California: We'll Pass on the Gingrich Kool-Aid

jlau1983

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Monday January 24, 2011 · 6:36 AM PST

2011/01/24 · 06:36

Finally, some common sense. We all know what the GOP really means when they talk about "reducing the defecit". This is code for "cut the programs for the working class".

In a news release on Friday, California's State Treasurer, Bill Lockyer put out a press release that is worth reading in its entirety (it's short). He basically is having none of it. Expect the rhetoric around states budgets to heat up in 2011. This is just a good opening salvo.

Here is the link:

http://www.treasurer.ca.gov/...

Full text below the fold....

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Wednesday March 19, 2008 · 6:35 AM PDT

2008/03/19 · 06:35

Did a quick search and haven't seen this story on the site (surprisingly), so I figured I'd add a diary about it. If this has been previously written, my apologies....

Bedbugs at Fox News

From the New York Times

The purpose of this diary is sort of a contest to see who can make the most clever pun, joke, statement, or comment about the story below the fold.

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Monday November 06, 2006 · 3:04 PM PST

2006/11/06 · 15:04

If the Electronic Markets are correct and the election were held today:

(Last trade of Contracts, 100= expire at maximum, 0= expire at minimum)

OH
Brown (D) 96
De Wine (R) 5

RI
Whitehouse (D) 73
Chafee (R) 28.4

CT
Lamont (D) 6
Schlessinger (R) 1
Lieberman (I) 92

MD
Cardin (D) 75
Steele (R) 32

MO
McCaskill (D) 58
Talent (R) 47

VA
Webb (D) 52
Allen (R) 45

TN
Ford (D) 16
Corker (R) 85

MT
Tester (D) 75
Burns (R) 31

NJ
Menendez (D) 87
Kean (R) 20

And so, on a state-by-state basis, Democrats would take control of the Senate: 51-49.

However, when you look at just the overall, generic Senate Control contract:

Democrats Take Control 31

Republicans Hold Senate 69

Someone is wrong. I see an arbitrage opportunity!!

source: www.intrade.com

2006 SENATE RACE POLITICAL MARKET "PRICES"

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Thursday February 16, 2006 · 8:44 AM PST

2006/02/16 · 08:44

One of the things I like to look at when trying to get a sense of who is winning an election is a website called Intrade (www.intrade.com). Basically, the website is a "market" in which buyers and sellers trade contracts with real money. The contracts are about various different current events. I have found the political contracts to be staggeringly accurate when it comes to predicting the winner of a race. (I must say I was heartbroken when at the beginning of November 2004, Bush contracts traded above Kerry Contracts before I went off to vote).

Below the fold, I have included ALL of the 2006 Senate races and their associated bid price as of this morning for each party. Read More

SEN. FRIST FLIP FLOPS!!

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Wednesday December 21, 2005 · 11:15 AM PST

2005/12/21 · 11:15

You all are probably aware by now that the Senate blocked oil drilling in ANWR today because the GOP couldn't get 60 votes to block a filibuster.

From the AP.

"Drilling backers fell four votes short of getting the required 60 votes to avoid a threatened filibuster of the defense measure over the oil drilling issue. Senate leaders were expected to withdraw the legislation so it could be reworked without the refuge language. The vote was 56-44."

But what you might not have known was this:

Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist was among those who for procedural reasons cast a "no" vote, so that he could bring the drilling issue up for another vote.

Flip Flop!!!!!!!!

Why is this important?

Continue over the flip. Read More

TOO LATE FOR A THIRD TERM (Friedman Op-Ed) WITH POLL!!

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Wednesday November 23, 2005 · 7:44 AM PST

2005/11/23 · 07:44

I know there has been a diary or two already about Tom Friedman's uncharacteristically....enjoyable? readable? editorial today.

I found myself laughing or at least shaking my head in agreement while reading it. I applaud Mr. Friendman for not drinking the "everything is fine" Kool-Aid like the rest of his Republican friends. This is a big deal.

But let me point out one problem (and quote some more, so that those who don't subscribe can piece together more of the article).

My problem is this: Bush has a ruined legacy, Mr. Friedman, not a third term. It is too late for third terms. And oh, by the way, the world is round, not flat. And while we are at it, mustaches are out this season....

Come with me below the fold. Read More

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California: We'll Pass on the Gingrich Kool-Aid

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Senate Electronic Market Predictions

2006 SENATE RACE POLITICAL MARKET "PRICES"

SEN. FRIST FLIP FLOPS!!

TOO LATE FOR A THIRD TERM (Friedman Op-Ed) WITH POLL!!