Ol’ Max nominated girlfriend for U.S. Attorney

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Baucus Nominated Girlfriend for U.S. Attorney

Senate Finance Chairman Max Baucus’ office confirmed late Friday night that the Montana Democrat was carrying on an affair with his state office director, Melodee Hanes, when he nominated her to be U.S. attorney in Montana.

Published in: on December 4, 2009 at 9:18 pm  Leave a Comment  

Observations from the week 12/04/09

Ever have one of those weeks when no matter how much you do, there just seems to be more and more laid upon your plate?  Thankfully we have Friday nights, Saturdays, and Sundays!  I guess the best thing to do is act like a duck – just remain calm and steady on top, but underneath peddle like the dickens to get the job done.

This week we heard a lot about a Tiger.  Some people made dumb remarks.  The President made a decision, and those Democrats are trying to give us a healthcare bill.  I cover all this and more in this week’s observations.   (more…)

Published in: on December 4, 2009 at 5:30 pm  Leave a Comment  

Well, at least he made a decision!

I just finished listening to President Barack Obama’s speech about Afghanistan a few minutes ago.  I dozed off in the middle of it for a few minutes.  Seriously.  I went back and read it later so I could make some comments!

I noticed the applause from the cadets at West Point were polite but reserved – kind of like respecting the office, but not the occupant.   (more…)

Published in: on December 1, 2009 at 7:32 pm  Comments (2)