Tag Archives: Democratic Party

Elijah Cummings, Maryland Congressman & Speaker Nancy Pelosi Hear Sandra Fluke’s Testimony |A TRUE WIN For Women & Democrats!!

Posted on February 23, 2012 by rikyrah

You can watch live testimony of Sandra Fluke on C-Span Democrats Hold On Contraceptives and Women’s Health. Check out the full hearing in the video library. Remember this video of Sandra Fluke Elijah Cummings with Sandra Fluke & CNN’s Soledad O’Brien … Continue reading →

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Mark Shields On American Optimism & Politics

Posted on September 30, 2011 by rikyrah

Columnist Mark Shield recently delivers the Eugene J. McCarthy lecture at St. John’s University.  I listened to the lecture on MPR during my lunch hour today.  It’s  really worth a listen.  Shield provides anecdotes, history, humor, and optimism.  Listening to him was a breath … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Open Thread

Posted on July 19, 2011 by SouthernGirl2

Barack Hussein Obama II (i/bəˈrɑːk huːˈseɪn oʊˈbɑːmə/; born August 4, 1961) is the 44th and current President of the United States. He is the first African American to hold the office. Obama previously served as a United States Senator from … Continue reading →

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District by District Impact of Republican Medicare Plan and Medicaid Cuts

Posted on June 4, 2011 by rikyrah

Hat tip JJP’s rikyrah.  Thank you! While the GOP clowns  presidential candidates are gathered in Washington surrounded by the religious Evangelical GRIFTERS attempting to destroy our health care system, invade our bodies, bedrooms, and define our relationships with focus on abortion, … Continue reading →

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Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker LYING About State Budget for Union Busting!

Posted on February 18, 2011 by rikyrah

TAX CUTS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! From AP 1-31-11 Wisconsin Gov. Walker signs tax cut bill into law MADISON, Wis. — Companies that relocate to Wisconsin won’t have to pay income taxes for two years under a bill signed into law Monday by Gov. Scott … Continue reading →

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Your Mission, Should You Accept It… Barack Obama

Posted on December 12, 2010 by rikyrah

Lately when I read or hear about the continued fuckery of the media, pundits, and politicians at large, all I keep hearing is the theme song from original series MISSION IMPOSSIBLE. The Mission Impossible shows always started off with a scene … Continue reading →

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President Obama Gains Bill Clinton’s Support On Tax Cut Deal

Posted on December 11, 2010 by rikyrah

President Obama calls on former President Bill Clinton to speak on the tax cut deal he made with House Republicans.  Brilliant move or big mistake?  You decide. 

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2010 Midterms Are Over: Now WHAT?

Posted on November 3, 2010 by rikyrah

NOW WHAT?  Are We going to play the blame the Blacks, Latinos, Whites, Gays, Repubs, Dems,  the wars, the economy, my dog ate the ballot, and President Obama game straight through 2012? Here’s the Breakdown: Democrats  House                                  Republicans House Current-256                                                Current-179 … Continue reading →

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*3 CHICS 2010 Election Night Results

Posted on November 2, 2010 by rikyrah

Join 3 Chics for Election night results! Who are you watching tonight for election coverage/results, C-Span, MSNBC, CNN, ABC, NBC, CBS or are you going to wait until morning? And don’t be fooled folks, the Republicans have NO intentions of … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Open Thread

Posted on November 2, 2010 by SouthernGirl2

Update:

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