Bernanke confirmed...................

After weeks of uncertainty, the Senate on Thursday voted 70 to 30 to confirm Ben Bernanke for a second term as chairman of the Federal Reserve. The final vote on his nomination immediately followed a procedural vote of 77-23 to end debate. Bernanke, originally nominated by President Bush in 2006 to succeed Alan Greenspan, was renominated by President Obama in August. The weeks leading up to the Jan. 31 expiration of his first term proved tumultuous for the country’s head banker...Link

Jake Towne Skyrockets to 8%.....

Today the incumbent released some startling numbers from a recent poll paid for by his campaign. The results: Towne 8%, Republocrat A 53%, Republocrat B 27%. Scott Kraus of the Morning Call reported my total as "stunningly high" and he is correct - it is a tribute to both the hard work of the campaign's volunteers in spreading the message so far, and the growing discontent of the district with the Washington, DC establishment. This is impressive since it is still quite early in the election season, and I have not been able to spread the message to a high amount of residents just yet - we obviously have 92% left to cover - and I have not yet even begun to fight...Link

Is Ron Paul Running The GOP.

When it comes to declared votes for or against the confirmation of Ben Bernanke, the Republican caucus in the Senate is currently mostly opposed. This is really pissing off the Democrats, who feel like they are being made to take the fall for confirming Bailout Ben...Link

Ron talking to some Jackass..........