Harry Reid

Bush Leaving the Next President with an "As Is" Country, a Fixer Upper

April 10, 2008 - George Bush, most people agree, has caused our country to deteriorate during his terms of office so catastrophically that if the country were up for sale, it would be referred to as, "a fixer upper; as is." This president has no qualms about turning over his mess: a war costing...

Allow Me to Take a Stand

March 27, 2008 - When I heard Harry Reid say that "things are being done" to resolve the Democratic presidential primary before the convention in Denver, an awful thought flashed through my mind. Then, when I read what Reid...

Harry Reid threatens to break Hillary Clinton's legs

March 26, 2008 - Asked if the Democratic nominee will be decided before the August primary, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) said yes. When pressed for specifics, Reid said, "I had a conversation with Governor Dean today. Things are being done." Gangsta...

That Was the Year That Was: A Look Back at 2007

December 28, 2007 - Well, another year is ending, which means it's time for those of us in the branch of the entertainment industry known as "political journalism" to recycle the news into one of those year-end hodgepodge columns I've been reading in newspapers since I was eight. It was, above...

FAQ: pro forma Senate sessions

November 21, 2007 - While relaxing during the Thanksgiving holiday, think of those poor, unfortunate souls who have to work: ambulance drivers, doctors, the staff of the Butterball Hotline—and of course the U.S. Senate. While most senators have vacated the District for the holiday weekend, the Senate itself will c...

The Twisted Truth: Today's News in Brief

November 14, 2007 - The New Orleans Aquarium was denied FEMA funding this week. A spokesman for FEMA stated that New Orleans does not need an aquarium because it is an aquarium, and FEMA will be there to help make sure it stays that way...

23/6 Feud Tracker: Harry Reid and Rush Limbaugh out to prove who doesn't hate the soldiers most

October 2, 2007 - Trouble is brewing between talk radio kingpin Rush Limbaugh and Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV). The patriotic tit-for-tat has moved from the airwaves to the Senate floor and back to the airwaves. Each is staking his claim in deeply-rooted partisan politics and sassy, sassy rhetoric...