Letterman Palin Jokes Cross the Line
While I'm willing to defend HuffPo's discussing Sarah Palin’s Toenails for reasons outlined yesterday, I think David Letterman's quip about her "slutty flight attendant look" is pushing it a bit far. Still, Palin's a public figure and a grown-up. Jokes about Palin's 14-year-old daughter being "knocked up by Alex Rodriguez"? Way over the line. Even if the butt of the jokes ...Posted in Outside The Beltway on June 10, 2009 08:46
Very Little Stimulus Spending So Far
The New York Times is reporting that three months since passing the stimulus bill only 6% of it has been spent so far. Another way to look at is that only $46 billion has been spent so far. The intent of the stimulus program was to pump money into the economy quickly, and many members of Congress said at the ...Posted in Outside The Beltway on May 13, 2009 15:21
Breaking: Few People Have Access To President’s Email Address!
The New York Times has a long-winded article that states the obvious: not too many people have President Obama's email address.It is now the ultimate status symbol in a town obsessed by status. Mr. Obama was spotted last week trying out his new BlackBerry — or actually a more sophisticated, encrypted variation — and aides say that he uses a ...Posted in Outside The Beltway on February 1, 2009 12:29
The Capitol Is Otherwise Engaged
"Prostitution Free Zone" During Inauguration Some headlines just scream for attention... UPDATE (James Joyner): The story itself is rather amusing: District police have placed signs along 5th and I Streets. They read, "Warning, Prostitution Free Zone." Those who disobey could be fined 300 dollars, and even jailed. But will the city's plan work? DC City Councilman Jim Graham said officers cannot enforce ...Posted in Outside The Beltway on January 18, 2009 09:07
Bill Richardson Withdraws From Commerce Post
Governor Bill Richardson has withdrawn his name from consideration for the position of Secretary of Commerce due to a pay for play investigation.New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson on Sunday announced that he was withdrawing his nomination to be President-elect Barack Obama's commerce secretary amid a grand jury investigation into how some of his political donors won a lucrative state contract. Richardson's ...Posted in Outside The Beltway on January 4, 2009 20:08
Nepotism Nation?
The "trend toward dynasty politics" is getting out of hand, Charles Mahtesian argues in Politico. [Obama's] secretary of state will be Hillary Clinton, the wife of the former president. The Senate seat she’ll vacate is being pursued by Caroline Kennedy, the daughter of a president and the niece of two senators. Joe Biden’s Senate seat may go to his son Beau. ...Posted in Outside The Beltway on December 17, 2008 11:40
Rahm Emanuel Refuse to Answer Questions
Questions regarding the Blagojevich scandal. President-elect Barack Obama’s chief of staff, Rahm Emanuel, refused to take questions from reporters this morning about whether he was the Obama “advisor” named in the criminal complaint against Gov. Rod Blagojevich. The complaint states Blagojevich wanted a promise of a high-level appointment or some other reward for Blagojevich in exchange for Blagojevich naming Obama’s friend Valerie ...Posted in Outside The Beltway on December 15, 2008 13:19
Rod Blagojevich Arrested *Updated*
Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich has been taken into Federal custody. Authorities in Chicago have arrested Ill. Gov. Rod Blagojevich on federal charges. U.S. Attorney's office spokesman Randall Samborn says both Blagojevich and his chief of staff John Harris were arrested Tuesday. Federal prosecutors have investigated Blagojevich's administration for at least three years. They've been looking at everything from how he hired people for ...Posted in Outside The Beltway on December 9, 2008 10:04
To Answer Alex’s Question….
Alex wants to know why we are bailing out Citigroup. Simple: the executives and large stake shareholders in Citigroup have the personal phone numbers of most politicians in their roll-a-dex. They are probably on a first name basis with Senator Harry Reid, Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, Secretary Henry Paulson, and Senator Mitch McConnell. Voters on the ...Posted in Outside The Beltway on November 24, 2008 12:46
Palin Cleared in Second Troopergate Report
The Alaska Personnel Board released a report last night clearing Sarah Palin of charges of wrongdoing in the so-called Troopergate matter. [caption id="attachment_26897" align="alignright" width="300" caption="Timothy Petumenos, an independent investigator hired by the Alaska Personnel Board, addresses the media on Monday, November 3, 2008, in the Hotel Captain Cook. Bill Roth / Anchorage Daily News "][/caption] A new report just released ...Posted in Outside The Beltway on November 4, 2008 08:14
Sarah Palin: Random Platitude Generator
From the debate, Moderator Gwen Ifill: The next question is...about the subprime lending meltdown. Who do you think was at fault? I start with you, Gov. Palin. Was it the greedy lenders? Was it the risky home buyers who shouldn't have been buying a home in the first place? And what should you be doing about it? Palin: Darn right it was ...Posted in Outside The Beltway on October 3, 2008 18:34
Stuck on Stupid
Hillary Clinton has come out in favor of bailing out the little guy who was stupid just like the big Wall Street financial firms. Interviewed on Tuesday morning on CBS's "The Early Show," she said she agrees that the situation is critical and that something must be done quickly. She said, "the house is on fire and we've got to call ...Posted in Outside The Beltway on September 23, 2008 13:18
Do Something…Anything! Now!
Representative Barney Frank (D, Mass.) says of the on-going financial crisis, I think we have to recognize the reality that we don't have a choice now of debating whether this is a good or a bad thing. Okay, how about we shoot every third person on Wall Street. That's something. Moron. Although this sounds familiar, "Bailing out the financial system may sow ...Posted in Outside The Beltway on September 23, 2008 12:25
Government Make Work Programs
Why is it politicians think they can create jobs were none existed before? Take for example Barack Obama’s claim that he’ll create 5 million new jobs, Help create five million new jobs by strategically investing $150 billion over the next ten years to catalyze private efforts to build a clean energy future. John McCain is no better, John McCain Will Commit $2 ...Posted in Outside The Beltway on September 10, 2008 14:06
Obama Defends Habeas Corpus
In the political equivalent of a "Man Bites Dog" story, Barack Obama, presidential candidate, actually contrasted himself with his opponent on the grounds that he would better protect liberty than McCain."I have said repeatedly that there should be no contradiction between keeping America safe and secure and respecting our Constitution," Obama said. "During the Republican convention, you remember during the ...Posted in Outside The Beltway on September 9, 2008 00:09
