It's the economy, stupid!
Whether or not the democratic primary is over, the general election has begun in earnest. While most of Obama's time is taken up rebutting Clinton's kitchen sink attacks, McCain bides his time by...
View ArticleHillary Faces Pressure, Richardson endorses Obama?
I just think the D-Day is Tuesday. We have to have a positive campaign after Tuesday. Whoever has the most delegates after Tuesday, a clear lead, should be in my judgment the nominee," Richardson said...
View Article5 Reasons Why Stupidity Doesn't Stick
I'm going to be very frank here. I do not agree with Obama's comments. No matter how artfully you say what Obama's trying to say - people are angry at the government's lack of progress on the economy...
View ArticleNuggets from the WaPo Poll
There are a few nuggets in the WaPo poll that are underreported: Some people say a president (should NOT meet with leaders of foreign countries that are hostile toward the United States, because it...
View ArticleVP Pick: It's Not Just Risky, It's Irresponsible
This is something I believe hasn't been explored yet: How does McCain's VP pick reflect on his judgment? McCain met his VP pick just once before he made his decision. This isn't just a risky pick for...
View ArticleBREAKING: Bristol Palin Pregnant
Bristol Palin pregnant -- right now Posted: Monday, September 01, 2008 11:58 AM by Mark Murray Filed Under: 2008, PalinFrom NBC's Mark Murray Reuters: "The 17-year-old daughter of Republican vice...
View ArticleMcBush/Palin: The Lying List
We're just at the beginning of Palin's introduction to the Nation, and it's pretty clear that both McCain and Palin have lied repeatedly. No matter what the topic - Palin, McCain, Obama - the lies...
View ArticleSplit the party or bring it together
Coakley's done and there goes the "60th" seat in the Senate. I've made my feelings about her "campaign" pretty clear in my comments. This loss in liberal Massachusetts means so much more for...
View ArticleIt's Official, Health Care Reform is Dead
Looks like the congressional Dems are floating their new health care idea through the NYT. It looks woefully inadequate to me - with all its flaws the Senate health plan looked better. Too bad...
View ArticleObama Leaves Open Possibility of No Health Care Bill
As reported by the AP, Obama spoke at a DNC fundraiser and talked about health care. The article is discouraging to say the least. What irks me the most is that Obama wants to work with Republicans...
View ArticleNYT/CBS Poll Finds Support for Getting Rid of Filibuster
There's a new NYT/CBS poll out that asks the question of whether the ability to Filibuster should be ended. 44% of respondents said the filibuster should remain in place, 50% said it should be...
View ArticleGOTV calls from home without your (cell)phone
Some of you may be like me, and don't want to use your home phone or cell phone to call voters and can't make it to a phonebank. This election, I no longer have that excuse for avoiding GOTV phoning....
View ArticleRomney refuses to withdraw support for Mourdock
According to Luke Johnson @ HuffPost politics:Romney camp on Mourdock: "We disagree on the policy regarding exceptions for rape and incest but still support him."This is nuts. The guy says God intends...
View ArticleBloomberg Endorses Obama for President
The ultimate centrist has endorsed Obama for President! This is a sudden change for Bloomberg, driven by climate change and Sandy, of all things. Good for him!In a surprise announcement, Mayor...
View ArticleACTION ALERT: Get Elizabeth Warren on the Banking Committee
Like me, I'm sure many of you are excited to see Elizabeth Warren in action in the Senate. Having her on the Senate Banking Committee would give her not only a voice, but also the means to put her...
View ArticleAlert: Obama OK to entitlement "reforms"!
So much praise has been heaped on Obama these last several weeks, but it sounds like he might be giving it all away here.Buried in this Politico article is the fact that he is ok with slowing the...
View ArticleThe real problem: Tea Party Enablers
Who's really at fault for this mess? Is it really just the Tea Party Republicans?No. And we need to spread the word for next election.Every single moderate republican in the House and Senate has been...
View ArticleHillary and Bernie partisans both owe us a apology.
Am I the only Dem who was lukewarm on both candidates and am watching while partisans on both sides go nuts? Feel free both Hillary and Bernie fans to rail on me.The election was lost by a perfect...
View ArticleHow to destroy a Trump presidency
No doubt that while Dems have lost the election, progressive supporters are as passionate as ever. The protesters on the street may be Hillary fans, Bernie fans, or did not think to vote, but they want...
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