1:13 pm By Maegan La Mala · Politics|US Presidential Race 2008 · 6 Comments
7 Feb 2008
Romney’s out and I’m sad. Not because I don’t despise him (because I do) or because I was excited about some religious diversity in the White House (I was, but not at the expense of having him as our President…shudder to think). It’s because McCain is apparently so “liberal” (read not doesn’t come off as a right-wing nutbar like Huckabee) that he can actually prove to be a threat to the Democrats in the race for the White House. “On the fencers” and other moderates might oscillate between McCain and the Democratic candidate based on issues. Independents might gravitate towards him because he hasn’t walked the Republican party line (and indeed, is hated by most in his party). And (is it possible?) could Democrats — particularly former supporters of John Edwards — be swayed into voting off-ticket because they don’t feel any affinity towards Obama or Clinton? Will Latinos turn to him because of his immigration bill stance?
I think it’s possible and we should be very afraid. What do you think? Let us know in the comments.
Via / NPR
10:29 am By Jennifer Woodard Maderazo · Politics|Puerto Rico|race · 1 Comment
7 Feb 2008
Like it or not, Puerto Ricans are U.S. citizens and have been since 1917 but U.S. Republican Representative Ginny Brown-Waite from Florida apparently thinks that speaking Spanish and being varying shades of brown makes your a foreigner.
A week ago, Brown-Waite sent out a press release about the economic-stimulus package pending in Congress. She said the package shouldn’t give $600-per-person checks to residents of Puerto Rico and Guam.
“I do not believe American taxpayer funds should be sent to foreign citizens who do not pay taxes,” Brown-Waite said.
8:04 am By Jennifer Woodard Maderazo · Celebrities|Chismes · Comments Off
7 Feb 2008
If you believe anything on a show called Escandalo TV (complete with half nekkid dancing chicas) then Jennifer Lopez’s Scientologist papi has confirmed that his daughter from the block is expecting a double bundle of joy.
“They are twins, yes,” David Lopez said on Telefutura’s “Escandalo TV” program. He said his sister had twins. “To be a mother is something Jennifer has wanted for many years,” Lopez said. “I feel superproud.”
Via / Yahoo! News
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