From behind the Wall Street Journal paywall, Hillary Clinton hints she may remain Secretary of State a little longer if the President is reelected. Rupert Murdoch’s house organ, which regales us freely with Obama bad news, is stingy with details, but in followups, Mrs. Clinton’s spokesman concedes that “she wants to ensure continuity and realizes the confirmation of her … [Read more...] about How GOP Attacks Could Keep Hillary at State
Richard Mourdock Now Getting Strong GOP Support
The Republican wagons are now circling around Indian Republican Senate candidate Richard Mourdock after his comments about rape. He is now getting strong Republican support after comments were he tried to walk part of his comments back. That was enough (you gotta win that seat) from top GOPers: After initially keeping Richard Mourdock at arm's length for his assertion … [Read more...] about Richard Mourdock Now Getting Strong GOP Support
Daily Beast Suggests Race Is Heading Mitt’s Way
I'm not sure if this is a case of having Obama "in trouble" this week so he can recover next week, but this article on The Daily Beast suggests that the race is headed towards Romney. Schoen is a long time Democratic campaign operative so it is worth noting what he's saying. … [Read more...] about Daily Beast Suggests Race Is Heading Mitt’s Way
(Video Animation) Donald Trump’s “Big” Obama Announcement (parody)
Another great video animation parody from Taiwan's Next Media Animation -- this time on Donald Trump's latest self-injection-into-politics fiasco, which proved to be one more exercise in showing how shallow and irrelevant he is for people who have even a pea-sized brain. The problem here: it's a great parody, but the real Trump is even sillier: … [Read more...] about (Video Animation) Donald Trump’s “Big” Obama Announcement (parody)
Richard Mourdock and God (Cartoon)
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NOC, the Beluga Whale That Talked Like A Human (VIDEO)
Noc, a Beluga white whale seems to be talking: … [Read more...] about NOC, the Beluga Whale That Talked Like A Human (VIDEO)
Why I Am Not Voting for Mitt Romney on Nov. 7, or Nov. 6
A few days ago, I explained why I was planning to vote for Mitt Romney on November 7. After some additional soul searching -- I do a lot of that these days -- and after coming across a quick miracle cure for the “Romnesia” that was afflicting me, I have now decided to vote for Barack Obama on Nov. 6. Call me a flip-flopper. That’s OK, I am in good company. One of … [Read more...] about Why I Am Not Voting for Mitt Romney on Nov. 7, or Nov. 6
South African Police Unit Prosecuted for Fighting Violence with Thuggery
South African police unit prosecuted for fighting violence with thuggery (via The Christian Science Monitor) An elite South African police unit that has previously won praise for its high arrest and conviction rates of dangerous criminals is facing prosecution over accusations it was operating a death squad that executed suspects with impunity. The Durban Violent … [Read more...] about South African Police Unit Prosecuted for Fighting Violence with Thuggery
Nevada Women Alarmed by Republican’s Rape Remarks
Nevada women alarmed by Republican's rape remarks (via AFP) Shanleigh Brethauer was eager to support Mitt Romney at a Nevada rally, but when she heard of recent comments by a fellow Republican on pregnancy and rape, she let out a worried "Oh wow." The 19-year-old coffee shop barista was among several women supporters at Romney's event Wednesday in the … [Read more...] about Nevada Women Alarmed by Republican’s Rape Remarks
John McCain Settles Old Scores
This sounds like Arizona Senator John McCain settling old scores. McCain isn't just unhappy that former Secretary of State Colin Powell endorsed Barack Obama today, he still sounds extremely angry that Powell endorsed Obama (and not him) in 2008: Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) ripped Colin Powell for endorsing President Obama again, saying the former Secretary of State had … [Read more...] about John McCain Settles Old Scores
Continuing Planetary Reaction to U.S. Presidential Election (Italy, China, Pakistan and Brazil)
Here is a little Moderate Voice roundup of what Worldmeets.US has posted about the U.S. presidential race since the third presidential debate on foreign policy. The articles are from Italy, China, Pakistan and Brazil. Starting off with Europe, we have posted two reactions from Italy's La Stampa. In an article headlined No One Can Say that American's Don't Have a Choice, … [Read more...] about Continuing Planetary Reaction to U.S. Presidential Election (Italy, China, Pakistan and Brazil)
Former Secretary of State Colin Powell Endorses Barack Obama for Re-Election (Video)
Conservative Republicans and fans of former Vice President Dick Cheney may not love him, but former Secretary of State Colin Powell is popular with many moderate Republicans, moderate Democrats, centrists and independent voters. On "CBS This Morning" he endorsed President Barack Obama's re-election (video below) -- which means today Powell will likely be blasted and denigrated … [Read more...] about Former Secretary of State Colin Powell Endorses Barack Obama for Re-Election (Video)
President Obama Mocks Donald Trump “Big Announcement” During Appearance on ‘The Tonight Show’
President Obama mocks Donald Trump during an appearance on "The Tonight Show" with Jay Leno, saying of their rivalry, "this all dates back to when we were growing up in Kenya. We had constant run-ins on the soccer field, he wasn't very good." By now you have heard that Donald Trump (aka Carnival Barker) big announcement was to demand that President Obama releases his college … [Read more...] about President Obama Mocks Donald Trump “Big Announcement” During Appearance on ‘The Tonight Show’
The Scariest Romney of Them All
If he were alone in the Oval Office with the nuclear button, would anybody be there? Last in the parade of so many Mitt Romneys over the past year is the most frightening of all—-the new, improved peacemaker of this week’s debate who embraced so many positions he had been denouncing only weeks or days ago. Those who thought nothing could be worse than George W. Bush’s … [Read more...] about The Scariest Romney of Them All
The Economy Of The New Deal
One of the central arguments of this campaign has been over the economy, and in particular whether the best path to recovery goes through things like the stimulus or whether it is through the private sector. As is often the case neither answer is entirely true. In many ways this debate is merely an extension of debates over New Deal and it’s impact on the Great Depression. A … [Read more...] about The Economy Of The New Deal
(Video) Obama on Leno Regaring Mourdock: “Rape is Rape. It is a Crime.”
Video of President Barack Obama's comments on Indiana Republican Senate candidate Richard Mourdock's commments about rape: … [Read more...] about (Video) Obama on Leno Regaring Mourdock: “Rape is Rape. It is a Crime.”
Obama Trumps Trump with Kenya Gag on Leno’s Show
Obama trumps 'The Donald' with Kenya gag (via AFP) US President Barack Obama lampooned Donald Trump, saying the real estate tycoon's feud with him dated back to "when we were growing up together in Kenya." Obama ribbed the flamboyant mogul during an appearance on "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" after Trump revived the right-wing conspiracy theory… … [Read more...] about Obama Trumps Trump with Kenya Gag on Leno’s Show
Defending Jim Lehrer (Guest Voice)
[stumble] Defending Jim Lehrer by Anthony Moretti I don’t know Jim Lehrer. I’ve never met Jim Lehrer. But I do admire Jim Lehrer. After watching critics, the blogosphere and other forms of social media jump all over Lehrer for how he moderated the initial presidential debate, and then seeing Martha Raddatz and Candy Crowley try but not succeed under the glare of … [Read more...] about Defending Jim Lehrer (Guest Voice)
Mitt Romney’s GOP & the Decimation of the American Middle Class (Guest Voice)
Mitt Romney's GOP & the Decimation of the American Middle Class by William Frey, M. D. So why are small business owners rejecting what in 2012 passes for "conservatism" in the GOP? Could it be that they see through Mitt Romney's arithmetic? Could it be they are nauseated by a GOP that wants to shift even more of the tax burden to the middle class? Perhaps … [Read more...] about Mitt Romney’s GOP & the Decimation of the American Middle Class (Guest Voice)
How the Right Lost in 2012
WASHINGTON -- The right wing has lost the election of 2012. The evidence for this is overwhelming, yet it is the year's best-kept secret. Mitt Romney would not be throwing virtually all of his past positions overboard if he thought the nation were ready to endorse the full-throated conservatism he embraced to win the Republican nomination. If conservatism were … [Read more...] about How the Right Lost in 2012