Paleocon Primer Aug 15, 2009
A big government conservatism that virtually abandoned the constitutionalist and anti- statist convictions of the Old Right was espoused by Newt Gingrich, Jack Kemp, Irving Kristol, and George Bush (not to mention his son). In addition, Scotchie writes, neoconservatives had convinced their battle-weary brethren that such statists as Franklin Roosevelt, Harry S Truman, John F. Kennedy, Martin Luther King Jr., and especially Senator Henry ( Scoop ) Jackson were acceptable conservative icons. (The American Conservative)
16 'agents of change' awarded Medal of Freedom Aug 14, 2009
Jack Kemp of New York, the quarterback-turned-politician who died in May, and gay rights activist Harvey Milk, who was assassinated in 1978. The other recipients were Nancy Brinker, Dr. Pedro Jose Greer Jr., Stephen Hawking, Chita Rivera, Mary Robinson, Dr. Janet Davison Rowley and Muhammad Yunus. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Obama awards Lowery a medal Aug 13, 2009
Jack Kemp, the late former U.S. Congressman and one-time Republican nominee for vice president (1996). Sen. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Obama: 16 medal recipients exemplify 'a life well lived' Aug 13, 2009
- Nancy Goodman Brinker, the founder of breast cancer organization Susan G. Komen for the Cure- Pedro Jos Greer Jr., a Miami physician who works with the city's poor and homeless- Stephen Hawking, British physicist - Jack Kemp, politician and sports icon- Sen. Edward Kennedy- Billie Jean King, tennis pro- Joseph Lowery, civil rights movement champion- Joseph Medicine Crow, 95, last living Plains Indian war chief- Harvey Milk, gay rights activist- Sandra Day O'Connor, first woman on U.S. Supreme... (USA Today -- Life)
Obama honors Tutu, Hawking, Poitier, Robinson Aug 13, 2009
He awarded posthumous medals to former Republican congressman, football quarterback and vice presidential candidate Jack Kemp and gay rights campaigner Harvey Milk. Recommend. (Yahoo! Asia News)
Experts never learn Aug 13, 2009
There were numerous bills and congressional resolutions demanding his impeachment, and even conservative congressman Jack Kemp called for Volcker to resign. Had it not been for the unconditional support of a very popular president, efforts to oust Volcker likely would have succeeded. (Asia Times Online)
Obama: ‘Kennedy Has Made a Difference for Us All’ Aug 13, 2009
Jack Kemp (N.Y.), the longtime conservative leader and 1996 Republican vice presidential candidate. The ceremony appeared to downplay Kemp s longtime association with the GOP and the conservative movement. (Roll Call)
US honours 16 'agents of change' Aug 13, 2009
Posthumous medals were awarded to US gay-rights activist Harvey Milk and Republican Senator Jack Kemp. Archbishop Tutu received his medal at the White House ceremony. (BBC News -- Americas)
Kennedy is among 16 honored by Obama Aug 13, 2009
Greer Jr., an advocate for treating the uninsured in south Florida; Cambridge University physicist and mathematician Stephen Hawking; quarterback-turned-politician Jack Kemp, who died in May; tennis legend Billie Jean King; and civil rights leader Rev. Joseph Lowery. Also, gay rights activist Harvey Milk, who was assassinated in 1978; retired Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O Connor; actor Sidney Poitier; actress and dancer Chita Rivera; Mary Robinson, Ireland s first female president and... (Boston Globe)
Obama presents King with Medal of Freedom Aug 13, 2009
Jack Kemp of New York and gay rights activist Harvey Milk. 2009 The Associated Press. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Obama to Award 16 With Civilian Honor Aug 12, 2009
Jack Kemp of New York, the quarterback-turned-politician who died in May, and gay rights activist Harvey Milk, who was assassinated in 1978. The recipients have diverse backgrounds and achievements in fields ranging from sports and art to science and medicine to politics and public policy. (Time.com)
Senate 'pillar' Edward Kennedy gets Medal of Freedom Aug 12, 2009
Jack Kemp, the 1996 Republican Party vice presidential nominee, who passed away in May at age 73. Billie Jean King, 65, retired tennis player who championed women's rights and became one of the nation's first sports stars to come out as a lesbian in 1981. (USA Today -- News)
Story » Aug 7, 2009
On top of that, Wilson has had a tough go recently: Bogdan died; so did former U.S. congressman and Bills quarterback Jack Kemp; so did No. 1 fan Tim Russert. But Wilson has believed that when life is tough, lend a hand. (ESPN -- Football News)
What About Jindal? (III) Aug 5, 2009
The relatively wonkish types, like Jack Kemp (even he was a football player) and Dole didn t get the base fired up. Kennedy, Carter, and Clinton all tried to convey a certain policy seriousness, even if they owed much to ghostwriters. (The American Conservative)
Common Sense Aug 5, 2009
But Jack Kemp is not because of a personal agenda The New York Times and others in the media did not find worthy. When Jack died, he wasn't called a crusader. (Fox News)
Holtz may sign on as candidate for Congress Aug 4, 2009
Jack Kemp, R-N.Y. U.S. Rep. Heath Shuler, D-N.C., a former Washington Redskins quarterback, is currently serving. (Florida Today)
Patriots' humble beginnings were anything but super Aug 4, 2009
The visiting players would hang out, too, and one time I bumped into [Bills quarterback] Jack Kemp. He was a fabulous guy and one of the things he later told me was that it was a season ticket-holder from the Patriots who convinced him to later go into politics - Tip O Neill. (Boston Globe)
HONORING AN AMERICA-HATER Aug 4, 2009
Edward Kennedy and the late Jack Kemp) is former Irish President and UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Mary Robinson. Bad choice. (New York Post -- Opinions)
Lowery to receive Medal of Freedom Jul 31, 2009
Edward M. Kennedy, Archbishop Desmond Tutu of South Africa, breast cancer activist Nancy Goodman Brinker, homeless healthcare advocate Dr. Pedro Jose Greer Jr., physicist Stephen Hawking, the late U.S. Congressman Jack Kemp, tennis player Billie Jean King, Plains Indian Chief Joe Medicine Crow, the late gay rights leader Harvey Milk, U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O Connor, actor Sidney Poitier, actress Chita Rivera, former Ireland President Mary Robinson, human geneticist Dr. Janet... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Obama to honor tennis great King, Rep. Kemp Jul 31, 2009
Jack Kemp to be awarded Presidential Medal of Freedom - ESPN ... Jack Kemp, who died in May, will receive a posthumous award. (ESPN -- Tennis)
16 'agents of change' to get Medal of Freedom Jul 31, 2009
They also include the late Republican congressman and football legend Jack Kemp, who died in May, and the ailing Sen. Edward Kennedy, D-Mass. (AZCentral -- News)
Harvey Milk among Medal of Freedom recipients Jul 31, 2009
The president named Milk and tennis great Billie Jean King - the first openly lesbian athlete of prominence - among 16 recipients of the Presidential Medal of Freedom, including Archbishop Desmond Tutu, actors Sidney Poitier and Chita Rivera, the late Congressman Jack Kemp and U.S. Sen. Ted Kennedy. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
Presidential Medal of Freedom for Kennedy Jul 31, 2009
Other recipients include Nobel laureate and physicist Stephen Hawking, former Supreme Court justice Sandra Day O Connor, the late congressman and housing secretary Jack Kemp, antiapartheid leader Desmond Tutu, tennis legend and activist Billie Jean King, civil rights leader Joseph Lowery, the late gay rights pioneer Harvey Milk, Race for the Cure founder Nancy Brinker, and actors Sidney Poitier and Chita Rivera. Their tremendous accomplishments span fields from science to sports, from fine arts... (Boston Globe)
Republicans Relieved at Steele Pick for RNC Finances Jul 29, 2009
Jack Kemp, the former Housing and Urban Development secretary under President George H.W. Bush. The Chevy Chase resident is counsel to the Washington-based strategic consulting firm ACG Analytics and is on the boards of the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia and of Sacred Heart University in Fairfield, Conn. (Newsmax)
Gloomy Thursdays all month for healthcare Jul 25, 2009
In the meantime, as I read the text of the Blue Dogs and Polis letters, I suddenly heard the voice of the late Jack Kemp proclaiming at the 1984 Republican National Convention that if you subsidize something, you get more of it and that if you tax something, you get less of it. Michael Barone is senior political analyst for The Washington Examiner. (Paragould Daily Press, AR)
Report: NFL May Reinstate Michael Vick Jul 25, 2009
"Given the stature of what it means to be a part of the NFL, it is crucial that Mr. Vick first express remorse for what he has done?something that he has yet to do throughout his incarceration. It is also critical that Mr. Vick take advantage of the opportunity granted to him by Wayne Pacelle and the Humane Society of the United States. Through his association with HSUS, Mr. Vick has a tremendous opportunity to address those many years of horrific judgment and finally demonstrate responsible... (CBS News)
The New Contenders Jul 24, 2009
Mr Ryan s political hero is the late Jack Kemp, the soul of sunny conservatism. 2009 The Economist. (The American Conservative)
A Month of Gloomy Thursdays for Health Care Plan Jul 24, 2009
In the meantime, as I read the text of the Blue Dogs' and Polis' letters, I suddenly heard the voice of the late Jack Kemp proclaiming at the 1984 Republican National Convention that if you subsidize something, you get more of it and that if you tax something, you get less of it. Mr. Barone is a senior writer with and the principal co-author of ", published by National Journal every two years. Reader Comments: () There are no comments posted yet. Please remember the opinions expressed by our... (Human Events Online)
Lamonica's Raiders took pride in wide-open offenses of AFL Jul 21, 2009
Lamonica, the former Notre Dame standout, backed up the late Jack Kemp before Davis sent wideout Art Powell and (future Raiders coach) Tom Flores to Buffalo for Lamonica and wideout Glenn Bass. "Daryle had a great arm," Brown says. (USA Today -- Sports)
Chargers' days with Al Davis set stage for Raiders rivalry Jul 14, 2009
Jack Kemp, who would become a star in Buffalo, was the original quarterback before John Hadl took over in 1962. Hadl twice led the AFL in passing, and only Hall of Famer Dan Fouts has surpassed Hadl's 26,938 passing yards and 201 touchdown throws in San Diego. (USA Today -- Sports)
10 moments that changed NFL for black QBs Jul 7, 2009
But they already had Jack Kemp as their starting quarterback, so Briscoe was moved to receiver. Still, Briscoe's limited work at quarterback broke the ice for those who would follow at the position. (MSNBC -- Sports)
I Didn't See This One Coming Jul 4, 2009
At least the excitement about a Jack Kemp presidential campaign after 1996 was based in a record with some accomplishments in it. While I initially gave her some benefit of the doubt, I never pretended to be a supporter, because I could not bring myself to cheer on anyone who would work so closely with McCain, but like many on the right I found something initially very likeable about her. (The American Conservative)
What is the GOP these days? Jun 22, 2009
At some point, more serious members will stand up and help retool the party of Abraham Lincoln, Theodore Roosevelt, Margaret Chase Smith, Jack Kemp and others. The wannabe GOP leaders, and those raising their profile for the important 2012 presidential election, are setting their own ship of state afire with their constant stream of foul, rancid negativity. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Duluth 14-year-old making political waves Jun 21, 2009
I saw Newt at Jack Kemp s memorial service, and he had apparently offered to write the foreword, Bennett laughs. Apparently, Jonathan said to Newt, How kind of you, but I m afraid that s already been reserved for Dr. William Bennett. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Ex-Chiefs exec Peterson to chair USA Football Jun 17, 2009
He replaces the late Jack Kemp. USA Football is the national governing body of youth football. (ESPN -- Football News)
On carbon taxes, Myanmar, Chevron in Ecuador, finance, MPs' expenses, guns Jun 16, 2009
SIR A fitting endnote to your recent articles on regulating firearms could have come from the late Jack Kemp, whose razor-sharp wit you rightly praised ( , May 9th). When asked where he stood on the issue, the Republican replied, my idea of gun control is a steady aim. (The Economist)
Sheehan leads group of protesters near Bush home Jun 16, 2009
we don't hear much about jack kemp and his relations with apartheid south africa either. I still vividly remember watching larry king live just days after 9-11. (Waterloo Courier, IO)
On the Move: Butler adjusts to tackle Jun 5, 2009
When his friend and mentor Jack Kemp passed away, Russ Brandons secretary gave Butler an autographed football she found in her closet. "Its those little things that really mean a lot to me, Butler said. Its been a blessing to be in Buffalo these past four years. The organization is amazing. Butler knows overturn runs rampant in the modern game, but he plans on staying in Buffalo for a long time. Doing so, hinges on how he adjusts to offensive tackle. The transition is not... (BillsReport.com)
LETTERS: NCT, June 4, 2009 Jun 4, 2009
"Sans individual freedom and personal choice, the government could conscript all unemployed able-bodied U.S. residents to build a "Great Wall" along our southern border. Apparently, a similar job stimulus plan worked out well for China, 2.4 millennia ago.We could even organize a United Wall Workers union, along the same lines as the United Auto Workers. With all our unemployed working on the Great Wall, surely the UWW would be too big to fail.Grant KuhnsCarlsbadNo justification for Kern recallI... (North County Times)
Off the Field: Brad Butler Jun 3, 2009
By BFR PublisherDate: Jun 2, 2009 Butler talks about everything from his relationship with the late Jack Kemp, his love for the Sabres, what he'd do as president for one day, Forrest Gump and much more. to read the rest of this story. (BillsReport.com)
Hunter's Hope picks up 1st Kemp award Jun 2, 2009
The PARC Foundation honored the Monday, presenting founder Jill Kelly and CEO Jacque Waggoner, with the inaugural Jack Kemp Community Service Award at Darien Lake Theme Park Resort ... One of the foundation s first initiatives established the Jack Kemp Community Service Award, according to PARC Management Chairman and CEO Randy Drew. (Buffalo Business First, NY)
Can Andrew Breitbart Save Hollywood? Jun 2, 2009
The Drudge Report put itself on the map in 1996 by being the first to report that Bob Dole had selected Jack Kemp as his running mate. Two years later, Drudge revealed that Newsweek magazine was sitting on a story about an inappropriate relationship between President Bill Clinton and a White House internthe rest is history. (Townhall.com)
- From the Right: The Powell Doctrine 0 May 31, 2009
Powell said his model for this outreach effort is the late Jack Kemp, who he said, was as conservative as anybody and a man who believed in inclusiveness, reaching out to minorities, reaching out to the poor, sharing the wealth. Kemp did, indeed, believe all those things, but his efforts did not bring enough new voters to the party to make a significant difference. (El Centro Imperial Valley Press, CA)
6a thu gerson column May 28, 2009
Powell cites as his ideal the recently deceased Jack Kemp, who "was as conservative as anybody" but who "believed in inclusiveness, reaching out" to minorities and the poor. Obama's party has assembled its current majority among groups of growing demographic (and thus democratic) influence -- particularly nonwhites, the young and college-educated voters. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Reagan Says Calif. Voters Sent Message to D.C. May 22, 2009
Just as Ronald Reagan and Jack Kemp rode the anti-tax hike wave in California to a national movement, so will today's crusaders who believe in sound fiscal policy and an America that rewards productivity rather than punishes it, Michael Reagan said. "So as you glance at Tuesday's election results, remember that as goes California's defeat of a measure to increase state taxes, so goes Washington's hopes to do the same," said Reagan. (Newsmax)
GOP drops effort to rename Democrats 'Socialist' May 21, 2009
The RNC also approved resolutions honoring the late Republican congressman Jack Kemp, commending Republican members of Congress for opposing recent bailouts, and calling on Republicans to abandon local spending provisions known as earmarks. Republicans are trying to chart a new course after election losses in 2006 and 2008 that left them out of power in the White House, Congress and statehouses across the country. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Don't Forget the 1980 Draft Jack Kemp for Vice President Effort May 20, 2009
(In 1980, many conservatives thought Jack Kemp would be the perfect vice presidential running mate for Ronald Reagan and set out to bring that about ... For two years (1984-1986) Jack Kemp was my boss ... But though Jack Kemp never made it to the White House, he had an impact on American political history equaled by few others -- including some occupants of the Oval Office. (Human Events Online)
The Guy Behind the Palin Pick May 19, 2009
Former Senate Majority Leader Bob Dole of Kansas, who with hundreds of others in the nation's capital today is mourning the passing of his former vice presidential running mate Jack Kemp, may be approaching his 86th birthday, but the political fire still burns in his belly. "Some days when I watch C-SPAN," the one-time Republican leader told the Topeka Capital-Journal newspaper, "I wish I were back." MCCAIN IN 2012. (Human Events Online)
Senator Visits Irondequoit Tops Store May 17, 2009
"So, what I need to do as the Senator from New York is to work very hard with President Obama, and the congressional delegation, to turn the economy around and do the kinds of investments that create jobs, said Gillibrand. One of the factories that we visited today, we're going to try to get federal investment for them. If we can get that investment, it would create 60 jobs. Those 60 jobs would make a big difference in this region. Gillibrand identified the high tech and biotech sectors... (R News)
Barack Obama's Facebook Feed May 16, 2009
Jack Kemp signed off. Arlen SpecterAnd that's why we need universal health care. (Slate)
Small Towns Suffer From Closings May 16, 2009
" Mayor Milne would like to see at least one more car dealership in Honeoye Falls. He says it would not only be good for the village, but also for Molye. Milne believes the two could feed off each other as competition can make a business stronger. mrh/mmc Print Friendly Version Hundreds of elected Republicans and some Democrats seeking a second party endorsement turned out for the Monroe County Conservative Party Dinner. In Orleans County, the village of Albion, is looking for a new mayor after... (R News)
Why Jack Kemp was truly special May 16, 2009
Then you cover Jack Kemp ... I am not here to canonize Jack Kemp ... But as one who has been convinced over a lifetime of campaigns that a politicians personal integrity counts for a lot more than his public ideology, I want to tell you a story about Jack Kemp, the former Republican congressman, cabinet officer and vice presidential nominee, who died too soon last week at age 73. (Paragould Daily Press, AR)
Conventions Kick Off Political Season May 15, 2009
" With so many incumbent democrats not getting the party's support, dems say they're bracing for a heated primary season. mrh/ay Print Friendly Version Thursday marked the official start to the 2009 political season as both the Monroe County Democratic and Republican Committees held their conventions to select candidates for the November election. A long-time Monroe County legislator announced he is resigning. Doug Dobson has served on the legislature since 1998. The jury is deliberating in the... (R News)
BP: Apology Accepted May 15, 2009
" Kinnehan coaches a team of seven and eight year olds.. or we should say used to. Under pressure from adverse reaction to the e-mail... he was forced to resign. GRUDGE TO THE GRAVE Lou Saban died on Sunday at the age of 87. In a 47 year football coaching career, Saban did his best work in Buffalo. His 1964 and 1965 teams were American Football League champions. He willed the second title as an overmatched opponent against San Diego that year... and beat the Chargers 23-0. Saban was also a bit... (R News)
Driver Sentenced for Student Accident May 14, 2009
" The judge gave Martarello a three-year conditional discharge. This means Martarello could be re-sentenced if he violates the law or commits a crime. Martarello must continue to work and support his two sons and family. The district attorney was so upset with the judge's decision, Tom Moran would not comment on the case. Martarello plans to appeal. Kaitlin Charity's family lives on Long Island. It chose not to come to court to save themselves the graphic details of how this young woman died... (R News)
Canandaigua Teen Planned Violence May 14, 2009
It may be an honest reaction, but one that we have to deal with together," the superintendent added. While police try to make sense out of the words left behind by a troubled teen, some questions may never be answered. "I don't think we'll ever have a substantive answer for what he truly intended that day," Welch replied. The district has scheduled two meetings with parents later this month. The first will focus on talking with children about suicide; the second will involve a discussion of... (R News)
Eunomia">Eunomia May 14, 2009
The Reagan-era wave of Republican policy innovation embodied, among others, by the late Jack Kemp has calcified in much the same way that liberalism calcified a generation ago. And so in place of hacks and deal-makers, the Republican Party needs its own version of the neoliberals and New Democrats reform-minded politicians like Gary Hart and Bill Clinton, who helped the Democratic Party recover from the Reagan era, instead of just surviving it. (The American Conservative)
Buchanan: Ten O-lines with something to prove May 14, 2009
Quarterbacks (Heath Shuler, J.C. Watts, Jack Kemp) run for Congress; linemen run out for pizza. But coaches know their importance. (Notre Dame Sports -- Rivals.com)
Misunderstanding Kemp May 13, 2009
As expected, the recent passing of Jack Kemp generated glowing tributes from commentators both right and left ... Jack Kemp meant well, but he was part of the problem, not the solution, God rest his soul. (Townhall.com)
Congressman Maffei Rates Obama May 12, 2009
If we can find the consensus and then try to really push it through," Maffei said. Maffei said he supports the president's plan to increase taxes on companies that shift jobs overseas, but he believes there must be some sort of tax relief elsewhere to keep manufacturing jobs here. ajl/ay Print Friendly Version An Allegany County school bus driver is facing DWI and multiple endangerment charges after alleging driving students while intoxicated. Rochester Mayor Bob Duffy presents his proposed... (R News)
Beyond the Paleos May 12, 2009
A return to what the late Jack Kemp derided as root-canal politics is certainly risky, especially with Barack Obama promising a clean environment and affordable healthcare with no trade-offs or costs. Truth-telling conservatism could easily fall flat against a liberalism that tells voters only what they want to hear. (The American Conservative)
Bills Notebook: Byrd will compete at safety May 12, 2009
The Bills are mourning the death of quarterback-turned-Congressman Jack Kemp, who died of cancer at age 73. Kemp was an iconic figure in both sports and politics. (BillsReport.com)
Parks Take Back Seat to Budget Deficit May 12, 2009
" City Council needs to approve the mayors budget sometime next month. dp/ay Print Friendly Version An Allegany County school bus driver is facing DWI and multiple endangerment charges after alleging driving students while intoxicated. Rochester Mayor Bob Duffy presents his proposed budget Friday morning. With a multi- million dollar deficit to fix, we expect to hear about a number of city projects that "won't" be funded this year. U.S. Congressman Dan Maffei gave the Obama administration an... (R News)
Thousands Honor Kemp at Service May 11, 2009
Thousands honor Jack Kemp at Washington memorial service : Buffalo/Erie County : The Buffalo News ... Friends and associates of Jack Kemp leave National Cathedral in Washington following his memorial service, Friday, May 8, 2009 ... Thousands honor Jack Kemp at Washington memorial service. (Newsmax)
Jim Crow Liberalism May 11, 2009
by When I first visited with Jack Kemp in his congressional office in Washington, D.C., in the More: , , by by Jack Kemp was a man of enthusiasms. He was passionate, erudite, articulate -- and often. (Human Events Online)
