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Tea Party dimwits in New Jersey are attempting to recall Sen. Robert Menendez. Even though a member of Congress has never been recalled. Ever. From the wingnut Newsmax: Republicans’ chances to retake the Senate are limited by the fact that only a third of the chamber is up for re-election this year, but some conservative activists are pushing to force …

Here’s NY1’s story on former Rep. Harold Ford’s appearance at the NYC LGBT Center, in case you wanted to see all the shouting. (Via – Towleroad)

Former Rep. Harold Ford (D-TN), who is considering running against Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, had to cut his appearance at the NYC LGBT Center short last night when protesters in the audience repeatedly interrupted his speech. Via Gay City News: Some in the crowd were unabashed Gillibrand partisans and carried anti-Ford messages written on the back of “Gillibrand For Senate” signs. …

I think Miss Graham is complaining about not being able to filibuster the health care vote down to a standstill.

Conservative gay writer Jamie Kerchick reveals in today’s NY Daily News that Sen. Joe Lieberman will be the chief Senate sponsor of a DADT repeal bill. It appears that Lieberman will submit the bill sometime next week. The reasons why Lieberman, who was asked by the White House and gay rights groups to sponsor the legislation, would choose this battle …

Sen. Evan Bayh (D-IN) says he will not seek reelection this fall as the list of Democrats bowing out in 2010 continues to grow. “After all these years, my passion for service to my fellow citizens is undiminished, but my desire to do so by serving in Congress has waned,” Bayh will say. Bayh will announce the decision at a …

At the Human Rights Campaign’s $400/plate black tie gala at NYC’s Waldorf Astoria Hotel, last night Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand announced that she would be submitting an amendment to the federal budget that would block the use of funds to enforce DADT. Gillibrand, the evening’s keynote speaker, also praised Joint Chiefs of Staff chairman Admiral Mike Mullen for last week’s declaration …

Filed under: GOP eats GOP.

Scott Brown switched gears yesterday and demanded to be be sworn in today, one week before his originally requested date of February 11th. Democrats shrugged and said, “Whatevs, dude,” so he’ll be sworn in any minute now.

He gave himself a bit of wiggle room, but Sen. Orrin Hatch, of all people, today said that he might be willing to support a repeal of DADT.

DC Agenda reports that nine GOP U.S. Senators (with NOM’s backing) have submitted a bill that would block same-sex marriages in Washington DC until a voter referendum has taken place. The National Organization for Marriage, which opposes same-sex marriage, issued a statement Tuesday announcing the senators’ plans to introduce the legislation in the next few days. The statement says the …

“In my opinion, the presence in the armed forces of persons who demonstrate a propensity or intent to engage in homosexual acts would very likely create an unacceptable risk to those high standards. It will lead to alcohol use, adultery, fraternization, and body art. If we change this rule of ‘Don’t Ask, Dont Tell’ what are we going to do …

If you have access to a television, CNN and other networks are broadcasting the DADT hearings. You can also watch the proceedings live on the Senate site. Follow along on Twitter at the hashtag #DADT.

Guess who wins?

The full repeal of DADT will take years, according to the Pentagon’s top brass. In fact, it will take a year just to plan on how to get started. In testimony before the Senate Armed Services Committee, Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates and Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Michael Mullen also are expected to announce the creation of a group …

Senator-elect Scott Brown told Barbara Walters that states should decide on same-sex marriage for themselves and that he’ll support whatever the military decides about DADT. He also confirms that he’s pro-choice, which should really piss off all those teabaggers that raised campaign funds for him.

Senator-elect Scott Brown’s daughter was a Top 16 finalist in the 2006 season of American Idol.

Sen. John McCain (R-AZ): In his State of the Union address, President Obama asked Congress to repeal the ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ policy. I am immensely proud of, and thankful for, every American who wears the uniform of our country, especially at a time of war, and I believe it would be a mistake to repeal the policy. “This successful …

Mrs. Senator Scott Brown once starred in a music video as “the girl with the curious hand.” Nothing wrong with that, it’s just more background on a family that promises to provide us with lots of interesting moments. Note the ejaculating penis visual metaphor.