Quote Of The Day
Thursday, December 20th, 2007"I've never done any favors for anybody — lobbyist or special interest group — that's a clear, 24-year record."
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"I've never done any favors for anybody — lobbyist or special interest group — that's a clear, 24-year record."
Another Clinton Tries To Have It Both Ways
Monday, December 17th, 2007Some Hillary head scratchers from over the weekend: 1.) On readiness to lead: "We need a president with a lifetime of experience in making positive change. This is what I have done during my life. This is what I believe in. I believe that I have an obligation, a responsibility and the ...
More Unions Acting Badly
Tuesday, November 20th, 2007A union-financed advocacy group that played a major role in the 2004 elections has agreed to pay a $580,000 fine after the Federal Election Commission concluded it illegally ran advertising against President Bush and in favor of Democrat John Kerry. The FEC said the now inactive Media Fund spent $53.4 million ...
McCain Gets It Right On Campaign Finance Reform
Monday, November 12th, 2007"Anyone who believes they could assist my campaign by exploiting a loophole in campaign finance laws is doing me and our country a disservice. I ask all of my donors and supporters...to cease and desist immediately from supporting any independent expenditures that might be construed as benefiting my campaign ...
Your Tax Dollars Hard At Work
Wednesday, October 31st, 2007The House majority leader, Representative Steny Hoyer of Maryland, told fellow Democrats last week that the House would not be in session next year on Fridays, except in June for work on appropriations bills. Here's an idea for the Democrats who think they have earned the right to shorten ...
Understatement Of The Day
Thursday, October 18th, 2007“The bottom line is, the system is far from perfect. The influence of money in politics has gotten out of control." - Eric Schultz, a spokesman for the Edwards campaign
