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October 2014

Posted by Amy Miller on October 01, 2014 17 Comments
CNBC is reporting that DHS Secretary Jeh Johnson has accepted the resignation of Secret Service Director Julia Pierson:
Secret Service Director Julia Pierson has resigned. Joseph Clancy, who formerly served as special agent in charge of the Presidential Protective Division of the Secret Service, will be appointed as an interim acting director of the Secret Service.
White House correspondent for The Hill Justin Sink broke the news on Twitter:

Posted by Amy Miller on October 01, 2014 3 Comments
Is the NRCC's "Drive to 245" Republican-held House seats a pipe dream, or a realistic goal? GOP consultants and candidates hope to harness the momentum they've already gathered from Democrats' failure to lead on hot button issues to put more Republicans in Congress, but some strategists are skeptical in Republicans' ability to reach their goal. NRCC Chairman Greg Walden addressed the ambitious nature of the campaign, placing his confidence in the quality of the candidates the Committee has managed to field:
“This ambitious effort is going to take substantial resources and dedication given the commitment President Obama has made to taking out our Members,” Chairman Walden said. “But I’m confident that with so many outstanding recruits in districts all across the country, and with the wind at our backs, that we will continue to expand the playing field and rise to this challenge. If we do, maybe we can finally send Nancy Pelosi into retirement and back to San Francisco.”
Still, top campaign consultants are hesitant to guarantee an all-out coup:

Posted by Mike LaChance on October 01, 2014 13 Comments
Glenn Reynolds of Instapundit wrote a column for USA Today this week suggesting that it would be smart for Obama to appoint a Republican as Eric Holder's replacement for attorney general:
For next attorney general, reach across aisle Having a Defense secretary from the other party makes war bipartisan, and reassures members of the opposition that the powers of the sword aren't being abused. Likewise, naming an attorney general from the opposite party would tend to make the administration of justice bipartisan, and would provide considerable reassurance, as Holder's tenure in office emphatically did not, that the powers of law enforcement were not being abused in service of partisan ends. In an age of all-encompassing criminal laws, and pervasive government spying, that's a big deal.
While I think that's a good idea, this suggestion in the Washington Post from Dan Emmett, a secret service expert and former Marine, is a great idea.

Posted by Amy Miller on October 01, 2014 16 Comments
2014 is a crucial cycle for Republicans; for months, House and Senate candidates have focused on Democrats' failure of leadership in the White House and the Senate to pinpoint examples of how progressive policies have made life harder for Americans. Examples aren't enough, though. In order to flip the balance of power in Washington, Republicans need to hit voters where it hurts Democrats. Enter Elbert Guillory, a Louisiana State Senator and candidate for Lt. Governor in 2015 who famously switched to being a Republican. Guillory appears in a devastating video by Free At Last PAC:

Posted by New Neo on October 01, 2014 32 Comments
On September 19 the Secret Service managed to stop an intruder with a knife who had entered the White House, but why did it take so long for the fuller (and even more alarming) story to emerge?:
An armed man who jumped the White House fence this month made it far deeper into the mansion than previously disclosed, overpowering a Secret Service agent inside the North Portico entrance and running through the ceremonial East Room before he was tackled, according to a member of Congress familiar with the details of the incident. The man, Omar J. Gonzalez, who had a knife, was stopped as he tried to enter the Green Room, a parlor used for receptions and teas, said the congressman, Representative Jason Chaffetz of Utah, the Republican chairman of a subcommittee looking into the security breach. Earlier, Secret Service officials indicated that Mr. Gonzalez, 42, had only made it steps inside the North Portico after running through the door.
That wasn't the only error made, either, not by a longshot. There were multiple slip-ups of basic protocol. What on earth is going on?

Posted by Amy Miller on October 01, 2014 12 Comments
On Monday, we told you about a new California law that essentially outlaws sloppy, reckless sex between college students. Now, a new app has launched that seeks to eliminate all debate over whether or not that hot guy or girl at the bar is "good to go"---home with you. Via the New York Daily News:
“Good2Go should be treated in the same manner as putting on a condom,” its website explains. “It may stop the action for a second, but everyone understands it is in the interest of safety, so it is worth the momentary pause.” The free app works as follows: After sparks fly with a potential hookup, one of the people involved launches the free Good2Go app on his or her phone. When it is opened, the app will display the question, “Are we Good2Go?” The other party then selects “No thanks,” “Yes, but...we need to talk” or “I’m Good2Go.” If the first option is chosen, a screen pops up that says “Remember! No means No! Only Yes means Yes, BUT can be changed to NO at any time!” The second choice pauses the app so the pair can have their discussion.
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