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Thursday Morning Jane!By Nisha | August 7, 2008 Good morning, Janes! We’re off to a late start this morning, my apologies. Here’s your morning dose of CJP: Top International Story: A coalition in Pakistan has moved to impeach Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf. “It has become imperative to move for impeachment against General Musharraf,” said Asif Ali Zardari, the head of the Pakistan Peoples’ Party. [NYT] TiVo Alert! Michelle Obama will be sitting down for an interview with ABC’s Good Morning America today, with an extended version of the interview airing on ABC’s Nightline tonight. Don’t forget to check it out! Check local listings for times and stations HERE. |
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Ladies of the House: Rep. Carolyn MaloneyBy CJP | August 6, 2008 When Rep. Carolyn Maloney (D-NY) was 17, a drunk driver plowed into a car she was riding in. The accident sent the former ballerina to the hospital for six months, with another six months at home in a body cast. In her new book, “Rumors of our Progress Have been Greatly Exaggerated,” the Congresswoman writes, “When you come within inches of getting killed, you can’t help but wonder whether you were spared to live a life of consequence.” Part of that life of consequence has been spent in the House of Representatives advocating for women and girls. CJP spoke with Rep. Maloney at a party in Washington celebrating the launch of the book. We asked her about her first run for office, whether the Equal Rights Amendment is really important anymore, and whether she thinks 2008 has been a step forward for women or a step back… |
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Hold on, we’re thinking: No majority pick among women yet.By CJP | August 6, 2008
Lake and Conway teamed up to write a book about women voters a few years ago, and they’re back together again to survey ladies about the 2008 elections. Here are a few of the headlines:
There’s lots more in the poll, so check out the entire piece at myLifetime.com. |
We’re always a little skeptical of polls that don’t come from news organizations, BUT Lifetime Television (home of Claudia Joy and the rest of our beloved “Army Wives”) | Topic: Morning Jane | See All |
Wednesday Morning JaneBy CJP | August 6, 2008
Not to worry ladies. In the words of the Olympic founder, Pierre de Coubertin,”The essential thing is not to have conquered but to have fought well.” (And to make the cover of Sports Illustrated.) And in the words of CJP, here’s your Morning Jane… Top Domestic Story: Campaign 2008
Top International Story: Joey Cheek, the American gold medalist for speed skating, had his Chinese visa revoked hours before he was to leave for Beijing. Cheek has been an outspoken critic of China’s role in Darfur and said, “I didn’t see it coming.” Dana Perino said the White House would protest the decision. [AP] Troops in Mauritania have staged a coup and overthrown the government in the tiny African nation. After the country’s president fired several top Army officials, soldiers retaliated by arresting him and the Prime Minister and forming their own governing council. [BBC] If you travel with a laptop, you may not have to take it out of your bag at airport security anymore. The TSA has issued a new rule, specifying which “checkpoint friendly” bags will do. You’ll have to buy the new, TSA-approved design, with no snaps, buckles, pockets or zippers, on sale this month. [ Washington Times] Katie Holmes- Pegging her jeans, cutting her hair, possibly preggers? [Daily Mail] |
Good morning, Janes! Even though the opening ceremonies aren’t until Friday, the Olympics kicked off this morning, with USA vs. Norway women’s soccer. A few early developments: We learned Brandi Chastain, the color commentator, is no longer a blond. We also learned that the Americans may not win the gold, since Norway scored twice in the first five minutes.| Topic: We digress | See All |
We digress….By CJP | August 6, 2008 Mock la Paris at your own peril…
See more Paris Hilton videos at Funny or Die
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It’s Super Tuesday Somewhere: Michigan, Kansas and Mizzou…By CJP | August 5, 2008
Michiganers: Polls are open until 8 p.m., and don’t forget you’ll need a picture i.d.. On the ballot will be local measures (like approving a tax to support the Detroit zoo), as well as the race to watch: Rep. Carolyn Cheeks Kilpatrick, the mother of embattled Detroit mayor Kwame Kilpatrick, who has a real race on her hands for the first time in years. Stay tuned throughout the day on the blog at the Detroit News. In Kansas: Polls are open until 7 pm, with the biggest race being the Democratic race to face Sen. Pat Roberts (R-KS) in November. KWCH will keep you posted all day. In Missouri: The primary for the governor’s race top the ballot today, with another contested race for Attorney General getting attention. Check out the Springfield News-Leader for the latest. Polls close at 7 pm. Also, Ohio: There is a special election in Ohio on local ballot measures today, but no people are on the ballot. We’re confused too, but if you live in Ohio, get more deets at Cincinnati.com. Happy voting, Janes! |
Michigan, Kansas and Missouri Janes– today is your day to vote in your Congressional and state primaries.| Topic: Morning Jane | See All |
Tuesday Morning JaneBy CJP | August 5, 2008
Does working on a Tuesday really deserve a press conference? If so, keep an eye out for CJP’s live televised concert celebrating our willingness to work on Wednesdays, complete with the CJP Gospel Choir backing us up during our performance of “9 to 5.” We’ll keep you posted on air dates, but in the meantime, why don’t you keep yourselves posted on what’s happening in the world? Here’s your Morning Jane…. Top Domestic Story: Campaign 2008
Top International Story: The U.S. has revoked student visas for three Palestinians who had been award Fulbright scholarships to study here. Condoleezza Rice had personally intervened with the Israeli government to allow the students to leave Gaza, but reversed her position after receiving “new information” about them. [BBC] House Republicans are back at work today, protesting Nancy Pelosi’s decision to adjourn Congress for the August recess without allowing a vote on expanding offshore drilling. MoveOn.org will hold a rally this afternoon to support Pelosi, since the Dems skipped town and aren’t around to defend herself. [The Hill] Tyra Banks plays “America’s Next First Lady,” in the next issue of “Harper’s Bazaar.” Not only does she vogue it up in an Oval Office replica, she also reveals that her Secret Service code name would be “KMFA,” (Kiss My Fat Ass.) [NY Post] |
Good morning, Janes! The House Republicans’ work-in continues, as GOP members head to the microphones in Washington to insist they are ready to roll up their sleeves and do the people’s business.| Topic: Veeps | See All |
Rep. Eric Cantor, the beau of today’s crystal ball…By CJP | August 4, 2008 Rep. Eric Cantor’s name has popped up as a potential #2 for John McCain. Cantor, 45, was the featured speaker on the McCain campaign’s conference call with reporters today, and the AP reported over the weekend that the McCain camp asked for the Congressman’s paperwork, a sure sign of a real vettee. So let’s answer the question everyone’s asking: Who the the world is Eric Cantor?
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