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Herman Cain Defiant in Press Conference to Address Sexual Harassment Allegations Brought by Sharon Bailek, Karen Kraushaar
Herman Cain's press conference to address the allegations of sexual harassment leveled against him by four women -- Karen Kraushaar, Sharon Bailek and two unnamed women -- was like that Alaskan bridge to nowhere. Herman Cain didn't present a compelling case to disprove the allegations of these women. Further, he said there may be more accusations coming. His specific words … [Read more...] about Herman Cain Defiant in Press Conference to Address Sexual Harassment Allegations Brought by Sharon Bailek, Karen Kraushaar
Andrew Sullivan’s Live Blogging of Cain Press Conference (UPDATED)
Andrew Sullivan (a TMV favorite) is live-blogging the Herman Cain press conference on sexual harassment allegations. GO HERE to follow it. Sullivan is always must-read live blogging. Great minds think alike. If I did live blogging, I would have opened like Sullivan did below: 5.06 pm. A lawyer makes two key arguments. One: the amounts paid to settle two harassment … [Read more...] about Andrew Sullivan’s Live Blogging of Cain Press Conference (UPDATED)
LIVE VIDEO FEED: Herman Cain Press Conference on Sexual Harassment Allegations
Watch Herman Cain's press conference on sexual harassment allegations live here: Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy Give your reactions to the press conference in comments below. … [Read more...] about LIVE VIDEO FEED: Herman Cain Press Conference on Sexual Harassment Allegations
Gallup Poll: Herman Cain’s Image Deteriorates Among Republicans
A new Gallup Poll finds that beset former Godfather's Pizza CEO Herman Cain's image is starting to be damaged among Republicans due to sexual harassment allegations: Herman Cain's image among Republicans is starting to get worse amid claims that he sexually harassed several women in the 1990s. His latest Positive Intensity Score, based on Oct. 24-Nov. 6 Gallup Daily … [Read more...] about Gallup Poll: Herman Cain’s Image Deteriorates Among Republicans
Cain’s Republican Elite Support Slipping? (UPDATED)
Is former Godfather's Pizza CEO Herman Cain's Republican support slipping? He seemed to have to face softening support today -- hours before he holds a press conference at which he is expected to paint himself as the target of a campaign out to get him by politically or financially motivated accusers. NUMBER ONE: A Republican Senator says he should quit if the allegations … [Read more...] about Cain’s Republican Elite Support Slipping? (UPDATED)
Big Eyed Beans From Venus, My Oh My
Jon Huntsman is increasingly taking on the role of a guy who has no chance of becoming the Republican presidential nominee but is going to speak his mind about the clown car that the party has become as his wisp of a campaign flickers and dies out. But Huntsman outdid himself today in praising Don Van Vliet aka Captain Beefheart (attention TMV commenter Rudi), a stage shy … [Read more...] about Big Eyed Beans From Venus, My Oh My
Helping Out Our Vets
This week is Veterans Day and a time for all of us to remember those who have served. But it is also worth remembering those who serve back at home. Families make HUGE sacrifices for our nation, they give up months and years with their fathers, mothers, brothers, sisters, husbands and wives. Beyond that many see their loved ones come home wounded, having to spend weeks or … [Read more...] about Helping Out Our Vets
Berlusconi To Resign
In news that is likely to have an impact on the world economic situation, Italian Prime Minister Berlusconi has announced he will resign as PM once key economic votes are cast later this month. The votes will be on austerity packages demanded by other European nations. In the short term the news has seemed to have a positive impact on US markets (the news came after European … [Read more...] about Berlusconi To Resign
Al Qaeda Threatening Positive Progress in Africa
As NATO formally ended its military campaign in Libya, Al Qaeda flag was proudly flying on Libyan roof tops. It was not flying just on ordinary roof tops – it was seen flying on the roof of Benghazi’s courthouse, the birthplace of the Libyan revolution and where the new rulers have imposed Sharia law since seizing power. While NATO successfully removed Gaddafi from power, … [Read more...] about Al Qaeda Threatening Positive Progress in Africa
Another Perry “Achievement” Now in Doubt
The United States District Court for the District of Columbia has denied Texas motion for summary judgment on the Republican-drawn maps for U.S. House of Representatives, State Senate and State House. The order reads in part: Having carefully considered the entire record and the parties’ arguments, the Court finds and concludes that the State of Texas used an … [Read more...] about Another Perry “Achievement” Now in Doubt
DC Circuit Upholds the ACA
A huge victory for the Obama administration before a tough DC Circuit panel, which included two extremely prominent conservative judges (Laurence Silberman and Brent Kavanaugh, alongside liberal Harry Edwards). Silberman (joined by Edwards) upheld the ACA in its entirety, while Kavanaugh dissented ... because he thought the court lacked jurisdiction to even hear the case at … [Read more...] about DC Circuit Upholds the ACA
Penn State Said to Be Planning Paterno’s Exit Amid Scandal
The New York Times: Joe Paterno’s tenure as coach of the Penn State football team will soon be over, perhaps within days or weeks, in the wake of a sex-abuse scandal that has implicated university officials, according to two people briefed on conversations among the university’s top officials. The board of trustees has yet to determine the precise timing of Paterno’s … [Read more...] about Penn State Said to Be Planning Paterno’s Exit Amid Scandal
Dear Republicans: You Need the Women’s Vote to Win
WASHINGTON - Dumber than a bag of rocks comes to mind. Republicans have made a never ending spectacle of themselves this fall, with Pres. Obama and his team getting luckier by the day. After splitting the women's vote in 2010, it seems Republicans are determined to reverse that miracle with their fetish for failure. Rick Perry being floated as potential presidential … [Read more...] about Dear Republicans: You Need the Women’s Vote to Win
The Economic Case For Fairer Income Distribution (In Rhyme)
Some think this country's income pie Is too top-tier allotted, And should be changed in ways that make The rich less so besotted; They see a moral issue here, The way income's divided, Because it leaves so many poor, So scared and ill-provided. I have a different focus though, Not based on moral feeling, But rather geared to something else, An economic … [Read more...] about The Economic Case For Fairer Income Distribution (In Rhyme)
This Veterans Day Give Generously, Yet Prudently
A letter to the editor I quoted in “Homeless Veterans” created a lot of discussion -- the overwhelming majority of it on how we can honor and help our veterans. Several readers suggested ways in which we can help veterans both with volunteerism and with our wallets. USA TODAY says: There are many ways we honor members of the armed services. We rise and applaud them … [Read more...] about This Veterans Day Give Generously, Yet Prudently
Concert Review: Jon Anderson & Rick Wakeman At The Sherman Theater
Many of rock 'n' roll's legends get better with age. Guitar gods Jeff Beck and Eric Clapton are playing better than ever. Bonnie Raitt, too. Which bring us to vocalist-acoustic guitarist Jon Anderson and keyboard virtuoso Rick Wakeman, two members of the original Yes. Anderson and Wakeman aren't Yes, of course, but like fine wine that has been down in the cellar for more … [Read more...] about Concert Review: Jon Anderson & Rick Wakeman At The Sherman Theater
Herman Cain Takes Groping Allegations Head On: Denies it on Kimmel Show (VIDEO) and Slates Press Conference
For now, at least, Herman Cain seems to be dropping his response about journalists needing to read the "journalistic Code of Ethics" if they ask him questions about sexual harassment allegations: in light of yesterday's allegations-with-a-face-and-name that he groped a woman in the 1990s, he appeared in Jimmy Kimmel's show last night to say almost with relish that his camp is … [Read more...] about Herman Cain Takes Groping Allegations Head On: Denies it on Kimmel Show (VIDEO) and Slates Press Conference
(UPDATE III) Why The Penn State & Cain Scandals Are Joined At The Hip
The revelations that the storied Penn State football program harbored a serial child rapist for over 40 years and that presidential wannabe Herman Cain is almost certainly a serial groper and harasser of women would not appear to be connected, but they very much are. By all rights, the arrest of longtime Penn State defense coordinator Jerry Sandusky on rape charges and the … [Read more...] about (UPDATE III) Why The Penn State & Cain Scandals Are Joined At The Hip
The Shame in Happy Valley (Guest Voice)
The Shame in Happy Valley by Eugene Robinson Washington Post Columnist WASHINGTON -- Legendary Penn State football coach Joe Paterno said, "I did what I was supposed to." In fact, nobody at Penn State did what basic human decency requires -- and as a result, according to prosecutors, an alleged sexual predator who could have been stopped years ago was allowed to continue … [Read more...] about The Shame in Happy Valley (Guest Voice)