Daily Archives: March 10th, 2008 «

 

McCain: The anti-pork candidate

Posted by: ST on March 10, 2008 at 8:27 pm » 4 Comments

While conservatives have many legitimate disagreements about McCain, I think one thing most of us can agree on is that when it comes to pork spending, McCain – though not perfect – truly is a “maverick” even within his own party which, in spite of its rhetoric decrying the practice of budget-busting earmarks, sees many [...]

 

Scandal in NY: “Senior advisors” say Gov. Spitzer has admitted involvement in prostitution ring

Posted by: ST on March 10, 2008 at 3:02 pm » 11 Comments

Via the NYT: ALBANY – Gov. Eliot Spitzer has informed his most senior administration officials that he had been involved in a prostitution ring, an administration official said this morning. Mr. Spitzer, who was huddled with his top aides inside his Fifth Avenue apartment early this afternoon, had hours earlier abruptly canceled his scheduled public [...]

 

9/11 “Survivors’ Stairway” moved

Posted by: ST on March 10, 2008 at 12:35 pm » 2 Comments

The NYPost writes today about the removal of what’s been called the 9/11 “Survivors’ Stairway” from Ground Zero, which took place yesterday: March 10, 2008 — It is an enduring symbol of survival on 9/11. And now, the Survivors’ Stairway is on its way to becoming a permanent part of the memorial at the World [...]

 

The DNC’s Florida and Michigan problem

Posted by: ST on March 10, 2008 at 10:50 am » 6 Comments

The debate over what to do about the Florida and Michigan delegates continued to rage on over the weekend with the the talking head shows weighing in with their .02. I think Hillary is actually gaining some momentum with her case for either seating the delegates as they stand now from the original primary votes, [...]