Today's installment of campaign-related news items that won't necessarily generate a post of their own, but may be of interest to political observers:
* Technically, Newt Gingrich is still running for president, but that's about to change: the former House Speaker will suspend his campaign next week.
* On a related note, Rick Santorum grudgingly conceded yesterday that it's "very clear" Mitt Romney will be the GOP nominee, and the former senator will eventually endorse his former rival.
* The Republican National Committee has dropped the pretense and begun officially coordinating its 2012 activities with Romney's team.
* In Pennsylvania's Democratic congressional primaries yesterday, Rep. Mark Critz beat fellow Rep. Jason Altmire in the state's 12th congressional district, while Blue Dog Rep. Tim Holden was easily defeated by attorney Matt Cartwright in the 17th district.
* In Pennsylvania's Republican congressional primaries yesterday, Rep. Tim Murphy easily won in the 18th district, state Rep. Scott Perry picked up the party's nod in the 4th district, and businessman Tom Smith won the opportunity to take on Sen. Bob Casey (D) in November.
* In North Carolina, PPP found most of the state's voters favoring a controversial anti-gay ballot measure, but support for the proposal appears to be fading rather quickly.
* Florida Gov. Rick Scott (R) will run for re-election in 2014, declaring, "I like this job!"
* And following up on last week's reporting, Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell (R) has released a new ad, which appears to be a not-so-subtle audition for his party's vice presidential nomination. (Incidentally, if the "lowest unemployment rate in three years" is a big selling point, McDonnell is inadvertently giving President Obama's re-election campaign a boost.)
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not sure if its 100% good,,but anytime a Blue Dog gets exposed and pushed out is good for the People.
Even better, that was two blue dogs taken out yesterday.
Enjoy it while you can, Rick. Enjoy it while you can. Bobby Martinez said the same thing.
RM, Pro-gram idea (please do not scream!)... Periodically, do a brief quiz,with easy, multi-choice answers(because it's late)...Give your viewers a break from the crazy stories/events of the day/week. Your more-than-great show needs to pause, once in a while, to let your audience get refreshed, and be 110% for the rest of fast-paced program. Tentatively called "A Rachel Pro-Gram Quick Quiz" or "What Up...Who Dat?" or you pick, after all it is your show. Quick quiz idea, as follows:
Sometime, about mid-show, weekly or more, a funny, sound/alert blasts, to get attention. Then you say, with great surprise/enthusiasm, "Hey, kids...it's time for our favorite part of the show...""What Up?...Who Dat!". I'm excited! Here's how the deal works. I will say a quote, or very familiar line..taken from a current news story/event. You, the viewer, will be given a choice: I will read several possible answers, or, you can pick one of your own. If you think more than one might be right, choose the one you feel is the most correct (or right-chous, kazuntight, your welcome.) As soon as you hear me say them, vote for your choice, RIGHT AWAY...before the polls close. Remember, no penalty for wrong answers, and please, no wagering. On the next RACHEL MADDOW SHOW, your name and answer will be announced..during the broadcast!!
Some sample quiz lines/quotes, with corresponding sample answers:
!. Who said "LIFE IS LIKE A BOX OF CHOCOLATES....YOU NEVER KNOW WHAT YOU'LL GET?" A) HersheyPark complaint desk's standard response to "suggestions". B) Forest Gump. C) Boston Red Sox Manager Bobby Valentine press conference. D)Lady Godiva going Gaga bareback (self-explanatory) . And/or E) "Bunny" Mellon blank checks to John Edwards mistress Hunter. OK, kids...VOTE NOW!
2. "FAST AND FURIOUS", What Dat? A) Weather, a fast moving storm thru midwest. B) Texas Gov Rick Perry 2012 Pres campaign. OOOOPS, sorry, A and B are the same. C) A fast paced action movie series. D) An ATF gun giveaway program. E) The crowded field, trying to position themselves for the GOP VP slot. F) Your choice...VOTE NOW!!
Tune in tomorrow, and, hopefully, I'll be reading your selection on the air!
END. All above fictional. Not responsible for errors. Any similarity to real person(s), event(s), and/or places coincidental. Good program.
Love quiz..my vote...most correct answe for "FAST AND FURIOUS": The failed negotiations between Secret Service agents and Columbian female "service workers". Yeah, that's the ticket!
Answer to quiz question FAST AND FURIOUS is > Speaker Gingrich attitude, as he finally stepped down, and out, as 2012 GOP Presidential candidate.
http://www.protectmyvote.com/
Since the staff has shown this remarkable ability to track down stock photos used on conservative astroturf sites, this one seems just made for you. Those photos look pretty fake.
FAST AND FURIOUS QUIZ entry for contest: Action taken by both Charlie Sheen and Tiger Woods, after learning about Secret Service Columbian snafu. De-tails, de-tails! Where do we sign up.
Bob McDingdong, world's smallest and bluntest, non-functional tool!
Hey, Bobby McDonnell, who is the largest employer in your state? Could it be THE GREAT SATAN--THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT? And Ricky, you may like your job but no one likes you