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    January 13, 2010 /
    • US Supreme Court Blocks Broadcasting of Anti-Prop 8 Gay Marriage Trial 5-4 Decision
      According to Lyle Denniston on SCOTUSblog, the Supreme Court, following up on its earlier interim order, has just issued an order barring broadcasting of the anti-Proposition 8 trial in California. The vote was 5 to 4.
      The majority (the Chief Justice and Justices Scalia, Kennedy, Thomas, and Alito) rules that Judge Walker’s broadcast order should be stayed “because it appears the courts below did not follow the appropriate procedures set forth in federal law before changing their rules to allow such broadcasting” and because irreparable harm would result from the denial of the stay
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      No show trial for Proposition 8.
      (tags: proposition_8 gay_marriage)
    • CA-Sen: Right should fashion own foreign policy by Chuck DeVore
      As a result of culture and geography, Mr. Obama's Afghan surge will likely fall short of its objectives while spending $40 billion per year. Employing conventional forces in pursuit of terrorists and guerrilla forces is always an expensive proposition. Attempting to build nations on soil not yet fertile to the concepts of democracy and national unity is even more problematic. Neither is needed to produce the result we want: deadly consequences for attacking Americans. This can be done with special forces, drones and better human intelligence.
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      Sounds like Pat Buchanan's America First foreign policy or maybe a combination of Buchanan and Ron Paul with open ended questions as to not appear extreme.
      (tags: Chuck_DeVore)
    • CA-Sen: Chuck DeVore the Dove: Agrees with Sen Barbara Boxer on Afghanistan
      Given DeVore's support from the conservative grassroots, his non-interventionist position could indicate a switch in party position as President Obama is approaching a year of ownership of this war. Liberal Democratic Senator Barbara Boxer also opposes the Afghan surge. His primary opponent, Carly Fiorina — who is often called a "RINO" — supports the president's surge. The Republican consensus thus far has been to support the surge.
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      An isolationist Ron Paul type stance which is dangerous. And, strikingly similar to Senator Barbara Boxer's position.
      (tags: Chuck_DeVore barack_obama)
    • The most influential US conservatives: 80-61 – Jeb Bush = #76
      76. Jeb Bush (86)

      Jeb Bush; The most influential US conservatives

      Former Florida Governor

      With the slow but steady rehabilitation of the Bush name, the Bush brother who many say was the one who should have been President remains a potential national candidate. A very popular former governor of a major swing state and with proper conservative credentials, if his name hadn’t been Bush, he might have been the ideal candidate for the party in 2008.

      Since leaving office in 2007, Bush toyed with running for the Senate seat to be vacated by Mel Martinez and has been active in the think tank Project for the New American Century. Along with Mitt Romney and Eric Cantor he launched the National Council for a New America, designed for Republican leaders with to listen to voters across the country and will remain a powerful voice behind the scenes. Whether he moves to the front of the stage again remains to be seen.

      (tags: jeb_bush)
    • NV- Sen: Harry Reid Sinks Further in New Poll
      A new Rasmussen survey finds Sen. Harry Reid's (D-NV) support among Nevada voters plummeting since his remarks about President Obama were reported in Game Change.

      Reid gets just 36% of the vote against his two top Republican challengers. That's a seven-point drop from 43% a month ago.

      However, the poll also shows that neither of the Republicans — Sue Lowden (R) and Danny Tarkanian (R) — gained any ground in the new survey, "highlighting the fact that the race continues to be a referendum on Reid rather than an outpouring of support for either of the top GOP hopefuls."
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      Look for the GOP to coalesce around one candidate to run against Reid

      (tags: harry_reid)
    • Sarah Palin to address alcohol industry event in Las Vegas
      Las Vegas and alcohol probably aren't the first two things that come to mind at the mention of Sarah Palin, but the former vice presidential candidate is about to change that.

      At least that's according to Craig Wolf, the president and CEO of the Wine and Liquor Wholesalers of America, who announced Tuesday that Palin will keynote the group's annual convention and and expo in Las Vegas in early April.

      "Governor Palin is a great supporter of America's free enterprise system and understands that industries like the beverage alcohol industry play a key role in driving our national economy. We're proud and honored to welcome her as a speaker," Wolf said in a statement. "We expect she will share with the convention attendees her analysis of the current political environment and her vision for America's future."
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      On the road with Sarah Palin

      (tags: sarah_palin)
  • Carly Fiorina,  Chuck DeVore,  Josh Trevino

    CA-Sen: Chuck DeVore Boosts Up Carly Fiorina With HIS OWN Opposition Research

    January 13, 2010 /
    chuckdevoretweets CA-Sen: Chuck DeVore Says Pro-Life While He Votes For Public Taxpayer Funding of Abortion

    California Assemblyman and U.S. Senate candidate Chuck DeVore Tweeting

    Oops Josh Trevino, Chuck DeVore’s spokeshole has done it again.

    Campaign spokesman Josh Trevino alerted Chuck DeVore’s legions of followers and fans to a piece in the Washington Independent on the entry of Tom Campbell into the U.S. Senate race that seemingly provides ammunition to Carly Fiorina’s camp.

    Trevino latched onto reporter Dave Weigel’s characterization of Campbell’s Senate candidacy as a “vote of no-confidence” in the Fiorina campaign.

    The piece notes that Campbell, as finance director for Arnold Schwarzenegger, “helped muscle through” the 2005 budget. Legislative analysis noted, “that expenditures are projected to grow from $81.7 billion in 2004-05 to $90 billion in 2005-06, an increase of over 10 percent.”

    So naturally one would assume DeVore stood opposed in all his conservative glory. But he actually joined with the Democrats and voted for the budget that also included funding for abortion.

    This is pretty funny stuff. Chuck DeVore’s campaign bolstering the argument that Carly Fiorina is better on the issue of fiscal responsibility than himself. Every California voter knows the last few California budgets have been a disaster for the economy here.

    It is almost as funny as DeVore’s op-ed today in the Washington Times on the issue of Afghanistan – where he flip-flops.

    “As a result of culture and geography, Mr. Obama’s Afghan surge will likely fall short of its objectives while spending $40 billion per year. Employing conventional forces in pursuit of terrorists and guerrilla forces is always an expensive proposition. Attempting to build nations on soil not yet fertile to the concepts of democracy and national unity is even more problematic. Neither is needed to produce the result we want: deadly consequences for attacking Americans. This can be done with special forces, drones and better human intelligence.” (emphasis added)

    Remember what DeVore said previously in a statement where he bashed President Obama speaking at West Point:

    “The first reason is that the number of Americans is insufficient for the task at hand and added incrementally as to give the Taliban a chance to adjust.”

    Gee, I am no foreign policy expert but I know a flip when I read one. Or, was Chuck simply dancing around the issue to see if an Afghan “surge” would be successful, then he could claim being right on the issue. So, what is it Chuck?

    Want to bet whether Carly Fiorina will be using this DeVore OPPO research?

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  • Bill Clinton,  Day By Day,  Harry Reid,  Max Baucus

    Day By Day January 13, 2009 – Bar Mix

    January 13, 2010 /


    Day By Day by Chris Muir

    Creating the “politically correct” ambience in the new bar environment is important in a new business enterprise. Senator Harry Reid with his “Negro dialect” talk will not win you many friends – unless they need you to pass health care entitlement expansion.

    On the other hand, a big drinker like Senator Max Baucus who then will publicly show his inebriation on the floor of the U.S. Senate might be good marketing. But, you are correct in making sure he pays his bar tab up front and be sure to keep some of the ladies away.

    Then, there is Bill Clinton…….

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    January 13, 2010 /
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    • CA-Sen: What Tom Campbell’s Move to Senate Race Means #cagop #catcot http://icio.us/nmjrgt #
    • CA-Sen: Tom Campbell – Just Another Politician #cagop #catcot http://icio.us/0krnee #
    • CA-Sen: A Carly Fiorina Opportunity in California? DeVore and Campbell Weak on CA Budget #tcot http://icio.us/yivxab #
    • Sarah Palin said she would not benefit financially from Tea Party Speech. Money going to SarahPAC? #tcot #
    • RT @AmandaCarpenter: Palin says 60 minutes aired "a bunch of BS from Schmidt" doesn't rule out running as Tea Party candidate in BOR hit. #
    • RT @TheFix: "Pretty made up….lies" –Palin to O'Reilly on "Game Change" reporting. Sticking by the "they weren't there" line #tcot #
    • Sarah Palin is not as polished as Bill O but holding her own and not quick to answer rashly. Measured would be the adjective. #tcot #
    • @MelissaTweets Yeah I corrected. They teased me with the red – my fav btw. :o) in reply to MelissaTweets #
    • Sarah Palin in the black jacket. Is that velvet? #tcot #
    • Sarah Palin teaser – looks like the red suit. #tcot #
    • T – Minus five minutes to Sarah Palin debut on Fox News and Bill O'Reilly show. Ivory suit? or is it light gray? #tcot #
    • Bill O's first question to Sarah Palin: What is the name of your new show; Second: When will Glenn Beck be on? #tcot #teaparty #
    • NY-Sen: May Harold Ford absorb as much Democrat campaign resources as he can consume – ALOT. Will Pateki come in? #tcot #
    • So, what will Sarah Palin wear? Red or Black? Suit or no? Oh the angst….. #tcot #
    • Sarah Palin appearance on Bill O's show – how will it be done? T minus 15 minutes and counting….. #tcot #
    • Most Conan loving tweets coming from LEFT – only fitting Fox picks him up with new show ala Wanda Sykes #
    • @thelandis I like Leno better than O'Brien but your humor varies by generation and I no longer fit the demographic. Bet O'Brien goes to Fox in reply to thelandis #
    • MA-Sen: Democrat U.S. Senate Candidate Martha Coakley Says There Are NO Terrorists in Afghanistan http://bit.ly/4qunlx #tcot #
    • NBC now has one steady program – The Biggest Loser – Is that a clue for Jeff Zucker to leave? #
    • Conan O'Brien stunk up "The Tonight Show" – good riddance. Will Fox pair him up with Sarah Palin? HaHa #
    • CA-Sen: Tom Campbell to Switch to U.S. Senate Race on Thursday? http://bit.ly/6gTiSv #tcot #
    • CA-Sen: Carly Fiorina Calls on Senator Barbara Boxer to Stand Up for California on Obamacare http://bit.ly/5wC1US #tcot #
    • Prop 8 Trial: Judge Walker’s Gambit to Bamboozle the Supreme Court—Part 1 http://icio.us/atsnmy #
    • Prop 8 Trial: Judge Walker’s “Immediate Need” for a YouTube Circus—Part 3 http://icio.us/vrmrew #
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    • Staging a Show Trial on Same-Sex Marriage #tcot http://icio.us/dixnjh #
    • Day By Day January 12, 2009 – Impressions http://bit.ly/8sShtV #tcot #
    • RT @PatrickRuffini: #gamechange Hillary's final bill in Iowa: $29 million for 70,000 votes. http://j.mp/gctweet |How much went to Penn? #
    • @katieharbath Funny thing is that I do not own a Kindle but read books on my PC since I take my laptop everywhere. e-books = disappointment in reply to katieharbath #
    • @katieharbath Ultimately, Halperin would have my $9.99 at this moment and in 6 weeks I will look for a friend's copy for free. Their loss in reply to katieharbath #
    • @katieharbath Yes, I have been reading about Harper's short sighted policy on the Amazon boards.Publishers have a short sighted strategy in reply to katieharbath #
    • Game Change NOT available for Kindle but Sarah Palin's Going Rogue available in Kindle, and two audio book formats. Palin understands #
    • Game Change NOT available at Amazon for the Kindle = #fail Halperin just think of all the sales you are missing #tcot #
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