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Bob McDonnell Faces Scrutiny for 2003 Views on Homosexuality
By David Sessions - Politics DailyVirginia gubernatorial candidate Bob McDonnell, who has faced criticism over a 20-year-old thesis that described working women as "detrimental" to society, is now facing scrutiny for his strong views on homosexuality. In the controversial thesis, McDonnell included homosexuality as one symptom of moral decline that government should "punish." He also participated in a 2003 hearing that left many with the impression that a Virginia circuit court judge was thrown off the bench because of her sexual orientation. ...
Prosecutor Won't Let Bill Richardson Put Probe Behind Him
By David Sessions - Politics DailyAn investigation into alleged corruption in awarding state contracts by New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson ended in the governor's name being cleared last Friday when the federal prosecutor on the case decided not to indict him. The nearly yearlong investigation cost Richardson a job in President Obama's cabinet and had cast his political future into doubt. The Democratic governor has since been busy proclaiming his vindication and preparing to reassume his position on the national political stage, but now the prosecutor can't seem to let him go. ...
Guard Behavior at U.S. Embassy in Kabul Resembles 'Lord of the Flies'
By David Sessions - Politics DailyState Department contractors guarding the U.S. Embassy in Afghanistan are working in a "Lord of the Flies environment," the watchdog group Project on Government Oversight told Secretary of State Hillary Clinton yesterday. The group cited complaints from a number of the contractors, who described scenes of revelry involving alcohol, urination and public nudity among some guards and their supervisors. Several of the complaints, which were released to reporters, included photographs that seem to corroborate the claims. In a letter to Clinton, POGO said the situation in Kabul constitutes "a ...
Breaking: Fred Thompson Out [UPDATED]
By Dave - Politics DailyThis was totally expected, but still, it's a sad day for conservatives. "Today I have withdrawn my candidacy for President of the United States. I hope that my country and my party have benefited from our having made this effort. Jeri and I will always be grateful for the encouragement and friendship of so many wonderful people," Thompson said in a statement. Now conservatives will have to choose between two economic liberals (McCain and Huckabee) one former social liberal (Romney) and one current social liberal (Giuliani). Early polls in Florida are indicating that most Fredheads are ...
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