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 Miss. Dems Host “Sky Party” to Inauguration 1 comments
Does the Mississippi Democratic Party know how to have (slightly ridiculous) fun? All signs point to yes: read more » Obama’s AG and the Drug War 5 comments
The folks at Reason Magazine have pointed out that Obama's pick for Attorney General has held much harsher views on drug sentencing than the president-elect. read more » What ‘08 Election Meant for Immigration Reform[verbatim]In 2008 America’s Voice (AV), a new communications campaign organization, was launched to harness the power of America’s voices and American values to win common sense immigration reform. Working with pollsters Pete Brodnitz, Celinda ... read more » Obama Lead Swells Since Election Night 4 comments
He's now winning by 7 percent rather than the 5 percent on Election night: Dick Cheney, Former AG Gonzales Indicted in Texas 4 comments
The Associated Press in Texas is reporting:  Wicker to Oppose $25 Billion Auto Bailout[Verbatim] WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Miss., today made the following statement regarding the $25 billion bailout package for U.S. automakers scheduled for Senate consideration this week: “I opposed the $700 billion Wall Street bailout ... read more » Wicker Applauds Veterans Travel Reimbursement Increase[Verbatim] WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Miss., today applauded the decision by the Secretary of Veterans’ Affairs to increase the reimbursement rate for disabled veterans traveling to VA facilities to receive health care. Effective ... read more » Obama: The YouTube President 1 comments
Today's Saturday radio broadcast by Barack Obama follows in the tradition of weekend radio broadcasts by the president of the United States and, often, by the opposition party. But, according to the Washington Post, Obama is giving things a twist. ... read more »Barbour Named Vice-Chair of GOP GovernorsAP (hat-tip to WLOX) is reporting that the GOP governor's group has elected South Carolina governor Mark Sanford as chair and Mississippi Governor Haley Barbour as vice-chair of the Republican Governors Association. Presidential Inaugural Parade Apps Due Nov. 18 2 comments
[Verbatim from U.S. Army] WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Armed Forces Inaugural Committee has extended its deadline for the public to submit applications to participate in the Jan. 20, 2009, presidential inaugural parade to Nov. 18 by 5 p.m. Applicants ... read more »[Wicker] Congress Continues Effort to Protect Border 43 comments
by Sen. Roger F. Wicker  Driving Mr. Biden: The JFP Interview with the New Vice President (Encore) 126 comments
by Donna Ladd  Republican Party, Remake Thyself (You, Too, Barbour) 7 comments
Politico's headline today, GOP In Dire Straits, says it all. Don't miss Haley Barbour's take at the end, telling Obama how to be, er, non-partisan: Democrat Merkley Wins Oregon Senate SeatIt's finally been called. read more » FOX: Palin Didn’t Know Africa a Continent 12 comments
The country sure did dodge a mighty bullet yesterday. All the off-the-record-until-after-the-election is now coming out about Gov. Sarah Palin, including that she didn't know what countries are in NAFTA, or that Africa was a continent. Read and ... read more »It’s Really Is About Turnout, Stupid! 1 comments
The JFP has repeated the T-word incessantly since we launched in 2002. That is, conventional "wisdom" about basing political strategy on who has, and has not, voted in the past goes out the window if you focus on increasing turnout, as well as ... read more »The First Puppy? 3 comments
Now that the 2008 presidential election is over, the burning political question is: What kind of puppy will the first family choose!?! What's your choice? read more » Barbour’s Lobbying Firm Now Open to DemsIn a dramatic sign of how the political winds have shifted, lobbying firm BRG (formerly known as Barbour, Griffith & Rogers) today announced that it has acquired a Democratic lobbying firm. This is huge because Haley Barbour and partners ... read more » |
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Obama's AG and the Drug War
daniel johnson: Well ~ this is column is a bit disturbing. Obama’s pick for Drug Czar may be Jim Ramstad who is against needle exchange and supports federal prosecution of medical marijuana users ...
Nov 21, 2008 | 11:53 PM
LoungeList Photos: King Edward and Farish Street Tours
tombarnes: Great photos! The ceiling above the rotunda has finally been removed!!
Nov 21, 2008 | 09:26 PM
Miss. Dems Host "Sky Party" to Inauguration
kaust: All those $$$ signs… You’d think Wall Street was back to normal.
Nov 21, 2008 | 08:59 PM
[Pass The Mic] Dead Guy Rock
Tom Head: Ooh. This is a fantastic column. My favorite band of the moment, Rilo Kiley, recorded two songs about Smith--"Ripchord" and "It Just Is." "It Just Is" is one of my favorite Rilo Kiley ...
Nov 21, 2008 | 08:23 PM
Obama's AG and the Drug War
daniel johnson: As with other appointees, it does not surprise me that Obama and Holder are in disagreement on issues. Obama seems to be pulling in people with extensive experience in the areas ...
Nov 21, 2008 | 07:31 PM
Do GOOD Unto Others
Tom Head: See, I just assumed this issue was about Jeff!
Nov 21, 2008 | 06:44 PM
LoungeList Photos: Fondren Unwrapped
Tom Head: That was an awesome night. :o)
Nov 21, 2008 | 05:54 PM
Dan Rather Fights Back, and How
WMartin: Omg... Sean Hannity. When I first listened to his show I thought to myself, "Why do we need another Rush? Isn't three hours enough?" But he seemed like a nicer guy at first, not as ...
Nov 21, 2008 | 05:44 PM
Dan Rather Fights Back, and How
WMartin: ^^The above post should say.^^ I appreciate conservative views but not from the kool aid drinkers on that side either.
Nov 21, 2008 | 05:40 PM
Film Producer Doing Interactive Lectures at St. Andrews
darren: Yeah! This sounds awesome. I'll be there.