As we head into the home stretch of Election 2008, there is a lot of talk about how big the probable Democratic victory is going to be. On many of the more liberal websites, people are almost drooling over the prospect of a major sweep. But, in this campaign, I think we need to consider too the impact of such a sweep. One way to visualize what is going on is to look at New … [Read more...] about One Party Rule Is Not A Good Idea
Palin’s Pluses
As new polling shows her costing him more votes than she might win, John McCain's running mate is, in her own way, doing a number of services for the Republican Party and the nation as a whole. For one, Sarah Palin is proving that gender doesn't count in bringing ignorance (pace Dan Quayle) and mean-spiritedness (shades of Spiro Agnew) to a national ticket as she promises a … [Read more...] about Palin’s Pluses
Understanding An Obamacon
Since I am now one of those "Obamacons," I wanted to ask a question of those who are questioning those who would jump-ship and vote for someone that is so opposite from our views. Daniel Larison can understand why people are upset: the most credible pro-Obama argument that can be made is that the GOP must be held accountable and Obama is not McCain, but I still don’t … [Read more...] about Understanding An Obamacon
CNN Poll: Palin May Be Costing McCain Support
A new CNN/Opinion Research Corporation poll suggests Republican Vice Presidential candidate Gov. Sarah Palin is proving to be an Anchor from Anchorage -- costing McCain support. And it also is fascinating for several reasons: 1. It finds she is increasing unpopular and is probably costing McCain two percentage points. How was the conclusion reached? By also polling … [Read more...] about CNN Poll: Palin May Be Costing McCain Support
Is Cheney’s Endorsement Really a Bid to Seal McCain’s Defeat?
The moment that Vice President Dick Cheney gave his public endorsement of John McCain and Sarah Palin for president and vice president on Saturday, the Obama campaign talked it up and went to work producing a commercial touting it. It's understandable why the Obama folks would want to call attention to Cheney's nod for McCain and Palin. Cheney has even lower approval ratings … [Read more...] about Is Cheney’s Endorsement Really a Bid to Seal McCain’s Defeat?
Obama Leads McCain 53% To 42% In Final USA Today/Gallup Poll
The final USA Today/Gallup poll has Democratic Presidential candidate Sen. Barack Obama with a solid 11 percent lead over Republican Sen. John McCain at a time when each side has pointed to sometimes contradictory polls showing their side has made gains. But this Gallup poll is likely to resonate louder than some of the others. The poll also brought some bad news for McCain … [Read more...] about Obama Leads McCain 53% To 42% In Final USA Today/Gallup Poll
New And Old Media Pundits Predict The Election’s Outcome
Read it here on The Washington Post. … [Read more...] about New And Old Media Pundits Predict The Election’s Outcome
Where Will The Election Results Have The Biggest Impact?
Pew Poll: McCain Narrows Obama Lead To Six Points
The Pew Research Center's final presidential campaign poll finds Republican presidential candidate Sen. John McCain is narrowing the gap with Democratic Sen. Barack Obama. Will critics of the media's narrative prove correct? Could this be a nail-biter and even end in a McCain victory, despite the sea of predictions that Obama will ace it in the electoral college? In a report … [Read more...] about Pew Poll: McCain Narrows Obama Lead To Six Points
Sarah Palin Doesn’t Understand The First Amendment
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