GOP Should Be Runnin’ Scared News: Democratic pollster Geoff Garin conducted a focus group during last night’s State of the Union address with voters in Columbus, Ohio (a key swing state). The group was evenly divided between Democrats and Republicans/Independents – and, according to a memo by Garin, the overall reaction to the speech was extremely positive. Read more here.
Bat Shit Crazy News: Democratic pollster Geoff Garin conducted a focus group during last night’s State of the Union address with voters in Columbus, Ohio (a key swing state). The group was evenly divided between Democrats and Republicans/Independents – and, according to a memo by Garin, the overall reaction to the speech was extremely positive. Read more here.
Asshole Of The Day Award Nominee News: Controversy surrounding Mayor Joseph Maturo Jr.’s “taco” comment Tuesday continues to grow, with Maturo making a formal apology and some now calling for his resignation. Maturo had given what many are calling a racially insensitive answer to a New York PIX 11 TV reporter when asked what he was doing for the Latino community that night, in light of four town police officers being arrested for allegedly harassing Latinos. Maturo responded on camera, “I might have tacos when I go home. I’m not sure yet.” Read more here.
Healthier Lunches For The Kiddies News: The first major nutritional overhaul of school meals in more than 15 years means most offerings, including popular pizza, will contain with less sodium and more whole grains, with a wider selection of fruits and vegetables on the side, first lady Michelle Obama and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced during a visit Wednesday with elementary students. Pizza won’t disappear from lunch lines, but will be made with healthier ingredients. Read more here.
Throwback To 2009- PBO Takes Out Somali Pirates….Again News: American Navy Seals swooped into Somalia early on Wednesday and rescued two aid workers, an American woman and a Danish man, after a shootout with Somali gunmen who had been holding them captive in a sweltering desert hide-out for months. Read more here.
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