Missouri: Claire McCaskill Launches New TV Spot By Joshua Miller Posted at 5:19 p.m. today Sen. Claire McCaskill is set to launch a new television ad across Missouri on Memorial Day that emphasizes her record on veterans issues. The spot highlights the Democrat’s work to address mismanagement at Arlington National Cemetery and seeks to bolster her credibility as a government watchdog. Visuals of headlines about the scandal at the hallowed burial ground fade on and off the screen over B-roll of gravestones. “The ultimate sacrifice,” a male narrator says, “met with unspeakable dishonor. At our national cemetery: grave sites misplaced, millions of dollars missing, waste, fraud, the ultimate abuse.” “So Claire McCaskill passed new laws to toughen oversight and hold the bureaucrats accountable,” the narrator ... Continue reading →
Charlie Rangels Career Might Be in Peril Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call There is a growing sense among New York political insiders that next month’s primary could mark the end of 81-year-old Rep. Charlie Rangel’s storied Congressional career. Rangel, the third-most-senior House Member, has been weakened by health, the weight of an ethics rebuke and redistricting. Moreover, he is battling a message, being delivered on multiple fronts, that it’s time for a change and new leadership. One key metric for the veteran Harlem Democrat and his opponent, state Sen. Adriano Espaillat, in the lead-up to the June 26 primary is the push for public support — from party officials and local borough bosses. “If Adriano is able to roll out [more] significant endorsements between now and ... Continue reading →
Bill Clinton Meets You, And Some Porn Stars A fundraising email with the subject line “Meeting you” comes hot on the heels of a photo with porn stars dug up by TMZ last night. posted May 24, 2012 1:16pm EDT Continue reading →
State rep, Congressional candidate hit with DUI, weapons charge Posted: Thursday, May 24, 2012 12:57 PM EST Updated: Thursday, May 24, 2012 12:59 PM EST By Jeremy Turnage - email Political HeadlinesPOLITICSMore>> South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley is chastising senators for considering what she calls default voting.More >>South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley is chastising senators for considering what she calls default voting.More >>Updated: Tuesday, May 22 2012 7:41 PM EDT2012-05-22 23:41:39 GMTIn less than 24 hours, the state will decide whether all new homes in South Carolina must have fire sprinkler systems. "The fact is residential fire sprinklers save lives," St. Lady's Fire District ChiefMore >>In less than 24 hours, the state will decide whether all new homes in South Carolina must have fire sprinkler ... Continue reading →
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