With the campaign getting a bit surreal, I thought I might highlight some people you should know. Today I got inspired when Marc Lamont Hill published a piece at the Huffington Post entitled "The 15 Most Overrated White People." So, then local radio show host Michael Berry on NewsTalk 750am , decided to take calls to list the "15 Most Overrated Black People." It was all so … [Read more...] about 15 Most Underrated People In New Media
Demographics Against Romney, Enthusiasm an Issue for Obama [Updated]
WASHINGTON - Chicago, you've got a problem. After the debate where Romney left the wingnuttery that won the nomination behind to embrace his inner Governor Mitt, it has now become acute. Only 73 percent who support Obama say they are “extremely likely” to vote, compared to 86 percent who back Romney. Likewise, 84 percent of Republicans say they are extremely likely to vote, … [Read more...] about Demographics Against Romney, Enthusiasm an Issue for Obama [Updated]
Climate of Fear Takes Hold in France’s Jewish community
Climate of fear takes hold in France's Jewish community (via AFP) In this Paris suburb often dubbed "Little Jerusalem" for its vibrant Jewish community, a climate of fear is taking hold as police expose networks of Islamic extremists planning anti-Semitic attacks. Sarcelles, a community of 60,000 in the northern suburbs of Paris, has been at the centre of an … [Read more...] about Climate of Fear Takes Hold in France’s Jewish community
Are We An Etch A Sketch Electorate?
Will the American electorate prove to have Etch A Sketch brains when it comes to elections as many cynical politicians and policy wonks seem to believe? Republican presidential contender Mitt Romney has done his sudden makeover as friendly caring moderate now that November 4th is near. But he is still the candidate who has wholeheartedly endorsed the Ryan Budget and plans to … [Read more...] about Are We An Etch A Sketch Electorate?
Quote of the Day: Will the Democrats Throw the Election Away?
Andrew Sullivan created a lot of buzz with his blunt post "Did Obama Just Throw the Election Away?" Our political Quote of the Day comes from NBC's First Read which raises an issue which raises THIS issue: Will the Democrats throw the election away? Or, rather, I would ask, will the Democrats throw the election away again? *** The enthusiasm gap: The aftermath from the … [Read more...] about Quote of the Day: Will the Democrats Throw the Election Away?
Afternoons Live With Dave Diamond
As I mentioned in a posting last week I think one of the best aspects of the internet are sites like I Heart Radio. For those not familiar with the site (and well used mobile application) it allows you to listen to radio stations from all across the country, often giving you a real treat that would otherwise be unavailable. It is in that spirit that I am here to suggest … [Read more...] about Afternoons Live With Dave Diamond
RINO’s and The 1994 Election
I was listening to the radio on the way to a client meeting today when a caller came on to attack the evil that is the RINO. One of the points they made was the the GOP is only successful when they are pure conservatives and that this is why they won in 1994. Being a political junkie and a bit of a numbers freak I decided to go back and take a look at the truth of that … [Read more...] about RINO’s and The 1994 Election
Fury in Spain Boils Over at Mitt Romney’s Debate Remark (Spanish Newspaper Roundup)
Ten words uttered within the context of an American presidential debate are not to be taken lightly. In the case of Mitt Romney's comment about Spain, spoken during his first debate with President Obama, the ripple effects are being felt and expressed by every media outlet in the country, and touch on political, economic and cultural issues. In an article headlined A … [Read more...] about Fury in Spain Boils Over at Mitt Romney’s Debate Remark (Spanish Newspaper Roundup)
October Surprise: Bill Clinton, Secretary of State
If he can persuade Bill Clinton to be Secretary of State in his second term and announce it, Barack Obama would serve the nation, improve his reelection chances, give the Senate Tea Party a confirmation headache and open a new chapter in the nation’s most engrossing psycho-political family drama. Let’s take a deep breath to parse the multiple meanings of “if.” Hillary … [Read more...] about October Surprise: Bill Clinton, Secretary of State
For Germany, a Romney Win ‘Would Have its Advantages’ (Handelsblatt, Germany)
It appears that the climate toward Mitt Romney in Europe is warming up, as his chances of victory improve. For Germany's business daily Handelsblatt, columnist Wolfram Weimer writes that even if Romney is more talk than action when it comes to ties to Europe, he will likely be better for the old world than Obama, who has few ties to Europe, favors fiscal policies at odds with … [Read more...] about For Germany, a Romney Win ‘Would Have its Advantages’ (Handelsblatt, Germany)
Sally Fields Speaks Of Her Gay Son
If you want to see what a mother's love looks like this is it (one sentence is profane but otherwise safe for work). "A mother is not someone you lean on, a mother is someone who makes leaning unnecessary" http://www.advocate.com/business/equality-allies/2012/10/07/watch-sally-fields-amazing-hrc-speech-about-her-gay-son … [Read more...] about Sally Fields Speaks Of Her Gay Son
Hearing an Echo on Foreign Policy
WASHINGTON -- Mitt Romney claims to disagree with President Obama on many aspects of foreign policy. We're still waiting to hear what those differences might be. I wasn't surprised that Romney's highly touted Major Policy Speech on foreign affairs Monday offered few specifics. But even in its generalities, Romney's tour d'horizon sounded very much like a speech Obama … [Read more...] about Hearing an Echo on Foreign Policy
Police Video Raises Concerns About HIV Discrimination (Guest Voice)
Police Video Raises Concerns About HIV Discrimination by Todd Heywood, The American Independent Even after 30 years of fighting HIV, health experts say that the stigma and discrimination faced by those living with the disease remains one of the most significant barriers to treatment and prevention. The unequal treatment can occur in employment settings, or in educational … [Read more...] about Police Video Raises Concerns About HIV Discrimination (Guest Voice)
Healing America’s Economy: Obama vs. Romney (Guest Voice)
Healing America’s Economy: Obama vs. Romney (via CFO.com) The Economy | October 08, 2012 | CFO Magazine U.S. companies are sick and tired of being sick and tired. Five years after the credit bubble burst and the world settled into a financial gloom, economic uncertainty continues to prevail. The two candidates running for President in November, … [Read more...] about Healing America’s Economy: Obama vs. Romney (Guest Voice)
Can Mitt Romney Sustain the Momentum He Gained from the Debate?
Can Mitt Romney sustain the momentum he gained from the debate? (via The Christian Science Monitor) The polls keep coming, and the news is consistent: Thursday night was a good night for Mitt Romney. However, it's unclear how permanent that bounce is and whether the race has truly been reshaped. Perhaps the best news for Mr. Romney came with Monday's Gallup … [Read more...] about Can Mitt Romney Sustain the Momentum He Gained from the Debate?
Pounding (Cartoon)
LEGAL NOTICE ON CARTOON: This copyrighted cartoon is licensed to run on TMV. Reproduction elsewhere without licensing is strictly prohibited. See great cartoons by all the top political cartoonists at http://cagle.com. To license this cartoon for your own site, visit http://politicalcartoons.com … [Read more...] about Pounding (Cartoon)
Pew Poll: Romney Now Leads Obama By Four Points
Yet another poll is registering the impact of Republican Presidential nominee's triumph in last week's debate against an almost universally panned performance by President Barack Obama, and it's a biggie: Pew Research Center finds a big shift in its polling which now puts Romney ahead of Obama by four points: In the first national poll to be conducted entirely after the … [Read more...] about Pew Poll: Romney Now Leads Obama By Four Points
I’m Going To Pound My Chest Harder
Mitt Romney gave another foreign policy speech today and it was like all the speeches and Op-Ed's before it - a lot of false platitudes about apologies and weakness. What policy there was sounded just like what Obama is already doing but apparently Romney is going to pound his chest harder. Romney: In Syria I’ll work with our partners to identify and organize those members … [Read more...] about I’m Going To Pound My Chest Harder
The Reagan-Clinton Rule
The Reagan-Clinton rule is something I developed as a way to try and keep myself honest when it came to political discourse and my opinions about political figures. I use the terms Reagan and Clinton because they fit into my generation but any names can be used. The basic idea is to select on person who you generally agree with and who you generally find to be a good person … [Read more...] about The Reagan-Clinton Rule
Romney’s Smile and Obama’s Frown: Lingering Images from the First Debate
Hard to believe (isn't it?) that as I write these words, less than a week has passed since the first debate between Mitt Romney and the embattled occupant of the White House. Hard to believe that less than a week ago, the Romney campaign appeared to be imploding. The Mittster's notorious "47 percent" remark, uttered behind closed doors to a group of supporters and promptly … [Read more...] about Romney’s Smile and Obama’s Frown: Lingering Images from the First Debate