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#Obama: Alito’s “You Lie” Moment; FEC Campaign Contributions Update
Thursday, 28 Jan, 2010 – 22:09 | 96 Comments
#Obama: Alito’s “You Lie” Moment; FEC Campaign Contributions Update

Out of the many whoppers categorized by the Associated Press (via HotAir.com) from last night’s State of the Union speech (or was it, “State of Obama?”), the one that probably sticks out the most was …

The Question Remains: Who is Barack Obama?
Tuesday, 26 Jan, 2010 – 22:05 | 803 Comments
The Question Remains: Who is Barack Obama?

Ahead of the State of the Union speech by America’s 44th President, questions continue to swirl concerning who Mr. Obama is and exactly for what he stands.
Prof. Jacobson at LegalInsurrection takes on this meme:
Obama may …

#eligibility: Dems Focus on “Birthers;” Manning’s “Moral Indictment;” Taitz: CA SoS or AG Run, Quo Warranto Filed
Monday, 25 Jan, 2010 – 21:40 | 110 Comments
#eligibility: Dems Focus on “Birthers;” Manning’s “Moral Indictment;” Taitz: CA SoS or AG Run, Quo Warranto Filed

While numerous opposition commenters here at The Right Side of Life like to continually pronounce the continued questions of Mr. Obama’s eligibility as dead, the Democrats continue to bring up the “birthers” as a means …

The Curious Case of “Ellie Light”
Sunday, 24 Jan, 2010 – 22:15 | 141 Comments
The Curious Case of “Ellie Light”

Monday, January 25, 2010 Update:
HotAir.com and Patterico.com have some follow-up updates including email headers, IP addresses and potential origins from and of the Obama Astroturfer.
Sunday, January 24, 2010 Update:
More reaction is occurring across the blogosphere …

Chrysler Bankruptcy: Donofrio: Defense Distracting Over “Psychoanalyzed” Birther Allegations
Sunday, 24 Jan, 2010 – 21:40 | 255 Comments
Chrysler Bankruptcy: Donofrio: Defense Distracting Over “Psychoanalyzed” Birther Allegations

Sunday, January 24, 2010 Update:
Attorney Leo Donofrio has posted this story on his site as well as a trackback to this posting…
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In what is a blogosphere exclusive, attorney Leo Donofrio, in conjunction with attorney Stephen …

Citizens United v. FEC: First Amendment Rights Restored; Time for Transparency
Thursday, 21 Jan, 2010 – 22:40 | 10 Comments
<i>Citizens United v. FEC</i>: First Amendment Rights Restored; Time for Transparency

Today, the Supreme Court, in a 5-4 decision, summarily did away with decades-old campaign finance reform law — as well as portions of the McCain-Feingold Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act — by removing monetary restrictions that …

#eligibility: No Deal Response; More States Create Bills; Arizona Responds
Thursday, 21 Jan, 2010 – 21:05 | 260 Comments
#eligibility: No Deal Response; More States Create Bills; Arizona Responds

Thursday, January 21, 2010 Update:
Commenter “slcraig” received the following response from sources in Arizona via email:
“To: SL Craig
Thank you so much for your great efforts to assist us in our understanding(s) as again evidenced by …

#StatesRights: “Cornhusker Kickback” Out; Senators Concerned; States Opt Out; Other News
Thursday, 21 Jan, 2010 – 20:45 | One Comment
#StatesRights: “Cornhusker Kickback” Out; Senators Concerned; States Opt Out; Other News

8:45pm ET Update:
Regardless of what the federal government may do concerning healthcare, a majority of States are looking at or passing their own constitutional amendments to keep Congress from encroaching on their turf, and House …

#MASen: Senator-Elect @ScottBrownMA Aftermath Linkfest
Wednesday, 20 Jan, 2010 – 21:08 | One Comment
#MASen: Senator-Elect @ScottBrownMA Aftermath Linkfest

There’s been a lot of news that has come out in the aftermath of the political earthquake we call the election of Senator-Elect (Wow!) Scott Brown (R-MA: how often have you associated an “R” with …

Senator-Elect @ScottBrownMA: The “Scott” Heard ‘Round the World – Congratulations!
Wednesday, 20 Jan, 2010 – 13:50 | 61 Comments
Senator-Elect @ScottBrownMA: The “Scott” Heard ‘Round the World – Congratulations!

One more quick update for this posting. Via AmericanPower, here are the YouTube videos of Senator-Elect Scott Brown (R-MA)’s acceptance speech last night in Boston:

Wednesday, January 20, 2010 Update:
With 100% of the precincts reporting, Brown …

Brown vs. Coakley: The Week that Will Change Politics
Monday, 18 Jan, 2010 – 9:10 | 12 Comments
Brown vs. Coakley: The Week that Will Change Politics

I have been highlighting numerous stories here at The Right Side of Life that show how this week — and, specifically, Tuesday, January 19, 2010 — will be changing the political landscape as the Massachusetts …

Lt. Col. @ScottBrownMA: Kirk Won’t Be 60th Vote After Election, Say GOP Lawyers; “Voter Bomb” Commences
Sunday, 17 Jan, 2010 – 15:45 | 4 Comments
Lt. Col. @ScottBrownMA: Kirk Won’t Be 60th Vote After Election, Say GOP Lawyers; “Voter Bomb” Commences

A quick poll update:
HotAir.com ran a number of poll models on the Massachusetts special election. While the “worst-case” scenario still shows Coakley trailing by 4 percentage points, it’s important to take note of the number …

Lt. Col. @ScottBrownMA: Absenteers Affirm 58-42; Coakley Cornered Over Lawsuits; SEIU Comes Out… in Support
Saturday, 16 Jan, 2010 – 22:50 | 4 Comments
Lt. Col. @ScottBrownMA: Absenteers Affirm 58-42; Coakley Cornered Over Lawsuits; SEIU Comes Out… in Support

Via RealClearPolitics:
Coakley loses one-in-five Democrats to Brown, while the Republican state senator has 94 percent of Republicans behind him. Brown has a commanding 58-37 advantage among “unenrolled” voters, mainly independents and those who prefer not to …

Lt. Col. @ScottBrownMA: All Internals Show Brown Leading; Cambridge Police Endorse
Friday, 15 Jan, 2010 – 22:59 | 4 Comments
Lt. Col. @ScottBrownMA: All Internals Show Brown Leading; Cambridge Police Endorse

At this point in the Massachusetts special election (to be held Tuesday, January 19, 2010), both the GOP and the Democrats show internal polling numbers with the State Senator ahead.
Steve Kornacki writes that the State …

Brown-Out*: Coakley: No Religious Freedom in ERs; Terrible AG Record; More Polling Data
Friday, 15 Jan, 2010 – 13:20 | 6 Comments
Brown-Out*: Coakley: No Religious Freedom in ERs; Terrible AG Record; More Polling Data

Excellent video (huge h/t JammieWearingFool), above, in full post mode, to go along with an earlier video posting.
She wasn’t satisfied in disclaiming any knowledge in the “Reporter Down” incident, nor in making a strike-out against Fenway …

AZ Eligibility Bill Introduced with Numerous Sponsors
Thursday, 14 Jan, 2010 – 22:30 | 292 Comments
AZ Eligibility Bill Introduced with Numerous Sponsors

Thursday, January 14, 2010 Update:
Thanks to a concerned citizen, State Rep. Judy Burges’ bill appears to have been posted online as HB2441. The introduction to the bill shows that Rep. Burges is one of 11 …

Reporter Down*: Coakley Claims Ignorance, Sheehan Somewhat Apologizes; Yet Another Stumble
Wednesday, 13 Jan, 2010 – 22:15 | 30 Comments
Reporter Down*: Coakley Claims Ignorance, Sheehan Somewhat Apologizes; Yet Another Stumble

Thursday, January 14, 2010 Update:
You’ll see at the bottom of last night’s update the second slip-up where State Attorney General Martha Coakley didn’t want to stand outside, in the cold, shaking hands at Fenway Park.
So, …

Now 15 State AGs, Others Oppose “Cornhusker Kickback;” Lawsuit “Virtual Certainty” if Present Bill Passed
Wednesday, 13 Jan, 2010 – 20:55 | 55 Comments
Now 15 State AGs, Others Oppose “Cornhusker Kickback;” Lawsuit “Virtual Certainty” if Present Bill Passed

Wednesday, January 13, 2010 Update:
The Washington Times is reporting on the “Kickback Campaign,” where South Carolina Attorney General Henry McMaster is currently focusing his efforts on challenging the Nebraska Compromise but is leaving the door …

@SarahPalinUSA’s Fox News Debut on “The O’Reilly Factor”
Wednesday, 13 Jan, 2010 – 13:06 | 7 Comments
@SarahPalinUSA’s Fox News Debut on “The O’Reilly Factor”

Via AmericanPower, below are two YouTube videos containing the full 16-minute segment featuring the former Alaska Governor:

Some may speculate as to whether or not Gov. Palin’s contractual engagement with Fox News would preclude her from …

Coakley “A Little Frightened” at “Very Tight Race,” Memo: “Trouble Moving Independents”
Tuesday, 12 Jan, 2010 – 22:37 | 4 Comments
Coakley “A Little Frightened” at “Very Tight Race,” Memo: “Trouble Moving Independents”

After an extremely positive showing by State Senator Scott Brown during last night’s debate as well as a phenomenal outpouring of over $1.3 million for his campaign, his Democrat opponent, Massachusetts (spelled correctly!) Attorney General …

Chrysler Bankruptcy: Pidgeon, Donofrio Granted Pro Hac Vice; Responses Due January 15
Tuesday, 12 Jan, 2010 – 22:29 | 14 Comments
Chrysler Bankruptcy: Pidgeon, Donofrio Granted Pro Hac Vice; Responses Due January 15

On Monday, January 4, Attorneys Stephen Pidgeon and Leo Donofrio requested that the bankruptcy Court in the Southern District of New York admit them pro hac vice; this request has been granted:
Steve Pidgeon and I …

Lt. Col. @ScottBrownMA’s Best Debate Line; Raises Over $1.3M; GA GOP Joins Fight
Tuesday, 12 Jan, 2010 – 7:50 | 31 Comments
Lt. Col. @ScottBrownMA’s Best Debate Line; Raises Over $1.3M; GA GOP Joins Fight

Via LegalInsurrection, a quick update for those of you who didn’t get a chance to watch either via Boston.com or C-SPAN this evening at 7pm et:
In a general discussion on healthcare, David Gergen, debate moderator, …

#eligibility: WH Confirms Rep. Deal’s Letter; Some Obama Questions “Off-Limits?”
Sunday, 10 Jan, 2010 – 16:45 | 39 Comments
#eligibility: WH Confirms Rep. Deal’s Letter; Some Obama Questions “Off-Limits?”

I had been previously reporting that Rep. Nathan Deal (R-GA), currently a 2010 gubernatorial candidate, was in the process of sending a letter to Mr. Obama allegedly to request his birth certificate. On Friday, January …

Lt. Col. @ScottBrownMA: SoS Could Stall Certification; Leading 48-47
Saturday, 9 Jan, 2010 – 21:55 | 27 Comments
Lt. Col. @ScottBrownMA: SoS Could Stall Certification; <i>Leading 48-47</i>

Saturday, January 9, 2010 Update:
At T-10 days until the special election, Public Policy Polling, a left-leaning polling organization, posted today that Lt. Col. Brown as leading in MA, 48-47.
Best aspect? The indies are speaking out:
-Brown has …

13 State AGs Reject, May Litigate on “Nebraska Compromise;” Governors Question Feds
Friday, 8 Jan, 2010 – 22:15 | 305 Comments
13 State AGs Reject, May Litigate on “Nebraska Compromise;” Governors Question Feds

Friday, January 8, 2010 Update:
Excerpted from Yahoo! News: “What Health Care Reform Means for the States,” the “Nebraska Compromise” is also known as the “Cornhusker Kickback,” and appears to be the beginning of the precipice …

#iamthemob: “America Rising” Against Democrat Pols
Thursday, 7 Jan, 2010 – 21:46 | 6 Comments
#iamthemob: “America Rising” Against Democrat Pols

Above is the video (click the post link for full page mode), and here are some statistics via an email from ResurgentRepublic.com showing, as I noted in my previous posting, the Democrats starting the New …