Massachusetts Special Election January 19, 2010
August 31, 2009 by Jamie Bernarth · Leave a Comment
Massachusetts Special Election January 19, 2010 – Deval Patrick,Massachusetts Governor and state legislators picked a date (January 19, 2010) to hold a special election to replace Sen. Ted Kennedy.The selection will hold this position,for the remainder of Kennedy’s term.In between a temporary successor will be appointed.Deval Patrick explained:
“I wholly support the special election and the democratic process to fill the remaining two years of Senator Kennedy’s term,” Patrick said. “But I will continue to work with the legislature on legislation authorizing an interim appointment to the United States Senate for the five months until that special election happens.”
You can watch a video on the matter,after the jump.
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Democratic Party Of Japan:Japan Election Landslide
August 30, 2009 by Dylan · Leave a Comment
Democratic Party Of Japan:Japan Election – The Liberal Democrats lead by Prime Minister Taro Aso suffered a crushing loss during Japan’s election that took place today.Democratic Party President Yukio Hatoyama and his party will take 300 or more of the 480 seats in the lower house of parliament and therefore giving the boot to the Liberal Democrats which has been more or less in power since in 1955.Hatoyama who is set to become Japan’s next prime minister said:
“At one point I thought it might be better to name some key ministers ahead of others for a smooth transition of government,” Hatoyama told a press conference after his party’s landslide victory. “But I changed my mind and now think it would be appropriate to decide on all ministers at once after parliament officially names me as prime minister.”
Ted Kennedy Jr. Eulogy
August 29, 2009 by Dylan · Leave a Comment
Ted Kennedy Jr. Eulogy – Ted Kennedy Jr. Eulogy videos can be viewed below.Ted Kennedy Jr. along with many others were at the Lady of Perpetual Help Basilica in Boston for his father, Senator Edward ‘Ted’ Kennedy’s funeral.Kennedy Jr said:
“Although it hasn’t been easy at times to live with this name, I have never been more proud of it than I am today.”
You can watch the clips after the jump.
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Ted Kennedy Memorial:Ted Kennedy Memorial Service
August 28, 2009 by Dylan · 4 Comments
Ted Kennedy Memorial:Ted Kennedy Memorial Service – Ted Kennedy Memorial Service video can be viewed below.Ted Kennedy Memorial is currently taking place at the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library in Boston Massachusetts where Republican Sen. John McCain ,Republican Sen. John McCain ,Vice President Joe Biden, Sen. John Kerry and niece Caroline Kennedy, daughter of President John F. Kennedy will speak.McCain said:
Kennedy was the best ally you could have,we fought like a brothers and after 33 years I “loved every minute of it.”
Sen. Orrin Hatch, another GOP colleague added:
“I miss fighting in public and joking with him in the background. I miss all the things we could do together.Kennedy once dressed as an Elvis impersonator at a staff holiday party, would frequently blow cigar smoke in my direction during our early years of political committee debates, and “just knew how to push people’s buttons.”
Joe Kennedy thanked his cousins for sharing him with so many by saying:
“Every single one of my brothers and sisters needed a father, and we gained one through Uncle Teddy. Caroline and John were no different,” “The truth of the matter is that for so many of us, we just needed someone to hang onto, and Teddy was always there to hang onto. He had such a big heart, and he shared that heart with all of us.”
Civilian National Security Force Obama
August 27, 2009 by Dylan · Leave a Comment
Civilian National Security Force Obama – Civilian National Security Force which can be defined as an expansion of the Foreign Service, AmeriCorps, and the Peace Corps.Obama made the comments about the “civilian national security force” back in July 2, 2008,but on his show today Glen Beck changed the meaning of the expression to something completely different.
Here is what the FOX commentator said.
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Kennedy Compound A Museum
August 27, 2009 by Dylan · Leave a Comment
Kennedy Compound A Museum – It was revealed earlier today that the Kennedy compound that is located in Hyannis, Massachusetts will be transformed into an educational center and museum as a tribute to the late U.S. Sen. Edward M. Kennedy who died at the age of 77 on August 25, 2009.According to FOX:
The compound is also known as the Hyannis Port Historic District, which covers six acres of waterfront property along Nantucket Sound. The property includes the homes of family patriarch Joseph P. Kennedy and two of his sons, Robert and John.
The legendary man will be buried on Saturday.
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David Hedrick Marine Brian Baird Spar
August 24, 2009 by Dylan · 2 Comments
David Hedrick Marine Brian Baird Spar – David Hedrick versus Representative Brian Baird video is here.David Hedrick who is an ex-Marine attended a town hall meeting held by Brian Baird (D-Wash.) where he blasted the politician and the healh care bill saying:
“The Nazis were the National SOCIALIST Party. They were leftists. They took over the finance, they took over the car industry, they took over health care in that country. If Nancy Pelosi wants to find a swastika, maybe the first place she should look is the sleeve of her own arm.”
Brian Baird met David later on but no comments were made on whether the two men resolved their differences.
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Glenn Beck Obama Racist Controversy Fox News
August 24, 2009 by Dylan · 9 Comments
Glenn Beck Obama Racist Controversy Fox News – ColorOfChange.org has announced earlier today that they have successfully manage to make sixteen more companies pull their ads from Beck’s show.Glenn Beck’s television show which airs nightly on FOX has lost the support of 36 clients for calling Obama racist.
James Rucker the founder of ColorOfChange.org said:
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Grassley:No Death Panels In Health Care Bill
August 23, 2009 by Dylan · Leave a Comment
Grassley:No Death Panels In Health Care Bill – Chuck Grassley appeared on CBS’ “Face the Nation,” with Bob Schieffer earlier today where for the very first time he debunked the crazy rumor that he contributed to,that claims that Democratic health care legislation would allow the government to “pull the plug on grandma”.The senator said:
“I know the Pelosi bill doesn’t intend to do that.It won’t do that.”
The Republican explained why he repeated the absurd comment few weeks ago by saying:
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Obama Ramadan Message
August 22, 2009 by Dylan · Leave a Comment
Obama Ramadan Message – Obama Ramadan video message is here.President Barack Obama offered a Ramadan message to the Islamic world today.In the clip posted on the White House blog the commander in chief wished the Muslims who are celebrating the holiday a happy Ramadan, as they fast and pray for a month.Obama said:
“On behalf of the American people — including Muslim communities in all fifty states — I want to extend best wishes to Muslims in America and around the world. Ramadan Kareem.These rituals remind us of the principles that we hold in common, and Islam’s role in advancing justice, progress, tolerance, and the dignity of all human beings.”
