This kind of ongoing story and especially the latest twist is a national political career killer. Even though it is in a tabloid, unless this latest story is refuted it lingers out there.. … [Read more...] about Don’t Look For John Edwards To Be Obama’s Veep
Morning Joe Tanks (Updated)
Pete Hamill, of New Yorker fame, made an appearance on Morning Joe today and decided to jump on the bandwagon with Joe Scarborough's daily tirade against "the Cheetos brigade." (His name for bloggers.) Joe was talking about some mass e-mail he received with smears against one of the candidates, and then moved into saying how unreliable bloggers were, as if they were one in the … [Read more...] about Morning Joe Tanks (Updated)
More Bad Economic News: Vanishing Customers Cause Restaurant Chain Closures
And the bad news goes on and on in the latest manifestation of the Clinton recession the mental recession the economy's accelerating decline under the Bush administration: now some restaurant chains are closing, adding to the list of big corporate stores that are biting the financial dust: Several national restaurant chains were shuttered on Tuesday, possibly offering an … [Read more...] about More Bad Economic News: Vanishing Customers Cause Restaurant Chain Closures
Woes Befall A GOP Whore & Her Pimp
GONZO AND MONICA: GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN When George Bush heads back to his Texas ranch to search among the scrub brush for his squandered legacy, he will leave behind a Justice Department that resembles a Superfund site and the legacy of two attorneys general who willingly relinquished the office's most precious asset -- independence -- in the service of partisan politics … [Read more...] about Woes Befall A GOP Whore & Her Pimp
McCain’s Increasingly Negative Campaign Begins Worrying Some Republicans
Yes, Virginia, there are some in the GOP who don't think likely Republican Presidential candidate Senator John McCain's negative campaigning blitz is a good idea.... In recent weeks McCain's campaign has more than ever begun to resemble exactly the kind of campaign many independent voters have long said they don't like to see: a Rovian-style negative campaign where the focus … [Read more...] about McCain’s Increasingly Negative Campaign Begins Worrying Some Republicans
Election 2008: Scoreboard
We are now through 30 states with 20 more to go. If you haven’t taken a look at the state by state summaries please check the blog for each one. 7/29 Update: With the Stevens indictment today and bad polling on Young I am shifting both races from Leans R to Leans D President: So far Senator Obama retains his lead over Senator McCain. The numbers from the first 30 states … [Read more...] about Election 2008: Scoreboard
Stevens McCain Special Friend
Pat Bagley, Salt Lake Tribune UPDATE: But Ted Stevens' upcoming indictment could actually help McCain... … [Read more...] about Stevens McCain Special Friend
Obama Mideast Trip
Mike Lester, The Rome News-Tribune … [Read more...] about Obama Mideast Trip
Roundup on Obama from Regional German Newspapers: ‘No He Can’t’
In regard to Obama's speech in Berlin, German skepticism finally seems to be setting in. In this editorial review from the Financial Times Deutschland of six smaller, regional German newspapers, it's clear that beyond his eloquent oratory - Obama failed to impress. Here's a sampling: From the Oldenburgische Volkszeitung in Vechta, which is in Germany's … [Read more...] about Roundup on Obama from Regional German Newspapers: ‘No He Can’t’
How you can help the Knoxville Unitarian Church victims
I just wanted to alert people to the Knoxville Relief Fund. The injured will require long-term medical care. Fortunately, the medical statuses of some of the victims has been upgraded. Tammy Sommers, a friend of mine who was shot in the head and in critical yesterday yesterday has been updated to serious condition. We are all relieved that her status is improving. But … [Read more...] about How you can help the Knoxville Unitarian Church victims
Victory Gardens and Grassless Lawns
During World War II, Americans grew tons of produce in government-sponsored Victory Gardens. With a 21st century twist, the idea is back, paired with an anti-lawn movement that decries the waste of water, use of an ingredient in Agent Orange and expenditure on fuel for power mowers to make front and back yards look like golf courses. In New York City, Portland, Oregon and in … [Read more...] about Victory Gardens and Grassless Lawns
Why John McCain Should Lose
In a post this morning, blogger Alan Stewart Carl, discusses his backing off of supporting John McCain. He writes: ...outside of certain issues of morality, I am not a man of absolutes. Which is why I’ve drifted away from McCain – he has acted too much like a man of absolutes, not just convinced of his own understandings of the world but also too willing to simplify complex … [Read more...] about Why John McCain Should Lose
The Conservative Reformation: ‘Starts’
“Where all think alike, no one thinks very much.” -- Walter Lippmann --------------------- Picking up on the last installment to this series -- and once again taking cues from David Cameron (to whom even the far-right Weekly Standard is now paying homage) -- I believe American conservatives should start leading this country toward a re-conception of the roles of our … [Read more...] about The Conservative Reformation: ‘Starts’
Conditions on the Ground: What We Make of the Ongoing Violence in Iraq
For all the talk about "the conditions on the ground," as McCain put it the other day, about timetables, about how the situation there is not quite as bad as it was, say, a couple of years ago, and about whether the Surge has been a success or not, Iraq is still an incredibly violent and bloody place. As we were reminded once again yesterday: All told, at least 61 people … [Read more...] about Conditions on the Ground: What We Make of the Ongoing Violence in Iraq
Mild Quake Hits LA; Media Goes Nuts
There has been a moderate 5.4 earthquake in Southern California. The quake struck around 11:45 am and was felt throughout most of the region. As is usually the case, the media has gone crazy and is acting like the entire state is sliding into the ocean. I live in California and have been through 5 range quakes. Yeah, it's a good shaking, you might need to do a little … [Read more...] about Mild Quake Hits LA; Media Goes Nuts
Media Alert (sort of)
Stop by the Ed Morrissey show between 3:30 pm and 4:00 pm today and I'll be the guest. I know... you're overwhelmed. … [Read more...] about Media Alert (sort of)
Veepstakes: Obama’s Choice
According to Marc Ambinder, Obama's veep vetters are focusing on four contenders: Even Bayh; Joe Biden; Tim Kaine; and Kathleen Sebelius. "Based on discussions with high-level Obama aides, I do not get the impression that Obama has made up his mind yet. These aides do say that Obama is narrowing his choices." According to Ambinder, Kaine and Sebelius are about … [Read more...] about Veepstakes: Obama’s Choice
Sad State of the RNC
A few minutes ago, I received an email alert from the Republican National Committee with the following title: ***MEDIA ADVISORY*** RNC Launches New Web Video: "Obama TV Ad In Berlin" Curious, I clicked through to watch the video, as I finished up the meager lunch to which my fatness relegates me. And this is what I saw: Post-viewing, several adjectives present … [Read more...] about Sad State of the RNC
Will Goodling be the Bush Administration’s Scapegoat?
Yesterday, I posted in some depth about Goodling's work at what legal scholar Jonathan Turley has called 'The Voldemort Department of Human Resources.' (Countdown, embedded below) Via The Raw Story: The White House's silence on the Justice Department report should indicate, perhaps, at least a tacit endorsement of Goodling's tactics, Turley says. "The question really is … [Read more...] about Will Goodling be the Bush Administration’s Scapegoat?
Alaska’s US Senator Ted Stevens Has Been Indicted
MSNBC: U.S. officials say the Justice Department has indicted Alaska Senator Ted Stevens on charges related to a long-running investigation of business dealings in Alaska. Stevens, who has served in the U.S. Senate for 40 years, is up for re-election this year, and Democrats view his seat as one of their top pick-up opportunities. [snip] Seven other Alaska … [Read more...] about Alaska’s US Senator Ted Stevens Has Been Indicted