WHO IS KATIE BARGE?: Profile of a Schumergate Conspirator
The Schumergate conspirators appear to have settled on a scapegoat. She is Katie Barge, former research director for Senator Charles “Chuck” Schumer’s Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee (DSCC). Miss Barge faces a possible two years in federal prison and a $250,000 fine. Her former boss Chuck Schumer does not appear to be in any legal jeopardy whatsoever. Read more
THE PLOT AGAINST TOM DeLAY: What Did Shadow Party Operative Robert Borosage Know, and When Did He Know It?
We all know that Tom DeLay is being framed (and, if you don’t know, you can start your remedial education by reading this post by NRO blogger Stephen Spruiell and this one by Captain Ed; you can also bone up on crooked prosecutor Ronnie Earle in this Wall Street Journal editorial).
What we need to find out now is how the Democrats managed to pull it off and who did the dirty work behind the scenes. Read more
SCHUMERGATE: THE BROCK CONNECTION
FBI Probes Former Operative of David Brock’s Media Matters for America
Blogger Hugh Hewitt calls it “Chuckaquiddick.” The Freepers call it “Schumergate.” Either way, it’s bad news for Democrats, in particular for Senator Charles “Chuck” Schumer and Democrat operative David Brock. Read more
HILLARY CAVES ON GROUND ZERO MEMORIAL: After Ducking Moonbat Central for Weeks, Hillary Finally Denounces Anti-American 9/11 Museum
For nearly two months, Hillary Clinton dodged phone calls, faxes and e-mails from Moonbat Central blogger Rocco DiPippo. Read more
FALL OF BIG MEDIA: Feds Subpoena Time Inc. in Fraud Probe
Time Inc. has joined the growing list of major media companies whose circulation claims have come under scrutiny from federal prosecutors. Read more
MASSIVE NEWSPAPER LAYOFFS: Left-Leaning Media Can’t Compete in Free Market
They’re calling it “Black Tuesday.” Four major US newspapers announced today that they are cutting some 600 jobs, reports the trade journal Editor & Publisher. Today’s layoffs continue a pattern of long-term decline among left-leaning mass media, whose efforts to compete in the age of Fox News, talk radio and the Internet have met only dismal failure. Read more
THE NAZIFICATION OF OUR “LIBERAL” ELITES: Old State Department Warhorse William Polk Slams NeoCons, Cites Nazi Apologist
DIRTY TRICKSTERS TARGET JUDGE ROBERTS: Tried to Filch Briefing Book Used by Judge to Prep for Confirmation Hearings
Operatives for a leftwing group headed by Rabbi David Saperstein engaged in deceptive tactics last Thursday in an effort to obtain a copy of Judge John Roberts’ briefing book – the book that Roberts presumably used to prep for his confirmation hearings this week. Read more
KATRINA HYSTERIA: Michael Novak Delivers a Meaty Slap to Blubbering Media Blabbermouths
Regarding the hysterical reportage of Hurricane Katrina, columnist Michael Novak remarks that, “most of our television reporters may possibly be too highly educated, hothouse protected, delicate, and inexperienced in the horrors of our world, to maintain a hardened eye on dreadful events. They are too easily shocked, too easily blown away.” Read more
SENATOR LEAHY’S BLOODY PAST: During Roberts Confirmation Hearing, Leahy Boasts That He Cast Deciding Vote to Abandon Vietnam
Senator Patrick Leahy boasted this morning that he personally condemned South Vietnam to Communist rule with a single vote. The Vermont Democrat did not describe his achievement in quite those words, but his meaning was clear (via Rush Limbaugh). Read more
