Not exactly the best news coming out of Cairo as they announce election results. The only quasi good news is that the super hard liners won 25% of the vote while the 'moderate' Muslim Brotherhood got 47%. We shall see how 'moderate' they are. … [Read more...] about Islamists Win 70% Of Seats In Egyptian Parliament
Michael Oren Speaks
Israeli Ambassador to the USA Dr. Michael Oren (a native of New Jersey) spoke this evening at Cincinnati's Mayerson JCC. It is still rather icy out and over 700 people came to hear him. These are not his exact words, just my notes on some things he said: Someone asked how we live with uncertainty - we do it every day and have done so since 1948. Keeping in mind … [Read more...] about Michael Oren Speaks
The Me Generation, or Generation Text?
[Adapted from Feb 5, 2008's, "Waiting To Breathe."] A pause before the oncoming secessionist storm. Well, here it is: Super Duper Mega Hyper Tuesday -- that monument to electoral greed pioneered by Southern Democrats in creating the first "Super Tuesday" in 1988. 24 states* now "Me-Too" it today. Which guarantees that campaigns will be mostly about media buys, and … [Read more...] about The Me Generation, or Generation Text?
Newt Win In South Carolina Changes Nothing
As you probably have read or heard the networks have all projected Newt the winner in South Carolina. So this means he's won one, Romney has won one and there was one tie. It also means Romney is the only one who has placed 1st or 2nd in all three and it does nothing to change the fact that Romney will be the nominee but will lose in November to Obama. The party … [Read more...] about Newt Win In South Carolina Changes Nothing
Gingrich Wins Big Double Digit Victory in South Carolina Republican Presidential Primary: 40% Gingrich 28% Mitt Romney
Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich has pulled off a comeback for the political books and has won the South Carolina Republican Presidential primary. And he did it by double digits: at this writing he wins with 40% and former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney comes in second with 28 percent. If Gingrich had won by a little the Romney camp could spin it. But the Gingrich win -- … [Read more...] about Gingrich Wins Big Double Digit Victory in South Carolina Republican Presidential Primary: 40% Gingrich 28% Mitt Romney
Live South Carolina Primary Blogging Tonight on TMV
TMV will be offering live blogging of the South Carolina Republican Presidential primary once polls close. This will include results and a roundup of news and blog reaction and analysis. It will be at the top of the site and updated with a new lede once the votes are all in and the evening is over. CNN is saying they may be able to project a winner as soon as polls … [Read more...] about Live South Carolina Primary Blogging Tonight on TMV
Three Things to Watch In Today’s South Carolina Republican Presidential Primary Results
CNN's John Avlon notes that there are three things to watch for in tonight's South Carolina primary results. Some excerpts: South Carolina has voted for the eventual winner of the Republican nomination since 1980. And for the conservative candidates looking to stop the inevitability narrative that has surrounded Mitt Romney's candidacy, South Carolina is a must-win state. … [Read more...] about Three Things to Watch In Today’s South Carolina Republican Presidential Primary Results
Quote of the Day: James Carville’s Message to the Republican Establishment
Longtime legendary (in)famous Democratic strategist James Carville has a must-read-in-full post on CNN which is in the form of a letter to the Republican establishment. The letter, headlined "Carville to GOP: You have a disaster on your hands" must be read in full. Here is the final part of it which makes up our political Quote of the Day: At any rate, let's talk a minute … [Read more...] about Quote of the Day: James Carville’s Message to the Republican Establishment
Newt Looks Foward
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Cornered in South Carolina
Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy WASHINGTON - Why Mitt Romney and his team still don't have a prepared answer for the tax return question now borders on political malpractice. He's been programmed within an inch of his life since the start, but on this subject he's floundered into real trouble. However, from Forbes to Christian … [Read more...] about Cornered in South Carolina
Odd ABC News Oversight ?
ABC did a little article on politicians who have led double lives. It seems they forgot one... or at least there seems to be one politician who has affairs that is missing... Not that huge of a deal but it is kind of odd to me. … [Read more...] about Odd ABC News Oversight ?
Courage of Conviction: President Obama’s Exemplary Military Leadership
Guest post by Rob Miller Rob Miller is a US Marine Corps combat veteran who served in Iraq in 2003 and 2004. A Charleston native and a graduate of the University of South Carolina, Rob and his family currently reside in Beaufort, South Carolina. Having served over thirteen years in the United States Marine Corps, from enlisted infantry Marine to Company Commander, serving … [Read more...] about Courage of Conviction: President Obama’s Exemplary Military Leadership
How Live Audiences Kill Debates
The tone of Thursday night’s GOP séance was set in the first minute, not by the candidates or moderator, but whooping and applause of hand-picked partisans in the hall when Newt Gingrich attacked CNN’s John King and all the media as “despicable” for asking about his second wife’s character charges against him that had dominated the news cycle all day. In contrast, for 1960’s … [Read more...] about How Live Audiences Kill Debates
All Eyes on Today’s South Carolina Republican Presidential Primary: Surging Gingrich Poised for Victory?
All eyes will be on South Carolina today due to the South Carolina Republican Presidential primary -- which up until last week many felt could be the next to last step in the virtual coronation of former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney as the 2012 Republican nominee. To be sure, the campaign could have still gone on, but the political narrative was that Romney won Iowa, then won … [Read more...] about All Eyes on Today’s South Carolina Republican Presidential Primary: Surging Gingrich Poised for Victory?
SC Primary: Women Could Decide Race Due to Big Gender Gap
This isn't really news, Pew showed Newt's weakness with women back in December. But The State is out with this article today, in pertinent part: Who will win? It could depend on who votes — men or women — and where they live — the Upstate or coast. “It may be very close,” Matt Moore, executive director of the S.C. Republican Party, said Friday. Polling shows Gingrich and … [Read more...] about SC Primary: Women Could Decide Race Due to Big Gender Gap
Barack H Obama 2012 State of the Union Drinking Game (Guest Voice)
Barack H. Obama 2012 State of the Union Drinking Game Raging Moderate, by Will Durst What you need to play: Four taxpayers: One white, Wall Street type in full suit and yellow power tie (MBA Guy); two ordinary folks sporting jeans, one in blue work shirt, other in white shirt (the Jeans); and one person wearing clothes that look like they were used for floor covering at … [Read more...] about Barack H Obama 2012 State of the Union Drinking Game (Guest Voice)
Open Marriage
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Has the GOP Finally Woken Up?
Ever since the Democrats got their behinds handed to them by the Tea Party in the 2008 elections, I feel like I have been writing the same article on President Obama. During that time, unemployment was over 9%, the President’s approval ratings were in the low 40%, the President was not only taking fire from the buoyant Republican party in Congress, but he was also being … [Read more...] about Has the GOP Finally Woken Up?
Moral Hazard
One of my great blogging joys used to be mocking David Brooks. Now Sir David would have been at home in England a few decades ago. A rather worthless fellow who was lucky enough to have a title and a stage to to spew nonsense. An easy target for a desperate blogger. But all good things must end and David Brooks mocking ended with Charles Pierce. The applause came from … [Read more...] about Moral Hazard
Chris Dodd on Quid Pro Quo
"But money only buys access, not votes!" That's the line. You won't ever see a politician say the opposite quite so plainly: "Those who count on quote 'Hollywood' for support need to understand that this industry is watching very carefully who's going to stand up for them when their job is at stake. Don't ask me to write a check for you when you think your job is at risk … [Read more...] about Chris Dodd on Quid Pro Quo