An old joke about a guy who dies and goes to purgatory reminds me of Barack Obama in 2008 and 2012. The dead guy is given a chance to choose where he'll go. St. Peter takes him to Heaven and he sees people playing harps, listening to classical music and sees serenely happy people. The Devil then takes him to hell, where he sees people partying, singing to loud music, and … [Read more...] about In the 2012 Presidential Election Obama Won’t Go Tourist
Scott Walker’s recall victory: Can Mitt Romney win in Wisconsin, too?
Scott Walker beat back the recall. Now the question is: can Mitt Romney win in Wisconsin, too? A roundup is HERE. … [Read more...] about Scott Walker’s recall victory: Can Mitt Romney win in Wisconsin, too?
Tuned Out (Guest Voice)
Tuned Out by Peter Funt WASHINGTON -- I decided to spend some time in the visitors' galleries on Capitol Hill, to see firsthand what gridlock looks like. On the Senate floor, Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, was delivering a passionate speech about interest rates on student loans. "I just pray and beg my colleagues," he said, "please pass this. Keep student loan rates … [Read more...] about Tuned Out (Guest Voice)
Walk Recall Backfire
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There’s Gambling Going On Here?
Dylan Byers at Politico is shocked that there was partisan coverage of the Walker recall election on the cable "news" networks. If ever there was a political event to lay bare the partisan ideologies of the cable news media, the Wisconsin recall was it. MSNBC was blatantly rooting for Tom Barrett to defeat Gov. Scott Walker, even sending union champion Ed Schultz to cover … [Read more...] about There’s Gambling Going On Here?
What You Should Really Think About Wisconsin
...is that what happened last night in Hong Kong was infinitely more important. If you're busy gloating, you are allowed 24 hours of it, max, before you start looking like a dumb jock who can't stop victory dancing after scoring one goal. All that happened was you won a state election you felt strongly about. And if you're upset, you are allowed exactly 24 hours of … [Read more...] about What You Should Really Think About Wisconsin
Quote of the Day: Top Three Conclusions From Wisconsin Recall Election
Our political Quote of the Day comes from The Daily Beast's John Avlon who gives the three top conclusions from the Wisconsin recall. Here are a few excerpts: It was a big win for Scott Walker and a big wake-up call for Democrats. The Wisconsin governor survived a recall effort that received more than a million signatures by gaining more votes in this special election … [Read more...] about Quote of the Day: Top Three Conclusions From Wisconsin Recall Election
Possible Good News For Democrats In Wisconsin Results
The results from last night's Wisconsin recall seem like a disaster not only for union political power, but in broader terms for Democratic hopes generally in November. But a close look at some numbers that appeared in The New York Times today, in a piece headed "Wisconsin Exit Polls: How Different Groups Voted," contained one number that might hint at something else. … [Read more...] about Possible Good News For Democrats In Wisconsin Results
So What Does Human Flesh Taste Like?
So what does human flesh taste like? The answer: just like veal. American adventurer William Buehler Seabrook wrote of his experiences in his book Jungle Ways, published in 1931. He noted that human flesh actually tastes 'just like veal'... ....The account follows his travels in West Africa, where he spent time with the Guero people, and joined them as they feasted on … [Read more...] about So What Does Human Flesh Taste Like?
What Wisconsin Taught Us
WASHINGTON -- The left will make a big mistake if it ignores the lessons of the failed recall of Gov. Scott Walker in Wisconsin. The right will make an even bigger error if it allows the Wisconsin results to feed its inclination toward winner-take-all politics. The danger on the right is greater because winning an epic fight is a heady experience and conservatives can … [Read more...] about What Wisconsin Taught Us
Women in the Military: Recognizing Their Achievements and Sacrifices
While Republicans were busy defeating the Paycheck Fairness Act -- legislation aimed to fight gender discrimination in the workplace -- at least women in the military were making important progress and advancements. (Keep in mind that our 1.4 million-member active-duty force now serving includes about 225,000 women.) Some of the achievements and advancements made by women in … [Read more...] about Women in the Military: Recognizing Their Achievements and Sacrifices
Barack Obama and Wisconsin
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Ray Bradbury Dies
Word just breaking that author Ray Bradbury has died at the age of 91. Bradbury was the author of such works as Fahrenheit 451, The Martian Chronicles, Something Wicked This Way Comes and a number of short stories (including I Sing The Body Electric, The Illustrated Man and others) Bradbury was a very special part of my youth, I spent hours reading from his considerable list … [Read more...] about Ray Bradbury Dies
Democrats May Have Consolation Prize In Wisconsin
While they lost the race for Governor and three of the four State Senate recalls, Democrats may have won a small consolation prize. With 100% of the ballots counted, former State Senator John Lehman (D) appears to have defeated incumbent Senator Van Wanggaard (R). The margin is less than 1,000 votes and has not been certified, but if it stands that would give the Democrats … [Read more...] about Democrats May Have Consolation Prize In Wisconsin
Scott Walker’s Victory, the Wisconsin Recall and Its Meaning
The Obama factor ...Even with the Republican victory on Tuesday, it remained an open question whether Mitt Romney, the party’s presidential nominee, can assume the momentum of Mr. Walker’s campaign. In exit polling of voters, 18 percent of Walker supporters said they favored Mr. Obama, and the president led in a matchup against Mr. Romney. Voters in the exit surveys also said … [Read more...] about Scott Walker’s Victory, the Wisconsin Recall and Its Meaning
Walker Wins
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Networks Call Race For Walker, State Senate Still Pending
UPDATE 10:30 PM PST We have 75% of the vote in and the race continues to tighten, now at 53-47%, with Republican Van Wanggaard leading Democrat John Lehman leading by about 2,900 votes. If you compare this to the last report, at 47% the math shows Democrat Lehman won 51.4% of the vote counted. Assuming he continued to do so with the remaining 25% of the vote (about … [Read more...] about Networks Call Race For Walker, State Senate Still Pending
Walker Leads In Early Returns
With about 17% of the returns in Governor Walker holds a commanding 61-39 lead but not much in from the urban areas yet and that will of course tighten results. However the exit polls are now adjusted to report a 52-48 Walker lead. … [Read more...] about Walker Leads In Early Returns
Confronting America Requires Wisdom and Stamina – Not Warships (Huanqui, People’s Republic of China)
With Leon Panetta on a tour of Asia to explain America’s military shift of attention away from Europe toward the Asia Pacific, perceived by most informed people who watch these events as an attempt to contain China’s influence, how should Beijing react? This editorial from China’s state-controlled Huanqui counsels Beijing leaders to remain calm, cool and confident, and not … [Read more...] about Confronting America Requires Wisdom and Stamina – Not Warships (Huanqui, People’s Republic of China)
Wisconsin Exit Polls
While it will likely take hour for the final count to be tallied, exit polls suggest that there will be a close win for incumbent Governor Scott Walker. There seems to have been massive turnout all over the state, in both liberal and conservative areas. But the exit polls show a narrow majority of voters supported the reforms and Governor Walker. The overall exit polls … [Read more...] about Wisconsin Exit Polls