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Al Sharpton Tells Bill Clinton To Shut Up



CBS asks Ted Kennedy if he fears Obama assasination

John Edwards Drops Out...

Due to John Edwards dropping out of the Presidential primaries a recap of his endorsements will not be presented today as previously promised.

I do have to say, it is sad to me, that less than a week from Super Tuesday Americans are left with only two choices in the Democrat primary. Well, I take that back, people can always vote for Mike Gravel.

Barack Obama Endorsements

• Total Endorsements 1/15/08 through 1/29/08 = 5 + A number of newspapers with undisclosed dates of endorsement on www.barackobama.com.
• Kansas Governor Kathleen Sebelius
• Senator Edward M. Kennedy
• Rep. Patrick Kennedy
• Caroline Kennedy
• Senate Judiciary Chairman Patrick Leahy (D-VT)
• Newspapers:
• AL - Tuscaloosa NewsAZ - The Arizona RepublicCA - Black Voice NewsCA - Chico News & ReviewCA - Inland Valley Daily BulletinCA - Long Beach Leader CA - Los Angeles SentinelCA - Marin Pacific SunCA - Modesto BeeCA - North Bay BohemianCA - Palm Springs Desert SunCA - Pasadena Star-News/San Gabriel Valley Tribune/Whittier Daily NewsCA - Precinct Reporter CA - Riverside Press-EnterpriseCA - Sacramento BeeCA - San Diego City BeatCA - San Francisco Bay GuardianCA - San Francisco Bay ViewCA - San Francisco ChronicleCA - San Jose Mercury NewsCA - Santa Barbara IndependentCA - Santa Cruz SentinelCA - Tri County Bulletin CA - Stockton RecordCT - The DayFL - Gainesville SunFL - Palm Beach PostFL - Tampa TribuneFL - St. Petersburg TimesGA - Atlanta Journal ConstitutionGA - Atlanta Daily WorldIA - Ames Iowa State DailyIA - Des Moines El LatinoIA - Iowa City Press CitizenIA - Iowa City Daily IowanIA - Sioux City JournalIA - Logan Herald-ObserverIA - Ottumwa CourierIL - Chicago DefenderIL - Chicago TribuneIL - Daily HeraldIL - Belleville News DemocratMA - Bay State BannerMA - Boston GlobeMA - Daily News TribuneMA - The Springfield RepublicanME - Portland Press HeraldMO - Kansas City CallMO - St. Louis Post-DispatchNH - Littleton CourierNH - Nashua TelegraphNH - Portsmouth HeraldNH - Valley NewsNJ - The Trenton TimesNV - Las Vegas Review JournalNV - Reno Gazette JournalNV - Elko Free PressNY - New York ObserverPA - Philadelphia InquirerSC - The StateSC - The Rock Hill HeraldSC - The Greenville NewsTN - Tri-State DefenderTX - Dallas Morning NewsWA - The Seattle Times

Source:http://www.barackobama.com/

Tomorrow ....Barack Obama and John Edwards Endorsements

Get Out of Jail Free Card......

Or is it their one and only chance to escape the "Clinton Mafia" without getting politically executed. Check out these comments from Democrats about the Clinton campaign:

• Robert Reich, former Clinton labor secretary-“Bill Clinton’s ill-tempered and ill-founded attacks on Barack Obama are doing no credit to the former President, his legacy, or his wife’s campaign. Nor are they helping the Democratic party … Now, sadly, we’re witnessing a smear campaign against Obama that employs some of the worst aspects of the old politics.”
• Vermont Sen. Patrick Leahy -“He is not helping anyone, and certainly not helping the Democratic Party.” (The Washington Post)
• Maureen Dowd-“It’s odd that the first woman with a shot at becoming president is so openly dependent on her husband to drag her over the finish line. She handed over South Carolina to him, knowing that her support here is largely derivative.” (The New York Times)
• Al Sharpton-“But I think that it’s time for him to just be quiet. I think it’s time for him to stop. As one of the most outspoken people in America, there is a time to shut up, and I think that time has come.” (On The View)
• Massachusetts Sen. John Kerry, the Democrats’ 2004 presidential candidate-I think you had an abuse of the truth … I mean, being an ex-president does not give you license to abuse the truth, and I think that over the last few days it’s been over the top.” (On National Journal radio)
• Tom Daschle-“… this backbiting, bitter give-and-take that we’re beginning to see more and more of, especially from the Clinton campaign. It’s wrong. Everybody know it’s wrong and it’s got to stop … It’s not presidential. It’s not in keeping with the image of a former president.”
• Source: http://youdecide08.foxnews.com

Rudy Guiliani Endorsements.....

• Total Endorsements 1/15/08 through 1/29/08 = 3
• Broward County Florida Republican Party Leader
• Gelbart and Mark Lezell, prominent Jewish community activists
• U.S. Rep. Clay Shaw (R-FL)
• States represented = 1

Source:http://www.joinrudy2008.com

San Diego Voters Switch Party Registration

• According to http://www.signonsandiego.com/ 10,000 voters have switched party registration before the registration deadline for the Presidential Primary.
• They report the "most common changes in San Diego voter registration in the 45 days before the Jan. 22 deadline" were:
  Nonpartisan to Republican: 2,399
  Republican to Democrat: 1,460
  Nonpartisan to Democrat: 1,357
  Republican to nonpartisan: 977
  Democrat to nonpartisan: 814
  Democrat to Republican: 682
  Source: Registrar of Voters Office

Hillary Video on Gay Teens....

• Fast forward to 3:32 for Hillary's view on gay teens.
• I didn't know this was an issue in this campaign.

Text of Hillary's response:

Hillary Clinton: "It’s such a serious problem and I’ve done a lot of work on this in New York because I’m well aware of the depression and anxiety and frankly the high rate of suicide comparatively among gay teens. First number one, we’ve got to do everything we can to send a clear message that we value you. We value you as a person, you as a total person. And we want you to feel accepted and respected in your community. And you’ll certainly have a president who feels that way. There need to be more services. Sometimes it’s difficult in school and there’s not a lot of understanding or sensitivity. We’ve got to do more to help prepare school officials and frankly your peers in school. Just because somebody doesn’t understand doesn’t mean that they should be a bully. They need to really be taught and guided to be more accepting and that is something that I feel very strongly about. There’s even a school in New York that I have supported that is just for gay teens because it is very difficult in many areas for people to find any acceptance whatsoever. We need more health services. We need more mentoring and assistance so that you don’t feel so alone."

Source: Hillary Clinton.com

Hillary Clinton Endorsements....

• Total Endorsements 1/15/08 through 1/29/08 = 15
• American Nurses Association
• Kimora Lee Simmons
• Pennsylvania Governor Ed Rendell
• Connecticut Attorney General Blumenthal
• State Senator Stephanie Takis (D-CO)
• United Farm Workers
• CA Assembly member Felipe Fuentes
• Former Indiana Governor Joe Kernan
• CA State Senator Alex Padilla
• Reverend Dr. Calvin O. Butts, III
• Kansas City Star Endorses
• Former Pueblo Congressman Ray Kogovsek
• AFT Connecticut
• Richardson Colorado Campaign Co-Chairs, Superdelegate, and Steering Committee
• Michael Adler
• Former U.S. Representative Butler Derrick (D-SC)
• Labor Rights' Leader and Activist Richard Chavez
• 6 States represented by these endorsements

Source:http://www.hillaryclinton.com

Mike Huckabee Endorsements......

• Total Endorsements 1/15/08 through 1/29/08 = 4
• Arkansas Right To Life
• State and National Faith Leaders In Florida
• Mayor Tom Truex of Davie, FL.
• South Carolina Lieutenant Governor

Source:http://www.mikehuckabee.com

John McCain Endorsements......

• Total Endorsements 1/15/08 through 1/29/08 = 56
• Pasco County,Florida GOP Chairman Bill Hunting
• Former NASA Chief Sean O'Keefe
• Former Washington State Governor and Senator Dan Evans
• Former U.S. Attorney General Bill Barr
• Florida State Representative Kevin Ambler
• The Montgomery Advertiser
• Florida State Representative Mitch Needelman
• Former Venezuelan Ambassador Otto Juan Reich
• Former Florida Congressman Lou Frey
• Major General Erneido Oliva
• General James J. Lindsay, USA (Ret.)
• General Carl Stiner, USA (Ret.)
• RNC Member Bruce Ash, Arizona, Sharon Giese, Arizona, John Matlusky, Delaware, Alec Poitevint, Georgia, Mary Jo Arndt, Illinois, Steve Cloud, Kansas, Alicia Salisbury, Kansas, Gary Emineth, North Dakota, Mary Jean Jensen, South Dakota, Chuck Yob, Michigan, and Holly Hughes, Michigan
• Brevard County Florida Community Leaders
• Former Senator Conrad Burns (R-MT)
• Former Senator Howard H. Baker, Jr. (R-TN)
• Florida Governor Charlie Crist
• Former Congressman Michael Bilirakis And Congressman Gus Bilirakis of Florida
• Senator Mel Martinez (R-FL)
• Florida State Senator Charles Dean
• Jeff Cloud, Chairman Of The Oklahoma Corporation Commission
• Florida State Representative Clay Ford
• Former FCC Commissioner Michael Powell
• The Polk County Democrat
• Louisiana State Representative John Labruzzo
• Sylvester Stallone
• Miami-Dade Commissioner Joe A. Martinez
• Palm Beach County Florida Area Leaders Beth Kigel And Laurie Cohen
• Florida Congressman Jeff Miller
• General Norman Schwarzkopf
• Orange County Florida Mayor Richard Crotty
• Jacksonville Area Community Leaders
• Oklahoma Speaker of the House
• Florida State Rep Stan Jordan
• Florida State Rep Carlos Lopez-Cantera
• Former New York Secretary of State Randy Daniels
• Florida State Representative Marcelo Llorente
• Connecticut State Senator Anthony Guglielmo
• Congressman Joe Wilson (R-SC)
• The Daily Herald
• Senator Alfonse D'Amato (R-NY)
• The Sacramento Bee
• University Of Florida President Bernie Machen
• The Kansas City Star Endorses
• The Palm Beach Post Endorses
• The Orlando Sentinel
• The Gainesville Sun
• National Right To Life Committee Co-Founder Dr. Carolyn Gerster
• Nascar Legend Cale Yarborough
• Missouri State Representative And Iraq War Veteran Jason Brown
• The Rock Hill Herald
• The Charleston Post And Courier
• The Myrtle Beach Sun News
• Oklahoma Senator Tom Coburn
• Congressman Tom Davis (R-VA)
• Individuals and News Agencies from 21 states provided endorsements

Source: http://www.johnmccain.com

Ron Paul Endorsements...

• Total Endorsements 1/15/08 through 1/29/08 = 3
• Donald L. Luskin, Chief Investment Officer for Trend Macrolytics LLC
• Pro-Life Activist Norma McCorvey ('Jane Roe' of Roe v. Wade)
• Former New Mexico Governor Gary Johnson

Source: http://www.ronpaul2008.com

January 29, 2008 Election Videos Featured on YouTube.Com

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Hillary Clinton Endorsed by NYT, Jamie Lynn gives up baby



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Ted Kennedy Endorses Barack Obama

Ron Paul Defeats Hillary Clinton in First Straw Poll with Democrats vs. Republicans

• For a fee of $10.00 Middletown, CT residents participates in the first Democrat vs. Republican straw poll this campaign season.
• On the first ballot Ron Paul received 42%, Hillary Clinton 30% and Obama 20%.
• On the second ballot Ron Paul received 42%, Clinton - 32% and Obama - 22%.
• On the third ballot Ron Paul received 46% to 42%.
• Proceeds from the fee went to the Connecticut Breast Cancer Coalition

Source: http://www.ronpaul2008.com/press-releases/181/paul-defeats-clinton-in-clinton-country/

Endorsements Catching Headlines

• Since endorsements seem to be catching the headlines these days I thought it might be interesting to review endorsements for the Republican and Democract candidates as published on their websites from January 15, 2008 through today, January 29, 2008.
• Let's start with Mitt Romney.
• Total Endorsements During This Time Period = 14
• California State Legislators John Benoit, Bill Emmerson and Kevin Jeffries
• U.S. Congressman Marsha Blackburn (R-TN)
• The Atlanta Journal-Constitution: "Romney Rises As Republican Choice" (1/27/08)
• Hartford Courant: "Mr. Romney For The GOP" (1/27/08)
• Salt Lake Tribune: "Executive Material: Mitt Romney Should Be The Republican Nominee" (1/27/08)
• Former U.S. Congressman David McIntosh (R-IN)
• Morton Blackwell, President of the conservative Leadership Institute
• Senator Thad Cochran (R-MS)
• Colorado Springs Mayor Lionel Rivera
• U.S. Congressman Dana Rohrabacher (R-CA)
• Georgia Senate President Pro Tempore Eric Johnson
• U.S. Congressman Ander Crenshaw (R-FL)
• Elko Daily Free Press
• Las Vegas Review-Journal
• Endorsements from individuals/news organizations in 10 states

Source: www.mittromney.com

According to New York State Chapter of NOW "Psychological Gang Bang of Hillary is Proof We Need a Woman President"

• The New York State chapter of NOW issued a press release titled "Psychological Gang Bang of Hillary is Proof We Need a Woman President"
• The following are some excerpts from the press release. For the full press release text go to: http://www.nownys.org/pr_2008/pr_011108.html
• "In short, gang raping of women is commonplace in our culture both physically and metaphorically."
• "This past week, we witnessed just such a phenomenon involving men who are afraid of a powerful woman. Hillary Clinton, in her quest for her Presidential nomination, has in fact endured infantile taunting and wildly inappropriate commentary."
• "Because they can't frighten Hillary they've decided to control her with the time-old trick of patriarchal ridicule. "
• "lives. By putting Hillary in the Oval Office we send that message loud and clear for all to hear. Little girls everywhere need to know that to be important they don't have to emulate Brittany Spears or other similarly-exploited women. "
• "Let’s put a stop to the psychological “gang banging” of women and girls."

January 28,2008 Election Videos Featured on YouTube.Com

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Bill Clinton on Barack Obama



Senator Mike Gravel on the Oppressive Nature of Religion (Yes, he is still a candidate)



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Senator Mike Gravel on the Oppressive Nature of Religion for the second time and Barack Obama's victory speech for the second time. See above for Mike Gravel and previous post for Barack Obama.

Eve of the Florida Primary,Will Election Results Mirror the Polls?

• Tomorrow is the Florida Primary for the Democrats and Republicans.
• While the Democrats will not win any delegates to the national convention, it is a winner takes all state for Republicans who lost half of their delegates to the national convention due to the early date of the primary.
• Last week an average of polls compiled by RealClearPolitics.com showed Obama with 42.8% of South Carolina voters while New York senator Clinton was getting 30.6% and former North Carolina senator John Edwards was at 14.2%.
• Actual results came in at 55% Obama, 27% Clinton and 18% Edwards.
• Current RealClearPolitics.com polls average show McCain with 29.8% of Florida voters, Romney with 29.3%, Guiliani with 15.5%, Huckabee with 12.8% and Paul with 3.8%.
• Actual results for Florida ? Wait and see on Wednesday.

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Ron Paul Progress



Victory Speech in South Carolina




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UN-LINCOLN: clintons tear country apart(as they lynch Obama)

Second Break In at Mitt Romney's Campaign Headquarters

• On January 24, 2008 the Mitt Romney campaign headquarters was broken into for the second time in five months.
• The two men apprehended reportedly stole computers and a surveillance tape.
• At the prior break in that occurred in September of 2007 multiple laptop computers and a television were stolen.

Mike Huckabee, Widening I95 and Drug Dealers, Prostitutes, Pimps, Gamblers

Mike Huckabee had some original answers at last week's Republican debate in Florida.

When responding to what is needed for an economic stimulus package he responded as follows:

"But if we're going to spend $150 billion, I'd like to suggest that maybe we add two lanes of highway from Bangor all the way to Miami on I-95. A third of the United States population lives within 100 miles of that.

This nation's infrastructure is falling apart. And if we built those lanes of highways -- with American labor, American steel, American concrete -- I believe it would do more to stimulate the economy.

And the reason I say that is because when we were going through a recession in my state, we were in the middle of a billion-dollar highway construction program that brought about 40,000 jobs and brought a billion dollars of capital into the economy. That's a long- term stimulus package that I think would have more impact on the American long-term future. And it would keep social capital from being wasted, fuel wasted. A lot of people in Florida sit around in traffic every day, never getting to their kids' dance recitals or soccer games because they're stuck in traffic, and we've done nothing about it."

My favorite was part of his response with regards to question on the Fair Tax:

"Everybody gets in the economy -- no more underground economy. Drug dealers, prostitutes, pimps, gamblers, non-Republicans -- (laughter) -- all of those people out there will be paying taxes. Nobody's working under the table."

While Mike Huckabee is not my candidate I do have to give him kudos for stepping outside of the political talking points and voicing unique ideas.

Letter From 25 Prosecutors About Their Views on Guiliani

Text of the letter:

Rudolph Giuliani has claimed that he was the best of those who have held the prestigious office of United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York. Recently, on Meet the Press, he asserted that he had “turned around” the office. We are former prosecutors from the New York area, most of whom served in the United States Attorney’s Office. We are familiar with what goes on in New York law enforcement. We challenge Giuliani’s assessment of himself. As pointed out by Giuliani’s immediate predecessor as United States Attorney, former U.S. District Judge John Martin (OpEd, New York Times, December 15, 2007), the distinguished office, with its more than 50 year unbroken history of non-political excellence, hardly needed Giuliani to “turn it around.” Indeed, his performance as United States Attorney generated considerable criticism, much of which we believe to have been deserved.Giuliani performed creditably in many respects and, like all prosecutors, had his share of significant successes. But, unlike those who preceded and followed him in the United States Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York, Giuliani was repeatedly accused by judges, prosecutors, law professors and the defense bar of ignoring traditional professional standards, while improperly using his office to publicize himself.

For example, a number of federal judges, experienced in criminal law, publicly chastised him for his behavior, particularly the unlawful practice of “leaking” confidential grand jury information to the press. Such behavior violates the Canons of Ethics, Justice Department regulations and, under some circumstances, can be a criminal offense.

In May 1986, United States District Judge Whitman Knapp, formerly Chairman of the Knapp Commission and Chief Appeals Attorney under Manhattan District Attorney Frank Hogan, issued an opinion in which he found that Giuliani’s office was apparently leaking privileged information to the press:

'[U]nless the media was wholly irresponsible in continually asserting that the source of these revelations was someone in the Department of Justice who was asking not to be identified, it may well be said that such improper disclosure has been established by the sheer number of newspaper articles citing such an authority in providing information that turned out to be accurate …

It may well be that the Attorney General of the United States would be interested in ascertaining which of his employees was engaged in violating one of the statutes he or she was sworn to uphold, or the Congress might deem such an inquiry appropriate. United States v. Friedman, 635 F. Supp. 782, 785.'

On January 14, 1988, United States District Judge Kevin T. Duffy, formerly Assistant United states Attorney and New York Regional Administrator of the Securities and Exchange Commission, issued an opinion criticizing Giuliani’s efforts to force the Judge to remove himself from the highly publicized prosecution of Bess Meyerson. The opinion described how Giuliani caused another federal judge to contact Judge Duffy to encourage him to withdraw, an action which Hofstra University Law Professor Monroe Freedman described as “serious misconduct.” Judge Duffy concluded that Giuliani sought his withdrawal because the judge had imposed an order limiting publicity by the prosecution:'In the instant case it is interesting to note thatthe government was content to have me preside, even after I offered to recuse myself, until I announcedthat the court rule prohibiting one-sided publicitywould be enforced …

'The United States Attorney’s motion for my disqualification apparently arises out of my long-established and oft-stated belief that cases shouldbe tried in the courtroom and not in the newspapers.United States v. Meyerson, 677 F. supp. 1309, 1313.'

Judge Duffy denied Giuliani’s motion to recuse, but withdrew from the case, saying that Giuliani’s behavior had offended him so much that he was not sure he could be impartial.
On January 15, 1988, after Judge Duffy removed himself from the Meyerson case, the trial was assigned to Federal District Judge John Keenan, who had previously served as Special Prosecutor for Corruption, New York City Criminal Justice Coordinator, and Chief Assistant District Attorney in the District Attorney’s Offices in both Manhattan and Queens. Judge Keenan immediately issued instructions that neither the prosecution, nor the defense, was to speak to the press about the case. Within 10 days, Giuliani violated this order by personally granting a two-hour interview. Judge Keenan was forced to re-issue his directive as a formal written order. (Feb. 1, 1988 Order in U.S. v. Meyerson).

On March 6, 1989, United States District Judge John E. Sprizzo, formerly Chief Appellate Attorney and Assistant Chief of the Criminal Division in the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Fordham law professor and member of the Knapp Commission, dismissed the government’s charges against seven alleged drug dealers, declaring that Giuliani “should have run a training school for Assistant U.S. Attorneys, teaching them how to try cases.”

'There is in your office – and I notice it notonly in this case but in other cases – a kind ofoverkill, a kind of overzealousness, which is noteven – from my viewpoint as a person who has beena prosecutor – rationally related to any legitimateprosecutive objectives. (Quoted in Manhattan Lawyer, 3/14/89).'Robert M. Morgenthau, respected District Attorney in Manhattan, and former United States Attorney, stated that he was “baffled” by a public attack Giuliani made on him in the course of improper discussions Giuliani had with reporters regarding a dispute with Morgenthau over jurisdiction (New York Times, 2/11/88).

Conservative New York Times columnist William Safire criticized Giuliani’s use of press leaks to threaten potential witnesses, charging that Giuliani would “do anything for publicity.”

'Apparently Mr. Giuliani sees himself as the new Tom Dewey, riding a crime-busting reputation to the governorship and a Republican Presidential nomination. In the exposure of fraud and bribery, “[he]” apparently figures, anything goes.' (N.Y. Times, 2/24/86, Page A - 15.)
In the current presidential campaign, Giuliani presents an inflated and sometimes seriously inaccurate picture of his achievements as a federal prosecutor. The major organized crime prosecutions which he claims to have originated were actually developed by the FBI, most of them during the term of his predecessor. The most important public corruption cases occurring during his tenure resulted from an investigation by the United States Attorney in Chicago, Illinois. The “Wall Street” cases were developed by the SEC, on a tip from a brokerage house. Under Giuliani, an unusual number of high profile cases began with skillfully manipulated fanfare, but ended in dismissals, acquittals or reversals.Giuliani’s claim that, as United States Attorney, he investigated the Palestine Liberation Army’s murder of Leon Klinghoffer is contradicted by the Justice Department prosecutor who handled the matter, as well as the Klinghoffer family attorney. Giuliani also falsely maintained that dragging two stockbrokers from their offices in handcuffs and arresting a third was “routine,” and that the arrests were “the tip of the iceberg.” In fact, such “show” arrests of federal defendants were previously unknown, and the cases against two of the arrestees in question were ultimately abandoned.
When asked during his mayoral race, about a case where a 62 year old survivor of Auschwitz was taken in handcuffs to a room in the United States Attorney’s Office and confronted with a blackboard bearing the words that had been inscribed over the gate at Auschwitz, “Arbeit Macht Frei – work shall set you free,” Giuliani at first denied any knowledge of the incident. When confronted with the fact that his office had investigated the matter, he acknowledged that he had known about it, but said that he had not personally followed up on it. The suspect was acquitted at trial.Giuliani’s performance as United States Attorney simply does not match his claims. In fact, we believe that the pattern of improper leaks to the media, excessive use of publicity, and other inappropriate conduct that he engaged in while serving as United States Attorney, together with the disingenuous way in which he now describes his service, casts doubt, generally, on Giuliani’s credibility and judgment.

Michael F. ArmstrongAssistant U.S. Attorney, Chief, Securities Fraud Unit S.D.N.Y.;Chief Counsel, Knapp Commission;District Attorney, Queens County, New York.
Thomas H. BaerAssistant U.S. Attorney, S.D.N.Y.
John R. Bartels, Jr.Assistant U.S. Attorney, S.D.N.Y.
Paul BergmanChief, Appeals, U.S. Attorney, E.D.N.Y.
James BrownAssistant District Attorney, Manhattan.Donald J. CohnAssistant U.S. Attorney, Administrative Officer S.D.N.Y.Anthony J. D’AuriaAssistant U.S. Attorney, S.D.N.Y.Daniel DonnellyAssistant U.S. Attorney, S.D.N.Y.David M. DorsenAssistant U.S. Attorney, S.D.N.Y.Michael S. FawerAssistant U.S. Attorney, S.D.N.Y., Chief, Organized Crime Unit.Thomas J. FitzpatrickAssistant U.S. Attorney S.D.N.Y., Chief, Criminal Division.
Peter E. Fleming, Jr.Executive Assistant U.S. Attorney, S.D.N.Y.Martin R. GoldAssistant U.S. Attorney, S.D.N.Y. Paul R. GrandAssistant U.S. Attorney , Chief, Securities Fraud Unit, S.D.N.Y.Roger J. Hawke Assistant U.S. Attorney, S.D.N.Y.Guy L. HeinemannAssistant U.S. Attorney, E.D.N.Y.Neal J. HurwitzAssistant U.S. Attorney, S.D.N.Y.
Robert E. KushnerAssistant U.S. Attorney, S.D.N.Y.Daniel R. Murdock Chief Assistant U.S. Attorney, S.D.N.Y.
Gerald E. PaleyAssistant U.S. Attorney, S.D.N.Y.William O. PurcellAssistant District Attorney, Manhattan.Paul K. RooneyAssistant U.S. Attorney, S.D.N.Y.Victor TemkinAssistant U.S. Attorney, S.D.N.Y.Frank M. TuerkheimerAssistant U.S. Attorney, S.D.N.Y;.Associate Special Watergate Prosecutor;United States Attorney (W.D. Wis.).Max WildAsistant U.S. Attorney, S.D.N.Y.

Sources: http://www.newsday.com/news/nationworld/nation/ny-usrudy0125%2C0%2C3018412.story and http://weblogs.newsday.com/news/local/longisland/politics/blog/2008/01/not_good_for_giuliani_25_exnyp.html

Rev. Dr. Calvin Butts, III Endorses Hillary Clinton After Non Profit Receives $1 million in Earmarks in December 2007 Spending Bill

• The day before Martin Luther King Day Hillary Clinton received an endorsement from Rev. Dr. Calvin Butts, III of the Abyssinian Baptist Church of Harlem.
• The Abyssinian Baptist Church of Harlem is reported to be one of the oldest black churches in the United States.
• CNS News.com reports that in December Senator Clinton, New York Senator Charles Schumer and New York Representative Charles Rangel obtained an earmark in the $555 billion spending bill that was passed awarding over $1 million to Abyssinian Development Corporation, a community development non-profit associated with the church.
• According to the group Citizens Against Government Waste "The New York Sun linked $123 million worth of earmarks championed by Sens. Hillary Clinton and Charles Schumer (both D-N.Y.) to the senators’ campaign contributors.[37]"

Update on New Hampshire Recount

• Ron Paul "Granny Warriors" to pay to complete Republican New Hampshire recount originally requested by Republican Albert Howard.
• The Republican recount started on January 24, 2008, 16 days after the New Hampshire Presidential Primary.
• The Democrat recount requested by Dennis Kucinich has been halted as of January 23,2008 because the state has exhausted the $27,000 paid by the Kucinich campaign. It should also be noted that Kucinich has withdrawn as a Presidential candidate.
• The New Hampshire Secretary of State website has links for both the Republican and and Democrat recount results.

Delegate Count Update

Democrats:

218-Hillary Clinton
127-Barack Obama
53-John Edwards

2,025 Needed

Republicans:

73-Mitt Romney
38-John McCain
29-Mike Huckabee
6-Ron Paul
2-Rudy Guiliani

1,191 Needed


Sources: CNN.com and Federal Election Commission

What Modern US President Are You Most Like? (Click the link to take the quiz)

You Are Most Like Ronald Reagan

People tend to think you're a god - or that you almost ruined the country. But even if people do disagree with you, they still fall victim to your charms!

What Modern US President Are You Most Like?

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First The New Hampshire Recount Request Now Obama And Clinton Campaigns File Complaint In Nevada

• Obama lawyer Robert Bauer sent a letter to Nevada Democratic Chairwoman Jill Derby alleging "early door closings, obstruction of voters and improper handling of voter preference cards" according to an AP article.
• Reportedly the Obama campaign received 1,600+ complaints.
• Clinton lawyer Lyn Utrecht also sent a letter saying that the Obama campaign and supporters "engaged in a planned effort to subvert the party's caucus procedures to its advantage."

Rudy Guiliani's Daughter Supports Barack Obama..

• According to a cbsnews.com article and many others Caroline Giuliani listed herself as a member of Obama's Facebook group "Barack Obama (One Million Strong for Barack)."
• Miss Guiliani is the 17-year-old daughter of the Republican presidential candidate Rudy Guiliani

Source: www.cbsnews.com

Hillary Clinton, Ed Rendell Endorsement and Norman Hsu, All Related.....

• Philadelphia Governor Ed Rendell endorsed Hillary Clinton for the Democrat Presidential nominee
• August 30, 2007 The Wall Street Journal reported that Hillary Clinton returned donations from felon Norman Hsu while Ed Rendell refused to return the $40,000 he received from Hsu.
• In addition to the $40,000 from The Wall Street Journal also reported that Hsu hosted a 10 course dinner for Governor Rendell at New York City restaurant Per Se where meals reportedly cost $250 per individual.

Sources: Newsday and Wikipedia</