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Jon Stewart: ‘I think the Democrats are still a mess’

Comedian Jon Stewart on Thursday said that despite Democrats making major gains following Tuesday’s election, he thinks the party is still unpopular and in disarray. On the latest episode of his podcast “The Weekly Show,” Stewart told MSNBC host Chris Hayes and “Pod Save America” co-host David Plouffe that he thinks “Democrats are still a…

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351-Powered 1969 Ford Bronco 5-Speed

This 1969 Ford Bronco left the factory as a half-cab pickup, and work following the current owner’s 2006 acquisition involved installing a 351ci V8 and an NV3500 five-speed manual transmission. Components include an Edelbrock intake manifold and carburetor, a Dana 30 front axle, and a Dana 20 dual-range transfer case. The revised bodywork has been refinished in tan, which is complemented by a removable white hardtop and white bumpers. The truck rides on lifted suspension and 15″ Ultra Motorsports wheels, and other equipment includes front disc brakes, Saginaw power steering, dual fuel tanks, a swing-away spare tire carrier, a Warn winch, and a receiver hitch. A roll cage protects the cabin, which is outfitted with front bucket seats and a fold-and-tumble rear bench trimmed in black along with a locking center console and a Kenwood stereo. This Bronco is now offered on dealer consignment with service records and a clean Oregon title.

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SSA investigating freight ferry propeller damage

Stumped by what may have happened, the Steamship Authority is investigating damage to eight propeller blades on the vessel Barnstable, which has knocked the freight ferry out of service. On Tuesday, Steamship staff outlined the extent of the damage to Port Council members during a regular meeting, showing that parts of the propellers had chipped [.] The post SSA investigating freight ferry propeller damage appeared first on The Martha’s Vineyard Times.