McClatchy reports, Former Bush donors now giving to Obama: Beverly Fanning is among the campaign donors who'll be joining President Bush at a gala at Washington's Ford's Theater Sunday night, but she says that won't dissuade her from her current passion: volunteering for Barack Obama's presidential campaign. She isn't the only convert. A McClatchy computer analysis, … [Read more...] about Topsy-turvy: Republicans for Obama… Today’s Hillary protesters?
On the Radio today: Don’t step outside that DNC meeting!
This evening (Saturday, May 31) at 7 pm Eastern time (6 pm Central, 4 pm Pacific) we will take to the airwaves on Mid Stream Radio to try to wrap our heads around the events in and outside of the Democrats' RBC meeting in Washington, DC. We've written about it here quite a bit already, but join us for an internet radio meeting where you can join in the chat or call in to air … [Read more...] about On the Radio today: Don’t step outside that DNC meeting!
We have LIFTOFF
CNN Video (preceded by a brief commercial) In another seemingly-perfect launch, the Space Shuttle Discovery is on its way to the International Space Station. Like many space geeks, I remained a bit tense until the solid rocket boosters were dropped but it now appears everything is right on target. The shuttle will be taking a Japanese-designed lab module to the space … [Read more...] about We have LIFTOFF
Dem RBC Meeting. Who is on this thing and where are they?
I was looking at Chris Cillizza's commentary on how much harder the Michigan case will be to settle than Florida when some other questions crossed my mind. One of the chief ones is, how do they decide who gets (and more importantly keeps) a voting seat on the Rules and Bylaws Committee? There are a couple of members who CNN regularly labels as "Obama Superdelegates" and others … [Read more...] about Dem RBC Meeting. Who is on this thing and where are they?
Is The Obama Campaign Making A Mistake ?
In watching the debate at the DNC rules committee I am starting to wonder if the Obama campaign is making something of a tactical mistake of being so aggressive in pursuing its position regarding Michigan and Florida. To begin with, I think they could have chosen a better spokesman from Florida. Perhaps it is just me but Congressman Wexler comes off as quite arrogant and … [Read more...] about Is The Obama Campaign Making A Mistake ?
The Moon and the Chinese; Mars and the United States
NASA's successful landing on Mars was not only a technical and scientific achievement, but a political one. Pierre-Yves Frei writes for the Tribine de Geneve of Switzerland: "Just as the Moon was conquered due to the Cold War between the U.S. and the USSR, the conquest of Mars is meant to retain American leadership space ... Beijing has promised to put people to the moon … [Read more...] about The Moon and the Chinese; Mars and the United States
News From the Israeli and Palestinian Front: May 31st
A biweekly feature of news and opinion pieces from the Israeli and Palestinian press. 1.) Bowing to pressure from Israel, the United States has withdrawn the grants of seven Palestinian Fulbright scholars-to-be. Analyst Daniel Levy, over at his blog, writes that such a decision is shameful; moreover, he notes, it is a stunning testimony to the diminished stature of the Bush … [Read more...] about News From the Israeli and Palestinian Front: May 31st
At the RBC meeting, it’s all about the respect?
Continuing on Pete Abel's coverage, as of 12:25 PM Eastern time, we have concluded the statements and Q&A by the representatives of both the Clinton and Obama campaigns. This was the portion of the proceedings where the the tone really began to change. During the early speakers' sessions, while there may have been a few elbows thrown, it was done so in a very muted, … [Read more...] about At the RBC meeting, it’s all about the respect?
UPDATED: The DNC-RBC Meeting
12:05 pm ET: The Florida speakers are just wrapping up. Florida state Senator Arthenia Joyner (for Clinton) and Congressman Robert Wexler (for Obama) were "on fire." Very passionate remarks. It will be interesting to see if the Michigan speakers are as energetic. Of course, the Floridians may be excited because they know (or suspect) their situation is all but solved [h/t … [Read more...] about UPDATED: The DNC-RBC Meeting
Bill Clinton Last Month Privately Told Fundraiser Solution Is To Seat Half Disputed Delegates (UPDATED)
The Drudge Report has just put up a link to a You Tube of an audio of a fundraiser last month where ex-President Bill Clinton said in private on April 29, 2008 at the Westglow Spa in Blowing Rock, NC that solution is to seat half a delegate for each delegate in the disputed primary states. VIDEO IS BELOW. Also listen to what Clinton said about Democratic party rules. … [Read more...] about Bill Clinton Last Month Privately Told Fundraiser Solution Is To Seat Half Disputed Delegates (UPDATED)
Reminder: How Fortunate We Are
A sad situation in Saudi Arabia. If you're so inclined, follow the provided links to take action. … [Read more...] about Reminder: How Fortunate We Are
And so it begins
The long awaited meeting of the Democratic RBC has kicked off. As Pete Abel already pointed out, CNN is covering the entire affair live. Some early observations follow. Howard Dean needs a new speech writer. Could he have used the words extraordinary and extraordinarily any more times? I counted at least two sentences where they were used three times. If this had been a … [Read more...] about And so it begins
Washington Post Reporter: Undecided Superdelegates Just Waiting For Clinton To Drop Out
In his webchat with readers yesterday, Washington Post Congressional reporter Paul Kane had two juicy political tidbits: (1) undecided superdelegates have actually concluded the race is over and are just waiting for Senator Hillary Clinton to drop out, and (2) supporters of front-runner Senator Barack Obama shouldn't lose sight of just how narrow a victory (if it occurs) their … [Read more...] about Washington Post Reporter: Undecided Superdelegates Just Waiting For Clinton To Drop Out
Nepal’s ex-King Gyanendra & Future of Monarchy In The World…
As Nepal's deposed King Gyanendra begins house-hunting as a common citizen in view of the deadline to vacate his palace within a fortnight, The Independent discusses various issues related to Nepal's monarchy as well as the institution of monarchy in the world. Why is Nepal ending its monarchy? So where do royals still have power? Once they're gone, do they ever return? … [Read more...] about Nepal’s ex-King Gyanendra & Future of Monarchy In The World…
Will This Be Hillary Clinton’s Lost Weekend?
It sure looks that way. But as Publius notes, the big news won't be that the DNC 's rules committee hasn't given Miss Shot & A Beer what she wants, which is more or less a forgone conclusion, but how she reacts. … [Read more...] about Will This Be Hillary Clinton’s Lost Weekend?
“Miracle Baby” Born In Australia
The medical fraternity has hailed as "miracle" the birth of an "ectopic" baby at Darwin in Australia on Thursday. The healthy 2.8 kg baby survived despite developing in her mother's ovary instead of her uterus. The delighted parents have named their daughter Durga, after one of the most powerful goddesses in the Hindu pantheon. Most ectopic pregnancies end in miscarriage or … [Read more...] about “Miracle Baby” Born In Australia
Scott McClellan’s Sheltered Life
His belated discovery that the Bush Administration was a "permanent campaign" reflects the naiveté of a young man who started out managing his mother's campaign for Texas Comptroller and spent the rest of his working life inside the Bush bubble. "A president-elect," Scott McClellan writes in his book, "should insist that those overseeing his transition into office learn … [Read more...] about Scott McClellan’s Sheltered Life
Obama Donors Now Include Former Bush Donors: Moderate Republicans And Independents
Democratic Senator Barack Obama is getting donations for his drive for the 2008 Democratic Presidential nomination from a batch of people who used to donate to Republican President George Bush: moderate Republicans and independents. The Republicans, in particular, feel their party has left them as they've seen it during the Bush years and even under presumptive GOP nominee … [Read more...] about Obama Donors Now Include Former Bush Donors: Moderate Republicans And Independents
Left Field Hillary
Adam Zyglis, The Buffalo News … [Read more...] about Left Field Hillary
A Tribune To Carl “Alfalfa” Switzer
When an updated feature film of The Little Rascals was released in 1994 the best child actor in the film was the kid who took the part of "Alfalfa," the part originally played in the old Hal Roach Our Gang shorts by Carl "Alfalfa Switzer." And it was fitting that once again Alfalfa stole the show. Switzer remains one of the must enduring and endearing child actors, typical … [Read more...] about A Tribune To Carl “Alfalfa” Switzer