Category Archives: House

Barney Frank to Marry

Democratic House member Barney Frank of Massachusetts recently announced his intention not to run again for his House seat. Progressive and liberal Democratic fans across the country hated the idea of his retirement but understood the reasons. Now there is … Continue reading

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CA House Republicans Retiring

California is a blue state and has been consistently blue for a number of years. That is not to say California doesn’t elect Republicans because they do. Overall though the Democratic side has the edge in the golden state. Two … Continue reading

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Tea Party Congressman Loses It

Steve Womack is a Tea Party member of the House from Arkansas. He held a Town Hall Meeting on January 4, 2012 where he lashed out at constituents, presumably because they asked pointed questions and held his feet to the … Continue reading

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Joseph Kennedy in for Frank ?

Joseph Kennedy III has announced he has formed a committee to look into running to replace retiring Democratic icon Barney Frank in the redistricted Massachusetts Fourth Congressional District. Needless to say, this is music to the ears of Democrats all across … Continue reading

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Eric Cantor Gets a MIC Check

The MIC Check that is being used so successfully at the OWS camps has morphed into a way to protest. It is especially handy to let people you can’t always get to pay attention, know you are watching them and … Continue reading

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