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)
John McCain the Plumber
John Cole, The Scranton Times-Tribune … [Read more...] about John McCain the Plumber
Sarah Palin Visits Pro-America America
Sarah Palin doesn't seem to be coping very well with the idea that people in some parts of the country don't think she's qualified to be VP and, quite frankly, don't like her very much: "We believe that the best of America is not all in Washington, D.C. We believe" -- here the audience interrupted Palin with applause and cheers -- "We believe that the best of America is in … [Read more...] about Sarah Palin Visits Pro-America America
Bob Barr for President
With only 17 days left until the election and many of my TMV colleagues jumping off the fence to one side or the other, the time is fast approaching for all of us to plant our flags. Today I would like to share my own observations and experiences regarding the various candidates through this seemingly endless campaign season and why, as the title of this piece indicates, I … [Read more...] about Bob Barr for President
Chicago Tribune Endorses Obama
Most newspaper endorsements for Presidential candidates are worthless. Editorial staffs typically lean one way or another and predictably back the nominee of the preferred party. Sometimes the endorsement is hearty enough to merit attention; the Washington Post editorial of Obama was considerably stronger than the one they gave to Kerry in 2004. Some newspapers waver back … [Read more...] about Chicago Tribune Endorses Obama
The Wall Street Journal Is Worried
As the McCain campaign concentrates on holding the red states, Rupert Murdoch's house organ for the super-rich sounds the alarm on what could happen if Barack Obama's coattails are long enough to give Democrats filibuster-proof majorities in Congress. "Though we doubt most Americans realize it," a WSJ editorial warns, "this would be one of the most profound political and … [Read more...] about The Wall Street Journal Is Worried
McCain 2008 Now Morphs Into What He Fought Against In 2000
He has hired the same firm to do attack robocalls against Obama that was used against him by the Bush-Rove team to smear him in South Carolina in 2000. Details here. … [Read more...] about McCain 2008 Now Morphs Into What He Fought Against In 2000
Campaign Trash Talk
Jeff Parker, Florida Today … [Read more...] about Campaign Trash Talk
McCain Surrogate Michelle Bachmann Shows How To Lose Independent Voters
How many people who strongly supported John McCain in 2000 could ever have dreamed that in 2008 he would become in-effect a surrogate for talk show host Sean Hannity? McCain surrogate Rep. Michelle Bachmann appeared on Chris Matthews' "Hardball" today and her segment featured below is a barely-revised version of McCarthyism. She only left out holding up a list. The McCain of … [Read more...] about McCain Surrogate Michelle Bachmann Shows How To Lose Independent Voters
And the WaPo Endorses…
Barack Obama. No surprise there, though The Washington Post is hardly a bastion of liberalism and pro-Democratic sentiment, regardless of what the finger-pointing self-victimizers of the right may have to say about it. It's actually not a bad endorsement -- well, actually, it's quite good -- with most of it focusing on Obama's many positive qualities and policy positions, … [Read more...] about And the WaPo Endorses…
Fox News Eats One Of Its Own
On tonight's Fox's "fair and balanced" Special Report, with Bret Baier substituting for Brit Hume, something very interesting happened. During a discussion of "Joe the Plumber," with the "All-Star Panel," Mort Kondracke tried to be fair and balanced, had the audacity to tell the truth. He tried to talk about Joe the Plumber's true politics; that Joe is not the "every man" … [Read more...] about Fox News Eats One Of Its Own