Obama has enjoyed the mainstream media unabashed fawning of his popularity, until today. I clicked on a story that MSN.com had on their home page written by Howard Fineman titled “Is Obama’s Star Dimming as US Stocks Drop”. It’s the first time that I’ve seen any real criticism towards Obama. Here is an exerpt:
I’m not sure the rest of the world sees the White House as “the place to be” any more. And that will have unsettling consequences for all of us. Obama’s role as the elegant, path-breaking, intercultural celebrity is not enough to reverse a steady erosion of our global dominance — especially not if he’s seen merely as a new hood ornament on an economic clunker.
GOP's Beehler reports endorsement by Thurston deputies
Thurston County's sheriff’s deputies have endorsed Republican county commissioner candidate Pat Beehler, the candidate's campaign said today. In a news release, it said in part:
Thurston County Deputy Sheriff's Association announced today they have overwhelmingly voted to endorse Pat Beehler for Thurston County Commissioner. "This endorsement means a lot to me, and I very much appreciate their confidence and support, " Beehler said upon hearing the news. "The Deputy Sheriff's share my vision for getting Thurston County back on track, and know that the County Commission can do better."
I haven't seen anything explaining why the deputies did not want to back incumbent Democrat Karen Valenzuela. It seems fair to assume the commission's budget cuts and legal fight with the Sheriff’s Office over spending are part of the story.
Brian Baird has rescheduled his public town meetings, and now wants to meet in secrecy on the phone. He is worried that opposition to Obama’s health care reform could turn out hundreds of angry constituents.
Town hall meetings are supposed to be a forum for debates, and at times you may even have to deal with someone that has a differing opinion.
Baird’s problems started when he called out his fears that there would be a ‘mob’ mentality and likened his opposition to the Nazi ‘brown shirts’. Has Brian Baird become disconnected with his constituents?
