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Foreign Contributions: Investigating Obama

It took years, but there is something I finally agree with Barack Obama and Al Franken on. Obama and his propaganda machine in the mainstream media, not to mention his party of corruption, are calling for an investigation of “foreign

Are You Ready For A Recount?

Since Bush v. Gore was decided in 2000, recounts have received far more attention; it’s almost like they’ve become a routine part of a campaign. Each year, candidates, state parties, and election lawyers across the country prepare for these post-election

Please Whoopi Goldberg, Change Your Last Name

I have a request for Whoopi Goldberg. I wish that she would go back to using her birth name Caryn Johnson, at least the Johnson part. Because of her adopted last name, some people may think she may be Jewish.

Thursday Open Thread: Senate Edition

Today, in 1913, the 17th Amendment, providing for the direct election of Senators, became law. Previously, Senators were elected by their state Legislatures, which provided a check on the federal government. In just about a century after enactment, Al Franken

Al Franken Petitions for High Speed Google Fibre

Engadget: “Google is cooking up an experimental high speed broadband network, which is currently in the process of collecting applications and nominations from interested communities – there’s understandably a lot of competition to get your small town on Google’s radar,

Throw the Bums Out: Let's Take It On The Road

Eighteen states provide for recall elections to remove state officials. Nine of those provide for the same for their Congressional representatives. But such a right of recall can and should be adopted in every state. Ideally this would be done

Minnesota Court Orders Coleman to Pay 95K to Franken

Republican Norm Coleman owes Democrat Al Franken almost $95,000 stemming from his Minnesota Senate election lawsuit, with the amount subject to interest. A Ramsey County court administrator officially entered the judgment today. It’s a holdover from the two-month trial that

Angels, Demons & Democrats

How much of the box office of “Angels & Demons” will end up in the Democrat campaigns? If it makes money, it could be a lot. Tom Hanks, the star of “Angels & Demons”, endorsed Barack Obama, claiming he represents

DVD Drives Down NASCAR's Memory Lane

NASCAR has become so much more than just an adrenalized racing sport. It’s a cultural touchstone, what the right rallies around whenever the next Michael Moore movie or Al Franken tome arrives on the scene. It’s ours. So it’s fascinating

Leftists: Read Your Book, Win A Grammy

Nowhere is Hollywood bias more blatant than at awards shows. The nominations and prizes provide a remarkable window into the political leanings of the industry. The snub of Clint Eastwood for Best Actor in “Gran Torino” is symptomatic of that

Al Franken: Failing Forward

Here in the frigid, overtaxed state of Minnesota, we know one thing about Al Franken… he’s persistent. I’d even venture to say he won’t be waiting for The One to finish out his term and run for a second as

Top 5 Conservative Characters On "Lost"

I first got into ABC’s hit TV show Lost about two years ago. A friend recommended it, and by the time I got to the end of Episode 4 of Season 1, I was completely hooked. (This, by the way,

Franken Certified Winner of Minnesota Senate Seat

A Minnesota board has certified results showing Democrat Al Franken winning the state’s U.S. Senate recount over Republican Norm Coleman, but a legal challenge probably will keep the race in limbo. The Canvassing Board’s declaration Monday starts a seven-day clock

MN Senate Winner Won't Be Known Until 2009

AP: Minnesota voters won’t know who won the state’s U.S. Senate race this year, and it’s looking more likely that the new Congress will be sworn in before the race ends between Democrat Al Franken and Republican incumbent Norm Coleman.