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When going negative, be funny
Ok, the McCain campaign has certainly put out a raft of negative ads against Obama recently, some with greater success than others and on a variety of topics. It's only fair that Team Obama get in on the fun, and I have to admit, this one was pretty amusing. It's only 30 seconds. Give it a look. … [Read more...] about When going negative, be funny
Overseas Politics and News
As we in the US prepare for the organized chaos of the Democratic and Republican conventions, there is a bit of political chaos of a more serious kind taking place overseas. In Pakistan the government coalition has collapsed with the withdrawal of the Pakistan Muslim League-N from the ruling coalition. Party leader Nawaz Sharif cited broken promises by Asif Ali Zardari’s … [Read more...] about Overseas Politics and News
Cults (plural) of personality
I know your anger, I know your dreams I've been everything you want to be I'm the cult of personality Like Mussolini and Kennedy I'm the cult of personality - Living Colour The latest round of polls in the post-Biden announcement era have left me scratching my head yet again. On the rare occasions when I turn out to be wrong, (who... me?) I at least try to make some … [Read more...] about Cults (plural) of personality
Civil Rights Roundup: 08/25/08
Your daily dose of civil rights and related news An observant Jewish engineer was vindicated after being hounded by spying accusations, after a probe found he was targeted on basis of religion. The Washington Post had a nice article up over the weekend on the experiences of other Black "firsts" (first astronaut, first Miss USA, first NBA player, etc.). Also from the … [Read more...] about Civil Rights Roundup: 08/25/08
C-SPAN gets interactive; text messaging benefits Dems
Sarah Lai Stirland at Wired's Threat Level, reporting on tech Gadgetry at The Democratic National Convention: It's not only C-Span and the television networks that will cover the convention this year. Bloggers, video-loggers, and even party delegates themselves are promising to provide their take on the events at the Democratic National Convention. This could be the most … [Read more...] about C-SPAN gets interactive; text messaging benefits Dems
Welcome TMV’s Newest Co-Blogger
The Moderate Voice is pleased to welcome Elyas Bakhtiari whose blog Ablogistan has been noted for its thoughtful posts. He's a Boston-based writer and editor who works as a health care journalist by day and blogs about politics, policy, and issues by night. He previously lived in San Antonio, Texas, where he attended Trinity University and worked briefly for the San Antonio … [Read more...] about Welcome TMV’s Newest Co-Blogger
Polls: Race Dead Even Now After Biden Pick Apparently Irks Clinton Supporters
The latest CNN poll shows that Democratic Sen. Barack Obama's choice of Sen. Joe Biden has proven to be a "step backwards" because supporters of Sen. Hillary Clinton are unhappy about the choice and balking at supporting the ticket. And the CNN findings of a dead heat after the Biden announcement is now confirmed by the latest Gallup Daily tracking poll which finds the race … [Read more...] about Polls: Race Dead Even Now After Biden Pick Apparently Irks Clinton Supporters
Interview with Silverio Salazar: Making the Jump From Hillary to McCain
This weekend I had the opportunity to interview Silverio “Silver” Salazar. Silver is the cousin of both Senator Ken Salazar (D-Colorado)and Congressman John Salazar (D- Colorado 3rd). He is a former supporter of Senator Hillary Clinton but is now endorsing John McCain’s presidential bid. I found Silver to be an engaging individual who is deeply-passionate about government and … [Read more...] about Interview with Silverio Salazar: Making the Jump From Hillary to McCain
12 Hot Button Thoughts On Joe Biden
(12.) Anyone scratching the surface of Joe Biden's financial history will become acquainted with Delaware's growth industry -- usury in the form of credit card-bank-friendly state laws written for some of his biggest contributors. (11.) Too much will be made in the coming weeks of Biden's humble roots, but he can connect with blue collar Americans and help shore up Obama … [Read more...] about 12 Hot Button Thoughts On Joe Biden
Super Model’s Rendezvous With Dalai Lama
The Beijing Olympics is over, and the world seems to have forgotten Tibet and its exiled leader, the Dalai Lama. But not France. It recently witnessed an exotic event --- "a mixture of religious service, saffron diplomacy and Woodstock-like happening. The venue: The Lerab Ling sanctuary, home of Europe's biggest Tibetan temple." The French president Nicolas Sarkozy sent his … [Read more...] about Super Model’s Rendezvous With Dalai Lama
Bill Clinton Reportedly Upset Over His Convention Speech Assignment
It's becoming increasingly clear that, if Democratic-nominee-to-be Sen. Barack Obama loses the election, some members of the Democratic Party will blame the Clintons and some of their supporters, particularly with this LATEST twist: on the eve of the convention, Bill Clinton is reportedly upset behind-the-scenes about his speech assignment. It's worth looking at this piece … [Read more...] about Bill Clinton Reportedly Upset Over His Convention Speech Assignment
‘Reasons Europe Should Hope for An Obama Victory’: From Le Figaro
Why would historian Alexandre Adler, who is often characterized as France's foremost neo-con and who greatly admires John McCain, want to see Barack Obama elected president of the United States? After discussing the many things that Obama is wrong on - and it's quite a list - Adler writes in part: "If I was an American voter, I would campaign enthusiastically for the … [Read more...] about ‘Reasons Europe Should Hope for An Obama Victory’: From Le Figaro
Obamanomics: my kind of tax & spend
If I were to quote just one passage from the NY Times Sunday Magazine piece, Obamanomics, it would be this: There have now been two presidents in the last 30 years — Bush and Reagan — who cut taxes and promised that deficits would not follow. But the deficits did come, and they went away only after two other presidents — George H. W. Bush and Bill Clinton — raised taxes. It … [Read more...] about Obamanomics: my kind of tax & spend
Shedding Tears for Hillary
Memo to disaffected Clinton Democrats arriving in Denver: Forty years ago at the convention in Chicago, as a delegate supporting anti-war candidate Eugene McCarthy, I was tear-gassed by the police of Mayor Richard Daley, a supporter of Hubert Humphrey. The Democrats lost that election and Richard Nixon moved into the White House. The internal strife will be less riotous this … [Read more...] about Shedding Tears for Hillary
Another Chance to Support Our Troops
In the "lull" between Obama's announcement of his vice-presidential pick, and the opening of the Democratic Convention in Denver tomorrow, I am going to try to briefly re-direct the readers' attention to what I feel is a shameful situation. There have been many---too many---instances where an administration that claims to "support the troops," falls woefully short of doing … [Read more...] about Another Chance to Support Our Troops
Election 2008: Scoreboard
We have now finished all 50 states and can detail the projected outcomes for each of the categories. President: In the Presidential race Obama is projected to defeat McCain by a margin of 293-245 or a gain of 41 votes over 2004. In the popular vote, I expect Obama to win by 1-2 percentage points. Senate: Democrats will gain five seats in Alaska, Colorado, New Hampshire, … [Read more...] about Election 2008: Scoreboard
Biden “does no harm” but does he help?
Gallup has immediately gotten to work polling the populace on Barack Obama's selection of Joe Biden as his running mate. (And let's face it... what else do they have to occupy their time in August until the conventions begin?) Pollsters have been taking this body temperature check immediately following the VP announcements for more than twenty years, so we have some decent … [Read more...] about Biden “does no harm” but does he help?
Election 2008: Wyoming
Wyoming remains one of the least-populated states in the nation as well as one of the most Republican. It also features 2 Senate races due to the death of Senator Craig Thomas earlier this year. President: McCain wins. 'Nuff said Safe Republican Senate #1: Incumbent John Barrasso (R) was appointed to the Senate earlier this year and will probably face attorney Nick … [Read more...] about Election 2008: Wyoming
Election 2008: Wisconsin
Wisconsin is probably one of the most interesting states from a political standpoint. Over the years it has been a GOP bastion, a socialist beachhead, a progressive stronghold and, more recently, a Democratic-leaning state. President: Although it has been 24 years since the Republicans last won the state in a Presidential election, it has been very close in the last couple … [Read more...] about Election 2008: Wisconsin