Democrats suffered two surprising defeats in the Virginia and New Jersey gubernatorial races yesterday.

In spite of much campaigning by President Obama himself, New Jersey’s incumbent Democratic Governor Jon Corzine was still defeated by the GOP candidate, Chris Christie. New Jersey is considered a blue state so this was a big upset.

Cristie, a former attorney general with a reputation for busting corruption, is the first Republican in twelve years to win a state office in New Jersey. Corzine, a one-term governor, ceded the election when Cristie was winning 49 to 45 percent.  Read more... (425 words, 1 image, estimated 1:42 mins reading time)

This month’s murder of pro-life sign carrier Jim Pouillon in Owosso, Michigan has still gone largely unnoticed by what we call “mainstream” media. We’re talking the big stations like NBC, CBS, ABC. All have been silent, in stark contrast to their immediate and nearly never-ending coverage of abortion provider George Tiller’s murder some months ago.

Dr. Tiller’s murder is no less heinous and should not be minimized. However, Pouillon’s death is no less important.  Read more... (422 words, 1 image, estimated 1:41 mins reading time)