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She's only 6 terms too late, but we'll take it:
http://projects.newsobserver.com/under_the_dome/rep_myrick_will_not_seek...

It's only a matter of time before she'll be cashing in on her networks in DC to sell access to a K-street firm. She's certainly not quitting in order to spend time with African orphans. Maybe she's going to start a Muslim-Assassination squad and scour the forests of Nicaragua for Al Qaeda.

So Heath Shuler is not running for re-election. Fine with me. We need a real progressive in there. Hopefully, we have a shot.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/02/02/heath-shuler-retirement-reelect...

More importantly though, should we have a pool on how long it takes before Shuler is plugged into K Street's revolving door. I give it a matter of weeks, if not days.

Anyone have any intel on Dalton's politics, history, background, etc.?

It's only January, but I already feel comfortable in predicting that Frank Burns is going to win Troll of the Year hands down. What a tool this guy is. Evidence:

http://bluenc.com/user/frank-burns/track

Why are you here, Frank Burns, other than to throw grenades? It's obvious you could care less about rational thought or discussion, but moreover, it's even more obvious you're a right wing sycophant only interested in trolling t his progressive site to get your jollies. We progressive aren't into censorship so you'll likely never get blocked for just being a moron, unless you cross the line (please, please cross the line so James can ban you), but you're adding NOTHING to the discussion.

NOTHING.

Please go away and play with your little fascist right wing buddies on Red State or FOX or something.

"The essence of capitalism is the myth that private individuals, acting on their selfish desire to accumulate money and unhampered by government regulations or by unions, will somehow magically serve the greater good."

http://progressive.org/newt_that_is_capitalism.html

Yet another example of the shameless whores we have in Congress. Ginny Foxx is probably the most corrupt, least effective representative we have and that's going some considering the others like Sue Myrick, Renee Ellmers, Patrick McHenry, etc..

http://www.truth-out.org/congresswoman-accepts-money-profit-college-lobb...

David Price seems like a corporate & conservative Democrat to me. Is that accurate? He's not a member of the Progressive House caucus but I'm not very familiar with his philosophies and voting records on progressive issues. Anyone have any resources or opinions on that they can share?

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Thanks.

I don't know why I'm shocked by this...I should be used to it by now.

http://projects.newsobserver.com/under_the_dome/renegate_democrat_gets_k...

The Palinization of America: embracing ignorance. And Who is better to list along side the WingNut from Wasilla than Ginny Foxx, the reigning queen of Ignorance in the North Carolina delegation -- and that is saying something considering the competition (I'm looking at you Sue Myrick, Renee Ellmers and Patrick McHenry!)

If you're looking for a very good, simple and direct explanation of how this country has become so Regressive in economics as well as socially, this is a good video.

As a side note, if you're not familiar with "The Real News," you should get on their mailing list. They do good work keeping the progressive voice from getting drowned out by all the Right Wing blather from both parties.

http://therealnews.com/t2/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=31&I...