Filed under: Uncategorized | Tags: Charlie Rangel, democrats, duke cunningham, House of Representatives, Mark Foley, republicans, Ted Stevens, Tom DeLay, William Jefferson
And I honestly can’t say I’m sorry. If you can’t quite place who Representative Jefferson is…remember the guy who took the money from the FBI? Then when the FBI raided his home they found the money in the freezer? Well that would be him.
Jefferson has pleaded not guilty to 16 counts of racketeering, bribery, money laundering and obstruction of justice. Which I’m sure is what his lawyers are urging. I don’t know why he even ran again. He should have stepped aside and let someone else run on the Democratic ticket. Perhaps I wouldn’t have to feel joy that Anh Cao the Republican challenger won that seat.
I truly believe if the Democrats want to remain in power we have got to lose some of the dead weight. Think of the Republicans and what their scandal-mongers did for them…ie…Ted Stevens, Duke Cunningham, Mark Foley, and Tom DeLay.
In the spirit of a new tomorrow I also believe it is time for Charlie Rangel to resign. I think like Ted Stevens, Mr. Rangel probably started out with good intentions. Like Mr. Stevens, I believe Mr. Rangel probably has done a lot for his district. However at this point, he’s mired in scandal. Rent controlled apartments, taxes, and now this deal with his son. I urge him to hand over the reigns to someone young, fresh, and ready to see real change.
http://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/12/06/louisiana.congress/index.html
Filed under: bailout, politics | Tags: congress, economic stimulus, House of Representatives, Obama, President elect, President Obama, senate
Apparently Congress will be back at work early in the New Year. Typically they don’t start voting on anything till mid to late January. However this year they will be working on a huge economic stimulus package the new President wants.
Good.
http://news.yahoo.com/s/cq/20081124/pl_cq_politics/politics2990646
Filed under: election 2008, politics | Tags: Calabasas, California, Dingle, Energy and Commerce, House of Representatives, Waxman
Congressman Waxman took on Congressman Dingle and won, but just barely. I should say he lived to tell… Environmentalists should be thrilled with the outcome.
On a side note, last year while living in Calabasas (Hell on Earth), California, Henry Waxman was my Congressman.
Filed under: Election 2009, election 2008 | Tags: Democratic Party, House of Representatives, Republican Party, senate, White House
A new poll suggests the American people are fine with Democrats controlling the White House, Senate, and House of Representatives. Interestingly enough 62% have a favorable view of the Democratic Party. How did the opposition fair? Not so well, only 38% have a favorable view of the Republican Party.
Well done boys and girls.
http://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/11/11/one.party.poll/index.html
Filed under: election 2008 | Tags: congress, Congressman, georgia, House of Representatives, Keith Olberman, Paul Broun
Here’s Keith Olberman having a good time with Paul Broun back in March.
Filed under: election 2008 | Tags: CD VA-11, congress, Democrat, Fairfax County, Fake Virginia, Gerry Connolly, House of Representatives, Northern Virginia, Real Virginia, Tom Davis, virginia
I live in Northern Virginia, you may remember it as not being part of “real Virginia”. However, it’s pretty real to me. It’s home! We have an open seat for Congress this year. Tom Davis (Republican) of Virginia’s 11th District is not running this year. Hip hip Hooray!
If Mr. Connolly wins it will be the first time a Democrat has held this seat in over 40 years. These are exciting times for me!
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/10/23/AR2008102303003.html
Filed under: election 2008 | Tags: Cindy Sheehan, congress, House of Representatives, Joe the Plumber, Ohio, republican, taxes
Apparently Joe the Plumber is considering running for Congress. Tell me this is a joke. This is Cindy Sheehan type of crazy. Pay your god damned taxes moron!
