Down for Rush Limbaugh for calling Georgetown law student Sandra Fluke a “slut” and a “prostitute” after she talked about the importance of having contraception services covered under government-required health insurance plans. Limbaugh later apologized saying, “I did not mean a personal attack on Ms. Fluke. … My choice of words was not the best, and in the attempt to be humorous, I created a national stir.” Really? We’re not sure he’s just mean, stupid – or both.

Down for National Football League teams and coaches paying bounties to players for knocking opponents out of games.  An investigation by the NFL has targeted the New Orleans Saints, but players around the league say it happens elsewhere, too. Tough play is one thing. We expect that in professional football. But trying to purposely hurt, maim or end a player’s career is something else. Penalties for this must be severe.

Up for Republicans who flocked to precinct meeting spots Saturday to begin the process of picking delegates to that party’s national convention. The huge turnout across the Eastside and state is grassroots politics at its best.

– Craig Groshart, Issaquah & Sammamish Reporter