Just two weeks ago, in my Ellynne en Pointe column for July 24, I asked “Where Have You Gone, Monica Lewinsky?”, as a plea for a distraction from the endless Martin/Zimmerman discussion. Well, somebody “out there” must have read that article because, coincidentally, Ms. Lewinsky has resurfaced via a purported audio tape acquired by the National Enquirer. In a New York Daily News article dated July 31, 2013 Daniel Beekman reports that a tape from November of 1997 reveals Monica attempting to persuade then-President Bill Clinton to meet with her. And in continuing news, Anthony Weiner insists that he’s going to stay in the race for mayor of NYC; it’s less than 40 days until that Democratic primary. (Part of Mr. Weiner’s insistence on remaining in the race is that he is eligible for over two million dollars in matching campaign funds which he will lose if he drops out; and the ballot has already been finalized so voters will still have his name listed for the primary whether or not he drops out). Mr. Weiner maintains that he’s not a “quitter”. Funny thing is, his strategy just might work…
NEWS FROM THE GOP IN ANNAPOLIS…
-Megan Miller, Communications Manager for the House Republican Caucus in Annapolis, has issued the following statement on the resignation of E.J. Pipkin: “The House Republican Caucus thanks Senator Pipkin for his dedicated service and advocacy for Maryland’s taxpayers. He has been a tremendous leader in the General Assembly and strong Republican partner in fighting the O’Malley/Brown administration’s tax and spend agenda. He will be sorely missed and we wish he and his family all the best in their new endeavors.”
FROM DEB REY, DISTRICT 29B CANDIDATE FOR DELEGATE:
-Thoughts from Deb Rey, GOP candidate for the District 29B seat regarding the Maryland State Tax Holiday scheduled for next week…
Deb says to be sure to take advantage of the Maryland State Tax Holiday next week to avoid paying the 6 percent sales tax on qualifying apparel just in time for back-to school. While you are shopping ask yourself these questions: 1) If the state government is “giving” us this tax break, does it mean
