No Wonder the Siegelman Prosecutor Didn't Want an Investigation of the Juror Emails
One of the key grounds for appeal in the Don Siegelman case is that there was evidence of juror misconduct--two jurors plotting how to get a conviction--that the prosecution had the US postal inspectors investigate even while insisting any investigation would taint the jury process.
At issue is a series of e-mails that arose in 2006 suggesting that two jurors had outside influence as they decided Siegelman's bribery conviction.
Joe and Dick: Looks Like Everything Went Swimmingly
I get the feeling Dick Cheney has a lot of sympathy for the woman who refused trick or treaters candy if their parents were voting for Obama.
Speaking of that Man-Sized Safe...
It seems a bunch of Democratic Senators are worried about what Cheney's doing with the contents of his man-sized safe.
Trash Talk - Thursday Throw Down Special Edition
It's here baybee!!
Marcy's Pats are hooking horns with bmaz's New York Bretts.
The Ideological Battle Over the Auto Overhaul Heats Up
It's Richard Shelby v. Jennifer Granholm, both spinning wildly to get their state's auto industry a competitive advantage.
Helen Wants Her Money Back
Helen Thomas revealed that she voted for Barack Obama for President. But she's ready to hammer him already because of the Clinton retreads he has hired.
Bush to Declare "Economic Mission Accomplished" to G20
George Bush is preparing to declare "economic mission accomplished" today to the G20.
George Bush's 69 for Scooter Libby
Tweety has started to count the days left for George Bush to pardon Scooter Libby. Bush has 69 days left to--as Tweety accurately describes it--complete the cover-up of the leak of Valerie Plame's identity.
I'm glad Tweety's bringing this to attention, particularly since, with Waxman's designs on John Dingell's Chairmanship at the Energy and Commerce Committee, Waxman may well drop his quest to get Dick Cheney's FBI interview report from DOJ.
Dick Invites Joe to See the Man-Sized Safe and Industrial Shredding Machine
The Bidens are due to see their new digs on Thursday night.
Another Appeal for a White House Garden
I've gotten a little weary with all the stories kibbitzing about what kind of dog the First Family should get. Malia did the research and decided on a goldendoodle.
That said, I'm not above lobbying for a White House vegetable garden.
Black Man Wins Back Reagan Democrats
Stan Greenberg has declared his fascination on Reagan Democrats over, now that a black man has won the presidential vote in Macomb County by eight points. I still think they're worth following--if only to see whether their attitudes about government change.
Palin Suggests She Doesn't Want Uncle Toobz' Seat
Sarah Palin notes that she didn't do too well under the "white hot" spotlight of DC.
A New Obama-Rahm Leak Policy?
George Bush is trying to lecture Rahm Emanuel about how White Houses work.
Surprise Surprise: "Laptop of Death" a Possible Forgery
Not only was the Bush case for war against Iraq based on forgeries, but so was their case for war against Iran.
Update on the Underwear Audit
Last week, Sarah Palin denied the RNC lawyers were coming to audit her underwear drawer. But apparently, there is missing underwear.
The New Landscape in Alaska for the Wasilla Wonder
Sarah's returning to an Alaska that is, in some critical ways, different from when she left.
Pelosi and Reid Back an Auto Bailout
Pelosi and Reid wrote Paulson asking for TARP money for the auto companies. If nothing else, their request signals a need for a larger discussion about what our economy will be going forward.
Kids Grow Up Fast These Days; 8 Yr. Old Boy Charged As Adult With Murder
An eight year old boy in Arizona is suspected of killing his father and another man renting a room in their home. In a sign of the emotional and legal complexities of the case, the police are pushing to have the boy tried as an adult even as they investigate possible abuse. The boy almost certainly should not be tried as an adult. Here is why.
Steve Schmidt Doesn't Blame Palin
Steve Schmidt is only half-deluded about why the Mccain campaign failed.
Trash Talk - Raider Nation Edition
No silly, not those Raiders, Al Davis died years ago, he just forgot to advise his still ambulatory carcass. I'm talking about the Texas Tech Red Raiders baby! Yes, Mrs. Randiego's team is playing another huge game today, this week against Freep's Boomer Sooners: Tech will get its first test as a top team with the Cowboys not far behind in statistics ad personnel.