Giannoulias Hits Kirk for Voter Suppression Efforts

I certainly didn't watch the Giannoulias vs. Kirk debate last night (MLB playoffs!) and because of that missed a good exchange. As TPM reports, Giannoulias went after Kirk on his "voter integrity" efforts, directly accusing Kirk of trying to suppress the African American vote. In case you missed it, Kirk was caught on tape talking about sending lawyers to predominantly black areas to watch for that Repub bugaboo, voter fraud. Never mind that instances of voter fraud are extraordinarily rare. Kirk's going after it!

This race is extremely close right now, with Kirk holding a tiny, tiny lead. Imagine how it would be if the Dems weren't running a shady candidate.

Possible Third Candidate in IL Senate Race

Crain's reports that mortgage broker Mike Niecestro may enter the Illinois race for the Senate. He's apparently a "disgusted Republican" who sees no difference between Giannoulias and Kirk. I, for one, welcome an ultra-conservative candidate to the race to steal votes from Kirk. Our slightly sleazy candidate might make it after all.

Hopin' for an Implosion

This is probably happening too early to really effect the vote in November but it appears that Mark Kirk has a penchant for lying about his service record. This is the kind of thing that can really pick up steam, although Repugs tend to be able to skate on stuff like this just because they are more hawkish.

But, let's not forget that the true travesty when it comes to our nation's military was Barack Obama not going to Arlington on Memorial Day.

Preview of Coming Attractions

This is the kind of thing we'll get to watch on TV for the next 7 months:



Promises to be fun.

Friday Roundup--Baby, it's Cold Outside

Dave--thanks for taking over the last few days. Much of the Sassy family is (are?) having a very bad week. But politics can always make me smile...

Now this I can get behind. The new senator from New York?

This, not so much. The new senator from Florida?

I wasn't sure this story had legs when it first came out a week ago but now... The new senator from Pennsylvania?

Recounts, Missing Ballots, and the closest senate election in history. Still no winner.

Very interesting article by Kissinger on Obama's new national security team. I find it so interesting that Barack is receiving such incredible and unlikely support from the Repugs (Brooks, Rove, Kissinger).

PS I just had a chocolate donut. Oh yes I did.