the Washington Times features a full-page ad that claims that President Obama... is not a natural-born citizen of the United States. The ad was purchased by the anti-Obama website ProtectOurLiberty.org . While the group ... (more) Washington Times Runs Anti-Obama Birther Ad Featuring ...

Comments vote down Some Guy With a Website by August J. ... found this 42 hours agofound this
theplumline.whorunsgov.com - 43 hours ago
Mark Kirk Wrongly Claims That Health Reform Could Make It “Law” For Gov To Deny Mammograms
— theplumline.whorunsgov.com — A new incarnation for the death panels? GOP Rep Mark Kirk, who’s running for Senate and facing... a primary challenge from the right, is now claiming that if health care reform passes, it “could become law” for the government to deny ... (more) Mark Kirk Wrongly Claims That Health Reform Could Make ...

Comments vote down Political Animal found this 43 hours agofound this
news.yahoo.com - 43 hours ago
Supreme Court orders photos of detainee abuse kept secret (McClatchy Newspapers)
— news.yahoo.com — McClatchy Newspapers - WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court did all it could Monday to lock up forever... some incendiary photos that show U.S. soldiers abusing foreign prisoners in Iraq and Afghanistan. (more) Supreme Court orders photos of detainee abuse kept ...

Comments vote down Hot Air » Top Picks found this 43 hours agofound this
Another Leftist-Motivated Cop-Killing in the Northwest?
pajamasmedia.com - 43 hours ago
Another Leftist-Motivated Cop-Killing in the Northwest?
— pajamasmedia.com — The locations and motives of recent targeted cop-killings suggest a cultural problem of radicalization in Washington State.... (more) Another Leftist-Motivated Cop-Killing in the Northwest?

Comments vote down Confederate Yankee found this 43 hours agofound this
theplumline.whorunsgov.com - 45 hours ago
Should Obama Worry About Not Being An “American Exceptionalist”?
— theplumline.whorunsgov.com — Politico’s John Harris lists the seven narratives Obama should worry about and do his best to prevent... from taking root, and I wanted to flag this one, in which Harris claims that Obama risks not being seen as enough of an “American ... (more) Should Obama Worry About Not Being An “American ...

Comments vote down Political Animal found this 45 hours agofound this
publicintegrity.org - 45 hours ago
Washington’s Newest Gravy Train: High-Speed Rail
— publicintegrity.org — Washington’s Newest Gravy Train: High-Speed Rail (more) Washington’s Newest Gravy Train: High-Speed Rail

Comments vote down Talking Points Memo found this 45 hours agofound this
Few Roadblocks to D.C. Gay Marriage
online.wsj.com - 45 hours ago
Few Roadblocks to D.C. Gay Marriage
— online.wsj.com — Ten of the D.C. council's 13 members have co-sponsored a bill to legalize same-sex marriage, and Mayor... Adrian Fenty has said he would sign it after it gains council approval with a second vote. (more) Few Roadblocks to D.C. Gay Marriage

Comments vote down Politics Daily found this 45 hours agofound this
Court sides with Gov't in detainee photo case
talkingpointsmemo.com - 46 hours ago
Court sides with Gov't in detainee photo case
— talkingpointsmemo.com — TPMMuckraker TPMDC TPMtv TPMCafe Archive RSS [Hide] TPM News Court sides with Gov't in detainee photo case... Powered by Mochila Twitter Facebook Fark Reddit Send to a Friend Send to a friend! To email: Your Name: Your email: Recommend Recommend ( 0 ... (more) Court sides with Gov't in detainee photo case

Comments vote down TPMMuckraker found this 46 hours agofound this
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