That was quite a lively debate, wasn't it? Obama knew he had to be more energized, and he was. But Romney was pretty energized himself. The biggest flub of the night didn't come from the candidates, but from Candy Crowley. When Romney said that Obama didn't call Libya a terrorist act the first day after the attack in the Rose Garden speech. Candy interrupted him and said that … [Read more...] about Romney vs Obama Round Two
Will Romney’s Story About Having Women in Binders Have Legs?
Will Romney's story about having woman in binders have legs? It sure sounds that way. Two reasons why: 1. The phrase is now all the rage on Twitter and could be picked up by late night comedians. 2. It increasingly sounds as if it is at best, inaccurate. At worst, a flat out lie. GO HERE. CNN: Did Mitt Romney really request that as governor of Massachusetts, he … [Read more...] about Will Romney’s Story About Having Women in Binders Have Legs?
Romney Binders (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 Romney Binders (Cartoon)
Mitt Romney Smacked Down 2nd Time, President Obama Did Call Benghazi Consulate Attack an “Act of Terror” on 9/13
Mitt Romney got the smackdown of a lifetime during the presidential debate when he was fact-checked by Candy Crowley, the moderator of the second presidential debate, when he claimed the president didn't call the Benghazi consulate attack and "act of terror." Well, it turns out the president did use those words the very next day, September 12, after Ambassador Chris Stevens, … [Read more...] about Mitt Romney Smacked Down 2nd Time, President Obama Did Call Benghazi Consulate Attack an “Act of Terror” on 9/13
Aggressive Obama Turns Tables on Romney Over Libya
Aggressive Obama turns tables on Romney over Libya (via AFP) White House challenger Mitt Romney stumbled and missed his mark on Tuesday as he attacked Barack Obama's handling of last month's deadly attack on a US mission in Libya. The Obama camp had been flailing for a month to explain its response to the September 11 assault on the Benghazi consulate, at … [Read more...] about Aggressive Obama Turns Tables on Romney Over Libya
Aggressive Obama Outpunches Romney in Second Debate
Aggressive Obama outpunches Romney in second debate (via AFP) President Barack Obama hammered Mitt Romney on Libya and his corporate past on Tuesday as he got the better of his Republican challenger in a fiery debate three weeks from election day. Bouncing back after being pilloried even by his own Democrats for appearing passive and listless during their … [Read more...] about Aggressive Obama Outpunches Romney in Second Debate
What Should A Representative Do ?
Once in a while we at TMV like to toss out an intellectual question to our readers and I thought I’d give it a shot. If nothing else it will give my less devoted readers a chance to poke a little fun at me. The issue is one that has been around since the beginnings of representative democracy. When you send someone to Sacramento or Washington (or wherever) how should they … [Read more...] about What Should A Representative Do ?
Obama-Romney Debate: Meh. Baltz and Morgan & Friends Were The Real Winners
Ben Baltz's mother was waiting and waiting for him. Her boy, aged 11 was running a race that for many kids would just be a mile long race. Ben's leg was amputated when he was 6, and he was running on a mechanical knee and metal leg. Now unbeknownst to his mother waiting for her son at the finish line, his prosthetic limb had broken right in the midst of the race. His mom … [Read more...] about Obama-Romney Debate: Meh. Baltz and Morgan & Friends Were The Real Winners
Why Malala Yousafzia Matters
In these days when American political partisans are obsessed with making sure their political team wins, and when Justin Bieber's hair is the subject of thousands of well-read articles on Google, politics and celebrity are momentarily overshadowed elsewhere by the tale of a brave Pakistan girl whose only wish was to go to school — and is battling for her life because of … [Read more...] about Why Malala Yousafzia Matters
Obama Triumphant: Thoughts After the Second 2012 Presidential Debate
(For more commentary from a variety of contributors, see our post-debate post over at my place.) Obama. Kicked. Ass. I'm feeling really good about this one. Compared to the first debate, it was night and day, the president focused, on message, on the attack, calling out Romney for his near-constant dishonesty, explaining his record and policies clearly and succinctly, and … [Read more...] about Obama Triumphant: Thoughts After the Second 2012 Presidential Debate
Can You Say Quemoy and Matsu?
In keeping with my generally curmudgeonly attitude toward presidential debates, I only saw the last ten minutes of this second one (and none of the first). But I note on the social media much "back and forth" between advocates of the two candidates on whether President Obama mentioned terrorism in his Rose Garden statement on the September 11, 2012 attack on the US … [Read more...] about Can You Say Quemoy and Matsu?
Second Obama Romney Presidential Debate: Obama’s Comeback? (News and Blog Roundup) UPDATED
NOTE: Due to a techical glitch the system eliminated the headline on this post. We regret the errror. How can you tell that President Barack Obama had a good night -- to some, a very good night -- that may not have obliterated the political damage he did to himself in his first Presidential debate with Republican Presidential nominee Mitt Romney but might lead him on the … [Read more...] about Second Obama Romney Presidential Debate: Obama’s Comeback? (News and Blog Roundup) UPDATED
Check TMV Later for Debate Roundup
TMV will run an extensive roundup of reaction to tonight's Presidential debate. It'll appear roughly 45 minutes to 60 minutes after the end of the debate and will be expanded for several hours. So a)keep checking TMV after the debate is over and after Pat Edaburn has completed his live blogging b)visit TMV often throughout the night and refresh your browser to see the latest … [Read more...] about Check TMV Later for Debate Roundup
Live Blogging the Barack Obama Mitt Romney New York Town Hall Presidential Debate
Overall I'd say this was much like the VP debate when it comes to points. Both men got in their points and their attacks, both came off as well informed and reasonable. In the end I give the edge to Obama as he performs well in these town hall formats but not a knockout blow. I did think the questions tended to be a bit more favorable to Obama than to Romney. Again if you … [Read more...] about Live Blogging the Barack Obama Mitt Romney New York Town Hall Presidential Debate
Obama’s Impossible Task: Thoughts Before the Second 2012 Presidential Debate
(For more commentary from a variety of contributors, see our pre-debate post over at my place. We'll have post-debate thoughts as well, later on tonight.) I still think the supposed awfulness of President Obama's performance in the first debate a couple of weeks ago was, and remains, overblown, but, needless to say, he didn't do well, Romney lied his way to a resounding … [Read more...] about Obama’s Impossible Task: Thoughts Before the Second 2012 Presidential Debate
Life as Art…
With the big day suddenly just three weeks off, we all know how important tonight’s Obama-Romney II showdown is. Somehow this race, which seemed like a no-brainer just a month ago, now has folks eagerly hopeful on one side, and nervous as all get out on the other. And not even Joe Biden’s complete dishmentling of the hopelessly outclassed Paul Ryan has done much to stem the … [Read more...] about Life as Art…
Round Two: Obama Faces Off with Surging Romney
Round Two: Obama faces off with surging Romney (via AFP) Barack Obama will be "strong" and "passionate" in his make-or-break second debate Tuesday with Mitt Romney, a top advisor said, as the president's re-election hopes hang in the balance. Obama and Romney meet on Long Island near New York after the Republican's nimble first debate performance and the… … [Read more...] about Round Two: Obama Faces Off with Surging Romney
Was Ambassador Rice Mostly Right?
This is a follow up to my Benghazi post yesterday. Ambassador Rice has been vilified for saying this: "What happened in Benghazi was in fact initially a spontaneous reaction to what had just transpired hours before in Cairo, almost a copycat of the demonstrations against our facility in Cairo, prompted by the video," Rice said. According to David D Kirkpatrick at the New … [Read more...] about Was Ambassador Rice Mostly Right?
Read Live Blogging of Presidential Debate Tonight on TMV
TMV Assistant Editor Pat Edaburn will live blog tonight's presidential debate in New York between President Barack Obama and Republican Presidential nominee former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney. Visit TMV -- and refresh your browser often -- to follow Pat's stand-back reactions and analysis of the debate. Also: some other TMVers may offer their views throughout the … [Read more...] about Read Live Blogging of Presidential Debate Tonight on TMV
PPP National Poll Shows Big Movement Towards Romney: Rural Battleground Voters Poll Does, Too
If the "47 percent" remark seemed to trigger an implosion of Republican Presidential nominee Mitt Romney's candidacy, then it can now be safely said that the last Presidential debate between President Barack Obama and Romney has caused a sudden and big weakening of Obama's: most polls now suggest Obama's poor debate performance undid the "bounce" he got from the Democratic … [Read more...] about PPP National Poll Shows Big Movement Towards Romney: Rural Battleground Voters Poll Does, Too