Danish Chameleons September 6, 2006 I made a remarkable discovery in Copenhagen today. The US Congress is not the only place where you can find great big chameleons. Like the… Continue Reading
More on das boot September 6, 2006 Democrats are calling on a Republican Congressman to reimburse Special Interests for his yacht freebie. They have nothing to say about whether Jim Oberstar… Continue Reading
Greetings UMD Freshmen September 6, 2006 I just finished one last chore which I had started before my departure. I sent off a letter to the editor of UMD’s newspaper… Continue Reading
The blog’s in good hands & Oberstar’s yacht September 6, 2006 After a loooooong day of travel to Copenhagen which began in tears as O’Shea (our cat) suddenly decided to die of renal failure half-an-hour… Continue Reading
Bon Voyage September 4, 2006 What a busy departure. I’m about to leave for some R&R in Denmark and I’ve been hustling to get things in place for my… Continue Reading
The GOP and making good money September 3, 2006 An article today caught my eye and on a topic I’ve been licking my lips to expound on. The GOP and its new ethos… Continue Reading
Stealing the Franchise September 3, 2006 In the old days (twenty years ago) Republicans agonized that Democrats brought ineligible voters to the polls. Today they are attempting to shore up their sagging… Continue Reading
The woman who elected George Bush – is nuts! And running for the Senate – as a Republican! September 3, 2006 What a story! Continue Reading
TR a disaster? September 3, 2006 This lively and severe critique of Teddy Roosevelt by one of the CATO institutes conservatives is very interesting. I always had reservations about Roosevelt’s… Continue Reading
Giuliani to the Rescue September 3, 2006 Here’s a fascinating account of how much damage George Bush has done to the GOP. Rudy Giuliani, who is pro choice and pro gun… Continue Reading
A long way from home September 3, 2006 Its been strange to read so much about Jim Oberstar in the local papers lately. He’s been tromping around the district a lot in… Continue Reading
Time to report to the Clerk September 2, 2006 After raising or spending $5,000 congressional candidates have fifteen days to disclose their financial conflicts of interest to the Clerk of the House of Representatives. I just deposited $2,500 into… Continue Reading
At least there’s one newspaper worthy of the title September 2, 2006 Bill Hanna of Virginia’s Mesabi Daily News called me ten or so days ago after I sent out a press release and interviewed me for about… Continue Reading
John Hancock September 2, 2006 Yesterday I was busily trying to get a dozen last-minute campaign jobs done before I headed off to Europe. Because India was scheduled to call… Continue Reading
Good Riddance September 2, 2006 Mel will be taking over my blog on Labor Day when I depart for Denmark. As you can see he snuck a quick observation… Continue Reading
The “decisive ideological struggle” August 31, 2006 All the Bushies are going around trying to convince a dubious public that the war in Iraq ranks up there with World War II… Continue Reading
Radio Ad Text Debate August 31, 2006 If you’ve listened to the ad that the previous post linked to its worth considering the debate we had over its content. It went… Continue Reading
The swiftboating of a moderate Colorado Republican August 31, 2006 The GOP war on moderate Republican congressional candidates continues in Colorado. Continue Reading
Congressional priorities August 30, 2006 With young Americans dying in Iraq it’s nice to know that our Congressman have their priorities straight. Keeping local defense plants running for “jobs… Continue Reading
India didn’t call and other priorities August 30, 2006 and thank goodness it didn’t. I had too much to do. India and I evidently got our wires crossed but I had so much to do… Continue Reading
