Castle Says Stimulus Funds "Imperative"

Though he did not vote for the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, Republican Senate candidate Rep. Mike Castle (R-DE) says the more than $5 million dollars in stimulus monies his state received will help the "invaluable organizations and programs which are working to help the homeless, hungry, and those facing economic hardship throughout the State." Saying, it is "imperative" those organizations have the resources they need.

Again, the conservative movement in Washington has been forced to deal with political realities locally.

Quote of the Day

"I am thrilled to be joining the great talent and management team at Fox News. It's wonderful to be part of a place that so values fair and balanced news."-- Sarah Palin

NJ Assembly Approves Medical Marijuana

AP: "The New Jersey Assembly has approved a bill allowing chronically ill patients access to medical marijuana."

The state senate has already approved a version of the bill, and Gov. Jon Corzine (D) will likely sign the compromise legislation before leaving office next week.

Tenn. Gets Tea Party Candidate

CQPolitics: "Network computer consultant Donn Janes, who filed for Tennessee's 8th district race as a Republican in August, has decided to instead run as an Independent Tea Party candidate this cycle."

Said Janes: "The National Republican Party continues to aggressively support candidates who lack depth on issues and conservative values, but instead focus on candidates who are able to self fund or raise large sums of money."

No Trip to MA For Obama

White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs told reporters yesterday that President Obama has no "plans to campaign in Massachusetts."

The DNC has dispatched it's National Press Secretary Hari Sevugan, and word on the street is that staff from Organizing for America's DC Headquarters have been sent as well.

Quote of the Day

"I don't consider Mark Penn to be an expert in technology or organizing." - David Plouffe, Obama Campaign Manager.

Via- FireDogLake's insightful piece.

Graph of the Day- H1N1 FAQ's

Information is Beautiful answers some frequently asked questions about the H1N1 vaccine.

Via- Ben at BLOL

Graph of the Day- Jobless Rates

The New York Times has an interactive graph that shows the disparities in jobless rates by using race, gender, age, and education as variables.

"Trawling for Assassins"

Former Evangelical leader, Frank Shaeffer, discusses the extremist rhetoric coming out of the religious right. He finds their use of coded religious language and perverted religious texts to be sincere and dangerous.

Ridiculous Quote For The Day

"If any vegans came over for dinner, I could whip them up a salad, then explain my philosophy on being a carnivore: If God had not intended for us to eat animals, how come He made them out of meat? I love meat. I eat pork chops, thick bacon burgers, and the seared fatty edges of a medium-well-done steak. But I especially love moose and caribou. I always remind people from outside our state that there's plenty of room for all Alaska's animals—right next to the mashed potatoes." - Sarah Palin