This marks the 97th day Republican Party of Kentucky Chairman Steve Robertson has questioned Jack Conway over his involvement in his brother’s drug scandal: “Kentucky voters are wishing they could recall Jack Conway because of his poor judgment,” Robertson said. “If Conway doesn’t answer these questions, voters will return him to life as a private citizen on November 8th.” [Press Release]
Should the United States Congress really get so much vacation time? Of course not. [WaPo]
Can you imagine the governor of Kentucky doing something as solid and honest as the governor of New York? [The Advocate]
The DCCC just doesn’t care for Andy Barr and is running radio ads against him throughout the district. [Ryan Alessi]
Oh, wait, the NRCC is hitting Ben Chandler over the “balanced budget” amendment with robocalls. [The Hill]
Floridian Ed Whitfield stopped on the side of the road to rescue a stray dog. Rather than keep the dog, he took it to a local shelter and gave them a $1,000 check. This may be the only good thing Whitfield has ever done in or for Kentucky. [H-L]
Do you want to read a story about Richie Farmer that is so long it should be illegal? [The Post Game]
According to the latest polling, John Boehner’s disapproval rating is spiking in the wake of the nasty debt deal. [Daily Kos]
What does the S&P downgrade mean if France is rated higher than the United States? [Pro Publica]
President Barack Obama DID inherit these economic problems. Problems caused by people like George W. Bush and Mitch McConnell. [Reuters]
Standard & Poor’s is right. It is the U.S. Congress’ fault. Take a look at the politics of sovereign debt ratings downgrades. [Slate]
The United States is unlikely to regain its AAA rating any time soon, according to the S&P. Rest of the world is taking notice. [BBC]
Oh, wait, the U.S. Senate Banking Committee is gathering information for a possible S&P hearing. Can’t be having them force responsibility on Congress or anything. [Politico]
Comparing poor people to scavenging raccoons in a political speech? Sounds like something a grifter teabagger in Kentucky would do. [TPM]
6 responses so far ↓
1 Ed Marksberry // Aug 9, 2011 at 5:33 pm
Welfare is less than 2% of the federal budget, even if we entirely eliminated welfare programs it won’t solve our budget problems, now “corporate welfare” is another story.., maybe we could lower tax rates on corporate profits to equal those of Europe but, take away all the tax credits and loopholes at the same time! Now that real tax reform! By the way, welfare recipients put the money back into the local economy in many ways. For those who believe the poor are lazy and don’t want to work I might offer this philosophy, ” not everyone can get a job, in a capitalist society, those who are weaker in strength or intelligence will be pushed to the bottom, it is we who are given strength or intelligence to help those less fortunate”!
2 Novena // Aug 9, 2011 at 8:24 pm
“Pass the Tequila”
Senator Inerta: “Gosh, I’m glad we have that 11 weeks off. The budget ceiling crisis almost did me in. I had to come to Capitol Hill twice last week.”
Senator Weery: “At least we didn’t have to put up the pretense of reading any bill. Can’t recall the last time I actually read one.”
Senator Slack: “Cut the BS and pass me the tequila. I’m tired of hearin’ all your crap. When does the belly dancer come out?”
3 Novena // Aug 9, 2011 at 8:39 pm
“Introducing a Nebraska Bigot”
Jon, that Cornhusker shirt of yours probably cost more than many poor folks on welfare can afford in a week. You are a sorry ass imitation of a living, walking human being.
4 George // Aug 9, 2011 at 8:54 pm
Senate Comm. on Banking and Housing is Dem controlled. I’m not sure that the report blamed Sen. Johnson’s committee, as much as Nat’l Repubs. McConnell isn’t on that commitee, so they can’t take the blame anyway.
5 tr skeptic // Aug 10, 2011 at 3:27 pm
National Debt INCREASES 2.2 billion dollars in three days !!!!!!!
At the start of business on Tuesday, Aug. 2, according to the Daily Treasury Statement, the national debt subject to the legal limit was $14.293975 trillion. Obama signed legislation that day lifting the limit by as much as $2.4 trillion — with an initial and immediate increase in the limit of $400 billion. By the close of business on Friday, Aug. 5, according to the Daily Treasury Statement, the national debt subject to the limit had grown to $14.536130 trillion
6 tr skeptic // Aug 10, 2011 at 3:33 pm
OOPS
242 BILLION DOLLARS IN THREE DAYS
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