Weekly Web Roundup
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Here is your Web Roundup for the week of August 6, 2010.
What do our sources say? You'll have to read the Drawnlines Blog to find out! Welcome back to our new weekly roundup of news and blogs from our blogroll. Check it out every Friday (or maybe Saturday if we're slacking off) by signing up for Drawnlines Politics email alerts.
Around the web this week:
This is just a sample of the news we've rounded up. For more, check out our Facebook Page.
The Wall Street Journal led with a story about Florida's Bill McCollum leading the charge against Obamacare. Will McCollum's leadership examples propel him into the governor's mansion?
While a California judge struck down the state's Proposition 8 against same-sex weddings, the ruling puts the Obama administration in a tight spot. Is the president for Prop 8 or for "gay marriage"? WH says "neither". The nebulous position is beginning to frustrate and confuse gay advocates.
While the WH points fingers at Republicans for accepting special interest money, Democrats get ready to accept $50 Million in campaign spending from their own friends at the unions. Double standard alert!
Attorney Governor candidate Jeff Kottkamp endorsed Republican Senate candidate Marco Rubio over previous running mate Charlie Crist. Meanwhile, Kottkamp got somewhat of an endorsement of his own at a Clay County Straw Poll.
Out and proud candidates report strong fundraising and broad support. This trend could sweep across the nation in upcoming cycles, as America becomes more comfortable with gay candidates.
Recently on Drawnlines Politics:
As the July Web Poll wrapped up, 64% of Drawnlines Politics readers said they DO NOT support Elena Kagan on the Supreme Court. In August, Tell us if you think it would be a good idea to open up Florida's primary elections to all voters.
Our August Insider Message was made available to all readers, but for coming months you'll want to become a Drawnlines Insider to receive an important message from our editor. Click the "subscribe" button at the top of the page to become an insider absolutely hassle-free.
Three candidates for Florida's attorney general race stumped for Republican votes in Broward County. See our exclusive review of Jeff Kottkamp's message. For video of all three candidates, visit our premium sponsor Politics Happens.
The Obama administration's stunning new argument for their Obamacare bill now says that the individual mandate and other penalties in the bill constitute "taxes". But is any tax constitutional? We want you to decide.
Coming Soon to Drawnlines Politics:
The second installment of our exclusive "Five Questions" video series brings you Broward County Commission candidate Chip Lamarca.
Video and postgame analysis from Florida's District 20 debate. Watch Donna Milo, Karen Harrington, and Robert Lowry go toe to toe in their second debate.
What do our sources say? You'll have to read the Drawnlines Blog to find out! Welcome back to our new weekly roundup of news and blogs from our blogroll. Check it out every Friday (or maybe Saturday if we're slacking off) by signing up for Drawnlines Politics email alerts.
Around the web this week:
This is just a sample of the news we've rounded up. For more, check out our Facebook Page.
The Wall Street Journal led with a story about Florida's Bill McCollum leading the charge against Obamacare. Will McCollum's leadership examples propel him into the governor's mansion?
While a California judge struck down the state's Proposition 8 against same-sex weddings, the ruling puts the Obama administration in a tight spot. Is the president for Prop 8 or for "gay marriage"? WH says "neither". The nebulous position is beginning to frustrate and confuse gay advocates.
While the WH points fingers at Republicans for accepting special interest money, Democrats get ready to accept $50 Million in campaign spending from their own friends at the unions. Double standard alert!
Attorney Governor candidate Jeff Kottkamp endorsed Republican Senate candidate Marco Rubio over previous running mate Charlie Crist. Meanwhile, Kottkamp got somewhat of an endorsement of his own at a Clay County Straw Poll.
Out and proud candidates report strong fundraising and broad support. This trend could sweep across the nation in upcoming cycles, as America becomes more comfortable with gay candidates.
Recently on Drawnlines Politics:
As the July Web Poll wrapped up, 64% of Drawnlines Politics readers said they DO NOT support Elena Kagan on the Supreme Court. In August, Tell us if you think it would be a good idea to open up Florida's primary elections to all voters.
Our August Insider Message was made available to all readers, but for coming months you'll want to become a Drawnlines Insider to receive an important message from our editor. Click the "subscribe" button at the top of the page to become an insider absolutely hassle-free.
Three candidates for Florida's attorney general race stumped for Republican votes in Broward County. See our exclusive review of Jeff Kottkamp's message. For video of all three candidates, visit our premium sponsor Politics Happens.
The Obama administration's stunning new argument for their Obamacare bill now says that the individual mandate and other penalties in the bill constitute "taxes". But is any tax constitutional? We want you to decide.
Coming Soon to Drawnlines Politics:
The second installment of our exclusive "Five Questions" video series brings you Broward County Commission candidate Chip Lamarca.
Video and postgame analysis from Florida's District 20 debate. Watch Donna Milo, Karen Harrington, and Robert Lowry go toe to toe in their second debate.
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