Yet another poll shows a pattern that seems to be emerging (at this moment in the campaign): A new national Reason-Rupe poll of likely voters finds President Barack Obama leading Republican Mitt Romney 48 percent to 43 percent in the presidential race. When undecided voters are asked which way they are leaning Obama’s lead over Romney grows to 52-45. President Obama … [Read more...] about Reason-Rupe Poll: Obama Leads Romney 52-45 In New Reason-Rupe Poll; In Three-Way Race Obama Leads Romney 49-42, Johnson Gets 6 Percent
This Just In!
This just in from investivative journalist Andy Borowitz. He has unearthed a confidential letter from Ann Romney to members of the Republican Party. Here's part of it: y: Dear Fellow-Republican, I’m not a happy camper. Over the past few days, some so-called Republicans have taken it upon themselves to lob some pretty harsh words in the direction of my husband. Now, … [Read more...] about This Just In!
Paul Ryan Booed at AARP Conference When He Calls for Repeal Of Obamacare (Video)
I'm sure that some on Fox News, some conservative bloggers, and Rush and Sean will say this is just peachy and that it'll help Mitt Romney. I truly don't think so. Republican Vice Presidential Candidate Paul Ryan was booed at the annual AARP conference when he said Romney-Ryan would repeal Obamacare. This is what some conservatives want but Romney-Ryan already have (presumably) … [Read more...] about Paul Ryan Booed at AARP Conference When He Calls for Repeal Of Obamacare (Video)
Rich And Poor — The New Racism?
This is a tough economy. It's therefore totally appropriate that discussions of how to make the economy better should be the chief issue in the present election season. But along with legitimate expressions of how this might best be done a nasty undercurrent has crept into the debate. A kind of income and wealth-based neo-racism. People's intrinsic, their inherent worth, in … [Read more...] about Rich And Poor — The New Racism?
Romney’s Univision Interview Triggers Social Media Storm
Romney's Univision interview triggers social media storm (via GlobalPost) Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney stepped up his efforts to woo Latino voters. Spanish-language network Univision asked the questions. Romney answered. America is reacting. Katrine Dermody Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney on Wednesday answered questions in a live … [Read more...] about Romney’s Univision Interview Triggers Social Media Storm
Ann Romney says “Stop It” and I Don’t Blame Her
Ann Romney is telling fellow Republicans to stop it with the criticism of her husband (via The Huffington Post): WASHINGTON -- Ann Romney rebuked Republican critics of her husband in two media appearances on Thursday, telling them to "stop it." The wife of Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney, during a sit-down interview with CBS 59 in Milwaukee, was asked about … [Read more...] about Ann Romney says “Stop It” and I Don’t Blame Her
Most Watched Convention Speech of EITHER Convention: Joe Biden’s
When it came to the ratings of speeches at the Republican and Democratic convention the highest rated speech was of....Vice President Joe Biden. Joe Biden had Big Mo: Nielsen has finished compiling the ratings from all the networks that covered the conventions, right down to C-Span, and a higher percentage of the total TV universe tuned in to Biden than to anyone … [Read more...] about Most Watched Convention Speech of EITHER Convention: Joe Biden’s
Conan O’Brien Has Romney’s “Lastest” Ad
Mitt Romney's "latest" ad as debuted by Conan O'Brien: h/T: Mediaite … [Read more...] about Conan O’Brien Has Romney’s “Lastest” Ad
Life Expectancy Shrinks for Less-Educated Whites in U.S.
The New York Times published an article today under that title. It reported that for the first time in generations life spans are contracting for some Americans. The "some Americans" here, according to mortality data, are less well-educated whites who now can expect to live shorter lives than their parents' - four years shorter. Gee, you think this has anything to do with … [Read more...] about Life Expectancy Shrinks for Less-Educated Whites in U.S.
Three Killed as Pakistan Protests US-Made Film
Three killed as Pakistan protests US-made film (via AFP) Deadly clashes flared on Friday as tens of thousands took to the streets across Pakistan, throwing stones at police who fought back with gunshots and tear gas, at rallies denouncing a US-made film that has fanned global Muslim anger. Clashes broke out in the country's five largest cities, killing … [Read more...] about Three Killed as Pakistan Protests US-Made Film
The Innocence of Film Critics (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 The Innocence of Film Critics (Cartoon)
School Experiences: Sometimes Nobody is at Fault (Guest Voice)
School Experiences: Sometimes Nobody is at Fault Guest Columnist Robert P. Coutinho My children have had difficult experiences in school due to unforeseen and difficult-to-solve problems. We live in an affluent suburb in Massachusetts. During the time that we have lived here, we have never regretted our choice of community. Some background: I was a Chemical Officer … [Read more...] about School Experiences: Sometimes Nobody is at Fault (Guest Voice)
Republican Contempt For The Working Class
Michael Kingsley famously defined a "gaffe" as when a politician unwittingly tells the truth. And the truth behind Mitt Romney's "47%" gaffe, Paul Krugman writes, is that Romney and his party have nothing but contempt for the working class: Needless to say, the G.O.P.’s disdain for workers goes deeper than rhetoric. It’s deeply embedded in the party’s policy … [Read more...] about Republican Contempt For The Working Class
Is the “Turd Blossom” Setting His Roots for 2016?
By ShannonLee Love him or hate him, Karl Rove is a political campaign genius. The trashing of John McCain in 2000 and the re-election of George W. Bush in 2004 were nothing short of campaign brilliance on his part. I find the man’s manipulation of the American public quite disturbing and borderline “evil”, but I respect his intellect and understanding of the electorate. … [Read more...] about Is the “Turd Blossom” Setting His Roots for 2016?
Mitt Romney, True Believer…in What?
It's amateur night, a youth-encampment campaign of non-pols clueless to the in-fighting and elbowing of a presidential race. Where are the experienced hands and hardened pros? Even loopy Michele Bachmann for a time had Ed Rollins on board to make her look plausible until nuttiness won out. But Mitt Romney seems impervious to help. As his 47 percent stumble goes on and on, … [Read more...] about Mitt Romney, True Believer…in What?
The War Some Say Must Be Fought: re Banks and their Officers Who Are Con Men
Lord Acton said: "The issue which has swept down the centuries and which will have to be fought sooner or later is the people versus the banks." I'd have to say, given the difficulty of borrowing money when one truly needs it and has ability to pay it back but NOT at usury rates... and practically have a loan be thrown at one, if one doesnt need it and thereby being given … [Read more...] about The War Some Say Must Be Fought: re Banks and their Officers Who Are Con Men
Kabuki TARP
Sheila Bair confirms what many of us thought all along - TARP was not necessary and was little more than a political Kabuki Dance. The fact remained that with the exception of Citi, the commercial banks' capital levels seemed to be adequate. The investment banks were in trouble, but Merrill had arranged to sell itself to BofA, and Goldman and Morgan had been able to raise new … [Read more...] about Kabuki TARP
Romney’s Class Warfare
WASHINGTON -- Now, at least, there can be no doubt about who is waging class warfare in this presidential campaign. Mitt Romney would pit the winners against the "victims," the smug-and-rich against the down-on-their-luck, the wealthy tax avoiders against those too poor to owe income tax. He sees nearly half of all Americans as chumps who sit around waiting for a handout. … [Read more...] about Romney’s Class Warfare
Will a Warming Planet and Melting Sea Ice Spur Development in the Arctic?
Will a warming planet and melting sea ice spur development in the Arctic? (+video) (via The Christian Science Monitor) Arctic sea-ice extent shrank to an unprecedented low this summer, part of a long-term decline in the icy white cap over the far northern ocean. Researchers predict that nearly ice-free summers are on the way, although it’s not yet clear when this … [Read more...] about Will a Warming Planet and Melting Sea Ice Spur Development in the Arctic?
NBC News/Wall Street Journal/Marist Polls: Obama Hits 50% in Swing States Colorado, Iowa, Wisconsin
First truth: this race will most assuredly tighten again and polls are indeed see-saws. But right now President Barack Obama is on the rebound with NBC News/Wall Street Journal/Marist polls showing him hitting 50% in the swing states of Colorado, Iowa and Wisconsin: President Barack Obama leads Mitt Romney in Colorado, Iowa and Wisconsin, reaching the key 50 percent … [Read more...] about NBC News/Wall Street Journal/Marist Polls: Obama Hits 50% in Swing States Colorado, Iowa, Wisconsin