Here's Palin defending her attacks on Obama's associations with Ayers, Wright, etc., and blaming the media for portraying comments like "he pals around with terrorists" as negative: "If [the media] convince enough voters that that is negative campaigning, for me to call Barack Obama out on his associations, then I don't know what the future of our country would be in terms … [Read more...] about Sarah Palin Doesn’t Understand The First Amendment
We’re Not a 50/50 Country; There WILL BE a Mandate
A couple Sundays ago I posted video of Joe Scarborough on Meet The Press saying, "We are not a 60/40 country. We are a 51/49 country," and asked what readers thought. Today I offer up my answer: We are a 60/40 country. The middle has moved. I never believed we were as conservative as the Right believed, and I do not believe we are as liberal as the Left may think come … [Read more...] about We’re Not a 50/50 Country; There WILL BE a Mandate
AP: Obama Now Has Enough Electoral College Votes To Defeat McCain
The AP has released an analysis saying Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Barack Obama now has enough electoral votes to defeat Republican Sen. John McCain and that it's highly unlikely McCain can piece together enough states to win. Here's part of it: Barack Obama has pulled ahead in enough states to win the 270 electoral votes he needs to gain the White House — and … [Read more...] about AP: Obama Now Has Enough Electoral College Votes To Defeat McCain
Obama McCain Race Gets Uglier By The Hour
As the clock winds down to election day, with each passing hour the 2008 Presidential campaign seemingly gets more frenzied, angrier and uglier. See this earlier post about the likely outcome after the votes are counted. And visit the links below to read the latest charges, expressions of outrage and warnings about what will happen if one candidate is elected. There are now … [Read more...] about Obama McCain Race Gets Uglier By The Hour
Poli-Sci (Fi) Girl: On Gays and Marriage: Against Prop 8, California Elections
In our galaxy, there is a place known as Brool-Yi, sometimes spelled Broolyi, also called The Isle of Peace. There, they have automated priests and ministers made of wax, ala Madame Tussaud, who whir out of church portals built somewhat like cuckoo clocks. These reverend-puppets perform all sanctioned services for the masses, including sanctioned marriage. This came … [Read more...] about Poli-Sci (Fi) Girl: On Gays and Marriage: Against Prop 8, California Elections
How Long of a Night Will Tuesday Be?
I was going to write this post, and actually began a draft of it last night, but I was too lazy and Allahpundit at Hot Air beat me to it. While I personally think some of the commenters in that thread may have begun drinking a bit early, AP's assessment of the key states to watch and what time the polls close in each is pretty close to what I had. 7 p.m. Indiana, … [Read more...] about How Long of a Night Will Tuesday Be?
In National Politics, Ugly Women Need Not Apply
Do men get a free pass when it comes to physical attractiveness, while the bar is set higher for women seeking high office? This new study from Discovery seems to indicate that could be the case. Beauty Benefits Female Candidates, Study Shows Oct. 31, 2008 -- Women running for top offices need to appear competent and attractive, according to a new study. For male … [Read more...] about In National Politics, Ugly Women Need Not Apply
Lost in the Shuffle: Issues that Matter
My problem with political dialogue that focuses on the likes of Bill Ayers is simply this: Such dialogue distracts us from the far more substantive, meaningful dialogue we should be having. Unfortunately, I am now as guilty of said distraction as those who shoved Ayers into the dialogue in the first place. I decided weeks ago to shine an occasional spotlight on Bill Ayers, … [Read more...] about Lost in the Shuffle: Issues that Matter
Election 2008’s Real Loser Will Be Karl Rove And Rovian Politics
A common thread evident in talking to and reading polls about independent voters and many Americans is this: they are sick of the kind of political base mobilization politics symbolized by former Bush political maven Karl Rove. Rove is now a respected political consultant and highly-engaging Fox News talking head. And on occasions where YouTubes of him hit the Internet … [Read more...] about Election 2008’s Real Loser Will Be Karl Rove And Rovian Politics
The Case Against One-Day Voting
With an estimated one out of three Americans casting ballots before Election Day this year, it may be time to rethink the tradition of having tens of millions of voters swamp polling places on a Tuesday in November. Why just one day? Why not two, three or even a week? The advantages of converting to an Election Week are many and obvious: *With the uncertainties of … [Read more...] about The Case Against One-Day Voting
Urgent Call: Prop 8 in CA; Marriage Myths and Historical Facts
As Tuesday draws near Andy Towle has put out an Urgent Call to help get out the vote against Prop 8 in California: The "No on Prop 8" campaign urgently needs 10,000 volunteers on the ground to staff the final "No on Prop 8" push. They've been signing many up but they need more. If you can help, please SIGN UP HERE. Clickthrough for more information & links. The … [Read more...] about Urgent Call: Prop 8 in CA; Marriage Myths and Historical Facts
The World Series Win & Philly’s Future: Yo, My Man! Not So Frickin’ Fast There
"LOVE" SCULPTURE AT JFK PLAZA: WHAT? NO HOMELESS PEOPLE? Unless you're one of the people whose car got turned over in the irrational urban exuberance following the Phillies' World Series win on Wednesday night or stood helplessly on the platform as train after packed train rattled through your suburban station without stopping on Friday morning because of the immense … [Read more...] about The World Series Win & Philly’s Future: Yo, My Man! Not So Frickin’ Fast There
Would Biden Serve Two Terms?
If current projections hold true and the Obama/Biden ticket carries the day on Tuesday, this is the question posed by Festers at Newshoggers, in what he describes as Biden's "Cheney Problem." Let us assume that Barack Obama and Joe Biden win on Tuesday. I think that is becoming extraordinarily likely. This will produce one hell of an interesting Republican primary in 2012 … [Read more...] about Would Biden Serve Two Terms?
“Vindicating” a Bridge Too Far for McCain
I see that both the Sunday morning talking heads and the McCain campaign are trying to spin some last minute gold out of damp, moldy straw. It all centers around a single, off the cuff remark from Barack Obama on Friday. Seizing on a comment Obama made Friday that his faith in America was "vindicated" by his win in the Iowa caucuses, McCain mocked the Democratic presidential … [Read more...] about “Vindicating” a Bridge Too Far for McCain
Where Do You Get Your Campaign News?
Of course, like all truly-refined political junkies, I'm sure that The Moderate Voice is your one-stop-shopping choice for the best news and opinions. But looking beyond that, a new study out from the Pew Research Center examines where voters are getting their political and campaign news this year as compared to times past. Some of the results will likely come as no surprise to … [Read more...] about Where Do You Get Your Campaign News?
The Three Presidential Debates: Spontaneous Or Not?
After the votes are counted on Election Day, there will be the inevitable talk about the impact of the Presidential debates on the final verdict. Specifically, how did they impact the candidacy of Barack Obama and John McCain? Historians and future candidates will want to know. But were these debates as spontaneous as they seemed at first glance? Or were talking points … [Read more...] about The Three Presidential Debates: Spontaneous Or Not?
Candidate Closing Arguments
Nate Beeler, The Washington Examiner … [Read more...] about Candidate Closing Arguments
Two Polls: Obama Retains Strong Lead And Favored By Early Voters
Two polls show a stable Presidential race heading into the final two full days of campaigning with Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Barak Obama holding a commanding lead over GOPer Sen. John McCain -- and one poll shows Obama strongly-favored by early voters. A new CBS News poll puts Obama 13 points among likely voters, 54 percent to 41 percent. And a new Washington … [Read more...] about Two Polls: Obama Retains Strong Lead And Favored By Early Voters
CNN News Plans Hologram Projections In Election Night Coverage
On Election Night, all networks bring you voting projections. This year CNN will be bring you news-maker and correspondent projections. Literally. By hologram. According to TV Newser, CNN will be projecting three dimensional images into news central: Adding to what promises to be one of the most technologically advanced events in CNN's 28-year history, CNN will enhance … [Read more...] about CNN News Plans Hologram Projections In Election Night Coverage
Palin “Pranked” By Canadian Radio Comedian Sarkozy Impersonator
Is it possible for radio "shock jocks" to get through to a major party presidential ticket candidate, pretend to be French President Nicolas Sarkozy and then take the hoax conversation right up to the "reveal" (where the hoodwinked "mark" is told the truth)? Yes: Republican Vice Presidential candidate Sarah Palin got "pranked" by the Canadian comedy duo known as "The Masked … [Read more...] about Palin “Pranked” By Canadian Radio Comedian Sarkozy Impersonator