Once again, my birthday falls on election day.

I know I’m dating myself, but I voted in my first presidential election on November 4, 1980 – my 21st birthday.  Exactly one year earlier, Nov. 4, 1979, just 10 days after losing my mother, a group of hostages was taken in the American Embassy in Iran.

I voted for Jimmy Carter, but Ronald Reagan was elected.  So much for a birthday present.

The next time a presidential election fell on my birthday was in 2008.  On my 49th birthday,  Barack Obama was elected president.

2014 is a mid-term election, but I’d certainly like to see history made again by having the party that holds the White House take back control of the House.  Given the performance of the House GOP during this, the 113th Congress, it’s certainly a possibility.

So, I invited my friend Howie Klein on today to assess the landscape.  Read his blog at DownWithTyranny.com and look at who the Blue America PAC is endorsing for more info on the best our side has to offer…

I met Howie years ago, when I was a disc jockey in Los Angeles and Howie was President of Reprise Records.    When I heard the news of Lou Reed’s death this weekend, I somehow knew that Howie would have some stories to share.  And he did.  I hope you’ll listen to today’s interview, and read Howie’s loving tribute to his very good friend.

It’s Tuesday, that means GottaLaff joins in to shoot the shit about the news… Today, she brought us these gems:

VIDEO- The Big Rafael “Ted” Cruz “meh” on Dick Cheney shooting his friend: “Look, it happens.”

VIDEO– Irony alert: Dick Cheney claims Sen. Mike Enzi lied

If GOP wins lawsuit, #Obamacare falls apart in 36 states