Actor and former Presidential wannabe Fred Thompson had brunch with bloggers at the GOP convention, where he's expected to give a stemwinding speech tonight. Details at Booker Rising (one of TMV's favorite blogs) HERE. (Let's see...What does an actor have for brunch? Ham. What do surrogates on cable news shows have for lunch? Baloney. ) … [Read more...] about Fred Thompson Brunches With Bloggers At The GOP Convention
McCain Didn’t Google Deep Enough
A few months ago, the Republican candidate told backers that choosing a running mate was easy. "You know, basically it's a Google. What you can find out now on the Internet--it's remarkable." Now it appears that vetting his last-minute choice of Sarah Palin was no search engine slam dunk as a traffic jam of revelations clogs the path to her nomination and raises once again … [Read more...] about McCain Didn’t Google Deep Enough
Would McCain Have Picked Alaska Governor Barack Obama For His Running Mate?
One of the questions asked in "Answer Jake's Question" is: Would Sarah Palin, given her breadth of experience, history, views and issues, been selected by Sen. John McCain as his running mate if she were a man? It is an interesting, thought-provoking question that is getting lots of interesting responses in the comments section. As the (modified) saying goes, one good … [Read more...] about Would McCain Have Picked Alaska Governor Barack Obama For His Running Mate?
Poll: Obama’s Lead Over McCain Is Widening
New polls show Democratic Presidential nominee Senator Barack Obama widening his lead over Republican Sen. John McCain -- signs of either an Obama convention bounce or that McCain's pick of Gov. Sarah Palin as his Vice Presidential running mate has not done what that Arizona Senator had may have hoped it would do. Indeed, one development from one poll: balking Democrats are … [Read more...] about Poll: Obama’s Lead Over McCain Is Widening
On Taking Bets On How Long Palin Will Last On GOP Ticket As McCain Vice President Pick
A lively progressive blog is taking bets on how long GOP Vice Presidential candidate to be Gov. Sarah Palin lasts on the GOP ticket. Details HERE. UPDATE: More predictions are being taken here. My view? The economy is bad so this isn't the time to literally throw money away. In fact, for all of the consternation among Democrats and some independent voters about her lack … [Read more...] about On Taking Bets On How Long Palin Will Last On GOP Ticket As McCain Vice President Pick
For The Hard Times Ahead—Sarah Palin
I got it wrong in my last posting. At least, I got it partly wrong. I wrote then that Sarah Palin was unqualified to be Vice-President because she was unqualified to be President if the need arose. And that her selection on a McCain ticket was thus a grievous mistake. I still agree with the first part of that evaluation. She's certainly not qualified. But as for the … [Read more...] about For The Hard Times Ahead—Sarah Palin
Read My Lips (Guest Voice)
Scandal-tinged former Presidential candidate John Edwards is charging speaking fees higher than ever -- which inspires this Guest Voice by author Martha Randolph Carr. Guest Voice posts do not necessarily reflect those of The Moderate Voice or its writers: Read My Lips By Martha Randolph Carr Former presidential candidate, John Edwards really knows how to make lemonade … [Read more...] about Read My Lips (Guest Voice)
Palin Pregnant Daughter
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Meanwhile, in Japan…
Last night, Japan's "new" Prime Minister became their Ex-Prime Minister. More: Prime Minister Yasuo Fukuda announced on Monday night that he would resign, abruptly ending his chronically unpopular government after just a year and leaving Japan's governing party scrambling to find fresh leadership ahead of crucial national elections. Fukuda's surprise announcement, … [Read more...] about Meanwhile, in Japan…
When Peace Protesters Attack!
No, it's not a new Fox TV reality show. But my radio co-host Cindy is on the ground at the GOP convention in Minneapolis and has the video of some of the crazy goings on to be found outside the convention center. Take a look! UPDATE: I should have noted earlier that Cindy will be on the air with me again today on Mid Stream Radio at yet another different time... 2 pm … [Read more...] about When Peace Protesters Attack!
Look Long & Hard At This Photograph, America. I Mean Really Long & Hard
Look long and hard at this photograph, America. I mean really long and hard. Because when all is said and done, this is what selecting a vice presidential running mate is all about. Look long and hard at this photograph, America. I mean really long and hard. Now, squint a little and picture Joe Biden raising his right hand to take the oath of office as a stunned Michelle … [Read more...] about Look Long & Hard At This Photograph, America. I Mean Really Long & Hard
Answer Jake’s Question
Actually, we'll put two questions to the readership this morning. Both of them come, at different times, from Political Punch. Feel free to take a crack at them. First: "What would the response be if Sen. Barack Obama, D-Illinois, and his wife Michelle had a pregnant unmarried teenage daughter?" In preparing your response to this one, allow me to offer another point of … [Read more...] about Answer Jake’s Question
Barack Obama & The Referendum On Turning America Back From The Dark Side
There are those, I know, who will say that the liberation of humanity, the freedom of man and mind, is nothing but a dream. They are right. It is the American dream. -- ARCHIBALD MacLEISH In exactly nine weeks, America will go to the polls in the most important election of my lifetime and, I daresay, for anyone who wasn't old enough to vote for Franklin Roosevelt or Herbert … [Read more...] about Barack Obama & The Referendum On Turning America Back From The Dark Side
Barack Obama: A Baby Boomer At Heart
I recommend a recent write-up on Barack Obama by Greg Sheridan, foreign editor of The Australian. Sheridan writes: "He (Obama) is technically a member of generation X, born just too late to be a baby boomer. Yet his consciousness is quintessentially that of the baby boomer. "The best guide to who Obama is politically comes not from the millions of hagiographic and densely … [Read more...] about Barack Obama: A Baby Boomer At Heart
Gustav Gone But Hanna and Ike On The Way
Some of our readers have questioned why we are posting about the weather and asking if it is some way political. Well, speaking for myself I have been posting because I think TMV is here to bring our readers news and information and when natural disasters threaten our fellow citizens it is worth reporting. I realize that we are all increasingly partisan these days but I think … [Read more...] about Gustav Gone But Hanna and Ike On The Way
Who is Against Bristol Palin?
CNN reports that evangelicals are rallying around Bristol Palin. And I'm glad to hear it. I'm glad that nobody is portraying her as a slut or whore. I'm glad that the evangelical community is reacting to the news with compassion given that they believe her to have engaged in what they see as immoral behavior, and I hope that they would demonstrate that compassion to all other … [Read more...] about Who is Against Bristol Palin?
And the Vetting Goes On
At this point it has almost become tedious... one can only jam one's head against the same brick wall so many times before the roughshod imprints begin to dent the cranium too far. But in the ongoing saga of the vetting of Sarah Palin (which we have been repeatedly assured by the McCain team was done thoroughly and carefully before Friday's surprising announcement) there is … [Read more...] about And the Vetting Goes On
Flooding Causes Multiple Levee Breaches SE of NOLA
Much coverage HERE of breaches and overtopping in places like Plaquemines Parish, Braithwaite, Lafitte etc... NOLA.com … [Read more...] about Flooding Causes Multiple Levee Breaches SE of NOLA
The Incredible Shrinking President
At about this time of year seven years ago, President George W. Bush's approval ratings were somewhere in the low to mid 50's. Not exactly mandate-like numbers, but not too shabby for a guy who managed to slip into office with just 48% of the popular vote and a mere 5 vote margin of victory in the electoral college. Already, he had weathered the defection of Senator Jeffords … [Read more...] about The Incredible Shrinking President
‘America’s Weakness Brings Silent Glee to China’: From Die Zeit of Germany
For many in the world, the opening ceremonies of the Beijing Olympic Games encapsulated the changes at the top of the global political food chain. As the pageantry and power of China gripped the world, conflict in the Caucuses seems to have overturned what we used to call the 'New World Order.' According to Germany's former foreign minister Joschka Fischer, American and Russia … [Read more...] about ‘America’s Weakness Brings Silent Glee to China’: From Die Zeit of Germany