Harry Reid democrat senator and majority leader who started undermining the filibuster. It came back to bite the democrats on the ass. He was a partisan bastard and one of the dirtiest politicians in modern history. While you’re not supposed to speak ill of the dead may he rot in hell.
Two more HOF athletes. Sam JONES Boston Celtic great at 88 and Dan Reeves NY Giant rb and coach of Denver at 77.
actor and former ambassador Sir Sidney Poitier has died. He was 94. A Broadway play about the trailblazing career of the visionary actor was announced last month. Sir Sidney's death was confirmed by Minister of Foreign Affairs Fred Mitchell. I him in remember so many roles. One of the best was Mr Tibbs in The Heat of the Night with another great Rod Steiger.
