The Toronto Sun reports that former Member of Parliament and City Councillor Olivia Chow, who has just entered the Toronto Mayoral race has taken the lead in an early poll. 36% of those polled said they would support Chow vs…. Read More ›
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ABC News Reporter Asks If Obama Between Two Ferns Appearance “Damaged” Presidency
Talking Points Memo reports that after U.S. President Barack Obama appeared on a comedic FunnyOrDie segment of Between To Ferns, to promote HealthCare.gov, ABC News reporter Jim Avila asked White House Press Secretary Jay Carney the following question: “I understand the purpose,… Read More ›
We’re Going To Call It “Old Jersey” Until You Can Buy New Electric Cars There.
The Wall Street Journal reports that Tesla will stop selling its electric cars in New Jersey on April 1, after the state refused to allow Tesla to sell cars directly to consumers. This is because in New Jersey, you must… Read More ›
3 Academy Awards We Would Love To Give Rob Ford
CTV reports, in a video that can be seen here that Toronto Mayor, Rob Ford, was picked up at LAX by Jimmy Kimmel, dressed as a chauffeur. Ford will reportedly appear on Jimmy Kimmel Live on Monday. But despite rumors… Read More ›
RCMP gives Rob Ford Jaywalking Ticket
The Canadian Press reports that Toronto Mayor Rob Ford got a ticket for jaywalking in a suburb of Vancouver, British Columbia on Friday. 3 Questions That Arise From This Story 1. Meanwhile on Friday, Bill Maher, on Real Time asked… Read More ›
Plump In An Elevator
The Toronto Sun reports that Toronto Mayor Rob Ford was about an hour late for a speech to an $89 a plate speech at the Economic Club of Canada because he was stuck in a freight elevator. The Globe and… Read More ›
Fox News Told Viewers If They Wanted To Read Christie Scandal Emails They Could Find Them On Google
In early reporting on New Jersey Bridgegate, Fox News host Shepard Smith reportedly stated: “The emails will be trouble for Governor Christie… They’re an easy Google away, if you want to take a look.” You know, because apparently at the… Read More ›
Grab Your Top Hat And Monocle, Majority Of Congress Now Millionaires.
CNBC reports that according to the Center of Responsive Politics, that for the first time ever, the majority of the members of Congress are millionaires. 3 Questions That Arise From This Story 1. If people are going to elect millionaires to do… Read More ›
CNBC Reporting Team May Want To Report Back To Math Class!
In a CNBC written and video report yesterday entitled online “The Rich Pay All The Taxes,” CNBC reporter Jane Wells yesterday examined a Congressional Budget Office report released this week. The Report broke down individual wage earners’ share of total individual… Read More ›
Polls: More Toronto Residents Approve of Rob Ford Than Americans Approve of the President
QMI Agency reports that a poll of Toronto residents conducted Wednesday indicates that 42% of Torontonians approve of the job that mayor Rob Ford is doing. According to Gallup from November 19 to 22, President Obama’s approval rating in the U.S…. Read More ›