The New Hampshire State Senate became the first legislative body in the country to have a majority female membership on Tuesday. Thirteen of the 24 seats are now held by women. History being made all around. … [Read more...] about NH State Senate Makes History, Too
The “First Pup” Question is No Joke
Many observers have been having a grand old time making light of President Elect Barack Obama's promise to bring a puppy into the White House for his children. I would like to suggest that there is a bit more to this story than throwaway fluff pieces and one-liners for Leno and Letterman. Obama addressed this briefly during is first press conference. Between addressing his … [Read more...] about The “First Pup” Question is No Joke
Obama Shows Us Where We’re Headed, Where We’ve Been (Guest Voice)
So what did Barack Obama's election to the presidency mean? Did it mean a Democrat won, elected because people wanted change and specific policies? Or was there also another, stronger undercurrent that helped him win that included the way he ran...and the electorate rejecting a certain tone to Campaign 2008? Michael Winship, senior writer for PBS's Bill Moyers Journal looks at … [Read more...] about Obama Shows Us Where We’re Headed, Where We’ve Been (Guest Voice)
Should Obama Do A “Green New Deal” Or Not?
A debate rages... … [Read more...] about Should Obama Do A “Green New Deal” Or Not?
Obama On Economy
Will Palin Replace Cheney As Viral Neoconservatism’s New Host?
The people between John and Cindy McCain are actually smaller than they appear In principle, there was never anything particularly wrong with the political movement known as neoconservatism, which after all was a reaction to failed policies of the 1960s and 1970s. But neoconservatism had become so discredited by the time that Dick Cheney and others finished wringing the … [Read more...] about Will Palin Replace Cheney As Viral Neoconservatism’s New Host?
Memo to the Wasilla Wildcat
I've spent a fair bit of time lately criticizing P-E Obama's cabinet choices which has led some of my Right-leaning readers to warm up to me slightly. Just to ensure that I keep the anger levels tuned up properly on both sides of the aisle, allow me to offer up another in my ongoing series of despicable attacks on Sarah Palin and her family. You are cordially invited to check … [Read more...] about Memo to the Wasilla Wildcat
Speculation on Obama Cabinet Begins
With the announcement of President Elect Obama's economic "dream team," speculation officially begins concerning what his cabinet will look like. "Which of those heavy hitters will be Treasury Secretary" is merely the first and most obvious question. The Associated Press (yes yes I know many people are still boycotting them) has come up with an interesting collection of … [Read more...] about Speculation on Obama Cabinet Begins
Is Sarah Palin Being Unfairly Scapegoated?
At a time when Republicans are pondering Senator John McCain's decisive loss in the Presidential race against Democratic Senator Barack Obama and looking to assess what went wrong, a noisy battle is raging between McCain's Veep pick Gov. Sarah Palin, the McCain camp and, some suggest, a more furtive campaign by supporters of former Gov. Mitt Romney to define Palin. In an … [Read more...] about Is Sarah Palin Being Unfairly Scapegoated?
Back to the Future for the GOP?
Once upon a time, Republicans believed in limited government, civil liberties, restrained spending, and foreign policy realism. But, in courting the Religious Right, the party changed course dramatically. That change has been especially pronounced during the administration of George W. Bush. With the loss of the White House and the larger Democratic majorities in both … [Read more...] about Back to the Future for the GOP?
Brain Scan Research: Bullies Like Seeing Others’ Pain
If you talk to school kids what's one constant? Many of them can tell you they've been bullied. If you talk to an adult -- no matter how old -- he or she will also tell you no matter that they can remember when they were bullied, and they probably tell you when, where, how old they were when it took place and even who did it. Are bullies just mean people who grow out of it? … [Read more...] about Brain Scan Research: Bullies Like Seeing Others’ Pain
Obama: The Color of Change for Both Russia and Europe: Vedomosti of Russia
Despite the saber rattling of Russian President Medvedev the day after Senator Obama's election as president, one shouldn't get the impression that Russians haven't been moved by the meaning and symbolism of his rise to prominence. In fact, according to this editorial from Vedomosti, one of Russia's leading business dailies, the reality of a President-elect Obama is a strong … [Read more...] about Obama: The Color of Change for Both Russia and Europe: Vedomosti of Russia
‘Obama Sale’ on Guns and Ammo
From the home of UGA as reported in the Athens Banner-Herald (via Jim Galloway): A local gun shop that used Barack Obama's name to hawk weapons has backed down, saying the message was meant to champion gun rights, not threaten violence. Georgia Outdoor Sports owner Carrie Mentel said she advertised an "OBAMA SALE!" - on "GUNS AMMO ARCHERY" - outside her Hull store Wednesday … [Read more...] about ‘Obama Sale’ on Guns and Ammo
Obama’s Victory: Fifth Global Press Roundup
Yet more great content from the foreign press aggregator, WatchingAmerica.com. This list of foreign press reaction includes much from the Middle East - both translated and originally in English - and from Asia and the rest of the world (after the break) ... FROM THE MIDDLE EAST Islamic Republic News Agency, Iran Iran Reveals Its Hopes for Obama Radio … [Read more...] about Obama’s Victory: Fifth Global Press Roundup
Election of Obama a Chance to ‘Offset’ Iranian Influence: Kitabat of Iraq
OBAMA STANDS NEXT TO A CAR LABELED 'IRAQ' POINTING TO THE CAR, THE IRAQI MAN SAYS TO OBAMA: 'THAT IS WHAT YOUR PREVIOUS ADMINISTRATION DID. WE'VE BEEN SUFFERING FOR FIVE YEARS. CAN YOU FIX IT?!' [Sotal Iraq, Iraq] Continuing our journalistic journey around the world, below is an op-ed article from Iraq's Kitabat newspaper on the likely ramifications for Iraq of Senator … [Read more...] about Election of Obama a Chance to ‘Offset’ Iranian Influence: Kitabat of Iraq
UPDATED & MOVED UP: Text of P-E Obama’s Speech at 1st Press Conference
UPDATE: As delivered, with Q&A, by Lynn Sweet of the Chicago Sun-Times: PRESS CONFERENCE WITH PRESIDENT-ELECT BARACK OBAMA AND VICE PRESIDENT-ELECT JOE BIDEN FOLLOWING THEIR MEETING WITH THE TRANSITION ECONOMIC ADVISORY BOARD HILTON CHICAGO, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 2:53 P.M. EST, FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2008 PRESIDENT-ELECT OBAMA: Thank you. Thank you very much, everybody. … [Read more...] about UPDATED & MOVED UP: Text of P-E Obama’s Speech at 1st Press Conference
Priorities
It's good to know some people are keenly focused on critical issues: Obama told reporters Friday that his mention on election night of getting a puppy for Sasha and Malia had 'generated more interest on his Web site than any other topic.' For another, less-charming example, see Joe's aptly titled post, just before this one. … [Read more...] about Priorities
Get A Life
During his press conference today, in response to a question about consultations with "living" Presidents, President-elect Barack Obama made a passing comment that mentioned Nancy Reagan, who talked to astrologers. You can watch it here. Today, there are many Democrats, Republicans, and Independents who are not hardcore partisans looking to leap at any opportunity to express … [Read more...] about Get A Life
Iraq End Game
The bargaining in Baghdad is getting serious as Iraqis pressure the Bush Administration for last-minute concessions on a status-of-forces agreement to sanction US presence beyond the end of the year. But the American election and Bush's imminent departure have changed the game. Gone is the McCain mantra of "victory with honor," a prescription for open-ended American … [Read more...] about Iraq End Game
How Should Obama Handle Iran?
A good roundup can be found here. … [Read more...] about How Should Obama Handle Iran?