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I know anyone can claim anything online, and people frequently do, so if you readers take what I say with a grain of salt, not only would I understand, but I would encourage it.

When we were ...

I’m a Southerner, born’n’bred. I like grits, hold the door for folk (not just women), and say “Yes, sir / ma’am” to my elders. I used to own a chrome plated pick-...

"The President has the ability to exercise his own authority if he thinks Congress has voted the wrong way."��� ��� ���

Happy New Year! This is my first blog post on DailyKos, and I'm really looking forward to interacting more with this tremendous community in the coming weeks and months. As we begin the new year,

(crossposted on Blue Mass Group ) Update: Video of the speech is now up ...

The last time my son Jon joined me as I took my oath of office was my first election to Congress. There, after a special election, I was the sole focus of attention as the oath administered by then ...