Archives: January, 2009

Cover Up: Mormon Church Reveals $190k in Previously Unreported Prop 8 Expenditures
Jon Ponder | Jan. 31, 2009

In a classic Friday night news dump, the Mormon Church released a report late yesterday that reveals at least $190,000 in previously unreported expenditures in the Proposition 8 campaign to repeal gays’ right to marry in California. Failure to disclose campaign expenses is illegal, and these expenditures were not reported in an earlier filing.
The report [...]

Here’s Who Obama Plans to Watch the Super Bowl With
Trish Ponder | Jan. 30, 2009

Here are the folks invited to the White House Super Bowl party. I’m not familiar with a lot of the representatives.

Sen. Bob Casey (D-PA)
Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL)
Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN)
Sen. Arlen Specter (R-PA)
Rep. Elijah Cummings (D-MD)
Rep. Artur Davis (D-AL)
Rep. Rosa DeLauro (D-CT)
Rep. Charlie Dent (R-PA)
Rep. Mike Doyle (D-PA)
Rep. Trent Franks (R-AZ)
Rep. Raul Grijalva (D-AZ)
Rep. Paul [...]

Breaking News: Florida House Speaker Resigns
Trish Ponder | Jan. 30, 2009

We recently gave you an overview of the problems of Rep. Ray Sansom (R-Destin), who steered millions in taxpayer dollars to Northwest Florida State College, where he was rewarded with a $110,000 a year job.
A little while ago, Sansom resigned as speaker.
“Effective immediately, I have decided to recuse myself from the exercise of my duties [...]

Quote du Jour
Buck Banks | Jan. 30, 2009

We have this thing called impeachment and it’s bleeping golden and we’ve used it the right way.
— Illinois state Sen. James Meeks (D), quoted by the AP, mocking former Gov. Rod Blagojevich’s expletive-laden words as captured by the FBI on a wiretap.

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Happy Fourth Anniversary to Us
Editors | Jan. 30, 2009

Can’t let January 2009 slip away without noting that we launched Pensito Review four years ago this month. Many thanks to all our readers.

Topics: Polls

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Quote du Jour
Buck Banks | Jan. 29, 2009

We will run campaigns in their districts.
— An unnamed Democratic official, quoted by Politico, in reaction to House Republicans voting against President Obama’s stimulus package.

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The Year of the Ox is the Year of the Obama
Trish Ponder | Jan. 29, 2009

Chinese New Year began Monday, Jan. 26, ushering in the Year of the Ox. As is customary, many Chinese, Vietnamese, and other Asian families spent a few days cleaning their homes to sweep away the bad luck from last year and make way for the good fortune to come.
Understanding the symbolism of the ox helps [...]

Topics: Blogroll, Popular Culture

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Super Bowl Players are Among Obama’s Biggest (and We Mean Biggest) Fans
Trish Ponder | Jan. 29, 2009

Cardinals mascot “Big Red” sends a message

The world (well, except for Buck and Jon) will watch as the Arizona Cardinals, who have never been to a Super Bowl, try to beat the Pittsburgh Steelers, who have won the big game five times. The winners will take home gold and diamond rings, along with bragging rights [...]

Topics: Blogroll, Ohio, Popular Culture

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Why the Republicans Better Support Obama’s Stimulus Package
Buck Banks | Jan. 28, 2009

Remember how everybody likes to describe the Democratic Party as behaving like a circular firing squad? Well House Republicans appear to be taking careful aim at both feet by threatening to oppose President Obama’s proposed economic stimulus package. The Atlantic’s Marc Ambinder makes a pretty compelling case for why the GOPers should wise up and [...]

Topics: Congress, Film, News

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Marines Gone Wild! Caught on Tape!
Trish Ponder | Jan. 28, 2009

All we can say is, don’t ask, don’t tell. Please!
Not sure why it brings this scene to mind:

Topics: GOP & Prostitutes

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