February 2009

  • Governors' Scandalous Appointments

    By beatriz on 2/5/09 3:23pm
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    Thursday, February 5th
    8:00pm

    Dear Diary,

    I’ve been a little annoyed at the focus on the scandalous Senate appointments by Governor Rod Blagojevich and Governor David Paterson. Yes, it’s true that those ended terribly and cost the Democratic party as well as Kirsten Gillibrand and Roland Burris a portion of their reputations by association. But the public is completely overlooking the fact that Governor Minner of Delaware was commended on her successful and very smooth appointment of Ted Kaufman, my closest advisor and longest-serving aide from when I was a senator. But, of course, people only remember the negative.

    I understand why Democratic Senator Russ Feingold of Wisconsin has introduced the amendment to end appointments to the Senate by governors, and I think that a “special election” is certainly the most democratic way to conduct these matters. But it’s of great annoyance that the successful appointments are so often overlooked.

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  • Karl Rove Finally Subpeoned

    By beatriz on 2/4/09 3:21pm
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    Wednesday, February 4th
    9:30pm

    Dear Diary,

    Well, I am just loving watching Karl Rove have to squirm with this subpoena. It’s quite hilarious that he’s declaring “Executive Privilege” for members of the Executive Branch against the current executive branch. And now their saying he might get indicted because of all this! It’s wonderful to see that guy finally have pay for all of his crimes. I can’t believe it’s taken this long, but better late than never.  I would absolutely love to see Dick Cheney and George Bush have to pay for their crimes, but who knows if that will actually happen.

    In other news,  I can’t believe I messed up the swearing-in ceremony for Hillary Clinton. I suppose I had it coming, what with my remark about Chief Justice John Robert’s memory. We all got a good laugh over that one later when we weren’t in front of the television cameras.

    Until next time,
    Joe the Veep

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