Obama’s hollow victories
Posted in Main Blog (All Posts) on July 17th, 2010 4:39 am by HL
Obama’s hollow victories
I’ve been scratching my head over this for the past year: Does President Obama get credit for the things he does right?
United States – Barack Obama – President – History – Government
Court tells State Dept. to reconsider terrorist label for Iran opposition group
A federal appeals court Friday ordered the State Department to review its decision to label an Iranian opposition group as a foreign terrorist organization, strongly suggesting the designation should be revoked.
Iran – United States Department of State – Middle East – Politics – United States
Republicans divided on the importance of an agenda for midterm elections
Sometime after Labor Day, House Minority Leader John A. Boehner plans to unveil a blueprint of what Republicans will do if they take back control of the chamber. He promises it will be a full plate of policy proposals that will give voters a clear sense of how they would govern.
United States midterm election – Republican – United States – Politics – Democratic
Carte Goodwin replaces late senator Byrd; Scott McInnis to repay foundation
Carte Goodwin, a member of a prominent West Virginia family, will succeed the late Robert C. Byrd in the U.S. Senate, West Virginia Gov. Joe Manchin III (D) said Friday.
West Virginia – Robert Byrd – Joe Manchin – United States – Politics
The Fix: Reid surges ahead of Angle
1. A new independent poll shows Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (Nev.) opening up a seven-point edge over former state Assemblywoman Sharron Angle — by far the most encouraging survey of this election cycle for the top ranking Senate Democrat.
Harry Reid – Nevada – Sharron Angle – Senate – United States
