Republicans are eagerly pointing the way to the exit for GOP Rep. Don Young, who “meant no disrespect” when referring to his father’s ranch hands as “wetbacks.” You can expect to hear Young’s name come up any time the GOP mentions Hispanic outreach efforts, but will Democrat Rep. Bruce Braley prove to be an albatross… Read more »
Mark Sanford, hardcore hiking enthusiast Ah, who can ever forget Mark Sanford? Who would ever want to? Disgraced ex-governor of South Carolina; formerly potential Republican presidential candidate; staunch advocate for family values, who once called Bill Clinton a “rascal” for his extramarital activities; tragic victim of circumstance, who had the misfortune of falling madly in… Read more »
Mark Sanford’s strategy, as he tries to hike the Appalachian Trail back into Congress*, appears to be relying on voters’ strong memories of his Argentine shenanigans to make them forget his tax-dollar shenanigans. On the Today show, Sanford had this to say: The reality of our lives is if we live long enough, we’re going… Read more »
Accused Aurora theater shooter James Holmes’ attorneys hope to subpoena Fox News reporter Jana Winter in order to compel her to testify about the sources she spoke to for a July story about a ominous notebook that Holmes sent to his psychiatrist before his shooting spree. The judge overseeing the case has signed off on… Read more »