Wizbang Politics: November 2008 Archives

UK opposition lawmaker arrested

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: November 28, 2008 · Comments (3)

MP Damian Green was arrested for allegedly leaking highly embarrassing information about Britain's Home Office. British police arrested a Conservative lawmaker Thursday, party members said, drawing a wave of indignation from opposition politicians. Conservative lawmakers claimed that parliamentarian Damian Green was taken into custody over the publication of stories about... [Full Story]

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Beijing's former vice mayor given suspended death penalty

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: November 27, 2008 · Comments (1)

Don't you wish the Chinese took product safety as seriously as they do corruption. Beijing's former Vice Mayor Liu Zhihua was sentenced to death for taking bribes but was given a two-year reprieve, Chinese official media reported Sunday. According to a report carried by the China Daily, the sentence was... [Full Story]

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Ted Kaufman picked to fill Joe Biden's Senate Seat

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: November 25, 2008

The Vice President elect was also re-elected in November to the Senate seat he has held since 1972. From the Washington Post- Ted Kaufman, a longtime aide to Joe Biden, will be appointed by Delaware Gov. Ruth Ann Minner to fill the vacancy created by the vice president-elect once he... [Full Story]

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Who will face Sen. Mel Martinez in 2010?

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: November 24, 2008 · Comments (1)

The Florida Senator and former GOP chairman comes up for re-election that year. From the Palm Beach Post- With Dems already branding Republican U.S. Sen. Mel Martinez a top target for 2010, much speculation has focused on Florida Chief Financial Officer Alex Sink as a potential Democratic challenger. Sink is... [Full Story]

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Bobby Jindal to Iowa: I'm not running for president

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: November 22, 2008 · Comments (19)

The Louisiana Governor just went to that state for its beautiful weather this time of year. From WWL-TV- Gov. Bobby Jindal traveled Friday to Iowa, a state that is pivotal to a presidential campaign, in a trip that has heightened speculation that Jindal is planning a presidential bid in 2012.... [Full Story]

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Rep. Linda Sanchez expecting her first child

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: November 20, 2008

There's a baby boom going on in Congress. California Democratic Rep. Linda Sanchez is pregnant with her first child. Sanchez, 39, is due May 21 and plans to marry her boyfriend of a year and a half, consultant Jim Sullivan, her spokeswoman Marsha Catron said Thursday. The two met through... [Full Story]

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Henry Waxman topples John Dingell for committee chairmanship.

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: November 20, 2008 · Comments (1)

Dingell had been the ranking democrat on the House Energy and Commerce committee for 28 years. From AP- WASHINGTON - Rep. Henry Waxman -- a liberal ally of Speaker Nancy Pelosi -- has wrested the chairmanship of the powerful House Energy and Commerce Committee from veteran Rep. John Dingell when... [Full Story]

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Bill on presidential terms in Russia moves forward

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: November 19, 2008 · Comments (1)

The measure would supposedly help Vladimir Putin regain the Russian Presidency. From AP- MOSCOW - A bill extending the Russian presidential term from four to six years moved quickly Wednesday toward parliamentary approval, an effort some observers say could pave the way for Vladimir Putin's return to the presidency. Russian... [Full Story]

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Gaffe-prone Japan PM apologises over doctor remark

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: November 19, 2008 · Comments (1)

He said doctors were lacking common sense. Japanese Prime Minister Taro Aso apologised Wednesday for appearing to insult doctors, an important political interest group, by saying many of them lack common sense. Japanese broadcaster NHK quoted Aso, who was asked about a shortage of doctors in localities at a governors'... [Full Story]

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Ted Stevens now trails in the Alaska Senate race

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: November 13, 2008

The recently convicted Senator has seen his 3,200 vote lead vanish. ANCHORAGE, Alaska - Just as Sen. Ted Stevens appeared ready to take his criminal record back to Congress -- perhaps opening a door for Gov. Sarah Palin to replace him -- his re-election bid faltered. Democrat Mark Begich, who... [Full Story]

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Plane carrying Gov. Charlie Crist makes an emergency landing

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: November 12, 2008

The Miami bound jet came down to earth smoother than GOP hopes to retain the White House did last week. From the Tampa Tribune- SARASOTA - After an emergency landing at Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport this afternoon, Gov. Charlie Crist took another plane bound for Miami. Crist flew from Bushnell this... [Full Story]

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Japan governor under fire for Tokyo quake comments

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: November 12, 2008

Toshizo Ido made the comment while at a meeting of governors. From Reuters- A Japanese governor has come under fire for comments appearing to suggest that a huge earthquake in Tokyo would be an opportunity for western Japan to boost its economy. Toshizo Ido, governor of Hyogo prefecture -- where... [Full Story]

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Democrat Frank Kratovil wins the Maryland 1st Congressional seat

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: November 11, 2008 · Comments (2)

Another long-time GOP seat bites the dust. STEVENSVILLE, Md. - Democrat Frank Kratovil is accepting victory one week after Election Day in a very tight U.S. House race in Maryland. The seat was held for 18 years by Republican Wayne Gilchrest until he was knocked out in the GOP primary... [Full Story]

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Jersey City Councilman arrested for urinating in public

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: November 10, 2008 · Comments (1)

It happened Saturday night. From the NY Daily News- A drunken Jersey City councilman was arrested for urinating on a crowd of concertgoers from the balcony of a Washington nightclub, police and club sources said Saturday. Councilman Steven Lipski was caught relieving himself onto several revelers at the 9:30 Club... [Full Story]

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Jim Bunning wants $10 million for re-election

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: November 9, 2008 · Comments (1)

Is it only two years till the 2010 mid-term elections. From McClatchy- FRANKFORT, Ky. -- Republican U.S. Sen. Jim Bunning warned GOP activists Saturday that he'll soon need help amassing at least $10 million to fund his campaign for a third term, which he expects will draw fierce Democratic opposition.... [Full Story]

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State Poll Accuracy 2008

Posted by DJ Drummond · Published: November 6, 2008

The election of 2008 having been concluded for the main part, examination of the numbers is becoming possible. Some of the national polls were quite a bit off, but others seem to have been correct, at least in their final submission. My own opinions on the national polls have been... [Full Story]

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