News roundup

The NDP in NB has picked a new leader.  Why is this news?  I dare not put it in the blog...

 

Late breaking news: Our military needs money.  Everybody knows it - even the Liberals.  But don't hold your breath that anything will change.

 

The US Senate confirmed John Roberts Jr. at the 17th Chief Justice of the United States today 78-22.  A big win for the President, but the real test is who he nominates for the last vacancy.  If it's anyone other than a true conservative acceptable to his base, it will be big trouble.  Out of control spending and the mess in Iraq are big wounds on a leader who can ill afford them.  Picking a moderate would outrage those who have thus far stayed loyal.  I don't think that will be a consideration for the President, who doesn't care about polls especially now that he doesn't have to run again.  But I'm still betting he picks the right person.