During a speech to a Hispanic leadership group Florida Senator Marco Rubio (R) was interrupted by a group of protesters upset over his opposition to the Dream Act. They first held up signs objecting to his opposition to the law held up signs linking him to the Tea Party and implying that he was anti Hispanic. In a move I think many politicians could learn from Rubio praised … [Read more...] about Rubio Shows Cleverness And Class
Newt Baggage
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The Singing Pizza Man
A make who makes pizza sings opera. And now he has gone viral: video platform video management video solutions video player I predict this guy will make a lot of dough. (But politicians go one step further: they give us a song AND a dance.) … [Read more...] about The Singing Pizza Man
Did the CNN Republican Presidential Debate Mean the End of Newt Gingrich? (UPDATED)
In the final scene of the classic 1931 movie "Little Ceasar," the gangster, played by the great Edward G. Robinson, his body riddled with bullets shot by police, says: ""Mother of mercy, is this the end of Rico?" In the wake of last night's lively CNN Republican Presidential debate, many observers are now seriously asking: "Mother of mercy, is this is the political end of … [Read more...] about Did the CNN Republican Presidential Debate Mean the End of Newt Gingrich? (UPDATED)
Mitt and Newt in Florida
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Newt: Looking Under The Rug
Inspired by my Twitter find yesterday, I decided to poke around Google+ and Twitter for insights into tonight's GOP debate. Instead, I found myself tracking claims about Newt Gingrich. Here we go, factoids to show and tell: 1993: "'The vast lion's share of balancing the budget was done with the budget in 1993 that [Gingrich] led the opposition to,' Clinton said Tuesday … [Read more...] about Newt: Looking Under The Rug
Here’s a Little Music to Start Your Day
Newt Didn’t Deliver, Romney & Santorum Did
WASHINGTON - Florida is not South Carolina, and if Newt Gingrich isn't punching the media he doesn't seem to have anything to say. That Mitt Romney got a new debate coach who pumped up his aggressiveness and gave him game caught Gingrich off guard. It was Rick Santorum that leveled the only hits on Romney via the health care mandate, with the consensus on Twitter that his veep … [Read more...] about Newt Didn’t Deliver, Romney & Santorum Did
Mitt and Newt at the G.O.P. Florida Primary Debate
The increasingly strident tone of Mitt Romney and Newt Gingrich as they faced off in tonight’s G.O.P. debate in Florida must be considered in the context of the battering each has been receiving from the other’s SuperPAC. Of course, both candidates deny their ability to control these attack ads and criticizes the other’s ads for falsehoods and misstatements of the facts. … [Read more...] about Mitt and Newt at the G.O.P. Florida Primary Debate
U.S. Republican ‘Civil War’ Proves Hopelessly Divisive (Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung, Germany)
Like much of the rest of the world, German commentators have been captivated by the death-match between Mitt Romney and Newt Gingrich. And opinions seem almost unanimous. Echoing the views of just about everyone we've seen, columnist Klaus-Dieter Frankenberger of Germany's Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung writes that whether Gingrich wins the nomination or not, he cannot be good … [Read more...] about U.S. Republican ‘Civil War’ Proves Hopelessly Divisive (Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung, Germany)
The Republicans: Right Where Barack Obama Wants Them (Der Tagesspiegel, Germany)
How bad is the damage Republicans are doing to one another in the Republican primaries? This editorial from Germany's Der Tagesspiegel outlines why, at least from outside the United States, it looks like reelecting Obama may turn out to be a cake walk. The Der Tagesspiegel editorial starts out this way: Mitt Romney, the favorite, is tottering. But who can replace him as … [Read more...] about The Republicans: Right Where Barack Obama Wants Them (Der Tagesspiegel, Germany)
Live Blogging CNN Florida Republican Presidential Debate (FINAL WITH ROUNDUP)
This is live blogging of the CNN Florida Republican Presidential debate. Note that due to logistical reasons I have started late. So I will include links and live blogging from around the Internet and news organizations. MY entries entries will be on top PST. When this debate is completed an EXTENSIVE roundup: Will be placed on top of the live blogging. Commentary live … [Read more...] about Live Blogging CNN Florida Republican Presidential Debate (FINAL WITH ROUNDUP)
TMV Republican Debate Coverage
Due to some logistical problems (I am now in Louisiana and will be offline until later in the evening) it's unlikely I can do live blogging tonight, or if I do it'll be the very last part of the debate. But check in with TMV often to get the takes on the debate from other TMV writers. Towards the end of the evening I'll be putting together a roundup on the debate -- with … [Read more...] about TMV Republican Debate Coverage
Does 5th Amendment Protect Encryption ?
Here is a case to show the possible complications of technology. In the case a woman and her husband were arrested and charged with bank fraud. When they were arrested the police served a warrant and seized several laptops. One of them had encrypted files on it. Based on both the names of the files on the laptop and comments by the defendant Ramona Fricosu, they determined … [Read more...] about Does 5th Amendment Protect Encryption ?
The Barack Obama Jan Brewer Arizona Summit
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Bob Dole Warns Republicans about Newt Gingrich (UPDATED)
Top conservatives and members of the GOP establishment are now in a full throttle (figuratively and literally) assault against former House Speaker Newt Gingrich's attempt to win the 2012 Republican nomination by painting himself as a great party man and conservative. And one of the biggest Republican establishment guns from days past has entered the fray: former Senate … [Read more...] about Bob Dole Warns Republicans about Newt Gingrich (UPDATED)
New Poll: Romney Now Leading In Florida
A new Rasmussen Reports telephone survey is detecting a shift on the eve of what is expected to be a fireworks-packed Presidential debate in Florida: Rasmussen finds former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney now back on top in Florida: Mitt Romney has jumped back ahead in the fevered Florida Republican Primary race with his support back to where it was before Newt Gingrich’s … [Read more...] about New Poll: Romney Now Leading In Florida
Gingrich Forced to Admit he Made False Claims in CNN Debate **UPDATED**
WASHINGTON - How many people were waiting for this to happen? Newt Gingrich has been tripped up and caught making claims that are now proven to be false. "Tonight, after persistent questioning by our staff, the Gingrich campaign concedes now Speaker Gingrich was wrong — both in his debate answer, and in our interview yesterday," King said on tonight's edition of John King … [Read more...] about Gingrich Forced to Admit he Made False Claims in CNN Debate **UPDATED**
(UPDATE II) The Florida Primary Was Once A Cakewalk For Romney But Now Is Pivotal
SMUG CAPTION ABOUT WHITE REPUBLICANS GOES HERE With five days to go before the Florida presidential primary, public-opinion polls in the Sunshine State are sending a mixed message. But one thing is for sure, a primary that once appeared to be a cakewalk for Mitt Romney may well turn out to be pivotal for the hapless candidate. An averaging of the polls on Wednesday … [Read more...] about (UPDATE II) The Florida Primary Was Once A Cakewalk For Romney But Now Is Pivotal
Trade, Politics, and the Growth of Government
In President Obama’s State of the Union address this week, he criticized countries that don’t play by the rules of international trade. He noted that his administration had initiated nearly twice as many trade cases against China as the previous administration. He criticized countries (read China) who let movies, music and software be pirated. And he exclaimed that it is … [Read more...] about Trade, Politics, and the Growth of Government