Progressive Politics from Memphis
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It’s an Anniversary of Sorts
Four years ago this week, my beloved Smac and I moved to Memphis. We came here, after years of living in a city we loved, Little Rock. It was an opportunity, a new job, a new place, a chance to meet new people and gain new experiences. It was an opportunity to grow, professionally, as…
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Truly, This is Just Annoying
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What Else Could We Have Bought for $500 Billion
As the election season heats up, and the collective consciousness of the electorate here at home shifts it’s focus toward the ongoing litany of financial crises, the war in Iraq rolls on. This week’s votes on additional funding, ending the war, and extending the GI Bill in the House and the Senate Appropriations committee saw…
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TN Senate Picture
With just under 40 days to the Tennessee Senate Primary (8/7/08) the race is starting to see signs of life. Candidates Mike Padgett and Bob Tuke have their online presence going. Both are actually sending emails out, every other day or so. That’s good stuff. As far as issues go, well, I haven’t been able…
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A Little Presumptuous Methinks
h/t Kleinheider (link) So Mike Padgett thinks that talking about the “elimination” of a man “from his own party” to get nuclear energy pushed through is an acceptable option. Really? Are we really talking about this? Running off the Majority Leader? HOY VEY! Look, I know this is Primary season, and candidates have to distinguish…
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Clinton Backers Lose it
From Politico: An Ohio-based group of Democratic Hillary Clinton supporters say they’ll work actively against Sen. Barack Obama if he becomes the nominee, arguing that Clinton has been the subject of “intense sexism” by party leaders and the media. Is this really what Hillary would want? Don’t answer that. I get it. A lot of…