Holy crap! I won't say much because the "state senator" works in the same law firm as me, but the gist is that the senator's wife…. oh, hell. Roll it, Think Progress: The wife of a prominent North Carolina state senatorand supporter of Amendment 1 — a proposed ballot initiative that would outlaw same-sex marriage, civil unions, and domestic partnerships in the state … Read More
Opposite Man
Mitt Romney shared a straightforward summary of his guiding economic principle at a campaign stop earlier today. Kicking off his Virginia campaign, Republican Mitt Romney said Wednesday he'll do "the opposite" of what President Barack Obama has done to help the economy. His wife, Ann, chipped in by appealing to women voters in a key region of a state both candidates will … Read More
Joe Zimmerman’s MySpace Page
See the whole thing here. Here's his profile (with my emphasis): About me: Moved out of Manassas VA (d.c. suburb) about 4 years ago, alot of people say they hate it but i cant ever say i hate home. Miss my boys from back home, no one is gonna have your back like your boys who grew up with you … Read More
As You Might Suspect, Amendment One Proponents Are Funded By Religious Right And Anit-Gay Groups
Jeremy Hooper points out that almost all of the top donors supporting North Carolina’s discriminatory Amendment One, which limits what relationships the state can recognize, are from radically conservative religiously-affiliated groups. It’s true that opponents of the measure have raised twice as much money, but it’s telling that they have raised four times as much money from individual donors. Over 70 percent of Vote FOR Marriage NC’s campaign fundraising … Read More
Amendment One Polls
The latest poll from PPP shows no movement from one week ago, meaning that FOR Amendment One is ahead of AGAINST Amendment One by 14 points: Opposition is rising slightly with Republicans, independents, and African Americans, from 17% to 21% with the GOP, from 43% to 46% with independents, and from 39% to 43% with black voters. Democrats on the … Read More
Two Weeks
That's how long Richard Grenell lasted as a spokesman in Romnbey's campaign. Oh, Richard Grenell is gay, and is departure comes after two weeks of dogging by right-wing hater groups, including Bryan Fischer of the American Familiy Association, who writes today: The Grenell resignation represents a huge win for the forces defending the family in America, since it will be a long … Read More
Stephen King Goes Cujo On The 1 Percenters
Well, he's a pretty rich guy himself. Still, he has some thoughts on other rich people and taxes and he minces no words. An excerpt: I’ve known rich people, and why not, since I’m one of them? The majority would rather douse their dicks with lighter fluid, strike a match, and dance around singing “Disco Inferno” than pay one more cent in … Read More
Amendment One Sign Wars
Like California's Proposition 8, the Amendment One measure in North Carolina would amend the state constitution to define marriage as being between one man and one woman — but it would also ban gay civil unions and domestic partnerships. On my way in to work, I count the number of AGAINST AMENDMENT ONE signs on peoples' lawns, compared to the … Read More
Tough Obama Ad Dings Romney on Swiss Bank Accounts
The Obama campaign is up with a new ad in Ohio, Virginia, and Iowa. That's going to leave marks.
Running On Bin Laden’s Death
The Republicans have a problem with President Obama taking credit for Osama bin Laden's death. And it is not hard to see why. Mitt Romney didn't want us going into Pakistan to catch bin Laden, which is in fact where we got him. Good thing Mitt Romney didn't win the presidency in 2008 or Osama bin Laden still might be … Read More
2012 Tony Nominations
Best Play Clybourne ParkAuthor: Bruce Norris Other Desert CitiesAuthor: Jon Robin Baitz Peter and the StarcatcherAuthor: Rick Elice Venus in FurAuthor: David Ives Best MusicalLeap of FaithNewsiesNice Work If You Can Get ItOnce Best Revival of a PlayArthur Miller’s Death of a SalesmanGore Vidal’s The Best ManMaster ClassWit Best Revival of a MusicalEvitaFolliesThe Gershwins’ Porgy and BessJesus Christ Superstar … Read More