Kagan Backtracks On “Meaningful Discussion Of Legal Issues”
Elena Kagan’s interest in vigorous and open confirmation hearings ended roughly the moment she was sworn in by the Senate Judiciary Committee.
No Election For Byrd’s Senate Seat Until 2012
Thanks to a rather odd interpretation of West Virginia law, there won’t be an election to fill Robert Byrd’s Senate seat until November, 2012.
Hitler Comparisons and Bad History
Contrary to popular belief, Adolf Hitler didn’t come to power by democratic means or because of his ability to whip the public into a frenzy.
Jon Gnarr, Reykjavik Mayor, Joke Candidate
A comedian’s farcical run for mayor of Reykjavik ended in victory. It’s as if Stephen Colbert’s 2008 presidential bid had worked. Or Al Franken got elected to the Senate!
Gallup: More Conservatives than Liberals in the United States
If the trend continues, 2010 will mark a record number of conservatives for the Gallup poll since it began asking the question in 1992.
Tyranny Yields to Lowly Judge
Americans on both sides of the aisle throw around words like “tyranny” and “fascism” about our system. But there are constant small reminders we are under the rule of law.
House Democrats Announce No Budget Will Be Passed In 2010
The House Democrats have just handed the GOP another issue to bash them with in the fall.
White House, Rahm Emanuel Dismiss Departure Reports As “Ludicrous” And “B.S.”
The White House and Rahm Emanuel were quick to deny the reports that he has a plan to leave the White House.
