Stevens Should Not Seek a Recount

Senator Ted Stevens of Alaska is now reportedly down by over 3,700 votes with only 2,500 absentee ballots uncounted. Democrat Mayor of Anchorage Mark Begich appears to be the winner. Senator Ted Stevens has the right within Alaska state law to request a recount. While I am usually very much in favor of recounts, as I believe democracy is served when we can accurately verify close elections, I believe Senator Ted Stevens has been given a chance to "do the right thing." Having been convicted of corruption for accepting gifts from "big oil" he should concede immediately if he has any sense of decency left. He would save himself the expense of an arduous recount process and the headache of being ousted by his Senate colleagues anyways should he actually prevail.

Senator Stevens has already been caught with his hand in the cookie jar, there is no reason he should expect to keep his job at the bakery!

Hillary Clinton Should be Considered for U.S. AG

Despite the rumors and apparent yearning for Hillary Rodham Clinton to become a part of President-Elect Barrack Obama's cabinet as U.S. Secretary of State, I for one believe the more appropriate place for her is as U.S. Attorney General. Mrs. Clinton would be a tireless legal advocate and represent the United States with zeal and without prejudice. The American people would be well served by her gung-ho no holds barred attitude and her Yale Law degree would serve us well.

Democrats Treat Lieberman Correctly

Democrats in the United States Senate treated Senator Lieberman correctly in allowing him to remain a part of their caucus, keeping his Homeland Security Committee Chairmanship, and only ousting him from chairing a subcommittee on Environment and Public Works, are to be commended as conciliatory and not motivated by revenge. Also deserving of a thumbs up is President-Elect Barack Obama who despite being the target of Senator Lieberman's defection called for Lieberman to retain his position in the caucus.

However, less we believe that American Politicians are returning to a days gone by civil approach to partisan politicking where those of opposing viewpoints can ardently disagree all day long and spend time together at night as friends and colleagues, the reality might be just a little more self serving.

Democrats in the U.S. Senate still have a shot at a cloture and filibuster proof 60 member majority. Should all three contested U.S. Senate races go Democrat and Lieberman remains in the caucus.

Comparing Tax Policies

Right here, right now I am going to attempt to explain the differences in the two presidential candidates tax policies. I feel it is important for people to understand the basic philosophy behind both. I will not make an attempt to advocate for either one. I will just explain them in the simplest terms possible. I do have a question for people to think about at the end and a weblink to a video.

McCain:

• Don't raise taxes on anyone.
• Underperforming economies are the worst time to raise taxes.
• Bush Tax Cuts? Yes, Senator John McCain supports making the Bush Tax cuts for anyone making over $250,000 permanent. Yet, what it is crucial to understand is that over 50% of America's small businesses are sole proprietorships with gross receipts of over $250,000 and that those businesses supply and create jobs.
• Letting the Bush Tax cuts expire is essentially raising taxes.
• Why should the rich get richer? Because a free market does reward those in business who take risks and succeed. There is nothing wrong with that.
  

Obama:

• Cut taxes for everyone making less than $250,000 per year.
• Cut taxes for 95% of Americans
• Raise taxes on the top 5%
• Let the Bush tax cut expire
• Raise taxes on small businesses earning over $250,000
• Nevermind that raising taxes on the wealthy will probably reduce jobs.

Biased section:

So I ask you, if Obama lowers your individual income tax and you get a couple thousand bucks back at the end of the tax year but you don't have a job because your small business had to cut positions due to increased taxes...How are you any better off?

View the following video no matter what type of partisan you are. All I ask is that you acknowledge that their are (2) viewpoints here and both have their merits!

http://www.nypost.com/seven/10152008/news/politics/obama_fires_a_robin_hood_warning_shot_133685.htm

WANTED: Greenspan please come back!

Have you seen this man? If so, please contact the U.S. Federal Reserve so we may return him to his office to brilliantly guide our economy back to its former glory! BTW it was Ronald Reagan who appointed Greenspan in 1987. He was so good that Bill Clinton wisely kept him. He has been gone since 2006 when Democrats took control of Congress and the economy abruptly 'went to pot' - coincidence? I think not!

Democrats Propose 'Gas Stamps'

Democrats’ latest idea: gas stamps
http://thehill.com/leading-the-news/democrats-latest-idea-gas-stamps-2008-09-11_2.html


Read this story. Whether you are a Republican, Democrat, Independent or other. You won't believe the latest gimmick or game playing being considered as a ploy to win the Presidential election.

Rather than propose real solutions to solve the energy crisis. Democrats are proposing 'Gas Stamps' not only to help people stuck paying high gas prices but to win those over voters for the presidential election.

Bottom line, no matter what side of the aisle you are on this is horrible public policy!
I would opposed this type of legislation no matter which party brought it up.
America needs solutions to the 'energy crisis' not gimmicks and game playing!

Presidential Election--Tie is a Mathematical Possibility

Not that I expect this turnout nor am I in favor of it but if you indulge me for a brief moment I would like to game out a scenario in which Senator Barack Obama and Senator John McCain end in a virtual electoral college tie that would be 269 v. 269.

Looking at the New York Times Electoral College map as your base:

If you assume all Solids and Leanings are correct you get.

McCain 227 to Obama 251

If McCain wins Ohio (20), Michigan (17), and takes one or the New Mexico or Nevada.

then...

If Obama wins Colorado (9), New Hampshire (4), and again one or the other New Mexico or Nevada.

The end result would be 269 v. 269, neither winning the ability to claim the presidency.

What happens then?

House of Representatives votes for president and every state delegation gets a vote.

Senate elects the VP

http://www.270towin.com/blog/electoral-college/what-happens-if-there-is-a-tie-in-the-electoral-college