Carona uses n-word in secret recordings
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SANTA ANA Defense attorneys for former sheriff Michael S. Carona want to keep his federal jury from hearing portions of secretly recorded conversations where Carona makes sexually and racially insensitive comments.
The tapes, between Carona and former political confidante Donald Haidl, reveal Carona casually using the n-word, dropping several f-bombs, talking about his sexual conquests and making sexual remarks about other women.
In a motion filed late Monday, defense attorney Jeffrey M. Rawitz contended that Carona’s remarks – which were recorded without his knowledge – “are irrelevant … and are likely to offend and anger the jury, resulting in unfair prejudice to Carona. . .
AP Interviews: Michelle Obama Twice as Disliked as Cindy McCain
WASHINGTON — The public hasn’t taken to Michelle Obama yet, especially whites. And it’s got a question about Cindy McCain: Who is she?
People are divided over whether they like the wife of Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama, with 30 percent seeing her favorably and 35 percent unfavorably, according to an Associated Press-Yahoo News poll released Wednesday.
They tilt positively toward the spouse of Republican hopeful John McCain, by 27 percent to 17 percent. . .
When she arrived in Congress last fall, Rep. Laura Richardson sought out a vehicle that would match her newfound status.
She settled on a 2007 Lincoln Town Car - the choice of many representatives who lease their vehicles at taxpayers’ expense. But hers was distinct: at $1,300 a month, it was the most expensive car in the House of Representatives.
Richardson, a Democrat who represents Carson, has since become known for defaulting on two home loans and losing a third house - in an upscale neighborhood in Sacramento - at a foreclosure auction. . .
