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"It Came from the Sixth Grade" -- Palin's Crib-notes, Tea Parties, and Tard-Gate
I told myself I would resist the urge to write about not-governor Sarah Palin this week, I really did. Even though she keeps "rearing her head" in the news cycle, to me she
Published at 06:20 PM
Chris Wallace and Fox News Sunday to host first Crist-Rubio debate?
Last fall, when Rubio was desperately trying to gain some parity with the guv (who at the time was leading by some 29 points), he was already calling for debates.
Published at 04:39 PM
Tampa Police Department's streak of plummeting crime statistics continues
Mayor Iorio said when she hired Stephen Hogue in '03, she discussed with him the fact that Tampa at that time was one of the worst in the nation for a city their
Published at 03:44 PM
Board vote on ballot language on light rail in Hillsborough County to be delayed?
But it was left up to Commissioner Jim Norman, an outspoken critic of the one-cent referendum, to again become the proverbial skunk at the light rail party.
Published at 02:56 PM
Jeffrey Sachs' plan on fixing the deficit will be ignored, but it shouldn't be
This is truly an important issue that Sachs is arguing here, and I urge readers to check out his piece. But is anyone convinced that anybody in Washington is prepared to do the
Published at 07:47 AM
On Game Change, how to deal with the deficit, and Jack Murtha, gone at 77: Mitch Perry Report 2.9.10
The political book Game Change continues to dominate the best-selling charts, a month after its publication date. Yours truly provides a review. Everyone admits the federal deficit is becoming a serious
Published at 07:00 AM
The value of Game Change: Trashy gossip or definitive history?
The other part of 'Game Change' that's illuminating is how utterly unprepared Sarah Palin was to become the vice president, and how utterly irresponsible the McCain camp was for selecting her.
Published at 08:00 PM
A jobless recovery + 10 million unemployed = A wake up call and an opportunity
With 10 million folks unemployed and a 'jobless recovery' expected, we are confronted with the need to create new solutions. The good news? That's our strong suit - the US is
Published at 04:30 PM
Iraq war critic Congressman John Murtha dies at 77
That anti-war stance made him a hated figure amongst some in the conservative media.
Published at 04:12 PM
Colorado Springs: What happens to a city when religion trumps government
Colorado Springs favors religion over taxes. As a result, they're turning their holy experiment into a Third World country.
Published at 12:10 PM
Football season is over
But the fact is, whether you're a Colts or Saints or Bucs or Raiders or Niners fan, it's all over. Football, that is. Until September
Published at 08:49 AM
Alan Greenspan says nobody in Congress (or at least the Senate) is serious about deficit reduction
Both men also were asked by host David Gregory about the situation with the U.S.'s escalating debt, and what problems might ensue from that. Both said Washington was essentially dysfunctional, or more accurately,
Published at 08:06 AM
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