Since Jack Murtha’s death was announced yesterday, there have been competing storylines regarding his legacy. Most conservatives have been respectful, but also ready to remind readers/viewers about Murtha’s ethical lapses. On the Left, the dueling narratives are between the Old Left – who saw in Murtha a bread and butter Democrat who improved the lives [...]
Archive for February, 2010
For Johnstown
Posted in Politics, tagged Jack Murtha, Johnstown on February 8, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
RIP Jack Murtha. An old-time pol who served his constituents well.
“He’s True Blue, He’s For You, He’s Our Favorite Son”
Posted in History, Media, Politics, tagged Boston, Frank Skeffington, James Michael Curley, Kevin McCluskey, political machine, Sarah Palin, Sheila Dixon, Spencer Tracy on February 8, 2010 | 3 Comments »
Snow-wise, it’s been a record-breaking winter here in Baltimore. Two months ago, a 20+ inch blizzard gave me a chance to catch up on the C-Span health care debate and some of the post-midnight procedural votes leading up to the Christmas Eve passage. Last weekend dumped about another 5 or 6 inches – enough to [...]
