The Texas Blue: News
On The Record: Glenn Melançon
Fri, 03/21/2008 - 2:57pm
For this episode of On The Record, we speak with Glenn Melançon, Democratic candidate for U.S. Congress in District 4.
McCain's Money
Fri, 03/21/2008 - 2:28pm
Despite barreling towards an almost certain nomination for the entire month, John McCain somehow managed to raise less money in February than he did in January. And in case you were wondering about that whole FEC / matching public funds thing, he has surpassed that $54 million spending cap by a cool $4 million or so. I take this as a sign of his supreme confidence in his legal counsel.
Case Dismissed, but More to Come
Fri, 03/21/2008 - 1:26pm
A lawsuit against the Democratic National Committee claiming voter disenfranchisement over the barring of Florida's delegates was dismissed by the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, but questions — and further legal action — are likely to follow.
Shaheen Stomping Sununu
Fri, 03/21/2008 - 12:39pm
Some funs news for a Friday: Former New Hampshire Governor Jeanne Shaheen, the Democratic opponent to incumbent Republican Senator John Sununu, is way ahead in a new Rasmussen poll, up by eight and trending. Sununu's been in trouble for a while but maybe Shaheen's lead can start to crystallize over the next few months.
Also Clinton
Fri, 03/21/2008 - 10:02am
Now CNN and MSNBC are both saying that Hillary Clinton's passport files were also breached in 2007. Man, what is going on at the State Department?
Update: McCain's file was also improperly checked out. Again, is anyone watching the store over there?
Richardson to Endorse Obama
Fri, 03/21/2008 - 9:04am
We've heard the rumors for weeks, and today it will finally happen: New Mexico Governor and former presidential candidate Bill Richardson will endorse Barack Obama.
Obama's Passport Snooped
Fri, 03/21/2008 - 8:40am
Apparently it is going to be a busy day - it came out last night that some State Department employees checked out Barack Obama's passport information without authorization; two got fired, one was punished somehow, and everyone made it out to be nothing more than "imprudent curiosity." However, when Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice talked about it with reporters just a few minutes ago, she did not so much downplay it as simple misguided snooping. I have no doubt this story will develop throughout the day.
News Roundup, 3/21/08: Reaching for New Lows
Fri, 03/21/2008 - 8:32am
Yesterday we learned that President Bush's approval rating is at an all time low, that oil prices dropped to surprising levels, and that the first fine was issued by the Texas Ethics Commission in the Rent To Own scandal.
Change Congress Launches
Thu, 03/20/2008 - 5:04pm
Lawrence Lessig, everyone's favorite law professor (at least in my circle of friends) and CEO of Creative Commons, announced the launch of a new project this afternoon: Change Congress.
Tom Reynolds Calls It Quits
Thu, 03/20/2008 - 4:13pm
Another day, another Republican retirement. This retirement makes 22 and counting for this cycle.
New York Representative Tom Reynolds announced yesterday that he will not seek re-election, bringing a scandalized 10 year career in the House to an end.