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The Thursday, November 25 world premiere of PUNKIN CHUNKIN 2010 posted a record cumulative 1.98 HH / 1.51 P25-54 between a Discovery Channel and Science Channel simulcast. PUNKIN CHUNKIN 2010 was the highest-rated program on Discovery Channel since SHARK WEEK’S Into the Shark Bite on August 1, 2010 (+150% vs. Nov ’09 Prime, 0.54 P25-54). Earning a 1.72 HH / 1.35 P25-54, the 8-10PM special premiere telecast was the #1 non-sports telecast among ad-supported cable networks during primetime among P/M25-54 and P/M18-49. It was also the #1 ad-supported cable telecast among W25-54 and W18-49 (excluding sports/movies).
Driven by tune in for PUNKIN CHUNKIN 2010, Discovery Channel was the #3 cable network in delivery during primetime, among P/M25-54 and P/M18-49 (no exclusions), ranking only behind NFLN and ESPN, both airing football.
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Latino leaders in Nevada and nationwide are quietly debating whether to sever their traditional Democratic ties and form an independent grass-roots political group.
The idea, born of frustration over the party’s inaction on immigration reform and fears that as a voting bloc they’re a political afterthought, Latino leaders have discussed the idea among themselves locally and in conference calls with colleagues across the country.
The unlikely model for the movement they would like to launch is the Tea Party — not in substance, of course, but in its grass-roots organizational style. Acknowledging the source of their inspiration, Latino leaders have dubbed the proposed movement the “Tequila Party.”
These Hispanic leaders have noticed that while the Tea Party has had spotty electoral success, it has called attention to its concerns and values and put the establishment on notice.
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Pete Harring, perhaps better known as Pete the Carpenter, is a Tea Party leader, owner of the Maine Refounders Web site, and one of the angriest and most inflammatory people in Maine politics.
He's also a part of Governor-elect Paul LePage's Transition Advisory Team, which, according to a post by George Smith here at Down East "will interview candidates for administration positions in state agencies." LePage announced Tuesday at a press conference that the advisory team members themselves will also be eligible for these positions.
Probably not.
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WASHINGTON -- Many Republicans who swept rural Democrats from office are now confronting the reality of a promise to reduce spending: Should it cover the farm subsidies that have brought money and jobs to their districts - and directly benefited some GOP lawmakers or their families?
That's the dilemma facing South Dakota's Rep.-elect Kristi Noem, one of 13 Republicans to defeat Democrats on the House Agriculture Committee Nov. 2. Now she, and other Republicans who focused their campaigns on cutting spending, will have to balance pressure to include farm payments in the budget cuts.
They will face it soon. Congress is expected to begin work on the next five-year farm bill before the 2012 election.
Thank you Linda Noe for following and blogging this important court decision.
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The 3-page Final Judgment in Holden v. Swann was signed on October 1, 2010, finding that the Defendants (Hamblen County Ethics Committee, Joe Swann, Stancil Ford, Bill Brittain, James Harrison, and Jack Cartwright) violated the Tennessee Open Meetings Act.
The Judgment enjoins the Defendants from future violations of the Open Meetings Act and provides that the County pay all court costs ($282.50) in the matter and pay $1500 for attorney fees and discretionary costs incurred by Ms. Holden.
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Rapidly growing support for the “Repeal Amendment” – a proposed constitutional amendment that would allow a vote by two-thirds of the states to repeal an act of Congress — symbolizes the intense level of anger Americans have with Washington, according to observers.
In September, Virginia stood alone as the only state where leaders in the state legislature had shown an interest in passing the amendment, but that number has now grown to nine states.
State legislators in South Carolina, Florida, Utah, Indiana, Texas, New Jersey, Minnesota, and Georgia have since expressed interest in the amendment.
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The crowd of a few hundred had been bored by a series of dry speeches, West recalled, and the organizer asked him to say a few words. With three minutes to compose his thoughts, West took the microphone and shouted: "You better get your butts out there and understand it's a fight, and you better fight for America."
and he wants to limit TANF benefits to 5 years in DC. The bill will probably never see the light of day but kudos to Marion Barry and Yvette Alexander for actually caring about people trapped in generational poverty.
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The proposed five-year benefit limit, sponsored by council members Marion Barry (D-Ward 8) and Yvette M. Alexander (D-Ward 7), would bring the District in line with most other states, but the proposal is drawing warnings from advocates that it would lead to more homeless families, hungry children and crime.
"For far too long, we have cradled a large part of the population, and our cradling has actually handicapped people," Alexander said. "Many of our residents view government assistance as a way of life, and in my opinion we are actually hurting our residents instead of helping them."
Oh thank YOU oh great journalistic profundity, we are humbled to bask in your light.
I'm delighted to announce that Jennifer Rubin will be joining The Post with the launch of a new blog next month. Jennifer will provide critical news coverage and commentary, with an exacting eye on conservative policy-making and Republican campaigns, pundits and politicians. From a conservative perspective, she also will cover a wide range of foreign and domestic issues and media controversies. We imagine her blog in some ways as a companion to Greg Sargent's Plum Line, though of course with its own style and blend of reporting and analysis. With a Republican majority moving into the House and the 2012 Republican primary cycle gearing up, there couldn't be a better time to bring Jennifer's fresh perspective and insightful reporting to our readers.
Politicians DO NOT create jobs, Government DOES NOT create jobs, jobs can ONLY be created when private sector businesses have enough extra cash to hire new people, they call them PROFITS!
Healthy Profit Growth Will Lead to Jobs
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Sixty-six percent (66%) of voters nationwide favor a proposal to cut the federal payroll by 10% over the coming decade. A new Rasmussen Reports telephone survey found that just 22% are opposed and 12% are not sure. (To see survey question wording, click here.)
Earlier surveys found that 46% believe government employees make more money than comparable workers in the private sector.
Only 15% say government workers make less than similar private sector workers.
In addition to believing that government workers are paid more, voters overwhelmingly believe those on the public payroll have more job security but don’t work as hard as their counterparts in the private sector.
but what is new....our Congress always wants to be "relevant" when, in fact, the greatest and most valuable gift they can grant us is their irrelevance.
U.S. corn ethanol "was not a good policy"-Gore
A Sampling of National Tea Party News Headlines
Palin a hero to many in Tea Party, but not their pick for president
http://dailycaller.com/2010/11/17/palin-a-hero-to-many-in-tea-party-but-not-their-pick-for-president/
Tea Party on patrol in Tallahassee
http://www.wptv.com/dpp/news/state/tea-party-on-patrol-in-tallahassee-
Tea party sets its sights on local elections for next two years
http://watchdog.org/7344/tea-party-sets-its-sights-on-local-elections-for-next-two-years/
Ga. Tea Party announces opposition to county's SPLOST
http://www.mdjonline.com/view/full_story/10342644/article-Ga--Tea-Party-announces-opposition-to-county-s-SPLOST
Boehner Challenges Constitutionality of Health Reform Law
http://blogs.abcnews.com/thenote/2010/11/boehner-challenges-constitutionality-of-health-reform-law.html
Fed May Hesitate on More Easing After Critics Question Mandate
http://www.businessweek.com/news/2010-11-17/fed-may-hesitate-on-more-easing-after-critics-question-mandate.html
NYTimes: The Plain Network
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/11/21/magazine/21palin-t.html
Santorum positioning himself as 2012 tea party candidate
http://iowaindependent.com/47493/santorum-positioning-himself-as-2012-tea-party-candidate
Ron Paul will not join the Tea Party Caucus
http://dailycaller.com/2010/11/16/thedc-exclusive-ron-paul-will-not-join-the-tea-party-caucus/
Tea party groups aim to hold new legislators to campaign promises
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/11/15/AR2010111507696.html
Second Bipartisan Commission In A Week Warns of Deficit Disaster
http://politics.blogs.foxnews.com/2010/11/17/second-bipartisan-commission-week-warns-deficit-disaster
Weigel : No Regrets for "Phonegate"
http://www.slate.com/blogs/blogs/weigel/archive/2010/11/16/no-regrets-for-phonegate.aspx
Tea party kept out by GOP, activist alleges (OH)
http://chronicle.northcoastnow.com/2010/11/16/tea-party-kept-out-by-gop-activist-alleges/
Tea party activists, conservative groups warn Republicans not to cross them in new Congress
http://www.the33tv.com/news/nationworld/sns-ap-us-tea-party-republicans,0,5834363.story
Before the Tea Party, There Was the Tea Party
http://www.time.com/time/nation/article/0,8599,2031687,00.html
Bean concedes 8th Cong. District seat to Tea Party's Walsh
http://www.suntimes.com/news/elections/2900184,bean-concedes-tea-party-walsh-111710.article
Harrell expected to retain SC House post despite Tea Party Opposition
http://www.heraldonline.com/2010/11/17/2621596/harrell-expected-to-retain-post.html
