Day: July 8, 2008

McCain has a new campaign chief and a new message.  See also: Obama ad launched where RNC spot aired

Attorney General Michael Mukasey was urged to turn over a copy of a FBI interview with Cheney, or face charges.

Retirement is an old concept. In 17th century Massachusetts, colonists wounded in battles with Indians would receive a pension to support himself and his family. They were funded with tax collections, often collected by the wounded themselves.

Today retirement is vastly different, but we find the roots of the modern system in 1875 when the American Express railroad company established the first private pension plan in America during the industrial revolution. Other companies quickly followed suit to drawl skilled workers off the farms and from other companies into their own labor pools.

This past week the Main Stream Media (MSM) has been full of tales from the Divorce Court of Christy Brinkley. And as I hear this stuff in passing, it occurs to me that America is a lot like Christy Brinkley. Christy Brinkley is obviously a VERY ANGRY WOMAN. She even testified to that in court.

Consultant will not be reboarding the Straight Talk Express. See also: Murphy inks with NBC

When was the last time any National Candidate did something like this?

Obama Lets Voters Add To DNC Platform

The Democratic National Committee and Barack Obama’s presidential campaign will hold meetings in all 50 states to get voters more involved in developing the party platform.

John McCain has courted the conservative base with his ideas on Supreme Court nominees and has underscored differences with Barack Obama.

Sununu is hoping the problems with the GOP brand can be overcome by his record and name recognition.

Will some moderate Dems consider law balancing energy exploration with conservation?

Industry is upgrading its DC operation ahead of a showdown over taxes and regulation.