Category Archives: Politics

Spitzer: It's the hypocrisy, stupid!

Posted on March 11, 2008 by David McKee

So New York Gov. Eliot Spitzer had sex with a prostitute. Yes, Mrs. Spitzer should brain him with an iron skillet, kick his philandering ass out of the house, divorce him … and that’s just for starters. But, as someone who favors … Continue reading →

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Desperation in Florida

Posted on March 5, 2008 by David McKee

Is Isle of Capri‘s racino a disappointment (especially for horsemen)? Is Boyd Gaming taking Florida expansion off the table? Is Magna Entertainment threatening to close overextended Gulfstream Park? What’s a Florida lawmaker to do? Why, legalize every form of gambling … Continue reading →

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Train to nowhere

Posted on February 27, 2008 by David McKee

Just when it looks like the long-discussed magnetic-levitation train from Anaheim to Las Vegas (circumventing the parking lot that is I-15) is finally picking up steam — there’s an obstacle. Seems that bothersome local influence peddler Sig Rogich is throwing … Continue reading →

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Racinos a bum deal?

Posted on February 25, 2008 by David McKee

They are if you’re a horse owner at The Isle Casino & Racing @ Pompano Park, which not only left trainers and owners out in the cold, as far as slot revenues are concerned, it just slashed purse amounts by … Continue reading →

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