A possible political assassination

When Barack Obama first won the Presidency, I was somewhat convinced that some looney right wing redneck racist was going to make a serious attempt to kill the President.   I’m sure he’s had plenty of death threats – but I am entirely convinced that the United States Secret Service know what they’re doing and have his safety well in hand.

There is another highly visible politician with far more of a chance of being physically murdered / assassinated.   Olympia Snowe is a moderate Republican Senator in the representing Maine, U.S.A.   Currently President Obama is trying to pass a healthcare reform bill that will give healthcare coverage to almost all Americans.   It’s expected to pass but as the media is reporting Senator Olympia Snowe is a pivotal figure who can influence the entire healthcare reform bill President Obama wants passed. Read more...