Monthly Archives: June 2011

Anthony Weiner’s Seat Could Be a 2012 Pickup Target for Republicans

Posted on June 7, 2011 by Lawrence Person

So now that Anthony Weiner has fessed up to twitting his Little Tony to multiple women, what’s next? He claims he won’t resign, despite Nancy Pelosi asking for a House ethics committee investigation. A poll on whether Weiner should resign … Continue reading →

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Michael Williams to Drop Out of Senate Race to Run for Newly Created 33rd Congressional District

Posted on June 7, 2011 by Lawrence Person

So the Texas Tribune is reporting, backed up by an email from the Williams for Congress campaign, and confirming the piece they published last week.

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Wealthy Entrepreneurs Leaving China?

Posted on June 7, 2011 by Lawrence Person

According to this Forbes piece, yes. This seems to be partially a reaction to the government pouring more money into the public sector. What does that mean? Hell if I know. But it makes sense. After all, if you could … Continue reading →

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Update on the Coming Euro Collapse (and Our Own)

Posted on June 6, 2011 by Lawrence Person

Andrew Lilico in the Telegraph (via McArdle, via Insta) has a sobering look at what will happen when Greece defaults (“It is when, not if”). It starts out: Every bank in Greece will instantly go insolvent. The Greek government will … Continue reading →

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Texas Senate Race Updates for June 2, 2011: Michael Williams to Drop Out?

Posted on June 2, 2011 by Lawrence Person

Some updates in the Texas Senate Race, including one big shakeup if it pans out: The Texas Tribune is reporting that Michael Williams will drop out of the Senate Race to run for a newly created congressional seat in House … Continue reading →

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LinkSwarm for June 2, 2011

Posted on June 2, 2011 by Lawrence Person

Taking some time to get back into the post-Memorial Day swing, so here are a few links of interest: California passes new Let’s-Drive-As-Much-Business-to-Texas-As-Possible law. Thanks, California Democrats! Another interesting Michael Totten piece, this one on Jewish settlers in Hebron. Just … Continue reading →

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