from the front page of the
Los Angeles Times this morning.

Conflict of interest here?

It is now certain that Palin was NOT
McCain's choice for running mate.

http://www.latimes.com/news/la-na-earmarks3-2008sep03,0,6145252.story

Three times in recent years, the Arizona senator's lists of 'objectionable' pork spending have included earmarks requested by his new running mate.

By Tom Hamburger, Richard Simon and Janet Hook, Los Angeles Times Staff Writers
September 3, 2008

WASILLA, ALASKA -- For much of his long career in Washington, John McCain has been throwing darts at the special spending system known as earmarking, through which powerful members of Congress can deliver federal cash for pet projects back home with little or no public scrutiny. He's even gone so far as to publish "pork lists" detailing these financial favors.

Is there any basis for comments that Gov Palin may withdraw from being nominated VP to spare her family and her husband any further intense scrutiny?

As of this writing we have: (thanks to Chip for his valuable input!)

Palin's membership in an apocalyptic, militant, neopentecostal dominionist movement called Joel's Army  (unless she repudiates the group, which is unlikely, this could be an extremely serious liability!)

Palin's membership in a radical right stealth group called "Feminists For Life"

Palin's apparent sympathies for and possible connections to the Alaska Independence Party, a secessionist group

A brewing scandal involving her firing of a police chief

The revelation that Palin's 17-year old unwed daughter is 5-months pregnant (not likely to appeal to evangelicals who prefer abstinence to unprotected teen sex)

Brewing mini-scandals like "Broken Water-gate"

A news interview in which Palin asks, What is it that the VP does anyway?

Troopergate

Blackwater Issues Mercenary Call For Hurricane Gustav --Blackwater Worldwide: Security for Hurricane Gustav 29 Aug 2008 Blackwater is compiling a list of qualified security personnel for possible deployment into areas affected by Hurricane Gustav. Applicants must meet all items listed under the respective Officer posting and be US citizens. Contract length is TBD. [Email from Blackwater Worldwide disseminated 29 Aug 2008]

What do you think?  Good choice?  Bad choice?

My name is Asher Heimermann from Sheboygan, Wisconsin. I am 14 years of age and this is my fouth year involved in politics and government. I have submitted countless letters to political and government leaders as well as international leaders. I've been volunteering for Senator Barack Obama since June, 2007. Recently, I reached my fundraising goal of $3,000 for Senator Obama.

I have decided to get involved for multiple reasons, the primary reason being today a lot political views of the youth are not heard and I feel it is an important to make a difference.

His misdeeds finally caught up with him.

http://tinyurl.com/5obwrn

The senior Republican senator allegedly failed to report home renovation gifts from an oil company. He denies any wrongdoing.

By Johanna Neuman, Los Angeles Times Staff Writer
12:53 PM PDT, July 29, 2008

WASHINGTON -- Sen. Ted Stevens, the longest-serving Republican senator and a storied figure in Alaska's political history, was indicted today on seven felony counts of making false statements in a corruption case.

On Saturday July 18th the DuPage Democrats will host the biggest Democratic event in DuPage County.

There will be 4 bands, food and fun for the whole family. We need to get come together and turn DuPage County and the 6th Congressional District blue.

www.dupagedemocrats.com

One Voice ImpeachmentSubmitted by amtco on December 31, 1969 - 7:00pm.

Come to the main branch of the Worcester Public Library (at Salem Sq.) tomorrow at 6 P.M. for a consciousness awareness of the candidate Barack Obama. This event will last for one hour. Hope to see lots of local folks there!!!!