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Happy Birthday Ned Ryun!
Generation Joshua Director Ned Ryun is celebrating his birthday today. Ned is the son of Congressman Jim Ryun (R-KS), and the twin brother of Drew, who works for the ACLJ. All three attended the 2006 GenJ Family/Teen c… -
2008 Senate Outlook
In 2008, there are a total of 33 seats up for grabs. Of those 33, Republicans currently hold 21 of them. The following are at list of Senate seats up for grabs along with Cook Political Report’s February 21 Ratings. So… -
Colorado Senate Race Heats Up
The race for the 2008 open seat in Colorado is starting to heat up. With the announcement of Sen. Wayne Allard (R-CO) that he would not seek reelection, candidates from both sides of the aisle are already lining up. O… -
We're Number 51!
The Politico has an interesting article on Puerto Rico's quest to become the 51st state. According to the article, the Puerto Rican Senate will lobby this week for a bill that would lead to the first Congress approved … -
Gore Wins!
For the first time since 1996, former Vice President Gore won something of great value. That's right, we're talking about an Oscar. Gore, whose home last year consumed almost two times the national yearly average of el… -
Section 220 May Return
Bad bills always have a way of resurfacing. The latest reports indicate that some House Democrats, including Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA), are considering adding their own version of Section 220. The section, quietly pl… -
Nevada Dems "Fair and Balanced"
The Nevada Democratic Party has decided it would rather be "fair and balanced," than to cave to supposedly powerful netroots advocates. The party has decided to contract with Fox News to televise a Democratic president… -
Vilsack to the DL
Former Governor Tom Vilsack (D-IA) announced Friday that he was pulling out of the 2008 presidential race. Citing money raising difficulties, Vilsack was largely considered a second tier candidate. There was originall… -
Over 1,000 visitors!
GenJHQ is excited to announced that since January 23, 2007, the blog has drawn over 1,000 visitors! In addition there have been more than four times that amount in page views. Thanks for reading!~GenJ Staff -
Joltin' Joe Lieberman(o)
Joe, Joe DiMaggio, We want you on our side!The blogosphere is buzzing from published reports that Sen. Joe Lieberman (I-CT) is mulling a party switch if the Democrats try to defund the war in Iraq. Lieberman, who caucu… -
CA Spanking Bill Withdrawn
San Francisco Bay area Assemblywoman Sally Lieber (D-CA) has withdrawn her bill to make spanking a crime in California. Lieber acknowledged that even in a state like California, she would have a difficult time getting … -
McCain, Giuliani and Taxes
Every year since 1986, Americans for Tax Reform has circulated a pledge among Republicans that they would not be involved in raising taxes. The pledge has been signed by every presidential nominee of the party since 198… -
RI Attorney General Plays Legislator
Rhode Island Attorney General Patrick Lynch yesterday issued an opinion that the state should recognize homosexual marriages granted by the state of Massachusetts. The opinion, which is non-binding, is expected to be g… -
Obama v. Hillary, McCain v. Bush
I thought about writing a synopsis of the latest feud between Sen. Hillary Clinton (D-NY) and Sen. Barack Obama (D-IL) and Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) increasing attacks on the Bush administration, but this report sums thing… -
Jobs on Job Security
Apple Inc. CEO Steve Jobs offerred some controversial advice in a forum on improving education in public schools with Dell Inc. CEO Michael Dell. Jobs told the crowd that the problem with education is teacher unions bec… -
Johnson's Road to Recovery
According to latest reports, Sen. Tim Johnson (D-SD) is on the road to recovery. The Senior Senator was rushed to the hospital on December 13, 2006 because of severe bleeding in the brain. Although his recovery is expe… -
Jersey Removes Barrier for Gays
On Monday, a law authorizing the state of New Jersey to allow same sex civil unions took effect. The law makes New Jersey the third state to allow civil unions, Vermont and Connecticut being the others. Only Massachuse… -
McCain v. Roe
In a campaign stop in South Carolina this weekend, Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) told attendees that he believes Roe v. Wade (1973) should be overturned. These comments are quite different than his 1999 stance when he oppose… -
Future Senator of New York?
Governor, President, and now Senator? That's what some are hoping for former President Bill Clinton if Sen. Hillary Clinton (D-NY) wins the presidency next November. If Sen. Clinton achieves victory in 2008, then her … -
24 Fans Beware
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is hinting at a possible crackdown on television violence. A new FCC report gives a few possible methods of achieving this goal. The first would be to restrict shows with "e… -
Ellison's Staff Huffy over Tancredo's Puffing
Freshman Rep. Keith Ellison (D-MN), the first Muslim elected to Congress, delivered a hand-written note to neighboring Represenative Tom Tancredo (R-CO), a 2008 presidential candidate, apologizing for the actions of his … -
Commentary: ESPN Crosses Outside the Line
In case you haven’t heard, John Amaechi is coming out. Amaechi, a former NBA player for five seasons with Orlando, Utah, and Cleveland, has written a book entitled “Man in the Middle,” that is published by ESPN Books (o… -
South Dakota's Abortion Ban 2.0
On Wednesday, the South Dakota House passed a bill (45-25) that would prohibit all abortions in the states except in cases of rape, incest, and a woman's health. The bill is expected to be signed by Governor Mike Round… -
Global Warming Meeting Canceled
The Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality canceled its hearing on global warming Tuesday due to a large ice storm that hit the Washington area. The hearing, which will be rescheduled at later date, is titled "Climate … -
Norwood Loses Cancer Battle
Rep. Charlie Norwood (R-GA) lost his battle against lung disease and cancer Tuesday. He was 65. In his honor, the House of Representatives interrupted debate on the iraq war resolution for two moments of silence. Norw… -
Romney Launches Campaign
Former Massachustetts Governor Mitt Romney (R) announced his candidacy for the presidency today in Dearborn, MI. Romney, the son of a three term Michigan Governor, gave the speach inside the Henry Ford Museum. Largely… -
By this time next year...
...it'll be all but over. That's if the states have their way. According to a piece in the Washington Times, several states are rapidly trying to position themselves just behind the Iowa Caucuses and New Hampshire prim… -
It's baaaaaack...
...and this time it's going to work! The U.S. Mint has announced that it is bringing back the one dollar coin. After two failed attempts with Susan B. Anthony and Sacagawea, the Mint's new strategy is to feature a di… -
Green Party Recognized by FEC
The Green Senatorial Campaign Committee (GSCC) has been granted official committee status by the Federal Election Commission (FEC). This status, the first of its kind granted to a non-major party, will allow the party t… -
Obama Announces Candidacy
Sen. Barack Obama (D-IL) officially announced his candidacy for the presidency on Saturday in Springfield, Illinois. Obama chose the same place, the Old State Capitol, where former President Abraham Lincoln gave his fam… -
GenJ Camp Announcement
Generation Joshua is excited to announce that it has selected Camp Ocoee in Ocoee, TN as the location for the 2007 Family/Teen Camp! The camp will run from July 1-7. Stay tuned for more details!Note: Pictures taken fr… -
Air America Bankrupt - Sold
Air America Radio, which filed for bankruptcy in October of 2006, has been sold for 4.25 million to real estate investor Steve Green. The for-profit nationally syndicated radio network was begun in early 2004 in effort… -
Norwood's Cancer Battle
Rep. Charles Norwood (R-GA) is planning to leave Washington and enter hospice care at his home. Norwood suffers from a chronic lung disease. According to his staff, he has no plans of resigning, but plans to "let the … -
"Pelosi One" Negotiations Continue
Negotiations are still underway between the Department of Defense and Democratic leaders for a special military plane to fly newly elected Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) to and from her district. Pelosi is loo… -
House Democrats Have Better Plan for Iraq Resolution
House Democrats believe they will be able to what the Senate Democrats have not -- pass a resolution opposing President Bush's troop escalation in Iraq. According to House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer, a "non-binding" re… -
Giuliani Files Candidacy Statement for 2008 Race
On Monday former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani dropped the phrase "testing the waters" from his paperwork when he filed a statement of candidacy with the Federal Election Commission for the 2008 presidential electio… -
Senate Clash Over Iraq
Battle lines are being drawn over a non-binding Senate resolution opposing President Bush's plan to deploy 21,500 addition troops to Iraq. The bill is co-sponsored by Sen. John Warner (R-VA) and Sen. Carl Levin (D-MI) … -
Tony Dungy and Lovie Smith: Christian Coaches
I watch a lot of pro football. As a dedicated St. Louis Rams fan, I’ve been able to experience seeing my team, in recent years, enjoy enormous amounts of success. Normally the Super Bowl would not mean as much to me w… -
Super Bowl Preview
This Sunday, two fierce teams will meet in Super Bowl XLI in Miami, Florida. The game will be fought between the high flying Indianapolis Colts and the defensive minded Chicago Bears. The Official Generation Joshua Blo… -
Talent Joins Romney
Former Sen. Jim Talent (R-MO) has joined the presidential campaign of former Governor Mitt Romney (R-MA). Talent's endorsement joins a number of other prominent Republicans including former Governor Bill Ownes (R-CO), S… -
Roberts' Consensus Court
Chief Justice John Roberts is seeking to bring greater consensus in the Supreme Court. Chief Justice Roberts hopes that by releasing narrower rulings, this would decrease the need for concurring and dissenting opinion… -
Dr. Phil's Good News
Dr. Punxsutawney Phil brought good news to 15,000 onlookers early this morning in Pennsylvania when he did not see his shadow. According to the tradition begun in 1896, this means that Americans can look forward to an e… -
Gore Nominated for Nobel Peace Prize
Norwegian lawmakers have nominated former Vice President Al Gore for a Nobel Peace Prize. The lawmakers cite his campaign to make individuals aware of the dangers of global warming and global climate change. Gore's rec… -
Biden In(ish)
Sen. Joe Biden (D-DE) is running for President and his campaign might already be over. In interviews Wednesday, Biden sharply attacked his Democratic contenders. Among the statements to the New York Observer, Biden at… -
Meltdown in the CHC
Rep. Loretta Sanchez (D-CA) has quit the Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) citing personal attacks from Chairman Rep. Joe Baca (D-CA). She also questions the legitimacy of Baca's election to Chairman, stating that the…
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