Politics

November 2, 2005 - If news coverage is any indication, it seems abortion is shaping up to be a key focal point -- and maybe the focal point -- of the Supreme Court confirm I'm hearing from progressives who think this single-issue focus is a bad idea. There are lots of ration battle over Judge Samuel Alito.

November 2, 2005 - Rep. Tom DeLay (R-TX) may be a deposed House Speaker embroiled in legal controversy, but you have to admire his chutzpah. As the WaPo reports today, he's walking around Congress like he still owns the place:

October 31, 2005 - 'Tis the season of scandal, and the South is not immune from the plague of corruption and moral relativism sweeping the land. To help you keep abreast of the wheelings and dealings of the ethically challenged (at least the ones getting caught), here at FS we are now launching a new semi-regular feature, Southern Scandal Watch (TM). Today's cast of characters:

October 28, 2005 - A federal appeals court upholds the lower court opinion that Georgia's voter-ID law amounted to a "poll tax," just in time for the Nov. 8 elections:

October 28, 2005 - Kilgore runs from the President:

October 27, 2005 - Posted by R. Neal Here's an interesting article by Mitch Cohen at the Jackson Free Press:

October 27, 2005 - Posted by R. Neal EX-Ala. Governor, Hospital Exec Indicted:

October 27, 2005 - Posted by R. Neal

October 27, 2005 - Posted by R. Neal Florida Gov. Jeb Bush is taking the heat for another bungled hurricane relief response in Florida. Yesterday in a press conference he said "Don't blame FEMA. This is our responsibility." He also blamed the victims:

October 26, 2005 - Posted by R. Neal Didn't they teach Sen. Dr. Bill Frist in right-wing boot camp that you never admit you were wrong?