It's reported that in a speech the other day, vice-presidential candidate Paul Ryan told a gathering of evangelists that President Obama's policies threaten ‘Judeo-Christian values.’ Some people might think introducing this kind of religious pitch into a political campaign is inappropriate. Others may find it outright disgusting. Me, I think the real problem here is that it's … [Read more...] about Why Not Buddheo-Islamic Values, Too, Mr. Ryan?
Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) Blames Possible Romney Election Loss on Demographics
QUOTE OF THE DAY: "If I hear anybody say it was because Romney wasn't conservative enough I'm going to go nuts. We're not losing 95% of African-Americans and two-thirds of Hispanics and voters under 30 because we're not being hard-ass enough." -- Politico quotes Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC), saying that demographics would be the only reason for a hypothetical Mitt Romney loss … [Read more...] about Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) Blames Possible Romney Election Loss on Demographics
Our Troops In Harm’s Way, Long After Election Day
The critical elections tomorrow are naturally on everyone’s mind and are overshadowing all other events, both at home and abroad. But as the saying goes, the world keeps turning. The unrest goes on in the Middle East. The misery caused by Hurricane Sandy continues both here and elsewhere. Mass famine continues to loom across Africa and parts of the Arab world. … [Read more...] about Our Troops In Harm’s Way, Long After Election Day
Final Obama Romney Presidential Campaign Day: Polling and News Roundu (UPDATED all day) UPDATED
As President Barack Obama and Republican Presidential candidate former Gov. Mitt Romney head into the final, frantic day of campaigning, polls and campaign news are breaking literally by the minute. This is an ONGOING roundup of key campaign developments that will be updated all day and evening. Refresh TMV often to see the latest. Some stories may be also run as separate … [Read more...] about Final Obama Romney Presidential Campaign Day: Polling and News Roundu (UPDATED all day) UPDATED
Quote of the Day II: What if the Emerging Media Consensus About Obama Likely to Win Election Is Wrong?
As noted earlier, the emerging media consensus is it's likely President Barack Obama will squeeze out a victory in tomorrow's vote. But the Daily Beast's Howard Hurtz notes that this lady has not sung yet -- so what if the media's narrative turns out to be plain wrong? We still have to go through the ritual of holding the election on Tuesday, but the media’s forecasters … [Read more...] about Quote of the Day II: What if the Emerging Media Consensus About Obama Likely to Win Election Is Wrong?
I Early Voted! And I Voted For… 2012 Edition
I ran a post entitled I Early Voted! And Voted For... back on October 22, 2008. It received a fair amount of criticism since I voted for Bob Barr. Some of what I said then: Today I stood in line in Lawrenceville, Georgia for 2 hours and 15 minutes to cast my early vote in Election ’08. I’d seen and heard enough this presidential election season to last me the next three … [Read more...] about I Early Voted! And I Voted For… 2012 Edition
Predicting The Presidency
So far I've posted my views on the races for the House and the Senate in which I predict that things will pretty much stay the same, with single digit shifts in both bodies but no real change in overall control or makeup. Now we get to the big contest is for the Presidency and I've saved it for today in order to give myself the most complete information in making my … [Read more...] about Predicting The Presidency
A Little Trio For Your Amusement
We have to take some time to laugh and enjoy non political stuff, don't we ? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=416o9b_pjQk … [Read more...] about A Little Trio For Your Amusement
Is This the Way Democracy Works? More Fallout from Citizens United
The unlimited funding of Super PACs and 501(c)4 organizations by corporations, unions, and anonymous affluent individuals aiming to sway America’s elections at all levels was a direct effect of the Citizens United decision by the Supreme Court. The Court equated spending money on elections with free speech, providing a major advantage to the Republican Party in this election … [Read more...] about Is This the Way Democracy Works? More Fallout from Citizens United
Quote of the Day: the Big Issue at Stake in the 2012 Election
Our political Quote of the Day comes from CNN's John Avlon, who outlines what's at stake when voters go to the polls tomorrow to choose between President Barack Obama and his Republican opponent former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney -- and when voters elect a new Congress. The bottom line, Avlon suggests, is that the vote will be a judgment on the trending towards … [Read more...] about Quote of the Day: the Big Issue at Stake in the 2012 Election
The Gilded Age vs. the 21st Century
WASHINGTON -- The 2012 campaign began on Aug. 2, 2011, when President Obama signed the deal ending the debt-ceiling fiasco. At that moment, the president relinquished his last illusions that the current, radical version of the Republican Party could be dealt with as a governing partner. From then on, Obama was determined to fight -- and to win. It was the right choice, … [Read more...] about The Gilded Age vs. the 21st Century
Early US Voting Leads to Lines, Lawsuit in Florida
Early US voting leads to lines, lawsuit in Florida (via AFP) Florida, famous for the presidential election debacle 12 years ago which required the hand-counting of thousands of ballots, is facing new election-related problems ahead of Tuesday's White House vote. The state's Democratic Party filed a federal lawsuit Sunday over long delays encountered by … [Read more...] about Early US Voting Leads to Lines, Lawsuit in Florida
If You’re Having Trouble Voting
This came in from (bipartisan) Common Cause this morning. It's a handy guide. Tuesday is Election Day. It's the one day we are all equal. We can stand up and have our say. If you haven't voted already, here are a few important tips. *Call 1-866-OUR-VOTE, the Election Protection Hotline, to verify your registration status, locate your precinct, learn what ID you may … [Read more...] about If You’re Having Trouble Voting
USA Today/Gallup Poll: Swing-state Voters Split 48-48 Between Obama, Romney and Obama “Bounce” Since October
A just-released USA Today/Gallup Poll finds swing state voters are now split 48-48 between President Barack Obama and Republican candidate former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney -- and that Obama has a four point "bounce" since the last poll in October: Voters in swing states are evenly split between President Obama and GOP nominee Mitt Romney, according to a new poll from … [Read more...] about USA Today/Gallup Poll: Swing-state Voters Split 48-48 Between Obama, Romney and Obama “Bounce” Since October
Obama, Romney Surrogates Insist Their Guy Will Win. Both Can’t Be Right.
Obama, Romney surrogates insist their guy will win. Both can't be right. (via The Christian Science Monitor) Except for religious broadcasting on some obscure cable channels, Sunday morning pre-football TV is all about the nation’s other contact sport: politics. On this last Sunday before 2012’s contentious presidential election, Republican and Democrat … [Read more...] about Obama, Romney Surrogates Insist Their Guy Will Win. Both Can’t Be Right.
Never Say Never: Gary Johnson, Humble Libertarian – Exclusive Interview
In interviewing Gary Johnson, the Libertarian candidate for President, I was following the advice of Ron Paul, who recently stated, "[Gary Johnson] is wonderful, and I think he's doing a good job, and I think people should look at him, and every individual should make up their own mind." A curious thing about Johnson's candidacy is that if you are not a libertarian - but … [Read more...] about Never Say Never: Gary Johnson, Humble Libertarian – Exclusive Interview
The Liars And Their Lyres
Ah spin, where is thy sting? It's supposed to be this big nail biter and all, but why does it seem like so many media parties are going out of their way to hype this like a Monday Night Football Game? Dispatch Poll: Ohio's a toss-up Darrel Rowland / The Columbus Dispatch Obama has edge, but high GOP turnout could turn Ohio to Romney — Early voting in Franklin County — … [Read more...] about The Liars And Their Lyres
Panthers Beat Redskins in Bad Omen for Obama
Panthers beat Redskins in bad omen for Obama (via AFP) In a National Football League upset that could foretell a loss for President Barack Obama to challenger Mitt Romney in Tuesday's US election, Carolina defeated host Washington 21-13 on Sunday. The Panthers snapped a five-game losing streak in improving to 2-6 while the Redskins fell to 3-6. Carolina… … [Read more...] about Panthers Beat Redskins in Bad Omen for Obama
Is the Romney Campaign Concluding It Will Lose?
The Daily Telegraph's blogger Dan Hodges has a post titled "Mitt Romney's campaign is finally admitting to itself that the election has slipped away" that is intriguing. Is this a case of a journalist seeing things through his own prism, putting two and to together, picking up on a trend or just a chronicle of the pressures of the final high-stakes day of a close campaign? Some … [Read more...] about Is the Romney Campaign Concluding It Will Lose?
Pew Research Center Poll: Obama Pulls Ahead of Romney 50%-47% Versus Last Week’s Tie (UPDATED)
The Pew Research Center poll is considered one of the most solid, respected polls. A week ago it showed the Presidential race between Democrat Barack Obama and Republican Mitt Romney tied. The new poll shows Obama now with a three point lead: Barack Obama has edged ahead of Mitt Romney in the final days of the presidential campaign. In the Pew Research Center’s election … [Read more...] about Pew Research Center Poll: Obama Pulls Ahead of Romney 50%-47% Versus Last Week’s Tie (UPDATED)