Monthly Archives: June 2010

Guy Fogle’s Life Story — Overcoming Adversity Of Cancer, Bankruptcy — Might Help Him Gain Votes

I started feeling sorry for Guy Fogle when I read the DDN article today, “Area candidate, ex-TV broadcaster owes $8K in child support.” Fogle, along with David Esrati and Joe Roberts, is seeking the Democratic nomination to be the party’s … Continue reading

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During 3rd Congressional Democratic Primary — Let’s Structure Lincoln Douglas Type Discussions

This could be fun.  See:  Special Democratic Primary — July 13 — Could Give Big Boost To Montgomery County Democrats It looks like three articulate, thoughtful, and qualified Montgomery County Democrats will have a 30 day campaign to see who … Continue reading

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Robert Reich: Bad Economic News Means Obama Should Push Aggressive Spending

Robert Reich says, in yesterday’s blog, “Why Economic Advisors Are Paid to Be Economic Advisors,” that President Obama needs to hear from economists that to avoid the enormous pain and suffering of a “double-dip recession or, at best, suffer anemic … Continue reading

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Voters Approve “Top Two” Primary Reform In California — Proposition 14 — Will It Strengthen Or Hurt Democracy?

In Tuesday’s election, California voters statewide overwhelmingly Proposition 14 and so, starting in 2011, there will be a big change in California’s election system. The NYT reports, “Under Proposition 14, a measure that easily passed, traditional party primaries will be … Continue reading

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Special Democratic Primary — July 13 — Could Give Big Boost To Montgomery County Democrats

The special Democratic Primary, scheduled for July 13, to choose a Democratic candidate for Ohio’s 3rd Congressional District, could provide a big break for Montgomery County Democrats. The thirty days allotted for this Primary campaign provides a big opportunity to … Continue reading

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Helen Thomas Apologizes Then Resigns Over Comment — Israelis Should Get Out Of Palestine

The legendary 89 year old reporter of presidents, Helen Thomas, first apologized for her comment that Israelis should “get the hell out of Palestine.” Now, she has resigned. Thomas made the comments on May 27. So her comments were not … Continue reading

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