After listening to Newt Gingrich’s tasteless and graceless concession speech where he invoked the almost sacred words of both President Abraham Lincoln’s 1863 Gettysburg Address and of the signers of our Declaration of Independence in an absurd attempt to link himself to our Founding Fathers, I posted the comment: Many feel that Gingrich -- albeit he is the big loser in … [Read more...] about Newt Gingrich’s Grand and False Allusions — and Illusions
Susan G. Komen, and Democratic Weaknesses, Give Right Wing a Win Against Planned Parenthood
WASHINGTON - While the right was laying ground for what just happened, the left was giving ground. This Komen–Planned Parenthood relationship has long been a target of pro-life activists and, media bias aside, this appears to be a remarkable turning point. - Kathryn Lopez Kathryn Lopez is correct and the abortion rights opponents earned it. Democrats and progressives have … [Read more...] about Susan G. Komen, and Democratic Weaknesses, Give Right Wing a Win Against Planned Parenthood
Romney Wins Florida, But Did Gingrich Truly Lose?
Although Gingrich gave him a big scare, Mitt Romney won Florida decisively yesterday: Romney took 46.4%, Gingrich 31.9%, Santorum 13.3%, and Ron Paul 7%. The dominant narrative is that this "restores momentum" to Romney. Maybe. Nevertheless, as I have pointed out before (see Why Florida’s Not The State To Watch from January 23), we had every reason to believe Romney would … [Read more...] about Romney Wins Florida, But Did Gingrich Truly Lose?
(UPDATE II) The Romney Crate-Gate Scandal Deepens. Maybe.
While I don't imagine that it will be a game changer in the mad charge for the Republican presidential nomination, animal rights activists have created a Web site to remind voters that Mitt Romney once put his Irish Setter, Seamus, in a carrier on his car roof for a 12-hour family vacation trip. As the Boston Globe first reported in 2007, in 1983, Romney drove his station … [Read more...] about (UPDATE II) The Romney Crate-Gate Scandal Deepens. Maybe.
Cubans Desperate to ‘Rip’ Prison at Guantanamo Out of their Land (Juventud Rebelde, Cuba)
An obvious yet often overlooked persective on the Guantanamo Bay prison is that of Cuba itself - where the prison is located. Will Cuba ever get Guantanamo Bay back from the United States? And what does Havana do with the $4085 Washington sends it every month to lease the land that the base is on? According to Enrique Milanés León of Cuba's state-run Juventud Rebelde, ending … [Read more...] about Cubans Desperate to ‘Rip’ Prison at Guantanamo Out of their Land (Juventud Rebelde, Cuba)
UN Report: Al Qaeda strengthened by NATO’s Libya War
NATO's campaign to overthrow Libya's strongman Gadhafi had 2 terrorist groups rejoicing. A recent UN's report confirmed what many suspected – NATO's operation unintentionally provided stocks of heavy weapons to terrorist groups in Northern Africa. Among the groups benefiting from the arms are al-Qaeda and the deadly Islamic terror organization Boko Haram, which is currently on … [Read more...] about UN Report: Al Qaeda strengthened by NATO’s Libya War
Should We Believe Mitt Romney’s Claim That He Created 100,000 Jobs?
While Mitt Romney may be misunderestimating, as a certain former president would say, the damage that his get-filthy-rich tenure at Bain Capital is causing, opposition researchers are having a devil of a time disproving his claim that he created 100,000 or 120,000 jobs (he has cited both numbers) as CEO of the private-equity company, while supporters are having an equally hard … [Read more...] about Should We Believe Mitt Romney’s Claim That He Created 100,000 Jobs?
An Open Letter to Current TV
Dear Vice President Gore, et al. I'm concerned. More than concerned, in fact: deeply troubled. How can I say this, diplomatically? Hmmm. Your new news shows look like crap!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! And by "look" I mean the physical plant that serves as a backdrop for your hosts. They are an embarrassment, and, much as I'd like to be a fly on the wall for the sessions … [Read more...] about An Open Letter to Current TV
Quote of the Day: Why the Republican Presidential Nomination Race Is Not Over
Our political Quote of the Day comes from The Daily Beast's John Avlon, who explains why the 2012 race for the Republican nomination is not over despite the blowout victory of mega-funded former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney over his chief rival, former House Speaker Newt Gingrich. Avlon begins his post with this: Yes, Mitt Romney had a big win in Florida last night. … [Read more...] about Quote of the Day: Why the Republican Presidential Nomination Race Is Not Over
Taking the House Back From the Tea Party
Reelecting Barack Obama this year won’t be enough. Unless Democrats retake Congress, gridlock in Washington won’t end. Now, a Democratic statistician reports that winning back the House of Representatives “is in the realm of possibility,” citing “a recent NBC/Wall Street Journal poll, in which, when asked which party they prefer to control Congress, voters cited Democrats, … [Read more...] about Taking the House Back From the Tea Party
Romney Wins Florida
This copyrighted cartoon is licensed to run on TMV. Unauthorized reproduction prohibited. EDITOR'S NOTE: This cartoon refers to a recurring catch phrase in the hit 1950s TV sketch and later TV show "The Honeymooners," the late Jackie Gleason's masterpiece of comedy that is always at the top on lists of the best television comedy of all time. In it, blustery bus driver Ralph … [Read more...] about Romney Wins Florida
Check Before You RT: Komen CEO Compensation Tweet Rings False
Updated 4 February, in the wee hours of the morning: An alert reader, who looked at Schedule J more thoroughly than I did, noticed that former Komen CEO Hala Moddelmog, the woman who stepped down in November 2009, received $279,734 the following fiscal year as part of her severance package. Others receiving severance: Annetta Hewko ($134,483), Kimberly Earle ($271,781) and … [Read more...] about Check Before You RT: Komen CEO Compensation Tweet Rings False
Romney, The R’s Al Gore
I was at a gathering of journalist types Tuesday evening and remarked that I think of Mitt Romney as the GOP's Al Gore. Let me count the ways. Voters aren't very excited about his bid (he's not the kind of guy that inspires passion). His stage presence is ... to be kind ... stilted. He has become a professional politician. They're basically the same age (March … [Read more...] about Romney, The R’s Al Gore
Mitt Romney’s Seamus the Dog Problem Goes Way Back
If you think the criticism Mitt Romney is getting now for strapping his dog in a carrying case to the top of his car years ago is big, just look at this rare piece of film the TMV research staff discovered of the reaction it got years ago: … [Read more...] about Mitt Romney’s Seamus the Dog Problem Goes Way Back
Newt Gingrich’s Theme Song After Florida
So former House Speaker Newt Gingrich was obliterated in Florida largely because of the brutally effective, millions of dollars worth of advertising primary winner former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney threw at him.Even with $5 million checks from a casino owner and the casino owner's wife, it isn't enough to effectively compete. Here is Gingrich singing his post-Florida … [Read more...] about Newt Gingrich’s Theme Song After Florida
The Other Election
While most eyes were on Florida here in Oregon we had the first Congressional election of the year. Democrat Suzanne Bonamici swept to victory Tuesday in Oregon's 1st Congressional District as her party continued its nearly four-decade-long hold on the seat covering the northwestern corner of the state. Partial returns showed Bonamici defeated Republican Rob Cornilles as … [Read more...] about The Other Election
Romney To Get Secret Service Protection
John King of CNN is reporting tonight that Mitt Romney will get a Secret Service detail within the next few days. It is unclear as to whether the protection was requested or not but the impression I got was that this is a decision by the Secret Service that he has reached the point that it is a proper decision. … [Read more...] about Romney To Get Secret Service Protection
Mitt Romney’s Mammoth Florida Republican Primary Win: Can He End Primary Battles and Move Onto Obama (NEWS AND BLOG ROUNDUP)
After coming under fire for spending millions on ads to negatively define his chief rival former House Speaker Newt Gingrich in a campaign in which a staggering 92 percent of all ads have been negative, former Massachusetts Mitt Romney won a decisive (47 percent) victory over Gingrich (30%). He also delivered a speech in which he tried to pivot from a slice-and-dice-em primary … [Read more...] about Mitt Romney’s Mammoth Florida Republican Primary Win: Can He End Primary Battles and Move Onto Obama (NEWS AND BLOG ROUNDUP)
Woman Like Mitt Better Than Men, Hard Right Likes Newt
First off, it's a pretty thumping win for Mitt. If you look at the CNN results map it shows Romney winning every single county from the conservative panhandle all the way down the keys. But the exit polling does show a mild split between various groups. Men and women both voted for Mitt, but women favored him by a 22 point margin (51-29) while men did so by just a 6 point … [Read more...] about Woman Like Mitt Better Than Men, Hard Right Likes Newt
Mitt Romney Wins in Florida: First Reports, by 47%, Newt 30%, Santorum 13, and Paul 7%
small plus or minus. Sometimes, you wish you could sort of grind them all up like sausage taking the best of each and come out with one more diverse and solid person. And, it does not surprise that a proven family man overtakes a man who has family and many wives. How ironic that Mormons used to enact polygamy mainstream, and no longer except for the likes of felon Warren … [Read more...] about Mitt Romney Wins in Florida: First Reports, by 47%, Newt 30%, Santorum 13, and Paul 7%