David's Blog of Common Sense

West Virginia Governor, Joe Manchin, announced on MSNBC that he will “likely” run for Robert Byrd’s Senate seat.  The West Virginia legislature will convene for a special session to determine whether the Governor should make an appointment, or whether the state should have a special election to replace Senator Byrd. Share var button = document.getElementById(‘facebook_share_link_867′) [...]

Today President Obama gave his first dedicated speech on Immigration reform.  This speech was stirred from a rising debate about new laws in Arizona, that do nothing more than reiterate current federal laws in the United States about Immigration. The President started out by recognizing the controversial law in Arizona, and giving his concerns about [...]

Nikki Haley  had been declared the winner in the Gubernatorial Primary for the Republican Party in the state of South Carolina.  This makes Haley the first female nominee for the Governor position from the GOP in South Carolina’s history. Share var button = document.getElementById(‘facebook_share_link_711′) || document.getElementById(‘facebook_share_icon_711′) || document.getElementById(‘facebook_share_both_711′) || document.getElementById(‘facebook_share_button_711′); if (button) { button.onclick = [...]

One cannot help but send attention to the disaster in the Gulf.  As we see images of the ongoing spill, visions of animals, people, and an environment who have had their lives destroyed is simply devastating.  We have seen the nation rally in support for those affected, but a lack of any response of substance [...]

I’ve seen some crazy political ads before, but this one takes the cake!   Share var button = document.getElementById(‘facebook_share_link_642′) || document.getElementById(‘facebook_share_icon_642′) || document.getElementById(‘facebook_share_both_642′) || document.getElementById(‘facebook_share_button_642′); if (button) { button.onclick = function(e) { var url = this.href.replace(/share\.php/, ‘sharer.php’); window.open(url,’sharer’,'toolbar=0,status=0,width=626,height=436′); return false; } if (button.id === ‘facebook_share_button_642′) { button.onmouseover = function(){ this.style.color=’#fff’; this.style.borderColor = ‘#295582′; this.style.backgroundColor = [...]

Hillary Clinton has been named the new Secretary of State by President-Elect Obama.  Many questions have been raised about the appointment as the two were constantly at each other during the primaries questioning each other’s abilities for the job of President. Obama seems to be letting go of the past, and looking towards the future. [...]

This year’s election was the result of an ongoing problem within the Republican Party.  However, until now, this problem has only been shown in small Congressional, Senatorial, and Gubernatorial races that not many pay attention to.  But with John McCain and Sarah Palin the problem has been forced into the national forefront. Share var button [...]

It is finally here, crunch time is over and it is now all in the hands of the American People.  Just a friendly reminder to get out and vote today (preferably for John McCain). Also throughout the day updates will be coming as I cover the election so stay tuned.  Also, tonight will be a [...]

  As the close of the election is on our footstep, many McCain/Palin supporters gathered at the State Fairgrounds in Raleigh, North Carolina Saturday. As I sat with the rest of the media waiting the arrival of Sarah Palin, I kept hearing chants of “Palin Power,” “NoBama,” and “Read my Lipstick!” The enthusiasm that was [...]

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