Viva Los Republicanos!
The next Congress will feature an unprecedented five new Hispanic Republicans. Two are from Texas and defeated Democratic incumbents - Bill Flores of Bryan and Quico Conseco from San Antonio. Jaime Herrera was elected to an open seat in Washington state. Raul Labrador defeated a Democratic incumbent in Idaho. David Rivera won an open House seat in Florida, just as Marco Rubio won that state's vacant U.S. Senate seat. In addition, Republicans elected two Hispanic governors -- prosecutor Susan Martinez in New Mexico and Brian Sandoval, a judge, in Nevada. (WSJ, 11/8/10)
Welcome to our new Hispanic representatives.
Darth Vader Issa
California Rep Darrell Issa is already eyeing a massive expansion of oversight for next year, including hundreds of hearings; creating new subcommittees; and launching fresh investigations into the bank bailout, the stimulus and, potentially, health care reform. Issa told POLITICO in an interview that he wants each of his seven subcommittees to hold “one or two hearings each week.”
Issa also is looking to dig into procurement and government contracting, and he seems sure to return to the Countrywide VIP program — which has subpoenaed records en route to the Capitol. He’s also got inquiries into Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac’s role in the financial collapse. (Politico.com, 11/8/10)
Dems want to investigate and prosecute Bush, Cheney, Rumsfeld, Rove, etc? Well it’s payback time! It would be worth almost any price to see Issa get Blarney Frank in the chair.
Don’t Tell Michelle!
Secretary Clinton: I am an eater of chips. (Politico.com, 11/8/10)
Today's New York Times Headlines
Repeal of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” Faces Struggle in Congress
Gay Couples Begin Attack on U.S. Marriage Law
For Gays, New Songs of Survival
Question: Does The New York Times have an agenda?
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