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Friday Senate Line: The Importance of 60
The recently concluded Senate battle over President Obama's economic stimulus package reveals that although Democrats enjoy a relatively wide margin in the chamber they have scant room for defections if they want to pass legislation.
Without Sen. Ted Kennedy (Mass.) voting on final passage due to his ongoing fight against brain cancer and the fate of the Minnesota Senate race still in doubt, Democrats had only 57 votes on their side for the legislation. That meant that they absolutely had to win over three Republicans in order to get the 60 votes required to avoid a GOP filibuster.
Democrats got it -- barely -- thanks to Republican Sens. Susan Collins (Maine), Olympia Snowe (Maine) and Arlen Specter (R-Pa.).
But, when it comes to other major Obama legislative initiatives, there's no guarantee that all 58 Democrats (or 59 if entertainer Al Franken winds up being seated in the Minnesota race) stick together or that the same trio of GOPers can be relied on to cross party lines. (Witness the struggle for 60 votes on the omnibus spending bill.)
All of that brings us to the importance of 2010 when the map -- for the third straight cycle -- favors Democrats and where the party must look to build a 60+ seat majority that would allow them true control over the Senate.
Privately, Democratic strategists acknowledge that they need to go big in 2010 in order to keep a working cushion (63? 64? 65?) for the 2012 and 2014 cycles when the map is far less favorable.
How high they can go depends in relatively equal parts on open seats, recruitment and the political environment.
On the first, five Republicans have already announced their retirement and Democrats are likely to be very competitive in every state but Kansas. (Gov. Kathleen Sebelius's ascension to Health and Human Secretary designate makes Kansas a real longshot for Democrats.)
On the second, Democrats have had successes and failures. Missouri Secretary of State Robin Carnahan is a top tier recruit and Rep. Paul Hodes (N.H.) gets solid reviews. But, on the negative side, the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee wasn't able to convince state CFO Alex Sink into the Florida open seat race.
The final factor -- the political environment -- is the most important and the hardest to predict at this point. Right now everything is roses for Democrats thanks in large part to Obama's popularity but much can change between now and next November.
As always, the number one ranked race is the most likely to switch parties. Agree or disagree? The comments section awaits.
To the Line!
10. Colorado (D): The appointment of Sen. Michael Bennet shocked the political world because he was a political unknown outside of Denver with no record in elected office. While Bennet is certain to enjoy the perks of incumbency -- most notably fundraising -- he still has to spend the next two years building name identification statewide. That makes him potentially vulnerable to either a serious primary or general election challenge. Former state House Speaker Andrew Romanoff's name keeps coming up as a potential primary challenge, a race that likely would be competitive. Republicans insist they will make a run at Bennet but the names mentioned -- former Reps. Bob Beauprez and Scott McInnis -- have the look of re-treads. Those in the know say to keep an eye on state Senate Minority Leader Josh Penry, a rising star in the party who may well run for some statewide office in 2010. (Previous ranking: N/A)
9. Illinois (D): Appointed Sen. Roland Burris's string of problems relating to what he did or, more importantly, didn't reveal about his dealing with disgraced former Gov. Rod Blagojevich probably make it impossible for him to run for a full term next year. And, that's good news for Democrats who would be favored in this strongly Democratic state if anyone other than Burris was their nominee. A fight appears to be brewing between former Commerce Secretary Bill Daley and state Treasurer Alexi Giannoulias in the Democratic primary and, if both men run, it could get nasty. Even so, there's been no movement from Rep. Mark Kirk (R) in regards the race and without him Republicans have no obvious nominee. (Previous ranking: 6)
8. Nevada (D): Former Rep. Jon Porter's decision to take a job in Washington rather than pursue a race against Senate Majority Harry Reid (Nev.) takes one major GOP challenger off the table. Rep. Dean Heller (R) is still considering the race but party strategists don't expect a decision anytime soon. Whether or not they get Heller, Republicans will find someone credible to take on Reid who is reviled among the GOP base. And, remember, that Bruce Lunsford, who had lost two PRIMARY races in Kentucky almost beat Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R) in 2008. (Previous ranking: 9)
7. Louisiana (R): Ranking where Sen. David Vitter (R) should sit on the Line is a tough task. On the one hand, the family values conservative was forced to acknowledge moral wrongdoing when his name came up on the D.C. Madam's list of clients. On the other, Louisiana is becoming increasingly friendly to Republicans and Democrats don't have a candidate in the race yet. New polling by Research 2000 for the liberal Daily Kos blog suggests Vitter is far from out of the woods and the possibility of former Focus on the Family head honcho Tony Perkins running in the Republican primary further complicates the incumbent's calculus. (Previous ranking: 7)
6. Pennsylvania (R): Former Rep. Pat Toomey's decision to challenge Sen. Arlen Specter in next year's Republican primary in the Keystone State drastically reshapes the outlook for the race. Toomey came within two points of defeating the five-term incumbent in a primary battle in 2004 and a recent independent poll suggests that there is considerable dissatisfaction with Specter among the ranks of the base of the party. Toomey's emergence as a candidate likely means that Democrats won't be able to depend on Specter to vote with them much in the future -- a major development for Obama's agenda over the next two years. (Previous ranking: 8)
5. Florida (R): The open seat race to replace Sen. Mel Martinez (R) is on hold until Gov. Charlie Crist (R) decides whether or not he wants to run. While we continue to believe a Crist candidacy is less than a 50-50 bet, the declining state of the economy in Florida might well make the Senate a far more attractive option for the ambitious gov. While everyone is waiting to see what Crist will do, former state House Speaker Marco Rubio has quietly been laying the financial groundwork to run if Crist doesn't. For Democrats, a primary is shaping up between state Sen. Dan Gelber and Rep. Kendrick Meek. (Previous ranking: 3)
4. Ohio (R): One secret to Senate Democrats' successes in the 2006 and 2008 cycle was the fact that they successfully cleared the primary field for their strongest candidate. It allowed the nominee to focus all of his/her time on fundraising and positioning for the general election among other advantages. But, in Ohio's open seat race, Senate Democrats have not been able to keep the field small -- watching as Lt. Gov. Lee Fisher and Secretary of State Jennifer Brunner (as well as several other lesser known candidates) jumped into the race. Does that mean Democrats can't win here? Absolutely not. But a contested primary does make it more difficult. Republicans, on the other hand, have cleared their field for former Rep. Rob Portman although the Fix is reserving judgment on just how great a candidate he will be, particularly with his extensive ties to the Bush administration. (Previous ranking: 5)
3. Missouri (R): Landing Carnahan, widely regarded as the most talented member of her political family, as a candidate was a major win for Democrats. Republicans, meanwhile, are still waiting to see whether former state Treasurer Sarah Steelman will challenge Rep. Roy Blunt in the GOP primary next year. Even if Blunt gets the nomination to himself, he will have a daunting task before him -- defending years of House Republican rule (in which time he served in leadership) that is decidedly not popular with the American public. One thing to remember about Missouri, however, that keeps Republicans in the game: Even while President Obama was sweeping the country with 365 electoral votes, Sen. John McCain (Ariz.) managed to eke out a win in the Show Me State. (Previous ranking: 2)
2. Kentucky (R): The war of words between Sen. Jim Bunning (R) and Sens. Mitch McConnell (Ky.) and John Cornyn (Texas) is something close to a disaster for Senate GOP strategists. Bunning, a renowned curmudgeon, is now openly hostile to the two leaders in his party and seems ready to run for reelection in 2010 simply to spite McConnell and Cornyn. And, don't forget that Bunning had a meager $150,000 in the bank at the end of 2008, an absolute pittance for an incumbent senator in this election cycle. The likely beneficiary is Lt. Gov. Dan Mongiardo, who came within a few points of ousting Bunning six years ago, and is running again. But, given the softness of Bunning's numbers, it's not hard to see other ambitious Democrats jumping into this race too. (Previous ranking: 4)
1. New Hampshire (R): The Granite State has been the epicenter of Republicans' decline in the Northeast over the las few elections. In 2006, both GOP House members were defeated and in 2008 Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (D) beat incumbent John Sununu (R). That trend spells trouble for Republicans' chances in the open seat being left behind by Sen. Judd Gregg (R) in 2010. Rep. Paul Hodes is already in the race on the Democratic side and wins strong reviews from national Democrats although Rep. Carol Shea-Porter continues to leave open the possibility of a primary challenge. Republicans don't have an obvious candidate -- especially considering that Sununu does not seem interested in moving back to New Hampshire to run. Once Sununu formally removes his name, look for attention to turn to former Gov. Steve Merrill as the GOP's best candidate. (Previous ranking: 1)
Chris Cillizza
March 6, 2009; 1:12 PM ET
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A note on the possible Colorado primary battle. As a resident here I got a phone survey that pretty much asked me if Romanoff should run against Bennet. It went through a series of talking points for and agaist each candidate and asked if a primary would damage the eventual winner, etc.
So, someone out there is interested in Romanoff taking the plunge.
Posted by: 2djerrid | March 9, 2009 2:58 PM | Report abuse
"drivl. Shouldn't you be sweeping peanut shells off the floor right about now.
Posted by: king_of_zouk | March 7, 2009 8:31 PM"
He will as soon as you, King, move out of your parents' basement. The benefits of the stimulus package will not reach you as long as you are sleeping next to your Mom's 35 year old Maytag washer. And, no, King, taking crushed aluminum cans to the supermarket is not a small business.
Posted by: broadwayjoe | March 9, 2009 2:01 PM | Report abuse
I cannot buy into anything scrivener50 has posted over the last two years.
But he is correct that Wright got a raw deal. In reality, Wright is a decorated military man and an iconic figure in mainstream religious circles despite what the MSM would have you believe. Hopefully at some point, Wright will launch a "Make It Wright" tour, Part II, to set the record straight on who he is. The fairest media account of the Wright issue was the Post's Eugene Robinson's "Where Wright Went Wrong."
Posted by: broadwayjoe | March 9, 2009 1:55 PM | Report abuse
In response to OhioCitizen:
I am supporting Jennifer Brunner for Senate in Ohio because of what she accomplished in the 2008 election. Cuyahoga County (Cleveland) had a totally unremarkable, noncontroversial election for the first time in anyone's memory. She faced down the Republican blowhards on the board of elections, kicking them off the board and replacing them with Republicans who would actually work with other people. I think she would make an exciting senator. On the other hand, while I believe Lee Fisher is an honorable person, he's just another go-along-to-get-along politician. Speaking as a 56-year-old white male, I'm tired of old white guys running everything. Jennifer Brunner for US Senate!
Posted by: jothomp | March 9, 2009 1:28 PM | Report abuse
..."YOU'D...."BE IN JAIL! I'm disgusted with what the REPUBLICANS HAVE DONE TO MY COUNTRY! Why hasn't "A CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION being done by a Independent Council too look into the Criminal record of Republicans who's record shows they have RUINED America's image and Economy, "LOOTED THE U.S. TREASURY" and are laughing all the way to the bank,
..."APPRECIATE IT, now I see why American's don't vote, sometimes I wonder why I do...
..."Here's one more fact,
..."True Patriotism, "Hates Injustice In Its Own Land, "MORE, "THAN ANYWHERE ELSE."
---Clarence Darrow
Sincerely, Tommy Birchfield, Voter/Vet USAF
Graduate Student, Master's Program,
East Tennessee State University,
Posted by: ztcb41 | March 9, 2009 1:13 PM | Report abuse
I'm surprised to see no mention of Charles Grassley in the top ten. He has yet to announce his candidacy in a state turning bluer with each cycle and a popular Democratic Governor running for reelection. Democrats should be contesting this race to establish a push into the Midwest Republican stronghold.
Posted by: dutterback2000 | March 9, 2009 11:09 AM | Report abuse
You don't even have to leave the Dem Party to find bipartisanship HeHe
Maybe if we had a totalatarian regime - we could waive all of this time wasting hooey!! No wonder that the Chinese are ahead of the curve.
Posted by: newbeeboy | March 9, 2009 10:29 AM | Report abuse
President Obama does not yet seem to be cognizant of a frightening reality -- that the Bush "torture memos" were used to justify "programs of personal destruction" that REMAIN IN PLACE ON HIS WATCH.
Obama must come to realize that federal agencies and commands have enabled the ONGOING covert microwave weapons torture of U.S. citizens deemed "undesirables" and "dissents"...
...as well as the nationwide GPS-enabled "community gang stalking" of U.S. citizens, who are hunted down like prey by citizen vigilante goons as "target" vehicles and implanted GPS devices enter the "crown of evil" GPS grid of the gang-stalkers.
It appears that Obama and most liberal/progressives have yet to realize that the "war on terror" appears to have been a calculated pretext for an "American genocide/politicide" -- a horrific silent holocaust that has destroyed, and continues to destroy, untold thousands, if not millions, of American families and no doubt has contributed to economic tumult.
One person who WAS aware, and deserves vindication, is the Rev. Jeremiah Wright. What has been happened since the dawning of the Bush administration has turned a just society into the "US of KKK-A," as harsh and impolitic as that sounds.
And the 21st century version of the Klan -- an American Gestapo -- remains on its covert march -- hiding behind covert federal "programs of personal financial destruction" and federally-funded community policing and town watch programs co-sponsored by local law enforcement nationwide.
President Obama must act immediately to restore American civil and human rights -- because each day he delays, the forces running these programs, the forces who will resist whatever "change" his presidency offers, are one day closer to making it impossible him to fulfill the "hope" he still embodies.
For more on "Gestapo USA" and why team Obama must move immediately to dismantle the Bush-Cheney "extrajudicial punishment network"...
PS. -- Anyone reading this with "access" to decision-makers on Team Obama and in Congress: Please send them this missive.
Posted by: scrivener50 | March 8, 2009 11:23 PM | Report abuse
How long can Coleman keep up this farce in Minnesota? It is now FOUR months past the election and the Republican Governor and the Republican controlled court system keeps the Democrats from having that 59th vote, a real help when you consider that Kennedy can not always be there.
Posted by: Opa2 | March 8, 2009 7:26 PM | Report abuse
I was a Republican because I believed that it's better to seek a job than to claim a government paycheck as your right due to idleness. I still firmly believe all that.
However, the rich can make life so hard for the poor by their misbehavior that I have been compelled to side with the Democratic party, with which I also disagree on the issue of abortion - an issue central to my world view and my politics.
I pray for President Obama every day, and nothing he has done to date has disillusioned me with him one iota.
Posted by: Miss_Hogynist | March 7, 2009 10:33 PM | Report abuse
"Without Sen. Ted Kennedy (Mass.) voting on final passage due to his ongoing fight against brain cancer and the fate of the Minnesota Senate race still in doubt"
That's sad. I'm still registered Republican, though I guess I should get that fixed. I agree with Michael Steele every now and then, but otherwise, thanks but no thanks.
Posted by: Miss_Hogynist | March 7, 2009 10:24 PM | Report abuse
drivl. Shouldn't you be sweeping peanut shells off the floor right about now.
Posted by: king_of_zouk | March 7, 2009 8:31 PM | Report abuse
occam2 - If you are going to make cracks about education, perhaps you should edit your posts for grammar. "ONLY state have Senators." I'll leave it to you to figure it out.
That much having been said, I'd like to have a little of what Broadway Joe has been smoking. The current bill would give DC a voting representative, though activists are pushing for 2 senate seats. Not likely.
I love it when when people attack minor insignificant typos in blog posts instead of the premise of the argument. For the uneducated, this is using the logical fallacy of ignoratio elenchi (red herring), or perhaps in this case, more specifically, argumentum ad hominem.
Posted by: occam2 | March 7, 2009 7:10 PM | Report abuse
"It all depends on who gets the blame for the worsening Depression, in the public mind. If things keep to trend (0.5% increase/month), unemployment will be 13% by the end of 2009 and 18% by the Nov 2010 elections. If the Dems are successful in keeping the blame on Bush, they win. If they somehow manage to get themselves blamed, they lose. Posted by: andrewp111"
Wrong calculus, I hope. By mid 2010 the effects of putting three to four millions of people to work will be there to see. If you got a job due to the stimulus plan(s), and your Senator is a Republican who is still trying to keep any of this from happening, (thereby cutting the funds your job depends on) and putting you back on unemployment, he isn't going to be your concept of a viable candidate. And if a years worth of such jobs putting money into local circulation doesn't marginally slow the rate of collapse, Republican Senators saying "I told you so" won't earn themselves any credit from the segment of the population that has been jobless for a year or more, nor from the newly jobless who will see that, "I Told You So" as being dead set against their ever getting work.
But since a normal business cycle would be expected to produce some swing back to increasing employment, those four million jobs will certainly have a positive effect, nd at that point every non Republican candidate for anything will be running against his Republican opponent for "Wanting America to Fail", and, fairly or unfairly, (remember the Republicans ran against anti war Democrats for "Wanting America to Fail") that line will stick in most cases.
Having to run on the Rush Limbaugh Platform will be a handicap most Republicans won't be able to overcome.
Ifthe American Reform party gets organized and competes, the best any of those Senators will do is 25% of the vote, and the real question will be how many Senators the ARP elects.
Now the question is how many aspiring Senators can get an ARP candidacy up and running in a year and a half.
Posted by: ceflynline | March 7, 2009 6:55 PM | Report abuse
It all depends on who gets the blame for the worsening Depression, in the public mind. If things keep to trend (0.5% increase/month), unemployment will be 13% by the end of 2009 and 18% by the Nov 2010 elections. If the Dems are successful in keeping the blame on Bush, they win. If they somehow manage to get themselves blamed, they lose.
Posted by: andrewp111 | March 7, 2009 5:22 PM | Report abuse
Do something -- tell your story to the American Civil Liberties Union (link below).
Then demand that ACLU renew its free speech fight by filing a class-action suit against unconstitutional, rogue government surveillance operations.
Posted by: scrivener50 | March 7, 2009 5:01 PM | Report abuse
newbeeboy - You must truly be a newbie. Haven't you ever heard the famous Will Rogers quote? "I'm not a member of an organized political party. I'm a Democrat."
Posted by: FairlingtonBlade | March 7, 2009 4:34 PM | Report abuse
occam2 - If you are going to make cracks about education, perhaps you should edit your posts for grammar. "ONLY state have Senators." I'll leave it to you to figure it out.
That much having been said, I'd like to have a little of what Broadway Joe has been smoking. The current bill would give DC a voting representative, though activists are pushing for 2 senate seats. Not likely.
Posted by: FairlingtonBlade | March 7, 2009 4:28 PM | Report abuse
Hold on Cillizza...what self-respecting Democratic Senator could in good conscience vote against this masterful chief officer and his band of rocket surgeons???????
This seems like a moot point, defections - maybe from east to west Berlin - but not in the great Democratic consensus party!!
Posted by: newbeeboy | March 7, 2009 4:14 PM | Report abuse
haha -- loony rightwingers lose -- and keep on losing.
'WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge on Thursday threw out a lawsuit questioning President Barack Obama's citizenship, lambasting the case as a waste of the court's time and suggesting the plaintiff's attorney may have to compensate the president's lawyer.
In an argument popular on the Internet and taken seriously practically nowhere else, Obama's critics argue he is ineligible to be president because he is not a "natural-born citizen" as the Constitution requires.
In response last summer, Obama's campaign posted his Hawaiian birth certificate on its Web site. But the lawsuit argues it is a fake and that Obama was actually born in his father's homeland of Kenya, even though Hawaiian officials have said the document is authentic.
"This case, if it were allowed to proceed, would deserve mention in one of those books that seek to prove that the law is foolish or that America has too many lawyers with not enough to do," U.S. District Judge James Robertson said in his written opinion.
The lawsuit didn't even use Obama's legal name but called him "Barry Soetoro," the name he went by while attending elementary school in Indonesia. It's one of many that has been filed claiming Obama is ineligible to serve as president.
Robertson ordered plaintiff's attorney John Hemenway of Colorado Springs, Colo., to show why he hasn't violated court rules barring frivolous and harassing cases and shouldn't have to pay Obama's attorney, Bob Bauer, for his time arguing that the case should be thrown out.'
Posted by: drindl | March 7, 2009 2:01 PM | Report abuse
King, your mom said she's coming down to the basement in five minutes to bring you a grilled cheese sandwich and lemonade. She said to pick up your dirty clothes and make your bed, too. She said until you leave her basement, you will not benefit from the BHO stimulus plan. And she said for you to stop referring to your comic books as "liquid assets." Comic books are comic books.
Posted by: broadwayjoe | March 7, 2009 1:32 PM | Report abuse
"One way or another (Franken, Shaheen, a new DC senator, etc.), it looks like 60 votes is in the Senate's future. "
Another Democrat educated dimwit. There will be NO Senator from DC. ONLY state have Senators.
[O]ne [B]ig [A]ss [M]istake [A]merica
Posted by: occam2 | March 7, 2009 12:33 PM | Report abuse
You gotta admire the audacity of liberals, the self appointed ideology of whats best for the people, advocating one party rule. It's obvious that liberal demagoguery has no limits when it comes to the depths of hypocrisy they will descend to.
Question: How do you know when liberal is lying? Answer: It's easy, they are always lying. It's how they manage their army of slow witted government dependent voters.
[O]ne [B]ig [A]ss [M]istake [A]merica
Posted by: occam2 | March 7, 2009 12:15 PM | Report abuse
president chauncy is so busy making empty hypocritical speeches, he hasn't noticed the market is through the floor and nancy is running the show. It doesn't add up to 60 when even dems won't go along with barry.harry.nan communism kicks in.
Posted by: king_of_zouk | March 7, 2009 11:18 AM | Report abuse
What if, what if. Should Specter actually decide he still has the strength to run, what if he decides to run on the American Reform ticket?
There have to be a few moderates who decide that now is the time to join a third party effort to oust the Republicans from their second party status. Arlan could lead that pack.
But what ifs are what ifs.
Posted by: ceflynline | March 7, 2009 11:02 AM | Report abuse
Gullible American voters
American economy
American soldier
Short sellers
Iran and Russia
Posted by: king_of_zouk | March 7, 2009 10:45 AM | Report abuse
One way or another (Franken, Shaheen, a new DC senator, etc.), it looks like 60 votes is in the Senate's future.
BHO (per usual--staying on message and continuing to calmly deliver on his campaign promises one by one, e.g., no torture, Iraq pullout, closing Gitmo, economic stimulus, and so forth)
BHO counsel Bob Bauer (for winning the latest nutty BHO-isn't-a-citizen case and persuading the trial judge to consider requiring the plaintiffs to pay BHO attorney's fees (pretty hefty, I suspect))
Vietnam veteran John J. Rambo (for countless imaginary battles on Hollywood backlots)
Senator Roland Burris (for defying the punidits all of whom predicted he would resign by sundown)
Madoff the Great and the Missus (still is not in jail and still hasn't given up one cent of his $50 billion in ill gotten gains)
Rachel Maddow
Limbaugh (for making fun of Senator Kennedy's serious illness -- how low can you get?)
GOP (for allowing a bigoted radio entertainer to become their voice in our two party system)
The Fairness Doctrine (What happened to it? This should have been introduced the first thing as bill number S.1. No one should be allowed to spew idiotic venom ("I hope Obama fails"/"Send em back to Mexico"/"BHO is a commie") for three or four hours daily on a licensed station without being challenged)
Veteran BHO hater Juan Williams (for, well, being Juan Williams)
MSNBC's Morning Joe (a silly vapid presentation totally out of sync intellectually and in viewpoint with the evening lineup of Matthews, Olbermann, and Maddow; it belongs on Faux News or PAX TV; Super-patriot Bill Press would be a great morning replacement)
Posted by: broadwayjoe | March 7, 2009 9:44 AM | Report abuse
Brunner's campaign is likely to be funded entirely by the single-interest Emily's List group. Ohio Democrats will choose traditional liberal Lee Fisher ahead of anti-Obama Emily's List candidate Brunner.
Posted by: OHIOCITIZEN | March 7, 2009 4:41 AM | Report abuse
Ohio progressive Democrats will never forget or forgive the cowards from Emily's List for opposing Obama in the Ohio Presidential Primary.
Posted by: OHIOCITIZEN | March 7, 2009 4:38 AM | Report abuse
Nominating Brunner basically ensures defeat. Ohio Democrats are smart enough to defeat the anti-Obama Emily's List stalking horse and nominate Fisher.
Posted by: OHIOCITIZEN | March 7, 2009 4:36 AM | Report abuse
The Ohio Democratic Primary will be won by
fisher. The anti-Obama losers from Emily's List are funding the Brunner campaign, while most Progressive Democrats and Strickland moderates are lined up in support of Fisher. Fisher will be the next Ohio Senator.
Posted by: OHIOCITIZEN | March 7, 2009 4:34 AM | Report abuse
The master mind of the Democrats takeover in 2006 and increase in 2008 is Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Schumer.
He was first elected by his "BRAIN" Hank Morris in 1998, and for the last 20 years plus has been having Breakfast. Lunch and Dinner with every "RICH" person or Now POOR WALL STREET he could find.
From George Soro to Bernie Madof and all those in between.
It is time to say NO MORE SCHUMER
Posted by: VJMachiavelli1 | March 7, 2009 2:40 AM | Report abuse
It doesn't cease to amaze me how people expect instant recovery with the economy, especially since the repubs forced the administration to sign a bill that had less than it wanted in the way of stimulative spending.
The Recovery Act was signed just a couple of weeks ago and already people are saying that since things haven't magically turned on a dime, Obama's efforts were a failure that will spell doom for the Dems in 2010. What we are suffering from now is the culmination of nearly 30 years of tax cuts for the wealthy and overall deregulation. You can't reverse 30 years of bad policy in 2 weeks (or even 6, which is all Obama has been president).
Stop acting like children sitting in the back seat asking if we are there yet 5 minutes after pulling out of the driveway.
That said, the Dems are in a good position to control 65 Senate seats come January 2011. The repubs will be pushed further into geographical obscurity and will likely react in the same way they reacted to their losses in the last two election cycles: we need to be more conservative.
Oh, and don't write off AZ. McCain's recent theatrics are proof that he is feeling the heat (no pun intended) and realizes just how vulnerable he is.
Posted by: PeixeGato1 | March 7, 2009 12:06 AM | Report abuse
I'm just thinking how amusing it will be when Franken is sworn in to the Senate and the big fat idiot is left standing there, leading his, er, "rump movement" (in the parliamentary sense, of course) from the outside.
Rush won't mind, but I wonder how the rest of the rump will feel?
Posted by: nodebris | March 6, 2009 11:30 PM | Report abuse
Today we celebrate the official Obama bear market - down 20% since the beginning of his presidency. These are the salad days for Obama and the Dems. The rancid, wilting salad days are just ahead. By the heat of the summer, Dem. programs will seem like potato salad left out too long in the mid-day sun. I predict that Obama won't be at 60% approval when Nov. 2010 rolls around.
Posted by: kenpasadena | March 6, 2009 9:10 PM | Report abuse
If Toomey beats Specter in the primary, it really doesn't matter who the dems run, they will win that seat. Santorum lost by a landslide to Casey and Toomey is cut out of his mold. Though if Toomey does beat Specter in the primary, I could see Specter pulling a Lieberman and running as an independent. Personally, I think the Dems will have 64 seats next cycle for sure getting PA, NH, MO, KY, and OH (I don't think the dems will lose any seats again in this cycle), with the potential to get up to 67. Tampa mayor Pam Iorio is the Democrats Dark Horse in Florida if Crist decides NOT to run (and I don't think he will - he just doesn't seem to like beltway game). Iorio is from the swing 1-4 cooridor area - and the seat really becomes two city/district candidates without Crist. The only way the dems can get LA is if Mitch Landrieu runs. I think he'd beat Vitter head to head
Posted by: robbygtx | March 6, 2009 7:16 PM | Report abuse
Observed - Because we can't wait two years. And moderate Republicans (the few, the proud) do have something constructive to add.
Broadway Joe - You weren't paying attention. The DC bill covers a vote in the House, not the Senate. I suspect the Supremes will knock it out anyway.
Posted by: FairlingtonBlade | March 6, 2009 6:41 PM | Report abuse
The economic programs Obama is promoting will not produce a robust economic recovery. By 2010 if this dire economic condition is not ameliorated, the Democrats could lose more than a few seats. This is a real possibility since the party in power generally loses seats in the mid-term elections. And, with the way Obama is running the economy, my prediction could be right on.
Posted by: saelij | March 6, 2009 6:20 PM | Report abuse
Unless Obama and his team take a deep breath and come down to the earth and set their priorities starting with bank credit, home mortgage, tax codes and after succeedding think about their liberal programs of healthcare and many others. Otherwise, rather than recovery, America will be drowned under the deep sea and will never come out from that mess.
Posted by: citysoilverizonnet | March 6, 2009 6:17 PM | Report abuse
HuffPo reports another BHO citizenship lawsuit has been thrown out. Judge considers making plaintiff pay for BHO's attorney's fees for filing the frivolous suit. 'Bout time...
"WASHINGTON — A federal judge on Thursday threw out a lawsuit questioning President Barack Obama's citizenship, lambasting the case as a waste of the court's time and suggesting the plaintiff's attorney may have to compensate the president's lawyer.
In an argument popular on the Internet and taken seriously practically nowhere else, Obama's critics argue he is ineligible to be president because he is not a "natural-born citizen" as the Constitution requires.
In response last summer, Obama's campaign posted his Hawaiian birth certificate on its Web site. But the lawsuit argues it is a fake and that Obama was actually born in his father's homeland of Kenya, even though Hawaiian officials have said the document is authentic.
"This case, if it were allowed to proceed, would deserve mention in one of those books that seek to prove that the law is foolish or that America has too many lawyers with not enough to do," U.S. District Judge James Robertson said in his written opinion.
The lawsuit didn't even use Obama's legal name but called him "Barry Soetoro," the name he went by while attending elementary school in Indonesia. It's one of many that has been filed claiming Obama is ineligible to serve as president.
Robertson ordered plaintiff's attorney John Hemenway of Colorado Springs, Colo., to show why he hasn't violated court rules barring frivolous and harassing cases and shouldn't have to pay Obama's attorney, Bob Bauer, for his time arguing that the case should be thrown out."
Posted by: broadwayjoe | March 6, 2009 5:31 PM | Report abuse
Assuming that Obama makes no major missteps, the pressure will be on for more Democrats to be elected to the Senate.
Absent this, a good filibuster by the Republicans can keep the public focused on the real reasons for voting more Democrats to the Senate. Up to this point, polls indicate that Republicans must enjoy shooting themselves.
Posted by: EarlC | March 6, 2009 5:22 PM | Report abuse
If the DC voting rights bill is passed by Congress this year, that should help get the Dems to 60.
Posted by: broadwayjoe | March 6, 2009 5:10 PM | Report abuse
Why don't the idiot Democrats put things up for vote with a simple majority? If these are good things for the country then let the Republicans filibuster to their hearts content. Put the spotlight on these cockroaches who are obstructing as much as possible. We'll keep sorting them out in 2010.
Posted by: theobserver4 | March 6, 2009 4:49 PM | Report abuse
Chris, I think the contested races you site are on the map as you say, but don't you think it is the Democrats that will be considered the "incumbent party in power" ('cause they are) so, it will be they who are on defense next cycle. Republicans are not in the position of defending national policies - it will for certain be the other way around and highly dependent of the economy and then the local politics? The blame Bush era will be over by 2010. If the economy still stinks it will be like 1994. While I understand your focus on the Senate - what about the House?
Posted by: star_key2 | March 6, 2009 4:29 PM | Report abuse
I clearly see the Democrats making it to 60 but not to 67. I see clearly seven races where the Republicans are vulnerable. My line is:\
1. New Hampshire - This will go democratic especially with the retiring Judd Grey. He sees the blues surrounding him.
2. Ohio – Another blue state with a retiring Republican.
3. Florida - Another state the Obama took in the election that will go to a Democrat.
4. Missouri - McCain won this by the skin of his teeth can could easily be a decorates pickup.
5. Iowa - Grassley could join the many unemployed in his home state.
6. Louisiana – Vitter's pay for sex could be a problem in the bible belt where he has to get the votes to overcome Democratic New Orleans.
I really think Colorado is secure. It would have been great if Salazar had stayed put, but I will be sending money and working for a week during the race to keep Colorado blue.
Posted by: bradcpa | March 6, 2009 4:21 PM | Report abuse
What if Specter pulls a Lieberman and runs as an independent? He has crossed the aisle enough that he could do it if he wanted.
Posted by: AndyR3 | March 6, 2009 4:03 PM | Report abuse
2010 election
1.Vitter= Gone-Democratic win
2. Burris= Gone- different Democratic win
3. Bunning= Gone-Democratic win
4. Specter= Wins reelection-Republican win
Posted by: mattadamsdietmanager1014 | March 6, 2009 3:16 PM | Report abuse
For the record, Missouri BARELY went for McCain--it was the rural folks who went for Mac and his trophy veep--the major metros are Obama/Biden Country. That said:
Secretary Carnahan is part of an extremely popular political family here, while the tarnished Rep. Blunt is not (his son left office after one failed term as governor with his tail between his legs). I'd say Missouri is going to have two Democratic Senators by 2010.
Posted by: soonerthought | March 6, 2009 3:06 PM | Report abuse
Chris i live in Illinois Senator Burris is out he won't win re-election. But Mark Kirk is not a good candidate for the Republicans. Another Democrat will win President Obama's old Senate seat. Dick Durbin and Harry Reid will make sure of that. I told you the Republican party is dead in illinois. The only way for a Republicans to retake the state of Illinios from the Democrats is for a Republican victory win the 2011 Chicago Mayoral election against our crooked Mayor Daley and a Republican victory against our crooked Cook County board President Todd Stroger.
If there are Republican victories in both those areas then they might have a chance for a Senate/Govenor victory later on.
In Illinois, we have a crooked Mayoral administration running the entire state including districting, polling, and counting. They will make sure their people which are Democrats win. As a Democrat i hate seeing this type of pay to play in Illinois but its their politics and it happens. The republicans will need to knock off those 2 in order to win elections in Illinois and retake it.
Posted by: mattadamsdietmanager1014 | March 6, 2009 3:02 PM | Report abuse
Clearing the primary decks can be helpful, but isn't necessary. Jim Webb won a nearly 50/50 primary before defeating George Allen. Not only do we not know what the big races will be, but we cannot know. Big things are brewing and I have no idea where we're headed.
Posted by: FairlingtonBlade | March 6, 2009 2:55 PM | Report abuse
also on Crist running, its a Win for the Democrats, everyone in Florida calls Crist a RINO already, he is much more moderate than Martinez, so Crist could make a name for himself by being a deal breaker with the Dem Majority. Also, it lets the DSCC spend money else where to pick up the other open seats where the money will go much further. Also, Alex Sink can run and win the Governorship, which is more important then any single US senate seat.
Posted by: sjxylib | March 6, 2009 2:30 PM | Report abuse
Crist is going to run for Senate he wants to get his out of Tallahassee and to Washington before anyone starts blaming him for the mess the state is in. Its only the people outside of Florida who think Crist won't run, everyone here thinks its close to 90% chance he will run.
Posted by: sjxylib | March 6, 2009 2:27 PM | Report abuse
The GOP has their work cut out for themselves. The top 7 of the 10 races most likely to flip are Republican held? They need to figure out what they stand for & start making a compelling argument for it, or they really will become a regional party.
Posted by: bsimon1 | March 6, 2009 2:08 PM | Report abuse
caribis writes
""...much can change between now and next November." Am I missing something? I thought we had a longer break until the next federal election."
I believe the Fix is referring to 2010 as 'next' November. November 2009 would be 'this' November.
Posted by: bsimon1 | March 6, 2009 2:04 PM | Report abuse
If Toomey gets the nomination, chalk up that seat for the Dems for sure. Specter has enourmous goodwill built up over decades, and centrist Repubs and Dems alike approve of his enlightened stance on human and civil rights (although if he did more crusading on these issues, he would further cement his standing).
* Silent, covert microwave radiation weapons assaults on innocent but "targeted" U.S. citizens;
* Terroristic vigilante community gang stalking, surreptitious home entry, police-tolerated vandalism;
* Secret federal "programs of personal financial destruction."
OR (if links are corrupted / disabled):
Posted by: scrivener50 | March 6, 2009 1:49 PM | Report abuse
"...much can change between now and next November." Am I missing something? I thought we had a longer break until the next federal election.
Posted by: caribis | March 6, 2009 1:38 PM | Report abuse
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The Arts Center of Cannon County's production of
The Stage Musical
Based on the Disney Film
Music and Lyrics by Phil Collins. Book by David Henry Hwa
Adapted from the story "Tarzan of the Apes" by Edgar Rice Burroughs
Originally Produced on Broadway by Disney Theatrical Productions.
Shows are March 20, 21, 27, 28 & April 3 and 4 at 7:30 P.M. and Sundays March 22 and 29 at 2:00 P.M.
This classic tale unfolds in early 1900's as a shipwreck leaves an infant orphaned on the West African shore. The helpless baby is taken under the protection of a gorilla tribe and becomes part of their family. When he eventually encounters his first human, Jane Porter, both of their worlds transform forever.
TARZAN® features the direction of Darryl Deason, music direction of Allison Hall, and choreography by Lauren Johnson. The cast includes Collin Peterson (Tarzan), Allison Hall (Kala), Matt Henry (Kerchak), Jenna Pryor (Jane), Gerald Oliver (Terk), and Noah Garrison (Young Tarzan) and also features Blake Holiday, Haley Ray, Kyle McCurry, Chamberlin Little, Fred Hutchison, Greg Ray, Matthew Wells, Kennon Cliché, Zavior Phillips, Jonathan House, Kalyn Choate, Kate Hatch, Holly Adams, Rachel Cole, Jamie Kirkland, Sharron Bessant, Lauren Johnson, James Bessant, Chesley Sanford, Joshua Ferguson, Nolan Ragland and Carter Cantrell.
This production is appropriate for all ages. Tickets are $15 with discounts available for students and seniors and can be purchased by calling (615) 563-2787 Tuesday through Saturday 10 a.m.-4 p.m. or online at artscenterofcc.com and (subject to availability) at the door one hour prior to show time.
The Arts Center is located on 1424 John Bragg Highway, just west of the town of Woodbury, approximately 20 minutes from Murfreesboro, Manchester, and McMinnville and one hour southeast of Nashville. Office hours are 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday. For more information call 615-563-(ARTS) 2787. Check out our web site at www.artscenterofcc.com.


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I. Introduction
Since September, General Motors ("GM") and Chrysler's majority owner, Cerberus Capital Management have been in talks over the possibility of acquiring Chrysler. [1] Both companies are facing a financial crisis as both have suffered huge losses during this economic recession. [2] Moody's Investor Service stressed that GM would run out of operating cash next year without new sources of capital. [3] GM sees its merger with Chrysler as its bailout providing the company with revenue, cash flow, and cash reserves to make it through the coming year. [4] Merger talks have dealt with GM acquisition of Chrysler's auto business and Cerberus merger with lender Chrysler Financial Services and GM's ownership of GMAC Financial Services. [5] However, the question remains: how beneficial will the GM-Chrysler merger be to these companies. In this article, the advantages and disadvantages of the merger will be discussed.
II. Merger, Lifeline for GM and Chrysler?
One clear implication from the merger is profit for the combined entity. GM and Chrysler look at this merger as a lifeline from their spiraling financial crisis. Chrysler's debt trades at around 30 cents on the dollar. [6] Furthermore, Chrysler has witnessed a 25% drop in its sales. [7] As for GM, the company has already lost $18.8 billion in the first six months of the year and still has not reported its third-quarter losses. [8] The consolidated entity would benefit from Chrysler's $62 billion in revenue, 1.5 million customers and $11 billion in cash. [9] This money could be used to fund some of the drastic cost-cutting to occur at Chrysler. [10] This new company would produce approximately $250 billion in annual revenue with the advantage of owning more than 30 % of the U.S. market. [11] Thus, it would improve the companies' credit rating and lower the risk that either company would have to seek bankruptcy over the next 15 months. [12]
Also, the merger has the potential for savings for GM providing GM with much needed funds. [13] These savings by GM are in purchasing and raw material costs. [14] They also include "technology savings from merging powertrain and clean technology platforms as well as corporate overlaps in engineering, marketing, distribution and advertise[ment]." [15]
In addition, GM would have access to Chrysler's products, including the successful Jeep brand and minivan lineup. [16] Furthermore, Chrysler's joint ventures, such as its deals with China's Automobile Co. and Volkswagen AG, would be accessible to GM. [17]
III. Financing Hurdles and Dealings with the UAW
However, there are major setbacks to the merger of these two companies. Most importantly, thousands of employees may be laid off as a result of the merger. The Anderson Economic Group of East Central Lansing has estimated that this merger may cause between 25,000 to 35,000 layoffs. [18] The former Chrysler executive Thomas Stallkamp stated that it would be necessary for Chrysler and GM to consolidate plants during a merger in order for the merger to be successful. [19] Consolidation means big job cuts. It will be difficult convincing the United Auto Workers Union ("UAW") to these job cuts, especially since the Union had already agreed to 85,400 job cuts at GM, Chrysler, and Ford in exchange for buyouts and early retirement deals. [20] UAW President Ron Gettelfinger has already stated that he does not favor any merger that includes more layoffs. [21] The Union can threaten to strike if they do not support this merger. [22] Says Stallkamp, "It would require a huge deal with the UAW." [23]
In addition, GM may be unable to secure financing necessary for its acquisition of Chrysler. [24] GM had recently approached the U.S. Treasury for funding of $10 billion to support the new merger in exchange for taking an ownership stake in the combined company. [25] However, the Treasury Department has stated that it is not negotiating direct aid for the merger. [26] As of right now talks about the merger are on hold until after the Nov. 4th election as both parties hope to secure loans with the new administration. [27]
Furthermore, GM may be "over their heads" in trying to consolidate the two companies. The merged automaker would have over 10,000 dealers. [28] This is far more dealers than it needs for the amount of cars the combined company would sell. [29] Also, GM would have to design and market cars for 11 different brands. [30] Dealers have invested in franchises to sell these brands. If GM decides to discontinue any of these brands, dealers may file suit in an effort to try to recoup their investment in franchises. [31]
IV. Conclusion
GM and Chrysler should merge. Both companies are at the brink of bankruptcy. This merger would bring needed revenue back in into the companies, producing approximately $250 billion annually. [32] Although the merger will result in job cuts as both companies attempt to consolidate, the loss of jobs would be inevitable if GM and Chrysler do not merge and continue on their downward financial spiral towards bankruptcy. Thus, a merger appears to be a much needed lifeline for both companies. However, the merger could fall through if GM is unable to secure financing from the new administration for the merger. As a result, the success of the merger is uncertain.
[1] David Kiley and David Welch, Why do GM and Chrysler Need Uncle Sam's Help?, Bus. Wk., Oct. 28, 2009, http://www.businessweek.com/bwdaily/dnflash/content/oct2008/db20081028_614954_page_2.htm.
[2] Id.
[3] Id.
[4] Id.
[5] Id.
[6] Id.
[7] Jui Charkravorty Das and Kevin Krolicki, GM Chrysler Merger Talks on Hold After Aid Hopes Fade, USA Today, Oct. 31, 2008, http://www.usatoday.com/money/autos/2008-10-31-gm-chrysler-talks-stall_N.htm.
[8] Kiley and Welch, supra note 1.
[9] David Welch, Under the Hood of a GM-Chrysler Merger, Bus. Wk., Oct. 17, 2008, http://www.businessweek.com/bwdaily/dnflash/content/oct2008/db20081017_939535.htm[hereinafter Welch, Under the Hood].
[10] John D. Stoll and Jeffrey McCracken, GM lacks Investors to Fund Deal with Chrysler, Wall St. J., Oct. 20, 2008.
[11] Id.
[12] Id.
[13] Id.
[14] Id.
[15] Id.
[16] Id.
[17] Id.
[18] GM-Chrysler: Financing Dilemma, CNN, Oct. 29, 2008, http://money.cnn.com/2008/10/29/news/companies/gm_chrysler.ap/.
[19] David Welch, Why GM is Serious about Buying Chrysler, Bus. Wk., Feb. 18, 2007, http://www.businessweek.com/bwdaily/dnflash/content/feb2007/db20070218_013874.htm[hereinafter David Welch, Why GM is Serious].
[20] Id.
[21] Welch, Under the Hood, supra note 9.
[22] Welch, Why GM is Serious, supra note 19.
[23] Id.
[24] Charkravorty and Krolicki, supra note 7.
[25] Id.
[26] Id.
[27] Id.
[28]Welch, Under the Hood, supra note 9.
[29] Id.
[30] Id.
[31] David Welch, GM's Latest Retooling the Chrysler Merger, Bus. Wk., Oct. 30, 2008, http://www.businessweek.com/bwdaily/dnflash/content/oct2008/db20081029_522058.htm.
[32] Stoll and McCracken, supra note 10.


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K2M Names Gregory Cole as Chief Financial Officer
LEESBURG, VA … October 7, 2008 – K2M, Inc., the spinal device company developing innovative solutions for the treatment of complex spinal pathologies, today announced the appointment of Gregory Cole as Chief Financial Officer. Tom Delaney, K2M's former CFO, has been named International General Manager and will oversee the company's rapid international expansion.
Prior to joining K2M, Mr. Cole served as Chief Financial Officer for Simplexity, LLC, and Vice President of Finance and Treasurer for XM Satellite Radio, a satellite media and entertainment company. He is a Virginia CPA and holds an MBA from the Robert H. Smith School of Business at the University of Maryland. He has significant experience in successfully shaping and executing financial strategies in a public company environment.
"Greg is a valuable addition to our team and represents an important milestone in our corporate growth plan to become the leading spine company providing solutions for the most complex spinal pathologies," stated Eric Major, K2M's President and CEO. "I'm excited to work with Greg who will undoubtedly play a significant role in helping to implement our strategic initiatives so that we may continue to focus on what's most important – providing the best spinal solutions on the market."
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tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1874262419752354657.post8597547940679602394..comments2019-05-26T13:15:18.018-05:00Comments on Review This!: Where To Invade Next ReviewedSylvestermousehttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-1874262419752354657.post-25008658118819677332016-09-20T08:39:46.364-05:002016-09-20T08:39:46.364-05:00Since I am not a Michael Moore fan, I would not ha...Since I am not a Michael Moore fan, I would not have considered watching the movie either Bev without your recommendation. I suspect how I would respond to this movie might well be dictated by my mood or current events. There are times when I am very protective of America and I am not open to listening to anything that could even sound like a criticism. However, I do know there are some thingsCynthia Sylvestermousehttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-1874262419752354657.post-38143207728539721732016-09-20T08:30:50.378-05:002016-09-20T08:30:50.378-05:00I'm aware that some other countries do have be...I'm aware that some other countries do have better ways to do things (in business, in education, in health care, etc.) than we do here in America. Our leaders could benefit from studying the 'best' in each category and applying some of the same principles!

I'm not familiar with Michael Moore, so found your review enlightening. Wednesday Elfhttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-1874262419752354657.post-61157083646191263512016-09-20T08:25:17.262-05:002016-09-20T08:25:17.262-05:00Very interesting review, Bev, and definitely not w...Very interesting review, Bev, and definitely not what I would expect given the cover. It's interesting to hear about alternative approaches to regulating schools and even businesses. I tend to be skeptical about anything that involves government mandate or even regulation, but it is interesting to learn about options that I might not otherwise have thought about on my own. Susan Deppnerhttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-1874262419752354657.post-19105516267079826992016-09-20T06:56:26.357-05:002016-09-20T06:56:26.357-05:00I usually don't watch Michael Moore films beca...I usually don't watch Michael Moore films because he is such an America basher. But I agree we could learn from other countries. Thanks for the review. :) Heather Burnshttps://email@example.com


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Beaufort News
Making the county treasurer, auditor posts appointed positions still under discussion
Some Beaufort County Council members say they still want to consider making the county auditor and treasurer appointed positions, even though voters on Tuesday ousted a longtime incumbent whose office has been beset by management and legal concerns.
Beaufort County Treasurer Joy Logan was turned out in favor of petition candidate Doug Henderson, the first election opponent she had faced since 1990.
Earlier this year, Councilwoman Laura Von Harten of Beaufort sent an e-mail to several county officials suggesting they consider changing from a council-administrator model, in which the treasurer and auditor are elected, to a council-manager model, in which County Council can either appoint those positions or choose to fill them through an election.
Von Harten's suggestion came after the May 12 arrest of former employee Casaundra White, who was charged with stealing $210,000 from public accounts, and a largely critical independent audit of the Treasurer's Office in June.
Tuesday's election has done little to change Von Harten's mind.
"I still think we need to consider adopting a council-manager form of government," Von Harten said last week. "It would give us flexibility. We can choose to keep the status quo or choose to hire financial professionals to carry out the functions of the treasurer and auditor."
Henderson said he thinks voters deserve the chance to fill those offices.
"I don't want to give up the right to vote for that position," Henderson said. "We give up so many rights already. The people should have the ability to vote people in and out of office when they feel it's appropriate."
Henderson takes office July 1 -- the beginning of the fiscal year -- in accordance with state law.
According to county officials, Beaufort County's council-administrator form predates South Carolina's 1975 Home Rule Act, which created county councils that were independent of the state legislature.
Changing the form of government would require council to conduct two public hearings and three votes before the question could appear on a referendum.
The U.S. Department of Justice also must determine that the change is not discriminatory, according to a department spokesman.
Councilman Stu Rodman of Hilton Head Island said changing the form of government would modernize the way the county does business and manages its finances.
"It's a more modern form of government," Rodman said. "It's also a way to have all the county's financial activity consolidated. We've seen what can go wrong when it's separated."


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SUNKRISH BALA born in India and raised in California, Sunkrish Bala was most recently seen as Dr. Caleb Subramanian on AMC's The Walking Dead.
Earlier this year, Sunkrish recurred as Andy on the third season of Showtime's hit Shameless.
A graduate of UCLA's School of Theater, Bala started working on his television career while still attending college. He quickly garnered memorable guest starring roles on hit shows such as Awkward, Grey's Anatomy, Body of Proof, NCIS:LA, Bones, Lie to Me, Mistresses, and Will & Grace.
Sunkrish gained notoriety in the role of Bobby – the cantankerous bodega owner - in MTV's I Just Want My Pants Back, directed by Doug Liman.
Previously, for two seasons, Bala starred in the ABC primetime comedy, Notes from the Underbelly-- about a group of friends who are experiencing the adventures of parenthood for the first time.
When Sunkrish isn't surviving the zombie apocalypse, he lives in Los Angeles.
DOMINIC RAINS currently resides in Los Angeles by way of Dallas, Texas and London, England. He made his first appearance in a supporting role in the NBC movie of the week 'Saving Jessica Lynch'. Which led director Peter Markle to bring him on as a lead in A&E's Emmy Nominated 'Flight 93'. He has since appeared in over a dozen primetime and daytime television shows. Dominic's passion for theater earned him a residency as a member of the award winning Elephant Theater Company where he spends most of his time. He was casted in the 2010 Sundance hit 'The Taqwacores' and in 2014 'A Gilr Walk Home Along At Night'. Dominic also recently produced and starred in his first film 'Still Here', starring opposite Oscar nominee Shohreh Aghashloo and Emmy Nominee Alan Rosenberg.
NOUREEN DEWULF began her acting career in "West Bank Story" which won an Oscar for best short film. She has been in a number of box office hits including playing opposite Matthew McConaughey in "Ghosts of Girlfriends Past", is played opposite Jennifer Lopez in "The Back Up Plan", opposite Ving Rhames and Jeremy Piven in "The Goods".
She has also appeared in TV shows such as "Outsourced", "Hard Times of RJ berger", "Maneater" and has a leading role in "Anger Management" opposite Charlie Sheen as a recurring role for 87 episodes.
She's been a part of Maxim Hot 100 twice-2014 and 2007.
KARAN SONI was born and raised in New Delhi, India. He came to Los Angeles to study Theater and Film at the University of Southern California and before graduating he had already booked two feature films, one of which (Safety Not Guaranteed) was accepted into the Sundance Film Festival where it took home the Waldo Salt Screenwriting Award. Since then, he has guest starred on a number of TV show's and worked with a variety of big name stars like Kiefer Sutherland (Touch), Chelsea Handler (Are You There, Chelsea?), Josh Gad (1600 Penn) and Jenna Elfman (Growing Up Fisher) among others. In 2013, Karan starred in a series regular role in one of Amazon's first original series "Betas". He can next be seen in Sony pictures "Goosebumps" which is out August 7th 2015.
REBECCA HAZLEWOOD began her career when she was cast as Mina in the Film4 feature 'Dog Eat Dog' alongside David Oyelowo and Ricky Gervais. She gained recognition and a cult following in the UK for her role as Arun Parmar in psycho drama 'Bad Girls', one of the first transsexual characters to ever appear on national television. She also appeared in the crime series 'Second Sight' alongside Clive Owen and worked with legendary cinematographer Christopher Doyle on 'Meeting Helen.'
Rebecca located to LA when she was cast in the leading role of Zara in subversive indie feature 'Kissing Cousins' and feature biopic 'The Ode' soon after, in which she played a dual role with Sakina Jaffrey. She is most recognized in the US for her role of Asha, part of the lead ensemble cast for NBC's cult comedy 'Outsourced'. Variety listed her as a 'breakout performer', describing her performance in 'Outsourced' as 'superb'. Further TV credits include roles on internationally acclaimed series' such as ER, Lost, White Collar and Grey's Anatomy.
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BERNARD WHITE'S known to international audiences from his work in such blockbuster films as CAPTAIN AMERICA WINTER SOLDIER, THE MATRIX TRILOGY, ALVIN AND THE CHIPMUNKS and THE SCORPION KING as well as in critically acclaimed independent features such as IT'S KIND OF A FUNNY STORY, LAND OF PLENTY, AMERICAN DREAMZ, QUARANTINE and VINO VERITAS. On television he is grateful to be on 2 HBO SERIES, THE BRINK and SILICON VALLEY. His recent guest stars include MADAME SECRETARY, THE GOOD WIFE, GREY'S ANATOMY, CASTLE and TOUCH. His love of theater has led him to work on such stages as Lincoln Center, Signature Theater NY, The Public, La Jolla Playhouse, Oregon Shakespeare Festival, A.R.T (Cambridge) and Toneelgroep Amsterdam. He is grateful to have started 3 theater companies in Los Angeles; The Franklin Field, plymouth and Silent H and even more grateful to be married to actress/writer Jacqueline Katzman.
ASIF ALI is a handpicked favorite from some of the top comics & directors working today. From his standup in the US and overseas to many outstanding acting roles, he has come closer to mastering the art of comedy. Growing up as a young East Indian and in Arizona, Asif can tell you first hand how life was trying to explain who he was growing up. His trademark stage personality and storytelling has been featured on Rogers Network in Canada and many short films. More recently, his experience working in The Dark Knight provided for hours of intense learning working with a blockbuster project. There is a huge demand for entertainment in the US but even more so overseas which encourages Asif Ali to market his talent on a global level. Whether it is standup, acting, hosting, voiceover work, or writing, Asif Ali is sure to entertain a crowd with his likeable personality and quality material.
Scott is an actor, writer, director, comedian and musician from Orange County, California. He has spent the past 6 years performing sketch and improv at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theater in Los Angeles. His film work includes The Master, FreakDance, All Wifed Out, Man Camp and The Dramatics(A Comedy), a film he also co-wrote and directed. The Dramatics(A Comedy) was selected as part of the Horizons Series at the Hollywood Film Festival which showcases emerging directors. Scott's television work includes Best Friends Forever, Key&Peele, NTSF:SD:SUV, FunnyorDie Presents and The OC. Scott is also an accomplished musician, he writes songs and plays guitar in multiple bands including The Cotillionaires, Cousins and The Wrestlers. He is also the resident drummer for Varietopia w/ Paul F Tompkinswhich runs monthly at the Largo Theater.
Dora Madison Burge is a Central Texas native best known for her breakout role 'Becky' in the Emmy Award winning series FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS. Since FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS she has had memorable reoccurring roles on Showtime's DEXTER and CW's STAR-CROSSED. Her film EXISTS, won an Audience Award at SXSW this year and will be distributed by Lionsgate. Most recently, Doracompleted work on DIVINE ACCESS opposite Billy Burke and will next be seen in the UNT TERRENCE MALICK PROJECT.


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Bears' defense holds in taming of Wildcats
Given the challenge lurking - a Stanford offense tossing out 50-plus points practically every week - Cal's defense chose an ideal time to play one of its best games of the season Saturday.
The Bears churned out a 24-16 victory over No. 18 Arizona, mostly because their rejuvenated defense stymied the top-ranked offense in the Pac-10. Cal twice stuffed late Wildcats drives to preserve the win before a boisterous crowd of 53,347 at Memorial Stadium.
Shane Vereen, starting in place of the injured Jahvid Best, gained 159 yards on 30 carries to spark the offense. Vereen doggedly chipped away throughout the game, then busted loose for a 61-yard touchdown run with 1:21 left to stretch Cal's lead to eight points.
The Wildcats still had hope because the Bears botched the extra-point attempt, squandering a chance to essentially cement the outcome. But their defense stiffened, a recurring theme Saturday - and a surprising theme, considering how much Cal has struggled on defense this season.
"As a defense, we had a lot of fun," linebacker Mike Mohamed said. "We were being really vocal, jumping around out there. We felt unstoppable. Everything was clicking."
Arizona, now 6-3 overall and 4-2 in Pac-10 play, arrived with Rose Bowl hopes and a gaudy average of 448.6 yards per game on offense. The Wildcats managed only 274 on Saturday, as Cal's defense - utterly overwhelmed last week against Oregon State - rose to the occasion, especially in the secondary.
The Bears even sacked Arizona quarterback Nick Foles three times, all in the second half. That counts as a Herculean feat, because Foles - who releases the ball quickly, like a gunslinger - had been sacked only four times all season before Saturday.
"The defense just played unbelievably," coach Jeff Tedford said.
Cal (7-3 and 4-3) had played so badly in last week's dispiriting, 31-14 loss to Oregon State, it was easy to envision an all-too-familiar, late-season slide. The Bears let Beavers quarterback Sean Canfield shred them through the air, put together little offense of their own and then watched as Best, their best player, went down with a scary concussion.
The task down the stretch, already daunting with Arizona in town, seemed to grow when Stanford steamed to its 55-21 victory over USC earlier Saturday. A loss to Arizona would have sent the Bears staggering into next week's Big Game against Toby Gerhart and Co.
But the mood brightened, naturally, after Cal held off Arizona.
"It's great for our players to go into the Big Game with a win, given the way Stanford is playing," Tedford said.
Tedford did not know the final score of Stanford-USC at the time. Told it was 55-21, he paused and said, "So we better be ready."
The Bears caught several breaks Saturday, none bigger than a huge mistake by Foles with about two minutes left. Cal led 18-16 then, after Giorgio Tavecchio kicked his fourth field goal of the game. Arizona promptly marched into field-goal range, with 3rd-and-3 at Cal's 25-yard line.
Foles' pass was deflected by defensive lineman Tyson Alualu - and Foles caught the deflection, rolled right and threw another pass (which he completed). That's not allowed, of course; he was flagged for an illegal forward pass, a penalty marked 5 yards back from the spot of the foul, plus a loss of down.
So, suddenly, Arizona faced 4th-and-17 at Cal's 39-yard line, out of field-goal range. Foles threw an incomplete pass, Vereen took off on the next play, and Cal was in business.
"The ball ricochets," Arizona coach Mike Stoops said of Boles' penalty. "It was just a mistake. It was a natural reaction."
Cal overcame its share of mistakes in sneaking away with this win. Quarterback Kevin Riley, who had thrown three interceptions all season, tossed two in the third quarter alone Saturday. And both of them were ugly.
First, he underthrew Nyan Boateng, who had slipped behind Arizona's secondary near the goal line. Then, on first down at the Wildcats' 16-yard line late in the quarter, Riley made an even bigger mistake - he tried to throw the ball away and instead lofted a terrible pass, which Arizona's Joe Perkins happily swiped.
But the Bears persevered, thanks mostly to the sturdy work of their defense. It was not nearly as splashy as Stanford's eye-catching romp, but Cal offered no complaints, especially with Best standing on the sideline watching.
He saw his good buddy Vereen take full advantage of his opportunity, however temporary, to become the No. 1 back.
"Shane was a workhorse," Tedford said. "I've said it many times, how fortunate we are to have two quality running backs like Jahvid and Shane. They're equally capable of making big plays at any time."


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Yang Zhenzhong believes that life itself is in a state of constant repetition and, accordingly, repetition is a defining theme of his practice. Whether stripping massage chairs of their upholstery or appropriating works by other famous artists, Yang relies on everyday objects and familiar scenes to express profound ideas. With solo shows in Shanghai, Moscow, Amsterdam, Copenhagen and Birmingham, he has also been part of many group shows, and the Kochi-Muziris, Lyon, Moscow and Venice biennales.


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Tuesday, January 17, 2012
Jessie Humphries... Is She Really a B-Word?
38 comments:
- Kelley said...
Love Jess!!! Great interview! And that story sounds AMAZING!
- January 17, 2012 at 6:27 AM
- Madeleine Maddocks said...
I love your comment: In some ways QueryLand is a lot like DisneyLand--if you consider the two hour waits for one stinking ride! LOL! Yes perseverance is something I am learning...
- January 17, 2012 at 8:20 AM
- Cristina said...
awesome interview.
and Jessie, your book sounds awesome. It makes me think of Dexter and oh do I love Dexter, so I'm pretty sure I need to read your book. get it published already, yeah?
- January 17, 2012 at 8:47 AM
- Jennifer Lee Young said...
Ruby Rose sounds like a tough cookie! Best of luck with your WIP Jessie! Thanks for sharing with us.
- January 17, 2012 at 8:49 AM
- Ruth Josse said...
Fun interview, girls! Jessie, your thriller sounds awesome! Good luck as you approach query time!
- January 17, 2012 at 9:02 AM
- Cruise to the Max said...
I know that Jessie and she for sure is a b-word. ha ha. I love her like I love coke.
- January 17, 2012 at 9:10 AM
- Chantele Sedgwick said...
I LOVE Jess! :D She's one of my fave's. :) Great interview!
- January 17, 2012 at 9:13 AM
- i'm erin. said...
Um, so you're not creeped out, I wrote the "cruise to the max" comment. Sorry that's my husbands account...and yeah, he's pretty creepy in that pic.
- January 17, 2012 at 9:13 AM
- Donna K. Weaver said...
What a fun interview.
"Just kidding. But seriously I would." lol So, which is it? ;)
- January 17, 2012 at 9:21 AM
- Sara Bulla said...
Great Interview! I love the little prince! Leigh, you have also been chosen for the Versatile Blogger award ... check it out on our blog, livetowrite1.blogspot.com. I know you're crazy busy, so whether you participate or not is your call. We just think you're awesome!
- January 17, 2012 at 9:25 AM
- J. A. Bennett said...
She is beyond fabulous! Great interview, and I can't wait to read her book either :)
- January 17, 2012 at 9:35 AM
- Jessie Humphries said...
You forgot another B-Word that I qualify for: Briber! Your Bribe money is in the mail!
Seriously, you are way nicer than I deserve. Thanks everyone for being so cool!
- January 17, 2012 at 9:53 AM
- Cortney Pearson said...
Great interview, it's nice to get to know Jessie better!! I love French things too, I'm so jealous she lived there! I took some French in college, and sadly I don't remember much. Good luck when you start querying, Jessie!!!
- January 17, 2012 at 10:13 AM
- Peggy Eddleman said...
Aww. I love Jessie! Not only does her WIP rock as much as she does, but I've been to a few conferences with her, and she looks as beautiful when she crawls out of bed as she is in that pic. I know. Total B-Word. ;)
And Leigh: Your blog is pretty. Just thought I'd tell you. Again.
- January 17, 2012 at 10:24 AM
- Tara Tyler said...
jessie is awesome! i got to read her query too, great story! excellent interview!
ps, love your header, its adorable!
- January 17, 2012 at 11:03 AM
- Jenny S. Morris said...
Love Jessie and her book sounds SO AMAZING.
Love the interview and the advice on perseverance is amazing.
- January 17, 2012 at 11:11 AM
- Leigh Covington said...
Erin - you're freakin' us out!!!! ;)
- January 17, 2012 at 11:19 AM
- Leigh Covington said...
Awww! Thanks so much Peggy. I'm glad you like it! Pretty blogs like yours are my inspiration! :)
- January 17, 2012 at 11:19 AM
- Leigh Covington said...
LOL! You are amazing. This has been so much fun! I most definitely NOT too nice. You deserve all my praise! *bowing down* :)
- January 17, 2012 at 11:20 AM
- Melanie Fowler said...
This is awesome. I get to meet awesome people from other awesome people. :)
- January 17, 2012 at 11:25 AM
- Shirley Wells said...
Great interview! I love the idea of QueryLand being like DisneyLand. :)
- January 17, 2012 at 11:39 AM
- L.G.Smith said...
I think I'm jealous of her time in France. What a great experience, stinky cheese and all. And great quote from The Little Prince. :)
- January 17, 2012 at 11:55 AM
- Shallee said...
Jessie cracks me up! This was a great interview-- the WIP description intrigued me! Thanks, Leigh and Jessie.
- January 17, 2012 at 3:09 PM
- Mark Noce said...
Neat interview, but wow..what an opening to your blog, you build tension and storytelling into every post:)
- January 17, 2012 at 3:14 PM
- Michael Offutt, Tebow Cult Initiate said...
I wish that all queries had a turnaround of only two hours (the wait at DisneyLand). Unfortunately it does seem longer than that for most. I love meeting new people. I wish you the best of luck in finding success in the YA Market. IT's pretty tough to get your foot in the door I think but you definitely sound like you got the chops.
- January 17, 2012 at 3:49 PM
- Iain said...
Yet another great interview. And what brilliant answers. Thanks :o)
- January 17, 2012 at 5:04 PM
- Kelley said...
Hi there!
I just wanted to let you know that I left you awards over at my blog!!
Pop on over and get em' :)
- January 17, 2012 at 5:52 PM
- Susan Fields said...
Great interview, ladies! I love the hook for your wip, Jessie - best of luck with it!
- January 17, 2012 at 6:07 PM
- Jolene Perry said...
AWESOME interview!!
Eleanor's my fav, too.
The woman who does everything right, even when it kills her to do it, gets her man in the end.
- January 17, 2012 at 8:42 PM
- Melodie Wright said...
Oh great interview! And my daughter is watching Sense and Sensibility RIGHT NOW. o.O
New follower, Leigh! *waves to Jessie* Good luck in QueryLand!!
- January 17, 2012 at 9:07 PM
- Leigh Covington said...
Thanks for the follow Melodie! "Sense & Sensibility" is so good! I'll be hopping over to your blog! :)
- January 17, 2012 at 9:28 PM
- Leigh Covington said...
Whoot-whoot! Thanks Kelley! You're the best!
- January 17, 2012 at 9:29 PM
- Leigh Covington said...
Thanks Mark! The name for her blog, gave us a great opportunity to open with this!
- January 17, 2012 at 9:30 PM
- Susanna Leonard Hill said...
Great interview! The book sounds awesome - can't wait to read it! :) - I love the choice of Eleanor for a character to be, and I love that quote from The Little Prince - so true! Thanks, Jessie and Leigh!
- January 18, 2012 at 7:25 AM
- Angela Cothran said...
What a fun interview :) And that book sounds KILLER!
- January 18, 2012 at 9:57 AM
- Carrie Butler said...
1) Leigh, your header image is too flippin' cute! :)
2) Great interview!
3) Yay! Onward to QueryLand, Jessie! ;)
- January 18, 2012 at 1:40 PM
- Katie Dodge said...
Love Jessie. Fun interview!
- January 19, 2012 at 10:28 AM
- eva fhadilah said...
Banned complain !! Complaining only causes life and mind become more severe. Enjoy the rhythm of the problems faced. No matter ga life, not a problem not learn, so enjoy it :)
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Waldek Węgrzyn's innovative take on the electronic book turns the book itself into a new digital interface, without eliminating the joys of ink on paper.
The very name of the Kindle Paperwhite, the latest version of Amazon's e-reader, says a lot about the state of e-books today. Convenient though they may be, as far as our eyeballs are concerned, ink on paper still sets the standard. But even as e-ink gets more ink-like and display pixels continue to shrink into ocular oblivion, e-books will never be able to replicate the tactile sensation of reading a real book. A recent project by a Polish art student, however, shows how we might preserve that familiar experience while still exploring the possibilities afforded by electronic books–not by translating physical tomes into digital apps, but by transforming the books themselves into electronic interfaces.
Waldek Węgrzyn created his hybrid book, Elektrobiblioteka, as the final project for his masters degree at the Academy of Fine Arts in Katowice, Poland. Inspired by a manifesto published by El Lissitzky in 1923, the project is a considerably more literal interpretation of an "e-book" than the digital files we download from Amazon. It is, first and foremost, a book–a bound volume with front and back covers and a number of pages in between. The text, in fact, is Węgrzyn's master thesis.
But the book is also an interface for a companion website designed by Węgrzyn. When connected to a computer via USB, turning the book's pages moves the reader through a supplementary digital experience, complete with animations, videos, links and quotations related to each physical page open on the table in front of them. In some cases, touching conductive sections of the page allows the reader to control the action on-screen, starting a video's playback, for example, or cycling through a series of images.
But getting the book to work seamlessly with the website was a challenge. After testing a few solutions, he settled on a screen-printed silver conductive paint that allowed for several contact points on each physical page. A tiny circuit board in the back cover sends the input signals to the computer via USB.
As Węgrzyn explains it, Elektrobiblioteka was a chance to explore the intersection between two areas of interest: multimedia and book design. "The most important result of the project," he told me, was "the experience of multiple disciplines, and the opportunity to experiment." The fact that it was done in an academic setting gave him some latitude, he explains, to do something "totally non-commercial and a bit non-practical." And it's true: there aren't a lot of projects that let designers hone their silkscreening, book binding, HTML and jQuery all in one fell swoop.
But in the remarkably polished final product, it's hard not to see something that starts to transcend a typical experimental student project. The concept is as obvious as it is radical: instead of making readers choose between physical and digital, why not give them the best of both? Of course, part of the appeal of e-book readers is the ability to carry a backpack's worth of texts on a device the size of a Pop-Tart. But it's also about imbuing texts with the richness of the internet–the ability to share a snippet of text instantly, or look up an allusion on the spot. And while I don't think anyone would argue that Moby Dick stands to benefit (much) from embedded YouTube videos, there's enormous potential for enhancing non-fiction works with multimedia. Just think about how exciting it is to reach the stretch of glossy photo pages in the middle of a long biography.
Węgrzyn's confident that physical books are here to stay. But instead of real books and e-books existing as two separate products–or, just as bad, making e-books that blindly copy the real thing, down to the simulated turn of the page–he sees the potential for cross-pollination. "Personally I rather think that multimedia interfaces and print design will influence each other," he says. "And because of that, we will continue to change our reading habits." After all, there's no need to flip to the middle of the book for the pictures if they're already on the screen in front of you.
Check out the Elektrobiblioteka site here or see more of Węgrzyn's work on his personal site.
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