Does Congressman Blackburn even know any Democrats? From the Tennessean...
Analysis pegs Lamar Alexander as most bipartisan in Tennessee
January 19th, 2010 - When it comes to President Barack Obama and congressional Democrats, Sen. Lamar Alexander hasn't done a very good job of following the admonition to not say anything about someone if you can't say something nice. He invoked disgraced President Richard Nixon when he suggested that Obama's White House might be creating an enemies list of political opponents to punish. He said the Democratic health-care reform proposal would slash "Grandma's" Medicare. So it comes as a surprise to find Alexander among the Republican senators who most often supported Obama in his votes in 2009 and who most often voted against the majority of his own party.
Those two nuggets come from the 2009 version of the annual vote studies by Congressional Quarterly released last week. CQ analyzes selected votes to measure party unity and support for the president. On party unity, Alexander shows up eighth among the 40 Republican senators for voting 23.3 percent of the time against the majority of his own party. He ranks fifth among GOP senators for his support of Obama, voting 68.4 percent of the time for the president's position on an issue when it was clearly stated. Overall, the study found that Congress is as partisan as ever and that Obama won a lot of votes in his first year in office.
Blackburn called most partisan
Among the Tennessee delegation, Republican Rep. Marsha Blackburn was scored the most partisan — and one of the most partisan members of the House — voting with the majority of her party on these party unity votes 98.8 percent of the time. She also ranked the highest among Tennessee House members, and among the highest nationally, for opposing Obama in 88.7 percent of the votes that were studied.
Party unity scores for the other members of the Middle Tennessee House delegation are: Rep. Bart Gordon, D-Murfreesboro, 93 percent; Rep. Lincoln Davis, D-Pall Mall, and Rep. John Tanner, D-Union City, both 89 percent; and Rep. Jim Cooper, D-Nashville, 83 percent. Gordon ranked highest in presidential support with 92 percent, followed by Tanner at 86 percent, Cooper at 85 and Davis at 83. Republican Sen. Bob Corker supported Obama's position in 54 percent of his votes and had a party unity score of 87 percent.
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
Normally, I could care less about Sarah Palin but,..... what?
Palin to address alcohol industry event in Las Vegas
From CNN Political Producer Peter Hamby
Washington (CNN) - Las Vegas and alcohol probably aren't the first two things that come to mind at the mention of Sarah Palin, but the former vice presidential candidate is about to change that.
At least that's according to Craig Wolf, the president and CEO of the Wine and Liquor Wholesalers of America, who announced Tuesday that Palin will keynote the group's annual convention and and expo in Las Vegas in early April.
"Governor Palin is a great supporter of America's free enterprise system and understands that industries like the beverage alcohol industry play a key role in driving our national economy. We're proud and honored to welcome her as a speaker," Wolf said in a statement. "We expect she will share with the convention attendees her analysis of the current political environment and her vision for America's future."
The Las Vegas stop comes a few days before Palin is scheduled to address the Southern Republican Leadership Conference in New Orleans, a major gathering of GOP leaders that that in recent years has become an early proving ground for potential presidential candidates.
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She's speaking because she supports free enterprise?... at an alcohol convention in Las Vegas? Is this a joke?
From CNN Political Producer Peter Hamby
Washington (CNN) - Las Vegas and alcohol probably aren't the first two things that come to mind at the mention of Sarah Palin, but the former vice presidential candidate is about to change that.
At least that's according to Craig Wolf, the president and CEO of the Wine and Liquor Wholesalers of America, who announced Tuesday that Palin will keynote the group's annual convention and and expo in Las Vegas in early April.
"Governor Palin is a great supporter of America's free enterprise system and understands that industries like the beverage alcohol industry play a key role in driving our national economy. We're proud and honored to welcome her as a speaker," Wolf said in a statement. "We expect she will share with the convention attendees her analysis of the current political environment and her vision for America's future."
The Las Vegas stop comes a few days before Palin is scheduled to address the Southern Republican Leadership Conference in New Orleans, a major gathering of GOP leaders that that in recent years has become an early proving ground for potential presidential candidates.
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She's speaking because she supports free enterprise?... at an alcohol convention in Las Vegas? Is this a joke?
Saturday, January 9, 2010
Jon = funny
Jon Stewart: Two elected Democratic senators out of their caucus of 60 are stepping down, and 11 Democratic congressional representatives will be retiring, compared to 6 out of the 40 Republican Senators and 14 House Republicans. So I think we know how the media is going to play this:
Campbell Brown: Congressional Democrats dropping like flies...
Andrea Mitchell: Democrats reeling from a recent string of retirement announcements...
Sean Hannity: Democrats all around the country are running scared...
Rush Limbaugh: They're running for the hills!
Jon Stewart: It's less! The other party has more people leaving! How are those figures not even like a wash, or a little bit in the Democrats' favor? Boy, you fuckers can make controversy out of anything, can't you? Why do you have to have everything sound more interesting than it is? Y'know, if Congress made it rain cookies, the headline would read: DEMOCRATS LEAVE MILLIONS MILKLESS!
Wednesday, December 30, 2009
Everything I Need to Know About Life I Learned from Republicans in the Third Quarter of 2009
From Bill in Portland Maine...
Like, for instance:
>> The president is a Kenyan racist who hates white people and white culture.
>> The first Hispanic American to become a Supreme Court Justice is a "reverse-racist."
>> It's okay to call the president a liar as he's saying something true while addressing a joint session of Congress.
>> Making health care more accessible and affordable is a Nazi policy.
>> Death panels led by Barney Frank will convene in the middle of the night to decide if Grandma lives or dies.
>> Government-run healthcare programs are evil...and don’t you dare put the government in charge of my Medicare!
>> The attacks of 9/11 didn’t happen on Bush and Cheney's watch.
>> Norm Coleman's senate seat was stolen by Al Franken and John McCain's presidency was stolen by ACORN.
>> Whoever shouts the loudest and angriest at a town hall meeting is a better American than people who don’t.
>> The biggest environmental threat to the planet is global cooling.
Like, for instance:
>> The president is a Kenyan racist who hates white people and white culture.
>> The first Hispanic American to become a Supreme Court Justice is a "reverse-racist."
>> It's okay to call the president a liar as he's saying something true while addressing a joint session of Congress.
>> Making health care more accessible and affordable is a Nazi policy.
>> Death panels led by Barney Frank will convene in the middle of the night to decide if Grandma lives or dies.
>> Government-run healthcare programs are evil...and don’t you dare put the government in charge of my Medicare!
>> The attacks of 9/11 didn’t happen on Bush and Cheney's watch.
>> Norm Coleman's senate seat was stolen by Al Franken and John McCain's presidency was stolen by ACORN.
>> Whoever shouts the loudest and angriest at a town hall meeting is a better American than people who don’t.
>> The biggest environmental threat to the planet is global cooling.
Friday, December 18, 2009
To Copenhagen and back
As most of you know, Congressman Blackburn took a taxpayer-funded trip to Denmark this week to try and undermine any progress in the climate change debate. I believe that puts her at the same table with representatives from China, India, various African countries, etc.
However, I will start off by taking this rare opportunity to commend Rep. Blackburn for her performance in this following clip. I was fully expecting the Republican delegation to embarassingly deny global warming altogether, but at least she sounds like she's given the issue a few seconds of thought...
If you've watched the clip of Rep. Blackburn from Hannity, you know what I'm talking about.
But, all in all, the Congressman sums up her/their position at the Copenhagen conference like so...
Sigh.
However, I will start off by taking this rare opportunity to commend Rep. Blackburn for her performance in this following clip. I was fully expecting the Republican delegation to embarassingly deny global warming altogether, but at least she sounds like she's given the issue a few seconds of thought...
If you've watched the clip of Rep. Blackburn from Hannity, you know what I'm talking about.
But, all in all, the Congressman sums up her/their position at the Copenhagen conference like so...
Sigh.
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
I'll say it
John Tanner now Bart Gordon? Granted, ConservaDems, but still...
Worst case scenario: 3 Dems remaining out of 9 Tennessee U.S. Reps
(note that means 1 true-blue Dem and 2 ConservaDems).
Yikes.
Sunday, December 13, 2009
Splittin' hairs?
Taking a pause from Copenhagen news, read the following and see if you can answer my questions below...
Dec 11 2009
Happy Hanukkah
Marsha Blackburn
Happy Hanukkah to our Jewish friends. As you begin the celebration of Hanukkah, I wanted to take a few minutes to wish you much joy and happiness as you enjoy the company of your loved ones. As you light the menorah and exchange gifts, I hope you will remember the friendship and affection that the people of Tennessee and the United States feel for the State of Israel and the Jewish people. Ours is a friendship forged from working together for the benefit of mankind. May you enjoy peace and love this holiday season.
OK... so who is this directed at?
Jews in TN-07? Israelis? Jews everywhere?
I can't decide. She must know that there are Jews in Tennessee, right?
Dec 11 2009
Happy Hanukkah
Marsha Blackburn
Happy Hanukkah to our Jewish friends. As you begin the celebration of Hanukkah, I wanted to take a few minutes to wish you much joy and happiness as you enjoy the company of your loved ones. As you light the menorah and exchange gifts, I hope you will remember the friendship and affection that the people of Tennessee and the United States feel for the State of Israel and the Jewish people. Ours is a friendship forged from working together for the benefit of mankind. May you enjoy peace and love this holiday season.
OK... so who is this directed at?
Jews in TN-07? Israelis? Jews everywhere?
I can't decide. She must know that there are Jews in Tennessee, right?
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
Holy Mother
OK... so I usually refrain from watching Sean Hannity. In my mind, the ramifications of watching it are equatable with what happens when you say b-o-m-b at the airport, or if you happen across an Al-Qaeda website. BUT, you have got to see this clip of Congressman Marsha B. re: climate change.
Ain't she folksy?!! And I just love how right-wingers say they are pro-environment because they like to ride their bikes, ski, or plant flowers. Forget the rainforests, the oceans, the sky, etc etc... just as long as there's no litter, everything's AOK!
Ain't she folksy?!! And I just love how right-wingers say they are pro-environment because they like to ride their bikes, ski, or plant flowers. Forget the rainforests, the oceans, the sky, etc etc... just as long as there's no litter, everything's AOK!
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
And this relates to TN-07 how?
From Politico...
House GOP Copenhagen bound
By JAKE SHERMAN 12/8/09 5:34 PM EST
Republicans are preparing for a trip to Copenhagen and looking to derail Democratic efforts to negotiate an international climate agreement.
About a half-dozen Republicans will make the trip to Denmark to oppose plans for cap-and-trade legislation, express their discontent with the scientific community that researches climate change and call for the United Nations to halt any negotiations until the academic scandal known as “Climategate” is resolved.
At least Texas Rep. Joe Barton, the ranking Republican on the House Energy and Commerce Committee, along with Republican Reps. Jim Sensenbrenner of Wisconsin, Darrell Issa of California and Marsha Blackburn of Tennessee are making the trip.
House Republican leaders Tuesday laid out their plans for the U.N. climate conference, which will be to essentially buck all Democratic climate-change platforms.
“In the worst recession in 26 years, in the midst of an academic scandal and questionable science revealed in ‘Climategate’ and in the absence of a national consensus about policies that would bear upon the category known as climate change, we gather here to say, Mr. President, don’t make promises in Copenhagen that we cant keep,” said House Republican Conference Chairman Mike Pence of Indiana.
Republicans are in the minority in both the House and Senate. So, their opposition to both legislation and treaties means little on the national stage, let alone the international stage. But their words could be a distraction for the Democratic president, who’s attending the conference next week.
House GOP Copenhagen bound
By JAKE SHERMAN 12/8/09 5:34 PM EST
Republicans are preparing for a trip to Copenhagen and looking to derail Democratic efforts to negotiate an international climate agreement.
About a half-dozen Republicans will make the trip to Denmark to oppose plans for cap-and-trade legislation, express their discontent with the scientific community that researches climate change and call for the United Nations to halt any negotiations until the academic scandal known as “Climategate” is resolved.
At least Texas Rep. Joe Barton, the ranking Republican on the House Energy and Commerce Committee, along with Republican Reps. Jim Sensenbrenner of Wisconsin, Darrell Issa of California and Marsha Blackburn of Tennessee are making the trip.
House Republican leaders Tuesday laid out their plans for the U.N. climate conference, which will be to essentially buck all Democratic climate-change platforms.
“In the worst recession in 26 years, in the midst of an academic scandal and questionable science revealed in ‘Climategate’ and in the absence of a national consensus about policies that would bear upon the category known as climate change, we gather here to say, Mr. President, don’t make promises in Copenhagen that we cant keep,” said House Republican Conference Chairman Mike Pence of Indiana.
Republicans are in the minority in both the House and Senate. So, their opposition to both legislation and treaties means little on the national stage, let alone the international stage. But their words could be a distraction for the Democratic president, who’s attending the conference next week.
Sunday, December 6, 2009
One of the best quotes eva
"In Tennessee we believe when it comes to taxes if 10% is good enough for God on Sunday, it's for damn sure good enough for the government on Monday." -Rep. Marsha Blackburn (R-TN)
It's only appropriate to use a swear word when talking about church.
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