IL Starts Blagojevich Impeachment Proceedings
It's much better for Michael Madigan to lead impeachment proceedings in the IL legislature than for his daughter to ask a court to decide Blago's fate.
The Thomas Tamm Legal Defense Fund
A lot of readers have asked about how to donate to Tamm's legal defense fund. In that regard, I contacted Mr. Tamm's attorney, Paul Kemp and obtained the information; here is the response.
Bob Corker's Chumps in the Senate
Say. Do you think Reid and Dodd noticed that Bob Corker--who they're hailing as a gift to good faith negotiations--was not negotiating in good faith on Thursday night?
Thomas Tamm to Vaughn Walker: They Knew It Was Illegal
I'm as fascinated by the timing of Thomas Tamm's story about his role in breaking the illegal domestic spying story as by any of the details in the story. It will sure make it harder for Vaughn Walker to accept the Administration's representations that the Attorney General has found this program legal when Tamm quotes two DOJ lawyers who told him it was illegal.
Is Rahm Still Running for Speaker of the House?
I'm curious whether Blago was Michael Sneed's source for the story that Rahm Emanuel wanted to game his replacement in Congress--putting a place-holder in his seat--so as to set up a return to Congress and a run for Speaker after two years of serving as Obama's Chief of Staff?
Why Wasn't the Guy Whose Daddy Wanted to "Cut His Nuts Off" Acceptable to Obama?
Did you notice that Jesse Jackson Jr. didn't show up on Obama's list of acceptable people to replace him in the Senate?
Trash Talk - The Axe Starts To Fall Edition
Three weeks left in the season, it's go time baby. There are teams that are going to solidify their hold on a playoff position, and there are teams that are going to start falling victim to the axe. Here's the rundown.
BREAKING: Rove To Lead The Good Fight Against Holder
Eric Holder is a horrid choice to lead the Obama Department of Justice. But fear not, Karl Rove will be running and leading the GOP effort against Senate confirmation of the Eric Holder nomination
After Tennessee and Alabama Refuse, Canada Agrees to Help US Automakers
While America's own politicians don't see the value of sustaining an American auto industry, Michigan's good neighbor Cananda does.
Delaying the Return of the Rule of Law
It's clear that Republicans are determined to delay as long as possible both Eric Holder's nomination and turning over the OLC opinions authorizing illegal activities. It almost makes you think they're trying to delay the time when a neutral party can prevent their "get out of jail free" schemes, huh?
Okay, Okay, Invade Michigan. But You Can't Have the Coaches Back.
John Cole is proposing to invade Michigan. It's a great idea, but I'm worried he's just doing it to get his coaches back.
Rahm Spoke to His Bleeping Bleep Twin
I think Rahm's leaking about Rahm again. He can't help himself!!!
Shorter Governor Granholm
Richard Shelby, you are anti-American.
SHUTDOWN!!!
I don't know whether GM is shutting down most of its North American production next month just to make a point or whether it's in that bad of shape. But it ought to clarify the stakes of an auto bailout quickly.
It's Your Local Car Dealer's Fault that a Congressional Auto Bill Failed
The NYT carries Bob Corker's water in claiming that the UAW didn't make adequate concessions to get a bill passed last night. But that's as absurd a claim as suggesting that it's the fault of your local car dealer for not making concessions.
MI's Gov and Lt Gov on Congress' Failure to Support a Loan
Jennifer Granholm and John Cherry describe the meaning of last night's failure well.
The Reason Behind the Jacksons' Narrow Denials?
In a superb piece of reporting, the Trib describes three Jackson-connected fundraisers who not only met with Blago on October 31--the date when Blago was first recorded being offered a half million to appoint Jesse Jackson Jr.--but who hosted a fundraiser tied to JJJ's candidacy on Saturday.
Fools On Hill Put Bullet In The Heartbeat Of America; World Markets Tank
The last 7-10 days have given us multiple Congressional hearings, press conferences, statements by belligerent bloviating blowhards, outrage, fear and uncertainty in the public over the precarious state of the American auto industry. Last night it all culminated in a shameless show by Senate Republicans who decided to crater the world economy instead of agreeing to provide what, at least by current Washington standards, is a nominal loan to American automakers. Today the reality of their action, actually lack thereof, has already set in.
Republicans Ask Workers to Give, but Not Small Businessmen or Bond-Holders
The Republican American Way: Workers are asked to give, but not small businessmen, bondholders or other corporations.
No Auto Bridge Loan
Harry Reid: We're very sorry we couldn't arrive at a conclusion. But I appreciate Chris Dodd. This man has worked day and night for months.
I like Shelby too. He hasn't been heavily involved in these negotiations. But you never have to guess where he stands.
Corker did wonderful work. We weren't able to arrive at legislation to get enough Republican votes.