Author Archives: Mike Bock

The Newer Deal: How Democrats Can Create a Supermajority, and, “Win Big In 2010 And Beyond”

An interesting article in Salon, by Michael Lind, tells, “How Democrats can win big in 2010 and beyond — by doing the opposite of what they’re doing now.” Prior to 1968, Lind says, the two party system consisted of the … Continue reading →

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For Congressman Mike Turner, “Pork Has Been a Family Affair” — Mother Jones

The latest issue of Mother Jones tells that Congressman Mike Turner “has declared himself to be a pork buster” and that he is sponsoring legislation to prohibit House and Senate members from using earmarks as a “backdoor” means to get … Continue reading →

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Did Congressman Turner Mis-Use The Franking Privilege? DDN Asked to Investigate

I got a nice e-mail from DDN reporter Jessica Wehrman in response to my e-mail about Congressman Mike Turner’s impeachment vote and about his use of the franking privilege to print and mail literature to voters in the 3rd District. … Continue reading →

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