In one of the more interesting political essays I've seen in some time, Rick Moran looks at the "woulda coulda shoulda" scenario of what might have been had Chicago Bears super-coach Mike Ditka accepted the GOP's invitation to run for the United States Senate in 2004. You may recall that Jeri Ryan's husband Jack won the Republican primary that year, but his campaign … [Read more...] about You Can Thank Coach Ditka for an Obama Presidency
Boxing and Politics: A Knockout?
Is there some sort of parallel between pugilism and the political arena? BJ at Newshoggers brings you the story of a middleweight champion who takes down his opponent, gives a shout-out to Barack and Michelle Obama, and moves in next door to Joe Biden. … [Read more...] about Boxing and Politics: A Knockout?
A Special Moment For A Special Candidate
While you can be quite sure that as the memory fades this special moment will be nothing more than a pimple on the ass of history, but isn't it extraordinary that a woman who declares that she is ready to be vice president can't meet the press but can do a star turn on "Saturday Night Live"? Yes it is extraordinary, but merely symptomatic of a train-wreck of a campaign that … [Read more...] about A Special Moment For A Special Candidate
What’s The True Color Of Politics?
Some thoughts from Papamoka... … [Read more...] about What’s The True Color Of Politics?
Ralph Nader: “Tear Down The Wall!”
NEW YORK – WALL STREET, From the steps of the Federal Hall National Memorial, and across the street from the well-guarded, all-marble New York Stock Exchange building, speaker after speaker worked the crowd into an anti-corporate fervor while a rag-tag band played and actors parodied Hank Paulson and his cronies. It was all a build-up to the keynote speaker and 2008 … [Read more...] about Ralph Nader: “Tear Down The Wall!”
McCain’s Only Real Chance
Sage advice (again) from Jerry Remmers... … [Read more...] about McCain’s Only Real Chance
Obama Draws 100,000 In St. Louis: His Record In America
Democratic Presidential candidate Sen. Barack Obama drew boffo crowds today in St. Louis -- reportedly a record for him in North America but it comes as polls are tightening and there are growing concerns about Democratic overconfidence: ST. LOUIS, Mo. -- A record-breaking 100,000 people cheered Sen. Barack Obama under the Gateway Arch on the Mississippi River, by far the … [Read more...] about Obama Draws 100,000 In St. Louis: His Record In America
McCain and Obama: A Look At 50 Key Senate Votes
McCain Now On Ascent In Various Polls
The site FiveThirtyEight notes that Republican presidential candidate Sen. John McCain is now on the ascent in various polls -- and the key questions are whether this ascent will continue and, if so, by how much. Could this be another year when self-assured mid-October assumptions of Democrats and the media's conventional wisdom will prove in the end to have a bit less value … [Read more...] about McCain Now On Ascent In Various Polls
Al Gore’s Call For Environmental Civil Disobedience
Is it dangerous? Your comments in comments welcome... … [Read more...] about Al Gore’s Call For Environmental Civil Disobedience
Frum: An Early Winter For Republicans
New polls show the race between Democratic Sen. Barack Obama and Republican Senator John McCain for the White House starting to slowly tighten, but Obama remains ahead. The "given" now in a lot of coverage is that the Democrats are headed for victory -- a conventional wisdom Obama has sought to dismiss by saying two words: "New Hampshire." Still, it is the "given" that the … [Read more...] about Frum: An Early Winter For Republicans
Sabato’s Crystal Ball: Congressional Races
Larry J. Sabato et al - DEMOCRATS ROLL IN U.S. HOUSE RACES: Party Now Certain to Add Significant Number to Current Majority The good news just keeps on coming for Democrats. As we discussed last week, presidential nominee Barack Obama is the clear favorite to win a substantial victory in the race for the White House (see updated Electoral College map, HERE). Democratic … [Read more...] about Sabato’s Crystal Ball: Congressional Races
Choose Your Own Prop. 4 Adventure!
On the ballot in California is a proposal (Prop. 4) which would require teenagers seeking abortions to notify their parents. It doesn't require their consent, and it has exceptions for abusive parents and a judicial bypass option. Sound okay to you? Well then play Modern Mitzvot's Choose Your Own Adventure: Prop. 4 Saga! Fun for the whole family (except the pregnant teenage … [Read more...] about Choose Your Own Prop. 4 Adventure!
N-O to W.
Oliver Stone came back from Vietnam, he has said, "very mixed up, very alienated, very paranoid," and, for a quarter of a century, has been creating movies to make us all feel that way. As George W. Bush ends his eight-year effort to do the same, the last thing we need is a Stone biopic to "explain" how and why he did it. Thanks, but no thanks. With his "JFK," Stone … [Read more...] about N-O to W.
Design Your Own Electoral Map
Right here. … [Read more...] about Design Your Own Electoral Map
A Mighty Hoax from ACORN Grows (Guest Voice)
In this Guest Voice, PBS's Bill Moyers' Journal's senior writer looks at the growing controversy over ACORN, the accusations by the campaign of Republican Senator John McCain, the Obama campaign and its meaning. Guest Voice posts do not necessarily represent the views of TMV or its writers. A Mighty Hoax from ACORN Grows by Michael Winship ACORN and election fraud. … [Read more...] about A Mighty Hoax from ACORN Grows (Guest Voice)
Ralph Nader: Tear Down The Wall! (Guest Voice Report)
In this extensive Guest Voice original report, New York human rights lawyer K. Steven Zimmerman reports on a rally held by third party candidate Ralph Nader in New York City on Thursday. Tear Down The Wall! by K. Steven Zimmerman NEW YORK - WALL STREET, From the steps of the Federal Hall National Memorial, and across the street from the well-guarded, all-marble New York … [Read more...] about Ralph Nader: Tear Down The Wall! (Guest Voice Report)
Obama Calls the ACORN Bluff
So Barack Obama has asked that an special prosecutor be appointed to investigate allegations of voter registration fraud (aka, the ACORN controversy) and voter suppression efforts. The McCain campaign's response? Not exactly in line with what you'd expect if you thought they were seriously and honestly concerned that this issue was "destroying the fabric of democracy." To … [Read more...] about Obama Calls the ACORN Bluff
Sabato’s Crystal Ball: ELECTORAL COLLEGE UPDATE – OCTOBER 16
Larry J. Sabato's ELECTORAL COLLEGE UPDATE: OCTOBER 16 OVERALL: John McCain's position in the Electoral College continued to deteriorate in the previous seven days. We are making the following adjustments, accordingly. AR from Solid McCain to Likely McCain: The financial meltdown is lowering McCain's percentage here, but as of now, we do not believe a McCain win is … [Read more...] about Sabato’s Crystal Ball: ELECTORAL COLLEGE UPDATE – OCTOBER 16
If the Reagan Era is Dead, Who Killed it? (Guest Voice)
With polls showing a likely -- but not certain -- Republican rout, some have wondered if the Reagan era is over. In this Guest Voice, Ronald Reagan's son conservative talk show host Michael Reagan argues that, if the Reagan era is indeed over, it will have been the Republican Party that killed it. Guest Voice posts offer various viewpoints and do not necessarily reflect the … [Read more...] about If the Reagan Era is Dead, Who Killed it? (Guest Voice)