SENATOR KERRY said so long to the Senate today. What he said about money won’t make it through the cacophony, but nothing is changing our democratic republic more. I also want to say that Gov. Deval Patrick is a schmuck. I’ve never cared much for Patrick and I care even less now. No offense to [...]
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News Desk: Sen. Schumer Encourages Colleagues to Confirm Chuck Hagel *Updated*
“Based on several key assurances provided by Senator Hagel,” Mr. Schumer said in a prepared statement, “I am currently prepared to vote for his confirmation. I encourage my Senate colleagues who have shared my previous concerns to also support him.” Mr. Schumer is likely to have influence over many of his Senate colleagues, particularly Democrats, [...]
Queer Talk: Barney Frank Being Barney Frank
It’s Barney Frank, so it’s unlikely anyone is going to be shocked when he says something a bit “out there.” And since he’s retiring, and this was his last Democratic National Convention as a member of Congress, maybe he felt even more free than usual. Whatever he was, or wasn’t, thinking, his remarks regarding the [...]
Liberalism Brings Happiness in Massachusetts
Mr. Frank, famous for his tirades, appeared close to tears as his sister, Ann Lewis, walked him down the aisle. He was trailed by a few hired photographers and by Ms. Kucinich, who leapt with joy as the bridegrooms appeared and snapped dozens of photos for an album that she planned to present as a [...]
Barack Obama, Barney Frank, Economics, and a Map
An Obama campaign spokeswoman, Katie Hogan, disputed BuzzFeed’s analysis with the statistics, noting that 98% of its donors have given less than the $200 threshold this year and that the campaign is ahead of its 2008 pace. But Obama is now operating with the technical advantages of a permanent campaign, including history’s largest email list, [...]
Barney Frank Won’t Seek Reelection
At 71, Rep. Barney Frank will call it a career. Press conference at 1 p.m.
Progressive Notes: Hoyer Moves to Quash Progressive Sheyman, Pray for Demise of Super Committee, and Other Doings
Art offers his perspective as a movement progressive activist. “Every American ought to have the right to be treated; as he would like to be treated, as one would wish to be treated, as one would wish his children to be treated.” -JFK. Labor is launching a great ad campaign against Republican lawmakers in key [...]
Progressive Notes: Why Occupy Wall St.?, Liberals Howl at BofA, 10th Anniv. of Afghan War,and Other Doings
Art offers his perspective as a movement progressive activist. “I cannot afford a politician so all I made is this sign!”-Sign from Occupy Houston event. Occupy Wall St. moves forward and gains steam. And its spreading to 100 cities. The media is reporting on it increasingly. So the words from one of it’s organizers, Yotam [...]
Barney Frank: Gender Bias Against ‘Strong-willed Women’ Stopped Warren
Was it because Elizabeth Warren is a woman, which could have been part of it? Or is it because Pres. Obama simply wouldn’t fight for her, because he certainly did not? From ABC News: Frank did not say who he blames for gender bias – the White House for not nominating her or Republicans in [...]
House Rebukes Pres. Obama Over Libya
The United States is currently providing NATO with intelligence, logistical support and armed Predator drones in what is largely a bombing campaign against Libyan government forces. The administration has contended that it was within Mr. Obama’s power to initiate American participation in the hostilities without Congress because the combat was limited to an air offensive. [...]
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