First Read notes that there's bad news for Democrats and President Barack Obama in swing states: *** It don't mean a thing if you ain't got that swing-state strength: Turning the general election, a new USA Today/Gallup poll of swing states “finds the number of voters who identify themselves as Democratic or Democratic-leaning in these key states has eroded, down by 4 … [Read more...] about Bad Polling News for Democrats in Swing States
Can Mitt Romney Be Elected With a Twitch of the Nose? O’Donnell Endorses Romney
Lest you think that all Tea Party types are joining the bandwagon that's growing for former House Speaker Newt Gingrich for the 2012 Republican nomination, here's a bit of news: Christine "I'm Not a Witch" O'Donnell is endorsing former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney: Former tea party candidate and U.S. Senate hopeful Christine O'Donnell has cast a, er, endorsement Mitt … [Read more...] about Can Mitt Romney Be Elected With a Twitch of the Nose? O’Donnell Endorses Romney
Hi, I’m Newt Gingrich & I’m Deaf, Dumb & Blind To Economic Realities
Newt Gingrich, who is surging in the polls as the Iowa Republican caucuses draw nearer, is proposing a massive tax cut that has gotten much too little attention. That is probably a good thing for the presidential wannabe because it is exactly what most Americans don't want and Washington can't afford as it grapples with the aftershocks of the Bush Recession. The tax cuts … [Read more...] about Hi, I’m Newt Gingrich & I’m Deaf, Dumb & Blind To Economic Realities
The Romney as Hillary Theme Debunked
WASHINGTON - Oh, what a set up. First it was floated on NBC's First Read, then came Politico. This is my wheel house. Having written the book, quite literally, on what happened (which hits Amazon and Apple tomorrow), there isn't anyone who can speak to this subject better. “During the primary elections that pitted Hillary Clinton against Barack Obama, Taylor was the leading … [Read more...] about The Romney as Hillary Theme Debunked
Selling the New Nixon – Pavlov in Action
In the first three parts, we set up this part. This is probably the conclusion. I will tell you when I get to the bottom. You know you will never get the girl in the ad who's holding the beer, but you buy the beer because of the girl ANYWAY. Now consider our politicians as bottles of beer... iv. Pavlov in action And, as Frank Luntz applies the eyedrops (his last Hit … [Read more...] about Selling the New Nixon – Pavlov in Action
Newt Gingrich Implodes The Conventional Wisdom
HILLSBORO, Missouri — What if a state held a non-binding Presidential primary and the current front-runner for the Republican Presidential nomination wasn’t on the ballot? That’ll happen in Missouri on March 17 and just weeks ago the always correct (except when it’s wrong) conventional wisdom insisted this illustrated how former House Speaker Newt Gingrich had no “ground game.” … [Read more...] about Newt Gingrich Implodes The Conventional Wisdom
Out of Touch
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Secret Santa Breaks Senate Filibuster
Well not really... But they did get 61 Senators from both parties to participate in a secret santa gift exchange. Given the season I think we should all be able to just enjoy this story without bringing politics into the mix... … [Read more...] about Secret Santa Breaks Senate Filibuster
Just in case you weren’t sure, sex with animals is still illegal in the U.S. military
About a week ago, a “Get a Life” post by Joe Gandelman discussing a bovine question by a reporter on a defense authorization bill that included a provision which repeals the military law on sodomy and the military ban on sex with animals, or bestiality, quickly (de)generated some heated comments on the issue. One person insisted that sodomy and other bizarre deviant sex … [Read more...] about Just in case you weren’t sure, sex with animals is still illegal in the U.S. military
Obama Team Likes What It’s Seeing
The New York Times reports that the prospects for a long, drawn-out Republican nomination fight is keeping the Obama team in good spirits. “The longer this race goes, the more you’re going to see these Republican candidates try to mortgage the general election to try and win the primary campaign,” said David Axelrod, the chief strategist for the president’s re-election … [Read more...] about Obama Team Likes What It’s Seeing
Amanpour Will Leave ABC’s “This Week” and Go Back to CNN
Let me say at the outset: I think Christiane Amanpour got a bum rap from many critics, partisans and bloggers. She was a highly informed, outward looking and thinking host of ABC's "This Week" and it was refreshing to see someone on American television whose focus was not soley on our domestic political horse races. That being said, this does not surprise me one … [Read more...] about Amanpour Will Leave ABC’s “This Week” and Go Back to CNN
Spray Santa
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MORE Political Brinksmanship: House Passes Version of Payroll Tax Plan Obama Opposes
And so the game of political brinksmanship continues. The House has passed a version of the payroll tax plan that sticks it to President Barack Obama, thus ensuring the continuation of the seemingly nonstop partisan struggle: Another Washington political showdown took shape Tuesday as the House of Representatives passed a Republican plan that would extend the payroll tax … [Read more...] about MORE Political Brinksmanship: House Passes Version of Payroll Tax Plan Obama Opposes
Is Ron Paul Poised to Win In Iowa?
Is Ron Paul -- the Republican Party's REAL maverick -- posed to win the Iowa cauces? It sounds that way. A new poll shows him within striking distance of winning and it also underscores a fact that brings bit of deja vu for those who've watched the Republican race: all the news in recent weeks has been about the steady ascent of former House Speaker Newt Gingrich as the new … [Read more...] about Is Ron Paul Poised to Win In Iowa?
Trump Withdraws as Moderator of GOP Iowa Debate
This news is like hearing the clown act won't appear after all. After it became clear that the bulk of Republicans running for President -- except former House Speaker Newt Gingrich and former Senator Rick Santorum -- felt appearing at a debate hosted by the modern P.T. Barnum might not help them politically, Donald Trump has "I quit" versus "You're fired." He won't host the … [Read more...] about Trump Withdraws as Moderator of GOP Iowa Debate
Saudi Woman Beheaded For Being A Witch
Saudi officials have executed a woman for practicing witchcraft. According to this post it seems that they have a system for finding witches. … [Read more...] about Saudi Woman Beheaded For Being A Witch
NTSB Proposes National Ban On Cell Phones While Driving
The NTSB is proposing a nationwide ban on the use of cell phones while driving but the ban would not apply to hands free devices or to use by passengers. Although it would not eliminate the mental distractions caused by cell phone use, the ban would eliminate the physical distractions caused by holding the phone itself. While I would rather that people exercise the … [Read more...] about NTSB Proposes National Ban On Cell Phones While Driving
Scientists Make Progress On Higgs Boson
In a move that would excite even Sheldon Cooper, scientists at CERN have made major progress in the quest for the Higgs boson. As discussed here, the Higgs boson is what some refer to as the God Particle, a theoretical (or perhaps now not so theoretical) object that could help explain how the universe works. Although this is a major simplification, objects like quarks and … [Read more...] about Scientists Make Progress On Higgs Boson
This Just In: GOP Would Deny Food Stamps & Jobless Benefits . . . To Millionaires
For House Republicans determined to coddle the rich and kneecap the middle class and the poor, it's a new week but the same old spit. In conceding that the payroll tax cut and unemployment benefits be extended for another year, the GOP's latest spending bill would cut social spending more deeply than is already anticipated under current budget caps and basically put the … [Read more...] about This Just In: GOP Would Deny Food Stamps & Jobless Benefits . . . To Millionaires
(Breaking News) Sandusky Waives Preliminary Hearing On Sex Abuse Charges
Jerry Sandusky leaving the Centre County Courthouse this morning. The disgraced former assistant football coach at Penn State charged with 52 counts of sexually molesting 10 boys he met through a charity he ran, waived his right to a preliminary hearing this morning. As the proceedings began in a Bellefonte, Pennsylvania courtroom, Jerry Sandusky's lawyer approached the … [Read more...] about (Breaking News) Sandusky Waives Preliminary Hearing On Sex Abuse Charges