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30 Mar 09

D.C. Voting Rights Act is Clearly Unconstitutional « Republican Ranting

Last Thursday, the Senate passed the District of Columbia House Voting Rights Act of 2009, which gives the District of Columbia a voting member in the House of Representatives and eliminates the position of D.C. Delegate, who represents the District now. Currently, that delegate, Eleanor Holmes Norton, can only vote when her vote does not affect the outcome; however, she is allowed to introduce bills, and this bill was introduced by Norton. The bill would also give an additional seat to Utah, so that the partisan makeup of the House stayed the same.

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Amendment Arlen Specter Barack Obama Congress Connecticut Constitution D.C. Delegate Voting Rights Act Democrat Democrats Dick Lugar District Clause of Columbia House 2009 Eleanor Holme

23 Jan 09

Reflecting on Martin Luther King Jr. « Republican Ranting

As many of you know, today is Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. As I’ve said before, I oppose MLK Day being a federal holiday for 2 reasons:
It leaves out other players in the civil rights movement (and focuses the movement to one race): César Chávez, Rosa Parks, etc….

21 Nov 08

Attorney General Mukasey Collapses During Speech; Now “Conversant and Alert” « Republican Ranting

Attorney General Michael Mukasey collapsed earlier in the night while giving a speech to the Federalist Society at a Mariott hotel in Washington, D.C. He was then rushed to George Washington University Hospital. The following is footage of Mr. Mukasey’s collapse:

Breaking News: Attorney General Michael Mukasey Collapses During Speech « Republican Ranting

This is breaking news coming in now. Attorney General Michael Mukasey has collapsed while giving a speech. He has been rushed to George Washington University Hospital in the nation’s capital. There is no word on his condition or why he collapsed. I will update this as reports come in.

11 Sep 08

A September 11th Tribute: 7 Years, Never Forget « Republican Ranting

Today marks the 7 year anniversary of the September 11th Attacks. Today is a day that affected many Americans, if not all Americans. I can still, to this day tell you exactly where I was when I first heard about it, down to the very spot of the room. And thinking back now brings tears to my eyes, thinking about how many people we lost that day, so many innocent and helpless people.

08 Sep 08

Obama and Biden Voted Against Funding for Rebuilding After Katrina, But Supported Bridge to Nowhere Funding « Republican Ranting

So, I found something interesting today. Back in 2005, Congress voted on and passed H.R. 3058 [109th Congress]: “Transportation, Treasury, Housing and Urban Development, the Judiciary, the District of Columbia,…”. This purpose of this bill was for “Making appropriations for the Departments of Transportation, Treasury, and Housing and Urban Development, the Judiciary, District of Columbia, and independent agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2006, and for other purposes.”

27 Jun 08

Supreme Court Rules that the 2nd Amendment Means (Most) Anyone Can Have a Gun « Republican Ranting

In a VERY LONG ruling that I am happy with, but personally disagree with, the Supreme Court has struck down Washington, D.C.’s handgun ban, declaring it unconstitutional. I first covered this story when the case was filed in November. I say now what I said then. In my opinion, all law abiding citizens should be able to own guns, but the 2nd Amendment

29 Mar 08

Ralph Nader to Clinton on His Blog: “Don’t Listen to Leahy” « Republican Ranting

Ralph Nader has even chimed in on the whole Tonya Harding Option vs. Clinton dropping out controversy. He posted this post on his blog:
Don’t Listen to Senator Leahy
Posted by Ralph Nader on Friday, March 28, 2008 at 04:39:00 PM

Senator Clinton:
Just read where Senator Patrick Leahy is calling on you to drop out of the Presidential race.
Believe me.

12 Mar 08

New York Governor Eliot Spitzer Resigns « Republican Ranting

The New York Governor and former Attorney General just resigned, making his resignation effective on Monday. This all stems from his scandal where he was caught on a federal wiretap being involved with the prostitution ring Emporers Club VIP, under the alias of Client 9.
David Patterson will become governor on Monday. Both are Democrats.

10 Mar 08

Breaking: Governor Spitzer Expected to Resign « Republican Ranting

This just in from Fox News and Reuters: Governor and former Attorney General Eliot Spitzer (known as Client 9) is now expected to resign after a scandal broke involving him with a prostitution ring in Washington, D.C. This has been heard from unnamed sources. If he does resign, David Patterson, current Lt. Governor, would take over.

18 Feb 08

Republican Results for the Potomac Primaries « Republican Ranting

Here are the results from the Potomac Primaries, Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, D.C. The gray colors indicate candidates who have dropped out:
DateStateCandidateVotes%DelegatesRNC DelegatesTotal DelegatesDelegate Count
12-FebWashington, D.C.Huckabee98416.75%000305
Romney3546.03%000293
Thompson0.00%0000
McCain3,96767.55%16016760
Paul4778.12%00016

13 Feb 08

Maryland Primary Update for 10:30 P.M.: Obama & McCain Win « Republican Ranting

Here are the results for Maryland as of 10:30 P.M. with 10% of the precincts reporting:
The Democrats:
Obama 53,763 62%
Clinton 30,378 35%
Uncommitted 1,126 1%
And the Republicans:
McCain 15,775 55% 13 delegates
Huckabee 8,529 30%
Paul 1,773 6%
Romney 1,747 6%

Maryland & Washington, D.C. Primary Updates for 10:00 P.M. « Republican Ranting

With 89% of the precincts reporting for Washington, D.C., here are the results (my last update for D.C. until my summary of the night):
The Democrats:
Obama 77,432 76%
Clinton 24,563 24%
Uncommitted 262 0%
And the Republicans:
McCain 3,425 67% 16 delegates
Huckabee 874 17%
Paul 437 8%
Romney 308 6%
In Maryland, with 3% of the precincts reporting:
The Democrats:
Obama 14,010 62%
Clinton 8,007 35%
Uncommitted 283 1%

Maryland & Washington, D.C. Primary Updates as of 9:45 P.M. « Republican Ranting

For Washington, D.C.:
The Democrats with 49% of the precincts reporting:
Obama 40,890 76%
Clinton 12,532 24%
Uncommitted 143 0%
And the Republicans with 49% reporting:
McCain 1,684 67% 16 delegates
Huckabee 418 17%
Paul 230 9%
Romney 161 6%
And the Maryland primary:
For the Democrats with 0% reporting:
Obama 279 48%
Clinton 239 41%
Uncommitted 32 5%

Virginia Primary Update as of 9:30 P.M.: Obama & McCain Win « Republican Ranting

Here are the Republican Results with 83% reporting:
McCain 191,825 49% 60 delegates
Huckabee 164,185 42%
Paul 17,191 4%
Romney 13,184 3%
And the Democratic results with 85% in:
Obama 480,239 63%
Clinton 276,328 36%
This will be my last post for Virginia until later tonight when I summarize the Potomac Primaries. On to Maryland and Washington, D.C.

Virginia Primary Results as of 9:00 P.M.: Obama & McCain Win « Republican Ranting

Here are the Democratic results as of 9:00 P.M. with 72% of the precincts reporting:
Obama 382,969 63%
Clinton 222,998 36%
And here are the results for the Republicans with 69% reporting:
McCain 152,079 48% 60 delegates
Huckabee 134,697 43%
Paul 13,553 4%
Romney 10,633 3%

Virginia Primary Results as of 8:30 P.M.: Obama and McCain Win « Republican Ranting

OK, I’m confident enough in the Republican race to make a call for McCain. With 51% reporting here are the Republican results:
McCain 105,798 47% 60 delegates
Huckabee 102,583 45%
Paul 9,442 4%
Romney 6,919 3%
And for the Democrats with 61% reporting:
Obama 252,877 61%
Clinton 154,503 38%

Potomac Primary Results as of 8:00 P.M.: Obama Wins Virginia; Republicans Too Close to Call « Republican Ranting

Here are the results from Virginia as of 8:00 P.M. (Washington, D.C.’s just ended, and Marylands has been extended 90 minutes by a judge due to bad weather).
For the Republicans with 33% reporting, still too close to call at this point:
McCain 66,263 47%
Huckabee 64,611 45%
Paul 5,747 4%
Romney 4,340 3%
And the Democrats with 33% also reporting (called for Obama):
Obama 153,719 62%
Clinton 91,781 37%

12 Feb 08

Predictions for the Virginia, Maryland, and D.C. Primaries « Republican Ranting

The “Potomac Primaries” (states that touch the Potomac River) are tomorrow, for both parties. These primaries consist of Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, D.C.
Here’s what at stake for the Republicans: 63 winner take all (WTA) delegates for Virginia, 34 WTA by district and state delegates for Maryland (plus 3 RNC delegates that are uncommitted), and 16 WTA delegates in Washington, D.C. (with 3 RNC delegates also).
For the Democrats: 83 proportional delegates for Virginia, 70 proportional delegates for Maryland, and10 proportional delegates for Washington, D.C.

19 Jan 08

Gunman with a Sword Arrested in Washington, D.C. « Republican Ranting

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News Gun Washington D.C. Supreme Court

Well here’s an interesting story - 38 year old Michael Gorbey was arrested in Washington, D.C. today for carrying a loaded shotgun, a Samuri sword, and a bag of gunpowder. He also had a bow in his car as well as wires coming from his glove box and propane tanks (although bomb squad officials destroyed those items, they say that they were not rigged to explode. Capital Police charged Gorbey with the charge of “felon in posession of a firearm” (apparently he had a long criminal record - who’d have thought). Luckily, no shots were fired and nobody was hurt.

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