Daily Archives: July 2nd, 2007 «

 

Breaking News: Bush commutes Libby’s sentence

Posted by: ST on July 2, 2007 at 5:57 pm » 16 Comments

Via Reuters: WASHINGTON – President Bush Monday spared former vice presidential aide Lewis “Scooter” Libby from going to prison for 2 1/2 years for obstructing the CIA leak investigation, a White House official said. The official said Bush “has commuted the prison sentence … leaving intact the probation and fines handed down by the court.” [...]

 

McCain campaign set to make cutbacks in staff

Posted by: ST on July 2, 2007 at 2:00 pm » 4 Comments

Looks like things aren’t going too well for the ‘maverick’ Republican from Arizona’s campaign, especially lately: John McCain’s campaign, trailing top Republican rivals in money and polls, is undergoing a significant reorganization with staff cuts in every department, officials with knowledge of the shake-up said Monday. Some 50 staffers or more are being let go, [...]

 

Monday open thread

Posted by: ST on July 2, 2007 at 10:19 am » 4 Comments

I’m a little jammed this morning but should be back early this afternoon once things calm down.