Nov 18, 2009 – Virginians saw Deeds’ unwillingness to speak out for what it was: a failure of leadership and an inability to stand up for those he … economy should be an ominous sign for Big Labor’s supporters seeking election or re-election next fall to federal or state office. … And what happened in Virginia is a sign of what’s to come for gubernatorial, senatorial, and congressional candidates who fail to stand…

Dec 2, 2009 – Paterson had pledged to sign it, putting all eyes on the Senate, where Democrats have a two-vote majority. … We've seen the New York legislature vote to uphold marriage as one man and one woman, and we've seen it from the West Coast to the … When he learned Tuesday the vote was set to take place, he went to his office to pray.…

Dec 2, 2009 – Paterson had pledged to sign it, putting all eyes on the Senate, where Democrats have a two-vote majority. … We've seen the New York legislature vote to uphold marriage as one man and one woman, and we've seen it from the West Coast to the … When he learned Tuesday the vote was set to take place, he went to his office to pray.…

Dec 1, 2009 – Oddly, the measure appears to be little more than a highly controversial effort to put the question of Muslim influence out of sight … These trends must be matched to unexpectedly high levels of Muslim immigration and the high birth rates, and to Muslim populations. … Singling out minarets in this ban is tantamount to isolating Islam and relegating it to second-class status -- all protests to the…

Dec 1, 2009 – The action is the first of two votes required to pass the legislation. A second vote by the council is expected to occur Dec. 15. … Mayor Adrian Fenty has committed to sign the measure after a second favorable council vote. … Barry, the former D.C. mayor, said before his vote, according to The Washington Post, "I stand here today to express in no uncertain…

Aug 8, 2006 – UPDATE 9:20pm: 38 percent reporting-- 54-46, Lamont UPDATE 9:26pm: Sixers says with 38 percent, it amounted to an 8,000-vote lead … Just voted at my polling station next to Oglethorpe University. … So we still have a long way to go until DeKalb County starts reporting some precincts.…

Aug 15, 2006 – Eleven percent said they were undecided or did not plan to vote, according to the Quinnipiac University poll. … of the deficit Santorum has to make up. … This is what "adapting to win" is all about. ... Just a heads up. While I am not a 100%'er for Casey, the man has my vote.…

Sep 8, 2006 – So, you sign up for a service appointment with one of your local, friendly utilities. … You wake up early to take care of some work business before the precious window opens at 7 a.m., knowing full well that the utilities … You wonder to yourself how much productivity they'd gain if technicians showed up within the given windows, thereby eliminating the…

Sep 19, 2006 – I'll try to get the link.) … give up the post." … Thaksin's Thai Rak Thai Party has twice won landslide election victories, in 2001 and 2005 and is expected to win the next vote, bolstered…

Oct 3, 2006 – If you haven't listened to Ashcroft and Malkin's discussion from this morning, go sign in and listen. It's great.  … "It seems to me it's a major disincentive to comply with the Geneva Conventions if we're going to give them to those who disregard … Most members of Congress are not asked to answer to the media in D.C.…

Oct 1, 2006 – In one, Foley writes, "did you have fun at your conference…what do you want for your birthday coming up…what stuff do you like to do … In that comment thread, about 5 hours after the post went up, who shows up to leave the third comment but Michael Rogers. … He refused to acknowledge that he supported the repeal of `don't ask, don't tell.' He would not sign on as a co-sponsor.…

Oct 9, 2006 – Today's the last day for him to sign it, according to Rob. The RNC sent me an e-mail saying he would, indeed, sign it. … The Constitution gives the President ten days to sign a bill after presentation. … I suspect the President is waiting for a more politically opportune time to sign this, closer to the election.…

Nov 5, 2006 – Meanwhile, the contest for Delay's old seat is tied up, despite Republicans having to write in a candidate. It's Zogby, but... … Sixty-one percent said they know how to cast a write-in vote.  … Color me surprised:"GOP Glum as It Struggles to Hold Congress."  Hey, is that the perfect victim holding up that Tester sign?…

Nov 4, 2006 – Getting out the vote for the GOP? Yep, now that is unsexy. So, what do I do? I turn it into a dating line commercial. Ha. … Sign up to make calls from home, right here. It's gonna be all about getting out the vote, so start now. … "There are so many fun and exciting Republicans just waiting for you to call them." Hee.…

Nov 8, 2006 – Each electoral board is taking between three and four days to do canvasses to confirm vote tallies for the official results. … Counties have until Nov. 14 to finish these. They often turn up mathematical errors. … They believe conceding after your loss is clear is "giving up," a sign of weakness.…

Jan 25, 2007 – He seems to believe Republicans need to become more aggressive.  … Congress and the attorney general's post, witnessed a Democratic governor sail to a second term, and saw Democrats pick up some seats … Lawrence Journal World, “Heavy Hitters in 2007 Legislature” Lawrence Journal World, “Proposal Would Require Photo ID to Vote”…

Mar 27, 2007 – The basics: Senate Democrats struggled Tuesday to line up support for a non-binding timeline for a troop withdrawal from Iraq, … It’s purely there to provide cover for Nelson to sign onto the Moveon.org strategy.   Senator Pryor is still on the fence. … McConnell will not try to filibuster the bill, instead sending it straight to the veto pen.…

Apr 11, 2007 – Dave Adesnik: WaPo article: McCain to stake bid on need to win in Iraq. … For four years, we've been screwing this thing up. The new signs... have been a  bit encouraging." "I talked to Gen. … What's your reaction to that? "It's hard for me to respond to something like that.…

May 21, 2007 – I think it's something we ought to give a chance to be at least debated and presented before it's roundly condemned." … Will those with "probationary" cards be allowed to stay if they just want to skip the whole becoming-a-citizen thing?" … "No, if he's not goign to go through that process...then he's going to have to apply for a worker visa."…

Sep 5, 2007 – Saying that he gave up his spot on Jay Leno to be in New Hampshire, Huckabee comes back with the kind of answer that used to impress … argument that the Federal Government wasn't deporting people, and as Mayor, he had to do what he had to do to run a big city, is compelling … Huckabee looks at Ron Paul and says whether or not we shuld have gone to Iraq is for historians to decide, but we owe it to the men…

May 6, 2013 – Residents would vote to decide if slavery would be legal in their territory. … Black history is testimony to where we wind up when those standards get lost. … sitting American president to address Planned Parenthood.…

May 27, 2013 – The century-old Boy Scouts of America (BSA) – created in 1910 to “prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their … Who wants to sign their boy up for the “Gay Scouts”? What’s a kid gotta to do to earn his “tolerance badge”? … of a moral alternative to the Boy Scouts.…

Jun 1, 2013 – In the arrogance of youth, they believe their inability to fit into the existing culture war is a sign they’re on to something cutting … I believe it’s because the American people vote Democrat when they want solutions to their problems, and then vote Republican when … In other words, they vote for Santa Claus until they realize his goody bag was charged to their credit card.…

Jun 17, 2013 – Legislators were instructed not to ask any questions, nor vote yes on any amendments. … positions if they tried to stop her Medicare expansion from coming up for a vote. … Childless adults making up to $15,282 annually will be eligible.…

Jun 16, 2013 – So the Senate by a 57-43 vote killed the secure borders amendment to the Immigration Reform. … You will be a statistic, needed only long enough to ensure that your vote will keep the Administrative Branch alive and kicking for … You are encouraged to sign up for government benefits that will in all likelihood cease to exist within the next five years, because…