"I hardly need to say more than that. It's hearsay. It's not reliable." -Judge Virginia Phillips, speaking to AP about her statement that the government's request to stay her injunction of Don't Ask Don't Tell had "significant failings," including offering … Continue reading »

"There's a reason people think that the Democrats are going to lose these houses. The reason is you." -Bill Clinton, speaking to Democratic supporters at a San Jose rally for Jerry Brown. A recent poll has shown a big enthusiasm … Continue reading »

"We will vigorously enforce the Controlled Substances Act against those individuals and organizations that possess, manufacture or distribute marijuana for recreational use, even if such activities are permitted under state law." -Eric Holder, U.S. Attorney General, in a letter to … Continue reading »

"We are not saying anyone on the Brown campaign be fired. What I should have made clear was that anyone who says the 'W' word from here on should be fired. What happened last week was a teachable moment for … Continue reading »

"I don't agree with that comparison. This is a five-week old private conversation picked up on a cell phone with a garbled transmission, very hard to detect who it is. I don't want to get into the term and how … Continue reading »

"We are really sad and frankly shocked to be in this situation."     Ken White, Peninsula Humane Society president, on the loss of $2 million in donations due to shelter construction setbacks "A third-grader can see that what the regents on … Continue reading »

"It amazes me when someone says they're endorsed by the Bay Guardian and don't mention they were the third choice."     SF Bay Guardian executive editor Tim Redmond, on candidates' exploitation of ranked-choice voting "They are still trying to blame me for … Continue reading »