Senator George Allen in deep caca
… and this time not over the word ‘macaca’, but instead – the “n” word. Salon reported three sources earlier today that alleged that Allen used the “n” word back in his college days in the early 70s.
Rep. Patrick Kennedy likens alcohol, drug addictions to asthma, urges Congress to approve “mental health parity” legislation
Oh dear. I think I shall reserve comment on this one.
Rangel condemned Chavez? BFD.
There are several posts out there in the blogosphere praising Rep. Charlie Rangel’s remarks in response to Venezeulan dictator Hugo Chavez’s insane speech before the UN yesterday (see video of Rangel’s remarks here). First, I want to post Rangel’s statement, and then my commentary will follow:
House panel stands with Bush on detainee interrogations
A refreshing change from the grandstanding going on in the Senate. It wasn’t easy, though. Reuters reports:
Pollwatching
Real Clear Politics has up to date information on the latest polling news for Senate races that will be decided this fall. Scroll down on that page and look on the left hand side for polls on Governors races. Maybe I’m missing it but I’ve not seen anything for House races there. If you find it, please email it to me or link up in the comments section.