Archive for July, 2008

The Right To Know

Tuesday, July 29th, 2008

Whatever happened to democracy and the freedom of the press?
Over the last three years, more than 40 reporters and media companies were handed subpoenas from prosecutors or civil litigants. Journalists are expected to reveal the identities of their confidential sources and hand over notes and video footage. Some are being sentenced to jail or [...]

DCCC vs NRCC

Friday, July 18th, 2008

For the past few months I've been talking about the DCCC's attacks on Congressman Phil English. And to be fair I thought I'd bring up the latest smear by the NRCC too. Even though Dahlkemper and English say they want to keep the race civil--the national parties aren't holding back. There's a lot at stake [...]

Phil English’s New Healthcare Plan

Wednesday, July 9th, 2008

Since there's so much talk about healthcare in the presidential election...I thought it would be interesting to highlight a healthcare proposal backed by our local Congressman Phil English. It's called the Healthy Americans Act.
Here's what the Congressman has to say about it…
The act guarantees universal, private health insurance for ALL [...]

DCCC Slams English With New Radio Ad

Tuesday, July 1st, 2008

The DCCC is launching a new Independence Day radio ad targeting Congressman Phil English.
Here's what you'll hear:
(Sound of phone ringing. After rings, ANSWERING MACHINE picks up):
“Hi. You’ve reached the office of Congressman Phil English. Please leave a message at the sound of the beep and we’ll get back to you as [...]