WASHINGTON - With 86% of the vote in, Mitt Romney finally pulls ahead of the guy who didn't even file the right papers to compete in Ohio. CNN has been ahead on the counting in Ohio, where Dana Bash has been banished to the counting rooms. But tonight it paid off. Romney Loses Georgia, the only state Gingrich won, and wins Massachusetts, Vermont and Virginia. Projected … [Read more...] about CNN: Mitt Romney Pulls Ahead of Rick Santorum in Ohio
Super Tuesday Live Results
Probably your best source for up-to-the-minute (or nearly so) updates on the Super Tuesday race is right here at Real Clear Politics. As I write this (9:28 PM Eastern) Romney has racked up a number of wins where he was expected to win, although Ron Paul showed surprising strength in Virginia with about 41% of the vote there, probably the best he's ever done. Georgia has been … [Read more...] about Super Tuesday Live Results
A Day of Reckoning for the GOP: Live-Blogging Super Tuesday
If you're interested, we're live-blogging Super Tuesday over at my place, with our post updated frequently as we follow the returns coming in and try to make a bit of sense of this senseless Republican race. My short take: Super Tuesday 2012 is Romney Day. I firmly predict that he will win Ohio and do well enough across the board to wrap up the nomination -- well, all but … [Read more...] about A Day of Reckoning for the GOP: Live-Blogging Super Tuesday
Newt Wins Georgia; Mitt Wins 3, Rick Wins Oklahoma
Updates: Mitt wins in Virginia, Vermont and Massachusetts. Rick wins Oklahoma Newt won in Georgia Ohio too close to call but exit polls suggest slight Romney edge First call out of the gate, networks have all called Georgia for Newt but the margin is not yet clear. Romney leading in Vermont and Virginia, also not suprising. Not until we get to Ohio are there real … [Read more...] about Newt Wins Georgia; Mitt Wins 3, Rick Wins Oklahoma
Why Can’t Mitt Romney Stand Up to Rush Limbaugh?
The Daily Show with Jon StewartGet More: Daily Show Full Episodes,Political Humor & Satire Blog,The Daily Show on Facebook WASHINGTON - Don "nappy headed hos" Imus calls Limbaugh out? Don Imus? But yet Mitt Romney can't muster a strong statement of any sort where Limbaugh is concerned. NRO's Kevin McCarthy is more upset about Imus than Limbaugh calling a college student … [Read more...] about Why Can’t Mitt Romney Stand Up to Rush Limbaugh?
China and India
An interesting set of contrasts in today's news. In China someone downloaded the 25 BILLIONTH application from the Apple Store. In India people are living in parking lots. … [Read more...] about China and India
Is Dennis Done ?
Fellow TMV'er Jill Miller Zimon has a great post on the Ohio primary but one other thing to watch is the possible end for one of the more.. colorful members of Congress. Dennis Kuchinich is in a primary battle with fellow Democrat Marcy Kaptur and while some papers argue that you should never count Dennis out the latest polling does suggest he could be on his way out of … [Read more...] about Is Dennis Done ?
There is no Left left
I had a great time at the GOP caucus on Saturday in Seattle's Belltown district. Being a Brit, I could not participate, but I enjoyed watching this brand of direct and participatory democracy that differs profoundly from anything that goes on in the country of my birth. Belltown is a hipster-lite district in one of the most liberal cities on the Left coast, and it went hard … [Read more...] about There is no Left left
A Moderate Christian Radio Host Responds to Rush Limbaugh
The following is a segment from my daily radio show concerning the lack of response from politically conservative Christians in response to Rush Limbaugh's comments and apology. Enjoy. . . . Audio from "Live from Seattle with Doug Bursch" concerning Rush Limbaugh's Apology … [Read more...] about A Moderate Christian Radio Host Responds to Rush Limbaugh
WALLOWING IN THE SEWER
What can a blogger write about on “Super Tuesday” when the eventual results of the 10 States’ Republican Primaries are of little interest personally and of little long-term global impact? Wading in the morass of the ongoing Rush Limbaugh imbroglio is an interesting alternative. I view it as another humorous and depressing tour of the current American national insane asylum. … [Read more...] about WALLOWING IN THE SEWER
Cue the Fat Lady: Super Tuesday is Romney Day
Despite the current Romney-Santorum tie in Ohio (according to the polls) and the media's attempt, as is their wont, to manufacture drama, there really isn't any uncertainly as to the eventual outcome of the race. Romney will win. This has been clear for some time now, but his big wins last Tuesday, particularly in Michigan, where his margin of victory was just enough to … [Read more...] about Cue the Fat Lady: Super Tuesday is Romney Day
There’s a Reason I Call Him “Dear Leader Rush”
(Oh, by the way, check out this faux post by Kathryn Rogers, Rush's fourth wife. My most recent thoughts on Rush -- a "fat, gutless, pill-popping loser," according to Don Imus -- are here.) George Will expressed it well on This Week the other day to George Stephanopoulos: Conservative radio host Rush Limbaugh has been inundated with criticism after calling Sandra Fluke, a … [Read more...] about There’s a Reason I Call Him “Dear Leader Rush”
Barbara Bush: Still Speaking Out, Still Getting It Right
The scene was Southern Methodist University. The forum was a discussion on the role of the first lady. The honored guests were Barbara Bush, wife of George H. W. Bush and Laura Bush, wife of George W. Bush. Now, I’ve got nothing against Laura Bush. She’s a great example of the perfect presidential spouse who always says and does the politically correct thing. But give me … [Read more...] about Barbara Bush: Still Speaking Out, Still Getting It Right
Ohio: What You Need Know About Today’s Primary
I'm a Leo -- I should love all this attention being lavished on Ohio because of its Super Tuesday swing state status. Where to begin? In this post, I boil it down to the polls, the women, the weather and the independents. What do you think will make the difference in Ohio and who do you think will win? … [Read more...] about Ohio: What You Need Know About Today’s Primary
Where’s the Outrage?
WASHINGTON -- How's this for political cowardice? Right-wing bloviator Rush Limbaugh launches a vile attack, full of sexual insults and smarmy innuendo, against a young woman whose only offense was to speak her mind. Asked to comment, the leading Republican presidential candidates -- who bray constantly about "courage" and "leadership" -- run from the bully and hide. … [Read more...] about Where’s the Outrage?
ClearChannel Speaks: It’s Just Humor, Folks
Almost a week after the SS Rush Limbaugh sailed into sexist seas, @ClearChannel, which owns Premier Networks, finally made a statement. An absurd one, if I can borrow their language. AdAge reports (emphasis added): "Premiere Networks is committed to providing its listeners with access to a broad range of opinion and commentary without condoning or agreeing with the opinions, … [Read more...] about ClearChannel Speaks: It’s Just Humor, Folks
Behind Breitbart’s Obama “Bombshell”
Before dying suddenly at 43 last week, right-wing activist Andrew Breitbart promised a “bombshell” to dethrone the President and has now posthumously exploded it: Barack Obama saw a play about Saul Alinsky in Chicago 14 years ago. Since politically deceased Newt Gingrich has also been hammering the President with Alinsky during GOP debates, herewith a word-for-word reprint … [Read more...] about Behind Breitbart’s Obama “Bombshell”
Who’s Advertising On The Rush Limbaugh Show?
There is no official public list of Rush Limbaugh advertisers. The Atlantic listened and posted on Monday. As did AmericaBlog. And here's an online form you can use to listen and report. Here are the biggies: ADT Security || Capitol One || Geico (continues to say it's an accident) || JC Penny || John Deere || O'Reilly Auto Parts || Winning Our Future [Gingrich … [Read more...] about Who’s Advertising On The Rush Limbaugh Show?
The Catholic Church And Contraception
This is a follow up to Robert Levine's excellent post below on American Puritanism. A very good article in The Washington Post a couple of weeks ago has not received the attention it deserved, How the Catholic Church almost came to accept birth control. The Catholic Churches' objection to birth control is recent. Contrary to widely held assumptions, the Catholic ban on birth … [Read more...] about The Catholic Church And Contraception
Limbaugh Fallout: 15 Advertisers, Two Stations (updated)
Version 3c: I asked Friday if there were a line that, if crossed, would cause Rush Limbaugh's sponsors to leave. As a result of the Sandra Fluke fallout, the answer seems to be a qualified yes. The headcount is now 15 14 12. And according to AP, "KPUA, an AM station in Hilo, Hawaii, said it is dropping Limbaugh's show immediately." ( Update 6:37 pm) CBS reports that WBEC in … [Read more...] about Limbaugh Fallout: 15 Advertisers, Two Stations (updated)