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Is Naming a Bridge After a Kennedy a Good Idea?
Is it just me or do the words Kennedy and bridge conjure up images of Ted Kennedy going off one at Chappaquiddick? And honestly, don't we have enough landmarks named after JFK and RFK already? Apparently not.Several generations of Robert F. Kennedy's family have gathered for a ceremony renaming ...
The Associated Press: NYC bridge renamed for Robert F. Kennedy
google.com — 6 hours ago NEW YORK (AP) Several generations of Robert F. Kennedy's family have gathered for a ceremony renaming New York City's Triborough Bridge in honor of the slain senator and U.S. attorney general. Kennedy's wife, Ethel, sons Joseph and Robert ... (more) The Associated Press: NYC bridge renamed for Robert F. ...
CLINTON AND 2016.
CLINTON AND 2016.
prospect.org — The Guardian is reporting that Hlllary Clinton has accepted the Secretary of State gig. The New York Times is reporting that Bill is still tangled in the vetting process. So it's hard to say where the negotiations stand. But an overwhelming amount ... (more) CLINTON AND 2016.
THE BAUCUS WHITE PAPER: THE POLITICS.
THE BAUCUS WHITE PAPER: THE POLITICS.
prospect.org — Fundamentally, Baucus's health policy plan is a political document. So it would, on some level, be irresponsible not to speculate on the politics of it. Right? Right! There are a couple things going on here. I can't say if they're intended or not. ... (more) THE BAUCUS WHITE PAPER: THE POLITICS.
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No More Mister Nice Blog — ... care? The war? The wingnuttoshere knows Americans don't really care about any of those issues; the wingnuttosphere knows that what's really on Americans' minds is radical violence that occurred two generation ago. And if the MSM won't prioritize that subject, well, there's your liberal bias! Here's wingnuttosphere star blogger JammieWearingFool responding to news that the Triborough Bridge in New York was renamed after Robert Kennedy today. First, the obligatory joke: Is Naming a Bridge After a Kennedy a Good Idea? Then this ...

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