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Indiana, North Carolina Primaries Today
 
Tuesday, May 6th, 2008

Well, its May 6th, the day that Indiana and North Carolina voters head to the polls for their primary elections, for both the Democratic and Republican Parties.  This month will also see Nebraska's primary and West Virginia's (May 13th), Kentucky and Oregon (May 20th), and the Republican primary for Idaho on May 27th.

Every state is different, so this probably no indication, but last month's Pennsylvania primary results were:  for the Democrats, Hillary Clinton received 54.6% of the vote, and 85 estimated national delegates; Barack Obama received 45.4% of the vote and an estimated 73 national delegates.  For the Republicans, John McCain received 73% of the vote and 74 delegates; Ron Paul was next with 16% of the vote, but no delegates.

Though McCain was labeled the presumptive nominee for the GOP back in March, and the National Republican Party hopes to make all primaries since then irrelevant, its worth noting that the amount of Republicans who turned out in PA to vote against John McCain numbered 220,000:  larger than the margin that separated Democratic voters between Clinton and Obama (215,000).

The final month of primaries, in June, will have Montana, New Mexico (Republican only) and South Dakota heading to the polls.

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Elisabeth Hasselbeck's Jokes Fall Flat On Rachael Ray
 
Tuesday, May 6th, 2008

Elisabeth Hasselbeck was on the Rachael Ray Show today, all bubbly and cheerful and carrying her favorite things (wet wipes, running shoes, and paint chips.  Yeah).  Though she and Rachael seemed to get on well, something felt awkward:  Elisabeth's jokes were only laughed at by herself, more than a few times.  Perhaps its because she literally said, "I'm like, 'Can I get an amen for McCain?' and they're like...'I don't know about you.'"  Can I get an amen for McCain?  Was she dropped on the head as a child?  Maybe she ought to put on the medieval wear, go on Geraldo, and be done with it.

Hasselbeck also said that she can't remember any time when one of her female cohosts on The View - Joy Behar, Whoopi Goldberg, Sherri Shepherd, Barbara Walters, and formerly Rosie O'Donnell and Star Jones - ever changed Elisabeth's mind about something.

I'll bet at least one of Elisabeth's kids is going to be an outspoken Democrat.  Or a Libertarian, even.

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Rosie O'Donnell Crafts, Jokes About 'Rage Issues' On Today Show
 
Tuesday, May 6th, 2008

Rosie O'Donnell was on the Today Show yesterday.  Though it was a day before Barbara Walters appearance on Oprah aired - in which, among other topics, Barbara discussed what she felt to be Rosie's "emotional" and "rage issues" - Rosie apparently had already gotten wind of what was said of her in Walter's memoir "Audition," and joked that she would fly out of control and start breaking things.  Ro did, actually, later on, throw a few things at the cameras in jest...gotta love Ro.

Now, we sorely miss Rosie on daytime TV, but the Today Show episode made us remember that Kathie Lee Gifford is hilarious to watch, too.  Can we swap Kelly Ripa back out for Lee now? We kid. Rosie also said she agrees with Reverend Wright and understands where he's coming from?

Rosie also did a demonstration of a couple of crafts from her new book, "Crafty U."  We've seen her light switch craft demo before, on her website - very cute and crafty, but just make sure the kids don't have access to the exacto knife!!

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Dan Rather's Counsel To File Amended Complaint
 
Tuesday, May 6th, 2008

 

We've got word for you that Dan Rather's attorneys at Sonnenschein, Nath & Rosenthal, are expected to file an amended complaint with Judge Ira Gammerman in the $70 million lawsuit against CBS Corp.  The revised complaint, 51 pages in length, reportedly will be filed on Wednesday morning.

"Today we served an Amended Complaint in Mr. Rather's lawsuit against CBS Corporation and Viacom," said Martin R. Gold, Lead Counsel for Dan Rather.  "The Amended Complaint responds in the Court's April 10, 2008 ruling that Mr. Rather's fraud claim did not specify injuries Mr. Rather had suffered in his trade and profession.  Accordingly, the Amended Complaint provides detail on those injuries as well as on other aspects of Mr. Rather's fraud claim."

On April 10th, Judge Gammerman had ruled to dismiss portions of Dan Rather's claims; but on April 23rd, the Judge ruled that Rather would have a chance to replead the dismissed portions, submit an amended complaint, as well as subpoena the investigator that CBS employed to check into the story of President George W. Bush's military service.

"In essence, the Amended Complaint provides specific detail in support of the fraud claim," Dan Rather stated.  "I continue to stay focused on the big picture and look forward to getting to the truth.  We need to ensure that politics and profits don't come before the public trust in America's newsrooms."

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There Nigel Barker Goes Again, Being All Cute And Charitable
 
Tuesday, May 6th, 2008


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If you ask us, we think America's Next Top Model judge, famous photographer, and animal rights pioneer Nigel Barker needs his own TV show.  He does so much for charity organizations and good causes...he needs a show, like Nigel's Big Give or America's Next Top Fur Protestor.  Anywho Barker's 36th birthday was on April 23rd, and we totally missed it, so HAPPY BELATED!

Nigel celebrated in Greenwich Village with family and friends from the HSUS, Make A Wish Foundation, The Edeyo Foundation, The Do Something Organization, and more.  Yes, he is that involved, we told ya!

Per Nigel's blog, "As many of you know, many in Haiti have been reduced to eating patties made of mud, oil and sugar to curb hunger pains brought on by surging food prices.  I have a trip planned to Haiti with the Charity Edeyo where we plan to bring food and document in the form of photos and film the travesty that is unfolding 45 minutes flight off the US shores.  Friends of mine donated over $1000 the night of my birthday for the people of Haiti.


If you too would like to do something to help please go to www.edeyo.org."

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The Kentucky Derby's Over, But Ron Paul Will Be There!
 
Tuesday, May 6th, 2008

Thrilling news!  Our copy of Revolution: A Manifesto by Ron Paul has finally arrived (actually the shipping time was lightening fast, but we were itch-itch-itching to get it)...and we threw in A Foreign Policy of Freedom: Peace, Commerce, And Honest Friendship for good measure!  So now we have two brand new books to consume...stay tuned for our thoughts on them!

In Ron Paul news today, Kentucky's derby may be over, but here's another great reason to visit the Bluegrass State:  Republican candidate and Congressman Ron Paul is coming to KY!

Paul will be speaking at a Freedom Rally in Bowling Green on May 16th at Bowling Green High School in the Basketball Arena 2:00 PM CT.  The next day, May 17th, Paul will attend another Freedom Rally at Louisville Palace in Louisville, KY from 1:00 - 4:00 PM ET.  Per Jeff Frazee, Paul's National Youth Coordinator, these rallies will also be an opportunity for you to have Dr. Paul sign your copy of one of his books, if yours has arrived!  Yippee...we want a siggy on ours!

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Who Is Scott Ritter, And Should We Be Listening?
 
Tuesday, May 6th, 2008

Scott Ritter was born into a military family.  He was a Private in the U.S. Army, an intelligence officer in the U.S. Marine Corps for twelve years, and a lead analyst for the Marines Rapid Deployment Force.  He also served as a chief United Nations weapons inspector in Iraq from 1991 to 1998.  Before the United States invaded Iraq in March of 2003, William Scott Ritter went public with his belief that Iraq did not possess any weapons of mass destruction.  Since then, he's been a known anti-war commentator; and last month, he gave an interview to Matthew Rothschild of The Progressive, warning that in the waning months of the Bush Administration, we are at the greatest risk of American military action against Iran.

I think we have never been at a greater risk of American military action against Iran...Because the Bush Administration has made it clear that they seek to resolve the Iranian problem before it leaves office.  They have defined the Iranian problem in quite start terms.  It's a nation pursuing an illegal nuclear weapons program.  It's a nation that retains the status, according to the United States, as the largest state-sponsor of terror in the world today.

And if you listened to the testimony of General Petraeus and Admiral Crocker, it's the nation solely responsible for all that ails the United States in Iraq today.  President Bush responded to Petraeus and Crocker's testimony by calling the Iranians criminals, noting that they will be crushed.

Click here to read more, or click here to listen to the audio interview.

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PETA: Eight Belles Euthanization Should End Racetrack Belting
  Tuesday, May 6th, 2008


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Just after crossing the finish line in the Kentucky Derby on May 3, 2008, a young filly named Eight Belles collapsed when both of her front ankles snapped. She was euthanized in the dirt where she lay, the latest victim of the dirty business of thoroughbred racing.

Eight Belles' death is yet another reminder that these horses are raced when they are so young that their bones have not properly formed, and they are often raced on surfaces that are too hard for their bones—like the hard track at Churchill Downs. Eight Belles' jockey whipped her mercilessly as she came down the final stretch. This is no great surprise, since trainers, owners, and jockeys are all driven by the desire to make money, leaving the horses to suffer terribly. 

PETA is calling on the racing industry to suspend the jockey and trainer, to bar the owner from racing at the track, and, at the very least, to stop using young horses who are so susceptible to these types of horrific injuries. We're also demanding that the industry stop racing horses on hard tracks and switch to softer, synthetic surfaces, which would spare horses' bones and joints, in addition to calling for a permanent ban on the use of whips.


Help PETA call for an end to cruelty masquerading as sport by using this simple petition form to take action today.

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