Palin and the RNC $180K

Republican National Committee did in fact spend $180k on Gov. Sarah Palin and former republican Vice Presidential nominee.

According to the records of the Federa Election Committee, the RNC has reported spending a total of about $180,000 on Palin. The RNC reported spending on salons and spas according to the November report, but most of the spending came from the $150 the RNC spent in October on clothes for palin.

She's the VP nominee and she can't purchase her own clothing? WOW! This shows you that politicians look for the special treatment and the give aways, be forget about the accountability of public office. The question is, what made Sarah Palin so special to recieve this type of treatment?

Alabama Senator calls Big Three bailout "Disturbing"

Alabama U.S. Senator Richard Shelby calls the bailout plan of Big Three Automakers "Disturbing".

Sen. Shelby is the ranking member on the Senate Banking Committee, and is he questions in the three automakers plans for a bailout from the US Government. Shelby went on to say "I wouldn't loan them any money."

Sen. Shelby said the Federal Reserve can assist the automakers with a smaller loan without the action of congress. But if this smaller assistance come from the Federal Reserve, would it be enough to help the automakers and save our jobs and economy from going deeper into recession? Shelby has been speaking out against the bailouts, however all plans should be given consideration but no guarantee.

This is not a time for our congressional leader to reject back bone of our nation jobs and economy. However, it is the time to question the leadership and management of these giants and operations of the corporations, and ensure the American citizens that accountability will take form for better our economy.

Bush in 2010

Former Gov. Jeb Bush says he is considering a run for US Senate in Florida.

The younger brother of the president — is weighing a run for the Senate seat currently held by Republican Mel Martinez who announced this week that he will not seek re-election. Bush has kept a low-profile since leaving office in 2007, but he retains a strong following among Florida Republicans and would almost certainly clear the Republican field should he decide to run.

But don't count out the democrats in this race, some high profiled democrats has been mentioned for a possible run for this Senate seat in 2010, and the talk will be will the voters elect another Bush. Will they? This is another Senate seat to watch come 2010, the State of Florida went democratic in 2008 for Presidential elections, is this a message from voters in Florida saying they are tired of the republican agenda, policy and politics in Washington. "Sounds like it to me!"

MSNBC Chris Matthews advised to quit show

There is word that Chris Matthews is seriously considering a run for US Senate in 2010 as a democrat in Pennsylvania.

Matthews has been consulting with his family and close friends over the Thanksgiving Holidays about a possible US Senate run. Word is that Matthews family has given him their full support and backing.

Chris Matthews has also been consulting with democratic operatives about a run for US Senate and when should he quit as MSNBC "HARDBALL" show host. Matthews has been advised that its better to quit now sooner than later. Chris Matthews contract ends in June with MSNBC he have the opportunity to stay on until the contract end or leave now if he is going to run for the United State Senate. There has been rumors that Matthews is not running for the US Senate, however the Political Beacon finds that hard to believe. It seems to me that Matthews is making necessary moves to make a possible run. He has also aquired a home in Pennsylvania.

If Chris Matthews decides to run, he will be running against Sen. Arlen Spector of PA., this would be a interesting Senate seat to watch in 2010.

POLITICAL BEACON WILL BE FOLLOWING THIS STORY FOR YOU.

Prichard Municipal Elections set for Tuesday

The municipal election for the City of Prichard is set for Tuesday August 26th. This is a hotly contested race with the incumbent Ron Davis. Ron Davis has drawn three other contestants including the former mayor Charles Harden, Howard Porter former chief of staff of former mayor Jessie Norwood and Mr. Paul Smith a Prichard Businessman.

Look for the vote to be heavyly split, and giving Harden and Porter a lead over Davis. It looks like Mr. Davis first and only term maybe coming to an end Tuesday, as the citizens of Prichard is hungry for change and a new look.

A breakdown of Tuesday's vote. Mr. Davis is looking to do well and capture a high percentage of vote from the Eight Mile community of Prichard and do poor in the inter-city area of Prichard. Mr. Harden is looking to do well in the inter-city of Prichard and split the inter-city vote with Mr. Porter who is expected to cut into Mayor Davis territory of Eight mile at a small percentage. Mr. Paul Smith is looking to do well at the Old Blount High School precent on Tuesday, but is not expecting a big win or runoff.

A run-off is expected in this race for the Mayor of Prichard, but whom will it be?
Harden & Porter?
Harden & Davis?
Porter & Davis?