Constitution Daily Archive

The 2nd quarter fundraising reports are in for our five members of Congress. As always, there is some insight into what kind of Congressman you have by where they get their money. This report offers that same looking glass into, what I believe, is the mentality of your Congressman. They reveal where the members are getting their money and what person, ... Full story

Today there is a headline on The Drudge Report asking the question, “Since when does our great free-market country punish success?” That question was asked by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce president, Thomas Donahue. The cynic in me quickly thought, we always have in my lifetime. What a sad thought that is.... Full story

I had a post written up today about the Sotomayor hearing but then ran across the following opening statement from Senator Jeff Sessions from Alabama. I know this seems lazy but my post wasn't near as good as Sessions' opening statement. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Before I begin, I want to thank Chairman Leahy for his openness and willingness to work together ... Full story

We all know Bob Vander Plaats is a social and fiscal conservative. His biggest mistake in the past is not going into detail about the state budget, job creation ideas, health care and education reform, and any other issue that falls under the fiscal conservative banner. Is this time different for Bob?... Full story

We finally know why Sarah Palin resigned as Governor of Alaska. Word is she was having an affair…with Mark Sanford. Sorry - that was pretty lame. I do have to admit I stole it from Bob and Tom. Anyway, since I hadn’t written about Palin yet and I seem to ... Full story

On Tuesday Congressman Steve King cast the lone vote against a marker to be placed in the new visitor center, Emancipation Hall, to pay tribute to slaves who helped build the Capitol Building. King, who never fails to have logic and reason behind his actions, will surely get some serious backlash from this ... Full story

For some reason on this site we talk about the moderate vs. conservative debate in our party almost on a daily basis. Almost all of us are sick of  this topic and really don’t want to hear anymore about it. After talking with an old friend the other day, who is a moderate, ... Full story

With Rants, Roberts, Behn, and McKinley running for governor, we have some legislative seats that may become contested in 2010. Behn and McKinley won’t be up this election cycle unless one of them wins the Primary Election in June. Rants’ and Roberts’ seats will definitely be up unless they pull out of the ... Full story

Since I won’t be around here on Saturday for Independence Day, I thought I better wish everybody well today. And since I rarely do anything with no motive behind it, I’m using this space today to remind readers what we are celebrating. And no, it isn’t beer and fireworks or boats and barbeque, it is a celebration of our country’s bravest ... Full story

After the past few months of gubernatorial candidate speculation and having three actually take the plunge and file papers with a fourth planning to do the same in a few days, people are getting a little anxious. I don’t think that would be the case if a Latham, Northey, or King jumped in ... Full story