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Senator Caroline Kennedy – So Say Sources Close to New York Governor David Paterson
Caroline Kennedy and Barack Obama
Flap is NOT shocked because the Kennedy Cabal have twisted arms.New York Gov. David Paterson says the search is ongoing, but two people close to him tell The Associated Press they believe Caroline Kennedy will be appointed to replace Hillary Clinton in the U.S. Senate.
Kennedy’s less than stellar public performance appeared to be on his mind because he cautioned that just because he selects someone it doesn’t mean they will win the election outright.
“The public does not regard my selection as an incumbent. The public regards this as a place holder for two years and then will make their own choice,” Paterson said. “And that takes the pressure off me.”
Paterson and the New York Democrat Party would be much better served by appointing a more seasoned pol or even Bill Clinton as a caretaker Senator but the Kennedy’s have probably promised Paterson an Obama apppointment to a federal position since Paterson is unlikely to win re-election in 2010. The voters of New York will be short-changed with a light-weight as their U.S. Senator but who cares what they think, right?
The Democrats will have quite the trio entering the Senate: Caroline Kennedy who knows how to say, “You Know”; Roland Burris who tried to execute an innocent man; and Al Franken (should his slim lead hold in Minnesota) a lefty comic.
And, the GOP should care about having only 41 votes in the Senate, why?
Technorati Tags: Caroline Kennedy, David Paterson
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Hot Rod Blagojevich to Appoint Roland Burris to Obama’s Senate Seat But Harry Reid Says NO
Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich and former Illinois Attoreny General Roland Burris
Yep, Hot Rod is set to make the appointment within the hour and YES, Roland Burris is a long time Illinois Democrat hack who is a crony of Hot Rod.Gov. Blagojevich today is expected to name former state Comptroller and Attorney General Roland Burris to Illinois’ vacant U.S. Senate seat, a knowledgeable source said this morning.
A news conference is scheduled for 2 p.m.
llinois Secretary of State Jesse White said he intends to block Gov. Blagojevich’s appointment of Roland Burris as U.S. Senator. As secretary of state, White must certify the appointment and said in a statement he will not do so.
“I have previously stated publicly I cannot cosign a document that certified any appointment by Rod Blagojevich for the vacant United States Senate seat in Illinois. Although I have respect for former Attorney General Roland Burris, because of the current cloud of controversy surrounding the governor, I cannot accept the document,” White said.
And, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid has said the Democrat caucus in the U.S. Senate will NOT accept the Burris appointment from Hot Rod (or ANY appointment) who was arrested and charged earlier in the month for trying to sell Obama’s former seat.
The Senate will not seat Roland Burris if Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich attempts to appoint him, a Democratic leadership aide said.
Majority Leader Harry Reid views Burris as “unacceptable,” the aide said.
It is obvious that Blago is sticking a finger in the eye of the Democrat Party. And, playing a little African-American identity politics at the same time.
And, the Democrat “Culture of Corruption” lingers on and on…….
Now, all the GOP needs is for Al Franken to win in Minnesota and the comeback for the GOP will begin in earnest.
Technorati Tags: Rod Blagojevich, Harry Reid, Roland Burris, Barack Obama
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Draft Mike Ditka for Obama’s Senate Seat – Going to Twitter?
DraftMikeDitka Twitter Home PageFlap hypothesizes that someone is thinking Mike Ditka would make a good GOP candidate for the now open Barack Obama Illinois Senate seat.Geraghty worries about a celebrity ad being run against Ditka and frets about Caroline Kennedy, Chris Matthews and/or Jerry Springer in the Senate.
Flap warns that celebrity candidates have not been so good lately (well since, Reagan who was a quasi celebrity, anyway). Look at Al Franken, Jesse Ventura, Arianna Huffington and Arnold Schwarzenegger.
The real pause is when they win the election and have to govern – sometimes disastrously.
Technorati Tags: Twitter, Mike Ditka
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Day By Day by Chris Muir November 29, 2008 – Bare Naked Media
Day By Day by Chris MuirBarack Obama – Tom Jones HE is not – despite being “The ONE.”Now, the thought of Chris Matthews being anywhere near the government is just freightening. But, then again, there is Al Franken.
Will Michael Moore be far away?
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Technorati Tags: Day By Day, Barack Obama, Chris Matthews
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Air America Scandel: Where is Evan Montvel-Cohen? Answer: Arrested in Guam
Flap asked the question back in 2005: Where is Evan Montvel-Cohen and why is Air America and Al Franken not pursuing him referencing Michelle Malkin’s piece, AIR ENRON: AL FRANKEN NEEDS HELP.
First, a little refresher course in Evan Cohen and Air America’s rip-off of the Gloria Wise Boys and Girls Club in the Bronx.
Well, the authorities finally caught up with Mr. Cohen and arrested him the other day in Guam.
The mystery man behind the looting of a Bronx charity to finance the startup of liberal radio network Air America was arrested yesterday in Guam.
Evan Montvel-Cohen was picked up by border-patrol officers at Guam International Airport on an outstanding warrant from Hawaii. He had been indicted there last month for money laundering and the theft of more than $60,000 from a Honolulu landscaping firm, prosecutors said.
Brian Maloney over at the Radio Equalizer has more.
The Cohen indictment is here.
New York will probably not pursue Cohen criminally for his rip-off of the Gloria Wise Boys and Girls Club to the benefit of left wing Air America Radio. Maybe Hawaii will punish him.
But, Flap wonders if this Air America scandal will filter over to the Al Franken vs. Norm Coleman U.S. Senate race in Minnesota? After all, Franken was enriched initially by the criminal activity of Cohen and others.
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Air America Radio Watch: The SPIN
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links for 2008-05-03
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Flap worries about this deal. Microsoft has a way in cannabalizing comanies – ask Onfolio.
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Trying is right……
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Florez: Is governor smarter than a 12th grader? Probably not……
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Air America Radio Watch: The SPIN
Seattle Times: Despite bankruptcy filing, network says liberal talk can hold its own
Air America Radio said filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection Friday doesn’t suggest liberal-oriented talk can’t compete with such conservatives commentators as Rush Limbaugh or Sean Hannity.
Despite the star power of Al Franken — the comedian and best-selling author who hosts one of its weekday programs — the privately owned company has lost almost $42 million since its inception, including $13.1 million so far this year, according to its bankruptcy filing. Franken himself is owed some $360,000 on his $2 million annual contract.
SPIN or DENIAL?
Oh the Hannity…………………………
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Air America Radio Watch: Air America Radio Files Chapter 11 BANKRUPTCY
Air America Watch: Air America Larceny Plea Deals Do NOT Include Jail Time
Air America Watch: Charity Funds Diverted To Air America
Air America Watch: Sheldon and Anita Drobny Poised to Announce their Takeover of Air America?
Air America Radio Watch: No Bankruptcy for Air America
Air America Watch: Air America to Declare Bankruptcy?
Air America Scandal: Boys & Girls Club Have Voted To Drop Bronx’s Gloria Wise Club
Air America Radio Scandal: Gloria Wise Receives Their Money BACK
Air America Scandal: Friday Update
Air America Scandal: The SHELDON DROBNY Connection
Air America Scandal: Inside Air America, An Investigative Blog Report Part Two
Air America Scandal: Inside Air America, An Investigative Blog Report
Air America Scandal: Where is Evan Montvel-Cohen?
Air America Radio Scandal: MSM Makes an Appearance
Air America Radio Scandal: New York Times Corrects Al Franken Quote
Air America Radio Scandal: NY Times Gets it WRONG; AP LATE
Air America Radio Scandal: New York Times ….FINALLY
Air America Scandal: Al Franken Blows It Off
Air America Radio Scandal: Payroll Checks Delayed
Air America Radio Scandal: New York Times Where Are You?
Air America Scandal: Boys & Girls Club May Vote To Drop Bronx’s Gloria Wise Club Next Month
Technorati Tags: AirAmerica, GloriaWiseBoys&GirlsClub, CharlesRosen, RandiRhodes, AirAmericaRadio, AlFranken
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Air America Radio Watch: Air America Radio Files Chapter 11 BANKRUPTCY
AP: Air America Radio Files Chapter 11
Air America Radio, a liberal talk and news radio network, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, a network official told the AP.
The network had denied rumors just a month ago that it would file for bankruptcy, but on Friday Air America said negotiations with a creditor from the company’s early days had broken down.
The network will stay on the air while it resolves issues with its creditors, spokeswoman Jaime Horn told the Associated Press. A formal announcement was expected to be made later Friday.
Brian Malloney has the inside story: Drobny’s Air America Purchase Plan Shelved
Assets: $4.3 million
Liabilities: $20.2 million
‘Al Franken, Inc.’ is owed $360,749.98
As LEFTY talk radio slinks into the ash bin of history.
Yet, Jeaneane Garofolo must be suffering from DENIAL:
“…Air America was the fastest growing talk radio station in history, 18-35 demo. Sam [Seder] and my show consistently beat out long-standing, right-wing, regressive radio. The problem was we got conned in the beginning by some shysters. It was difficult to recover from that. Then we were plagued by “who’s going to run this thing and do it for no pay?” We’ve never gotten back on our feet from those financial debacles. The myth is that liberal talk radio doesn’t work or can’t work. That’s crap.”
Right…….
Jeaneane – listen up! No one wants to pay money to sponsor the HATE and BS you and Franken and Rhodes are spewing.
Stay tuned…….
Linked to Stop The ACLU, Hot Air, Michelle Malkin
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Air America Watch: Air America Larceny Plea Deals Do NOT Include Jail Time
Air America Watch: Charity Funds Diverted To Air America
Air America Watch: Sheldon and Anita Drobny Poised to Announce their Takeover of Air America?
Air America Radio Watch: No Bankruptcy for Air America
Air America Watch: Air America to Declare Bankruptcy?
Air America Scandal: Boys & Girls Club Have Voted To Drop Bronx’s Gloria Wise Club
Air America Radio Scandal: Gloria Wise Receives Their Money BACK
Air America Scandal: Friday Update
Air America Scandal: The SHELDON DROBNY Connection
Air America Scandal: Inside Air America, An Investigative Blog Report Part Two
Air America Scandal: Inside Air America, An Investigative Blog Report
Air America Scandal: Where is Evan Montvel-Cohen?
Air America Radio Scandal: MSM Makes an Appearance
Air America Radio Scandal: New York Times Corrects Al Franken Quote
Air America Radio Scandal: NY Times Gets it WRONG; AP LATE
Air America Radio Scandal: New York Times ….FINALLY
Air America Scandal: Al Franken Blows It Off
Air America Radio Scandal: Payroll Checks Delayed
Air America Radio Scandal: New York Times Where Are You?
Air America Scandal: Boys & Girls Club May Vote To Drop Bronx’s Gloria Wise Club Next Month
Technorati Tags: AirAmerica, GloriaWiseBoys&GirlsClub, CharlesRosen, RandiRhodes
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Air America Watch: Charity Funds Diverted To Air America
Authorities Say Money Meant For Boys And Girls Club Went To Liberal Radio Network ‘Air America’
CBS: Charge: Charity Funds Diverted To Air America
Two former executives at a government-funded youth organization whose finances were scrutinized after it diverted money to the liberal radio network Air America were charged Thursday with misappropriating $1.2 million of the non-profit’s funds.
Charles Rosen, a former executive director at the Gloria Wise Community Center, and his former assistant director, Jeffrey Aulenbach, face charges of grand larceny and obstructing governmental administration. Rosen was also charged with forgery.
New York City’s Department of Investigation, which investigated the nonprofit for two years, said the men improperly took more than $290,000 from the organization for their personal use, on top of their already unusually large salaries.
The money — described in the non-profit’s books as business expenses — went to pay for home renovations and furnishings and new cars, among other things, according to a Department of Investigation report released Thursday.
City investigators said the pair also improperly transferred $875,000 to Air America, which was co-founded by one of Gloria Wise’s executives.
Well, fancy that.
Brian Maloney is all over the story with BUSTED
Read it all……
Finally after a year and the theft from a children’s charity there is some justice and coverage from the MSM.
And Al Franken and Randi Rhodes have continued to draw their bloated salaries.
Have they NO SHAME?
NOPE.
And when will Air America Executives be indicted?
SOON!
Related stories:
New York Times: Ex-Officials of Bronx Charity Charged With Grand Larceny
New York Post: ‘WISE’ ASSES IN $1M FRAUD
Managers of the Gloria Wise Boys & Girls Club in The Bronx looted the charity and used $1.2 million in taxpayer money for luxury cars, home renovations and start-up cash for lefty radio network Air America, a two-year investigation has found.
The bombshell probe by the city Department of Investigation was made public yesterday as two of Gloria Wise’s top former officials took a no-jail plea deal – admitting in Bronx Supreme Court they stole as much as $150,000 from programs meant for kids, the elderly and the disabled.
In all, investigators found that six former Gloria Wise officials took $290,000 to pay for their personal expenses – on top of excessively generous salaries.
Gloria Wise Boys & Girls Club officials Charles Rosen (above) and Jeff Aulenbach leave court yesterday after pleading guilty to lootingthe club to boost Air America and pay for bathroom work at Aulenbach’s home.
Stay tuned…….
Gloria Wise Boys & Girls Club Beacon 113 of Bronx, New York, kicked off their inaugural Jr. NBA/Jr.WNBA basketball season
Also, linked to Stop the ACLU, The World According To Carl
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Air America Radio Watch: No Bankruptcy for Air America
Air America Watch: Air America to Declare Bankruptcy?
Air America Scandal: Boys & Girls Club Have Voted To Drop Bronx’s Gloria Wise Club
Air America Radio Scandal: Gloria Wise Receives Their Money BACK
Air America Scandal: Friday Update
Air America Scandal: The SHELDON DROBNY Connection
Air America Scandal: Inside Air America, An Investigative Blog Report Part Two
Air America Scandal: Inside Air America, An Investigative Blog Report
Air America Scandal: Where is Evan Montvel-Cohen?
Air America Radio Scandal: MSM Makes an Appearance
Air America Radio Scandal: New York Times Corrects Al Franken Quote
Air America Radio Scandal: NY Times Gets it WRONG; AP LATE
Air America Radio Scandal: New York Times ….FINALLY
Air America Scandal: Al Franken Blows It Off
Air America Radio Scandal: Payroll Checks Delayed
Air America Radio Scandal: New York Times Where Are You?
Air America Scandal: Boys & Girls Club May Vote To Drop Bronx’s Gloria Wise Club Next Month
Technorati Tags: AirAmerica, SheldonDrobny, AnitaDrobny, AlFranken
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Air America Watch: Sheldon and Anita Drobny Poised to Announce their Takeover of Air America?
The Radio Equalizer (Via Michelle Malkin): TO THE RESCUE?
Apparently riding to the rescue with an eleventh- hour bid for beleaguered liberal talk radio network Air America Radio are controversial co- founders Sheldon and Anita Drobny. Poised to announce their takeover imminently, the Drobnys are said to be acquiring the long- suffering operation for mere pennies on the dollar, the Radio Equalizer has learned.
Other buyout efforts by parties close to the network were said to have failed because of difficulties in putting together the necessary funds. Accepting this bid was seen as a last- ditch way to avoid a complete collapse, which appeared to be just days away (for more on the network’s severe dire straits, watch for an upcoming follow- up to this report).
Sheldon Drobny is an eccentric Democrat Party fundraiser, author and Huffington Post contributor whose past sympathies with the beliefs of Lyndon LaRouche were documented in 2003 by National Review’s Byron York.
And Jerry Springer is gone. What can it all mean?
There is NO market for the crap spewing forth from Air America.
You think?
At least last week Air America was forced to cough up the money to charity from the Gloria Wise rip-off FLAP of last year.
Read more about the Drobny’s here and here.
Background information about the couple is here, here and here.
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Air America Radio Watch: No Bankruptcy for Air America
Air America Watch: Air America to Declare Bankruptcy?
Air America Scandal: Boys & Girls Club Have Voted To Drop Bronx’s Gloria Wise Club
Air America Radio Scandal: Gloria Wise Receives Their Money BACK
Air America Scandal: Friday Update
Air America Scandal: The SHELDON DROBNY Connection
Air America Scandal: Inside Air America, An Investigative Blog Report Part Two
Air America Scandal: Inside Air America, An Investigative Blog Report
Air America Scandal: Where is Evan Montvel-Cohen?
Air America Radio Scandal: MSM Makes an Appearance
Air America Radio Scandal: New York Times Corrects Al Franken Quote
Air America Radio Scandal: NY Times Gets it WRONG; AP LATE
Air America Radio Scandal: New York Times ….FINALLY
Air America Scandal: Al Franken Blows It Off
Air America Radio Scandal: Payroll Checks Delayed
Air America Radio Scandal: New York Times Where Are You?
Air America Scandal: Boys & Girls Club May Vote To Drop Bronx’s Gloria Wise Club Next Month
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