A QUESTION WORTH ASKING:
Why are not President Obama and his policies inspiring more consumer confidence?:
"Americans' confidence in the economy eroded further in July as worries about job security offset any enthusiasm about the resumed stock market rally that has helped bolster retirement accounts."
ON HEALTH CARE, HOUSE DEMOCRATS ARE STILL FIGHTING:
Each other, that is...:
"Without the backing of the 52-member Blue Dogs, it would be difficult for Democratic leaders to pass a bill, especially since no Republican supports the legislation. "I think there's still a bit of daylight between the positions," said Rep. Earl Pomeroy, D-N.D. "I think the bottom line of Blue Dogs has not been met as of this time."
"MODERATE" REPUBLICAN WATCH:
Wow, there's nothing like persons displaying their prejudices for all to see. Sen. George Voinovich of Ohio just doesn't like them damn grits-eatin', beer-swillin', hound-dog huntin', pickup-truck drivin' Southerners:
"We got too many Jim DeMints and Tom Coburns," Voinovich told the Columbus Dispatch Monday. "It's the Southerners…."They get on TV and go 'errrr, errrrr,'" he said, according to the paper. "People hear them and say, 'These people, they're Southerners. The party's being taken over by Southerners. What they hell they got to do with Ohio?'"
George Voinovich: moron.
IS THE GOP/CONSERVATISM DEAD? DEPT:
In New Jersey, Republican Chris Christie continues to lead Dem incumbent Jon Corzine big time, by 14 points.
BASEBALL DIARY: the Tigers got only 7 hits, wasted early scoring opportunities, and lost to the Texas Rangers last night, 5-2. At least, for the Tigers, Armando Galarraga again pitched decently. The good news for the Rangers is that youngster Tommy Hunter again pitched well. Ranger pitching this year has been amazingly improved over last year.
And the Cubs somehow managed to edge the Astros last night, 5-1 in 13 innings, in a game which featured player ejections, a blown squeeze play, a walk-off grand slam, brilliant plays, gaffes, etc.
Read the linked account--it's too much to summarize. But the Cubs remain hot...
