Author Archives: murrayw

Fired Bush-Era U.S. Attorneys Have Interesting New Assignments

Posted on July 4, 2011 by murrayw

Paul Charlton, the former U.S. Attorney for Arizona, fired by the Bush administration,  according to the Arizona Daily Star, has an interesting new gig: The family of slain Border Patrol agent Brian Terry has retained former Arizona U.S. Attorney Paul … Continue reading →

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The Phillies need to trade for Ryan Ludwick NOW

Posted on June 24, 2011 by murrayw

I am not sure why the management of the Philadelphia Phillies have not been taking my advice on this.  True, they have one of the best foursome of starting pitchers ever in the history of baseball– albeit, Roy Oswalt might … Continue reading →

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Was a DOJ probe of an allegedly corrupt Congressman compromised? New story in the Hill.

Posted on June 16, 2011 by murrayw

Just out. Long piece I wrote, in this morning’s Hill

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Short takes

Posted on June 15, 2011 by murrayw

The Phillies really to have to get a right handed corner outfielder, but it should not be Josh Willingham.  Their wisest choice would be Ryan Ludwick. Rick Hertzberg in the New Yorker today on Rick Perry. You have to have … Continue reading →

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This is going to be a Disney movie. Trust me.

Posted on June 15, 2011 by murrayw

This is going to be Disney movie.  Trust me. From the Philadelphia Inquirer just moments ago: ALLENTOWN – Next stop in Brian Gordon’s dream season is Yankee Stadium.Gordon celebrated his release from the Phillies organization Tuesday night after learning he … Continue reading →

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Alec Wilkinson on Gil Scott-Heron

Posted on May 30, 2011 by murrayw

A really great appreciation by Alec Wilkinson of Gil Scott-Heron in the New Yorker: Gil Scott-Heron, who died late Friday at the age of sixty-two, was among the very first musicians to understand the power of declamatory singing, of holding … Continue reading →

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RIP: Gil Scott-Heron

Posted on May 29, 2011 by murrayw
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Exclusive post: DOJ to Edwards: You MUST plead to a felony.

Posted on May 27, 2011 by murrayw

After WRAL-TV in North Carolina, and others following up, have reported that plea discussions have been ongoing for some time between DOJ and Sen. John Edwards (D-N.C.),  I have something to add:  DOJ is requiring that Edwards plea to at … Continue reading →

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Posted on May 27, 2011 by murrayw

Is there a plea bargain in the works between former Sen. John Edwards and the Department of Justice?  WRAL in North Carolina, is reporting that is the case.  There is video of the story they broadcast attached to their online … Continue reading →

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Sen. Coburn breaks long silence about Ensign

Posted on May 26, 2011 by murrayw

Sen. Tom Coburn (R-Oak.)  today broke his long silence regarding his alleged role in attempting to negotiate a seven-figure payment on behalf of recently retired Sen. John Ensign to his former campaign treasurer who Ensign  had an extramarital affair with. … Continue reading →

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