Tag Archives: Democrats

The Panama Papers:
The Clinton-Putin Connection

Posted on April 8, 2016 by Lawrence Person

Among my first thoughts when the Panama papers scandal broke was “How soon until until this is tied to the Clintons?” The answer seems to be about four days: The revelations of the so-called Panama Papers that are roiling the … Continue reading →

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Ted Cruz Wins Wisconsin

Posted on April 5, 2016 by Lawrence Person

Ted Cruz wins Wisconsin with (as of this writing) about 55% of the vote. Also, nationwide polls are now showing Cruz in a statistical dead heat with Donald Trump nationally. Meanwhile, Bernie Sanders is winning on the Democratic side with … Continue reading →

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Hillary’s Email Scandal: Worse Than You Thought

Posted on March 29, 2016 by Lawrence Person

The Washington Post has a long piece up on how Hillary Clinton’s private email server scandal unfolded. Though quite restrained by the standards of the blogsphere, it paints a devastating portrait of Clinton and her aides not only blithely unconcerned … Continue reading →

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Texas vs. California Update for March 24, 2016

Posted on March 24, 2016 by Lawrence Person

Time for another Texas vs. California update: California’s underfunded pension debts put it $175.1 billion in the red. “More than 51 percent ($89.9 billion) of the negative $175.1 billion consists of unfunded, employee-related, long-term liabilities.” (Hat tip: Pension Tsunami.) A … Continue reading →

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LinkSwarm for March 18, 2016

Posted on March 18, 2016 by Lawrence Person

I hope you’re not too hung over from St. Patrick’s Day (and didn’t get stabbed to death on the Ides of March). Here’s a Friday LinkSwarm: Marco Rubio says that Ted Cruz is the only conservative left in the race. … Continue reading →

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LinkSwarm for March 4, 2016

Posted on March 4, 2016 by Lawrence Person

Enjoy another Friday LinkSwarm! Justice Department grants immunity to former state department staffer who ran Hillary’s email. Hmmm… The four laws Hillary broke in her email scandal. (Hat tip: Director Blue.) Being a Democrat means never having to apologize for … Continue reading →

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LinkSwarm for February 29, 2016

Posted on February 29, 2016 by Lawrence Person

Happy Leap Day, everyone! Enjoy a yuge LinkSwarm, and if you’re in Texas or another Super Tuesday state, take time to dig out your voter registration card for tomorrow. The Case for Cruz: The Math. “In the states where Cruz … Continue reading →

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Following Minimum Wage Rate Hike, Seattle Employment Declines…Unexpectedly!

Posted on February 27, 2016 by Lawrence Person

Remember how liberals crowed about Seattle’s minimum wage hike was raising people out of poverty without any negative economic effects whatsoever? Not so much: Early evidence from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) on Seattle’s monthly employment, the number of … Continue reading →

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Texas vs. California Update for February 25, 2016

Posted on February 25, 2016 by Lawrence Person

Been too long since I did a Texas vs. California roundup, so here it is: Dark Age California: There are large areas of Central California that resemble life in rural Mexico. Within a radius of five miles I can go … Continue reading →

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Leland Yee: From the State House to the Big House

Posted on February 24, 2016 by Lawrence Person

Former California State Democratic Senator Leland Yee today was sentenced to 5 years in prison and a $20,000 fine. “Yee also agreed to forfeit about $33,000, mostly from his campaign account for secretary of state, according to a court filing … Continue reading →

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