GOP Redefining Rape? Exactly when could a rape be legitimate?

August 20, 2012 0

Over the weekend six-term Missouri Congressman Todd Akin, the GOP challenger to Senator Claire McCaskill, provided a clear distinction between the Republican world-view, and that of the majority of Americans. Akin stated that abortion should not be allowed in the case of rape since “women’s bodies have the ability to prevent pregnancy in such cases.”

Where in the world is Council Santa Ana?

August 20, 2012 0

Tonight, the Santa Ana City Council is taking its show on the road. That in itself isn’t unusual if you count their monthly trot from City Hall to the west side of the Santa Ana Civic Center for their “Study Session” meeting. This meeting however will be an actual road show. It will be held at the Heritage Museum of Orange County; 3101 Harvard St., Santa Ana.

We’ve Come Too Far to Turn Back Now

August 18, 2012 8

Obama for America released a new online video today titled, “We’ve Come Too Far to Turn Back Now,” that reminds Americans how much is at stake in this election. While President Obama has delivered on the change he promised when he announced his candidacy, he isn’t done moving America forward.

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Is Chris Thompson Fullerton’s Batman?

August 16, 2012 7

The Fullerton Stories website has an interesting piece about how Fullerton School Board member and Recall Committee Chairman Chris Thompson has become Fullerton’s own version of “Batman.” The school board member reportedly took it upon himself to investigate a parking lot of a local school where during the summer months, youths gather.

Remember the Swift Boat Lies of 2004 – They’re Back

August 16, 2012 17

The Los Angeles Times reports this morning a front organization made up of former Navy Seals and CIA employees that has launched a “Swift Boat” style attack on President Obama. From the story Group attacking Obama for security leaks includes past talkers: In politics, the story line rarely changes: Do as I say, not as I do.

DPOC to Consider Municipal Endorsements

August 15, 2012 0

The Democratic Party of Orange County will consider endorsements in municipal races for the November 6th elections. The party will be endorsing candidates running for Mayor, City Council, School Board, Community College Districts and Water Districts.

Mitt Romney and Paul Ryan plan to end Medicare as we know it

August 15, 2012 2

Last night on FOX, Paul Ryan again attacked President Obama for the very same Medicare savings that he includes in his own budget – and then attempted to walk away from those policies, which he has advocated in Congress as a hallmark of the House Republican agenda, and which Mitt Romney has broadly endorsed as part of the Romney-Ryan Budget time and time again.