I've noticed something in the last six months or so on CNN's programming, something that was (in my viewing experience, at least) largely absent from the preceding six years of programming: Focusing on congressional earmarks.

Michael Mukasey seemed like a sure thing. All forecasts pointed to an easy confirmation for Bush's attorney general nominee. Now, in light of his recent answers on torture, things look far less certain.

I don't know about the the rest of you, but I'm enjoying the multitude of political debates this election cycle. It reminds me of what we could have and what we should be demanding of our candidates.

Again, we have a selection of blogs for you from the Texas Progressive Alliance.

To quote an old Texasism, the religious right in the Lone Star State must feel like it’s been rode hard and put away wet. When Rick Perry endorsed Rudy Giuliani for president last week, he gave his former base the equivalent of the middle finger salute. It really makes you wonder how much they’re going to be willing to take before simply going back to church and leaving politics to others.

Try as he might, incoming Texas Education Agency Commissioner Robert Scott won’t be able to reform the Texas Assessment of Knowllege and Skills.

Who kidnapped the Harris County District Attorney and replaced him with this guy calling himself Chuck Rosenthal? You would think if someone were going to play such a public role, he would have at least studied his subject a little more closely.

Once again, we bring you weekly selections from member blogs of the Texas Progressive Alliance.

Who would have thought that Hillary Clinton would work out a way to reach out to Matt Drudge?

Realconservativ was on display bright and early yesterday morning with the news that Senator Sam Brownback of Kansas was expected to exit the 2008 Presidential race today due to woeful fundraising. Senator Brownback is apparently kicking around the idea of running for Governor in Kansas in 2010.