The global praise coming into WORLDMEETS.US for Obama's victory is such, it's almost enough to make an American blush. Pierre Rousselin writes for France's Le Figaro: "That a 46-year old mixed race son of a Kenyan who entered the Senate only three and a half years ago has been able to reach such heights in the democracy of the United States is a historic event. … [Read more...] about Obama: One ‘Cannot Praise America Enough’
Joe Lieberman Actively Seeking Votes For John McCain From Clinton Supporters
He's now making a direct pitch to recruit supporters of Hillary Clinton. Prediction: The Democrats won't do anything in terms of ostracizing Lieberman right now. But after the elections it's highly likey that no matter what has been said so far they'll make life difficult for him. The reason: the Democratic party base is going to demand it, particularly if it shapes up as a … [Read more...] about Joe Lieberman Actively Seeking Votes For John McCain From Clinton Supporters
California High School Gives In….. Sort Of
We had previously reported on a controversy at a Woodland, California high school where a teenage cancer victim was being denied the right to participate in graduation ceremonies because she had fallen behind by one class during treatments. The school has now conceded, sort of, to allow her to be recognized during the ceremony, though she won't be able to walk with her … [Read more...] about California High School Gives In….. Sort Of
Global Press Roundup: Obama’s Win – Day 2
Following yesterday's roundup of global response to Obama's victory, today has seen even more prolific output. From Europe, Bild Zeitung, Germany Hillary Wants to Take Vice-Presidency By Force RIA Novosti, Russia Why Hasn't Hillary Clinton Admitted the Obvious? Le Monde, France Barack Obama, An American Destiny Izvestia, Russia The Blonde in Chocolate (What a … [Read more...] about Global Press Roundup: Obama’s Win – Day 2
Gallup Daily: Clinton As Vice President Would Give Obama Slight Bounce
So now the debate and speculation rages: will he (Democratic presumptive nominee Senator Barack Obama) pick her (ready-to-concede Senator Hillary Clinton) as his Vice Presidential nominee? And wouldn't he get a big political boost if he did? Actually, a new Gallup Daily tracking polls says: Not really... A slight majority of Democrats say that Barack Obama should choose … [Read more...] about Gallup Daily: Clinton As Vice President Would Give Obama Slight Bounce
A Sad Start For Obama
Call me disgusted, furious, and terribly disappointed. Senator Obama, it seems, is off to a sad start. His first major speech as the Democrats' nominee-to-be was made yesterday before the hard-line Israel lobby, AIPAC, a group that has consistently put its foot in the way of Palestinian-Israeli peace. And Obama, sounding more like a sleazy politician than a candidate of … [Read more...] about A Sad Start For Obama
Obama: Good Luck Handling the ‘Pitfalls’
One of the many places where people are chattering about the possibility of an Obama presidency is in the tiny West African island-nation of Cape Verde. According to this editorial from the newspaper Liberal, those who expect major change from a Barack White House could be sorely disappointed - but the fact that he has a shot at the White House shows something significant … [Read more...] about Obama: Good Luck Handling the ‘Pitfalls’
Obama-McCain Race Virtual Dead Heat: CNN Poll Of Polls
A CNN poll of polls shows that the race between Democratic Senator Barack Obama and Republican Senator John McCain for the White House is now a virtual dead heat: A poll of polls on Thursday showed John McCain and Barack Obama locked in a virtual dead heat as the presidential general election campaign got under way. Obama, the presumptive Democratic nominee, held a … [Read more...] about Obama-McCain Race Virtual Dead Heat: CNN Poll Of Polls
McCain: Age Schmage
After doing nothing more taxing than reading his recent schedule, some of us who are in reasonably decent shape and 40% percent or more younger than McCain, (guilty as charged) still break out in a sweat, see stars, and gasp for air. Accordingly, let they who would question McCain's fitness for office based on his age find another topic to discuss. The man will probably … [Read more...] about McCain: Age Schmage
Why Didn’t Obama Speak Out Sooner?
Whether or not McCain scolds the use of this tactic, we will most surely be subjected -- between now and Nov. 4 -- to repeated reminders of the Father Pfleger/Revered Wright diatribes. And with each reminder of Pfleger/Wright, Obama's boosters will defend the Senator with their own reminder: He does not share those views. In turn, Obama's detractors will respond with a … [Read more...] about Why Didn’t Obama Speak Out Sooner?
Some Hillary Clinton Supporters Say No Dice To Barack Obama
They're going to work actively to elect Republican presumptive nominee Senator John McCain. … [Read more...] about Some Hillary Clinton Supporters Say No Dice To Barack Obama
Clinton For Vice President
Patrick Corrigan, The Toronto Star … [Read more...] about Clinton For Vice President
It’s Joe Lieberman Versus Barack Obama (UPDATED)
Now that Democratic Senator Hillary Clinton is exiting the Democratic Presidential nomination sweepstakes, the Democrats' presumptive nominee Senator Barack Obama faces smooth sailing from prominent Democrats right? Not quite. Because it now appears Obama is going to face political sniping from that man progressive Democrats love to hate, Connecticut Independent Democrat … [Read more...] about It’s Joe Lieberman Versus Barack Obama (UPDATED)
Bass: McCain Still Appeals to Moderates
With the Democratic nominee now decided, the Republican National Committee has completed its own shift to general-election mode. Among other things, the RNC is in the process of actively matching up leading political blogs with leading Republicans who can capably discuss their party’s presumptive nominee. As a result, with TMV Chief Joe Gandelman occupied on other matters, … [Read more...] about Bass: McCain Still Appeals to Moderates
Sandra Day O’Connor: Game Designer
Techdirt: Former Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor made a statement at a conference that I think we can all agree with: "If someone told me when I retired from court that I'd be talking at a conference about digital gaming, I'd think they'd had one drink too many." However, not only did she talk at a conference about digital gaming, she's working on a project to … [Read more...] about Sandra Day O’Connor: Game Designer
Is Obama a Traitor?
Christo Komarnitski, Bulgaria … [Read more...] about Is Obama a Traitor?
Libertarian presidential candidate Bob Barr on The Colbert Report
Stephen asks Libertarian presidential candidate Bob Barr if he's afraid the government will make him register his mustache.And here's a little something to look forward to from Stephen's fans: John McCain's Green Screen Challenge. It will be interesting to see if this turns into anything like some of the previous greenscreen challenges. I've been watching for the fun mashups … [Read more...] about Libertarian presidential candidate Bob Barr on The Colbert Report
11 Observations On Clinton’s Crash & Burn
(1.) First and foremost, Hillary Clinton never seemed comfortable with herself in stark contrast to Barack Obama, who as one speech analyst put it, can sound rousing while being conciliatory. Clinton’s discomfort sometimes translated into a sense of phoniness and was exacerbated by her mood swings – from crying on cue early in the primary season to angrily pounding the … [Read more...] about 11 Observations On Clinton’s Crash & Burn
RFK: Tears for a Tough Guy
Forty years ago tonight, hours before Robert Kennedy was killed, I was campaigning as a Eugene McCarthy delegate to the 1968 Democratic convention. When a man rose to spew out Kennedy hatred, I cut him off and said, "I'm running to stop the war. If McCarthy drops out, I'll vote for Kennedy." Two days later, from an office window, I was looking down at a line of people more … [Read more...] about RFK: Tears for a Tough Guy
Why Africa Exults at Obama’s Victory
Reaction to Obama's victory has begun to arrive from Kenya, where the Illinois Senator traces his roots through his father. According to this editorial from the Kenya's Daily Nation, one of two articles from Kenya posted so far on WORLDMEETS.US: "There are three reasons Kenyans in particular, Africans in general, and the Black race at large, are excited about Senator … [Read more...] about Why Africa Exults at Obama’s Victory