The Gateway (Is it Because She’s Black Edition)

Today's non-news news: people who know nothing about education support Black for Chancellor

Document Drop: UFT Resolution On Cathie Black; Business Leaders In Support www.nydailynews.com

 

 

Well, at least she wouldn't need a waiver for THAT job. Forever Bloomberg: The Mayor Is on the Hunt for a Successor. Could Cathie Black Be It? | The New Yor www.observer.com

 

 

Dinkins supports Black.

Dinkins?!?

Bet some tennis-related charity is getting a big donation. (Although, to be fair, he might just think it's a moral imperative to defend a mayor's right to appoint incompetents). Ex-Mayors Back Black | The New York Observer www.observer.com

 

 

Halloran switches sides; maybe he found out Black was her name and not her color. Good thing for her that her name wasn't Yellow. Halloran Begs Off Black Resolution | The New York Observer www.observer.com

 

 

The difference between legislators and normal human beings: legislators must leave Albany to vomit involuntarily, while normal human beings must go there to do so. Ortiz Takes One For The Team www.capitaltonight.com

 

 

Will the press never tire of this Jew hating psycho? The only good thing about this continued lunacy is that Chuckie Barron must be soooooooooooo jealous. What does Jimmy McMillan’s tattoo say? – Capitol Confidential blog.timesunion.com

 

 

Those who think this is a good idea are recommended to read the chapter on Adam Powell in Mo Udall's "Too Funny to be President" Rallies for Rangel – Ben Smith www.politico.com

 

 

What is it about Ed Towns that leads only lunatics to oppose him? Kucinich Confirms Oversight Run, Says Issa Is 'Reckless' tpmdc.talkingpointsmemo.com

 

 

Here's a rarity: Joe Crowley captures the moral high ground. Joe Crowley Has a Little Fun at Republicans Expense | The New York Observer www.observer.com

 

 

Almost a quarter of the Conference votes for Heath Shuler.

Heath Shuler?!?

This is almost like screaming "The Rent is Too Damn High!"

Only the assurance that it couldn't actually happen makes such a vote possible, but the urge to scream nonetheless made it irresistible to a number far too high for comfort. Pelosi remains Dem leader – Ben Smith www.politico.com

 

 

Though I really can't stand her, this is the only Republican member of the incoming Congress whose victory I cheered. First Read – Murkowski is apparent winner in Alaska Senate race firstread.msnbc.msn.com

 

 

Just when you thought John McCain had nothing left of his reputation and self-respect to squander, he proves to be a bottomless pit of shamelessness. Or maybe he's just to overcome his grief from mourning Russ Feingold, who has gone the way of McCain's integrity It Gets Worse PSA www.thedailyshow.com

 

 

Let's just give them their independence. State representatives file birth certificate bill filed for presidential candidates | Lubbock Online lubbockonline.com

 

 

A moderate-liberal deficit hawk who was leaning towards support of Bowles-Simpson takes a look at the details and now eagerly awaits contemplating Rivlin-Domenici as a better alternative. The Debt Commission Plan: No Deal | The New Republic www.tnr.com

 

 

Hopefully it's true. Would Gates lie? Hmm, he worked for Dubya, didn't he? Gates: Sanctions Have “Bitten Much Harder” than Iran Expected | NJDC Blog www.njdc.org

 

 

Strong words from the administration, drawing a line in the sand concerning anti-Semitism which disguises itself as critiques of Israel. Remarks Before 2010 Conference on Combating Anti-Semitism www.state.gov

 

 

The definition of doing wrong: when Germany has the moral standing to condemn your actions. AJC Praises German Parliament Resolution Demanding Hamas Release Gilad Shalit – American Jewish. www.ajc.org

 

Only one Synagogue in that town; Mason and Zimmer are both members (not sure about Pincus)–it may be time to open a second one. Local Blogger Under Fire hoboken.patch.com

 

 

I'm so farklempt I could plotz The Gallivanting Spatula – by Jeffrey Goldberg & Alana Newhouse > Tablet Magazine – A New Read on Je www.tabletmag.com