Bird’s-Eye View

State Rep. Mike Sturla is now a part of the Democratic leadership in the state House, which means the 9-term lawmaker will have a prominent role in shaping Democratic policy for the next two years.
Sturla was elected Tuesday during a secret-ballot, closed-door session to serve as the Democratic policy committee chairman, making Sturla the eight […]

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Just received word current Minority Republican Leader Sam Smith beat back a challenge by colleague and former House Speaker John Perzel to retain his leadership post. I’m not surprised especially given the allegations that Perzel may have hired an outside consultant to do opposition research against members of his own caucus; Perzel has denied this. Smith […]

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11:47 a.m. No calls for Clinton to drop out of the race. No question about Rev. Jeremiah Wright.
Obama told the crowd he believes the Democrats will unite no matter who’s the nominee because, apparently, Clinton is a better alternative than McCain, according to Obama.
Obama’s out after an hour and 20 minutes. I’m out, too. Obama’s […]

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