Family Research Council president Tony Perkins went on The Colbert Report Tuesday to discuss his book, Personal Faith, Public Policy, as well as, of course, the California Supreme Court same-sex marriage ruling.PageOneQ: "I've read the constitution forwards and backwards," Colbert continued, "and I see nothing in there that protects gays. "Why," he asks Perkins, "do these … [Read more...] about Republicans, The Colbert Bump & Same-Sex Marriage
Mass. Senate 08: Wait… there are Republicans in Massachusetts?
It seems that the GOP in Massachusetts (yes... apparently there is still a Republican party in the state) have been hatching a plan to take a run at John Kerry's Senate seat. Their choice for this daunting task is Jim Ogonowski. It is probably not a good sign, however, if you don't get enough signatures to even make it on the ballot. When the deadline for certification … [Read more...] about Mass. Senate 08: Wait… there are Republicans in Massachusetts?
Nepal: Goodbye Monarchy…Hello Republic!
Nepal has emerged as world's youngest democratic republic after the Constitutional Assembly voted to abolish the 240-year-old monarchy. On Thursday morning, the flag of the Shah dynasty was taken down from the main palace in the capital city of Kathmandu. The palace will now be turned into a national museum, reports AFP. The vote in the 601-member assembly saw just four … [Read more...] about Nepal: Goodbye Monarchy…Hello Republic!
John McCain Gets Hung Out To Dry On Iraq As The Scales Fall From Conservative Eyes
All things considered, and that is saying an awful lot, things seem to be going pretty well in Iraq some five-plus years and hundreds of thousands of shattered lives later. But just as the faces of many a right-of-center pundit break into Alfred E. Newman-like grins, a growing number of prominent long-time war supporters are having serious second thoughts that will give John … [Read more...] about John McCain Gets Hung Out To Dry On Iraq As The Scales Fall From Conservative Eyes
Hillary Clinton: Why Does Her Campaign Endure?
A good question. Hilary Rosen's interesting explanation appeared in HuffPost recently. She wrote: "Lately I am asked by lots of friends, including my new colleagues at the HuffPost -- who I am so privileged to work with -- just what it is about Hillary (Clinton) that makes me stick with her now, knowing that her chances to gain the nomination are slim to nonexistent... … [Read more...] about Hillary Clinton: Why Does Her Campaign Endure?
Obama Picks Up Support Among Groups Needed To Defeat McCain
Both Senator Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama got good poll-related news today: Clinton continued to get good news to bolster her electability argument via the latest Gallup poll -- but another report suggested other polls are, in fact, working against her suggestion that the party must choose her or go down to defeat. The issue: is Barack Obama's political coalition … [Read more...] about Obama Picks Up Support Among Groups Needed To Defeat McCain
An Affair to Remember
John McCain is cheating on voters with George Bush, but he's not good at it, getting caught in a quickie at the Phoenix airport before going off for their fund-raising tryst at a Scottsdale hideaway. Barack Obama, the public moralist, ratted out the couple during an appearance in Las Vegas: “John McCain is having a different kind of meeting...behind closed doors in Arizona. … [Read more...] about An Affair to Remember
The ‘Undeniable Surge’ in American Democracy
Whatever the blemishes of the United States - it's democracy is alive and kicking. Such is the verdict of Daniel Vernet of the French newspaper Le Monde. Vernet writes: "Out of the interminable campaign of primaries has emerged an undeniable surge of American democracy. To find a successor to the most unpopular president since polling began, Americans are mobilizing more … [Read more...] about The ‘Undeniable Surge’ in American Democracy
Clinton Vultures
RJ Matson, The St. Louis Post Dispatch … [Read more...] about Clinton Vultures
ESPN Fires Mark Madden For Kennedy Assassination Remark
Mark Madden, whose acid-laced comments have made him a hit on ESPN, has now taken a hit: he has been fired from ESPN due to a comment about terminally-ill Senator Ted Kennedy that clearly crossed the line: Mark Madden, who made his reputation with bold, outlandish attacks on famous people, has been permanently removed from the air by ESPN. His dismissal, which came down … [Read more...] about ESPN Fires Mark Madden For Kennedy Assassination Remark
Same-sex marriage momentum
A sea change? Some think maybe so... The San Francisco Chronicle: In a dramatic reversal of decades of public opinion, California voters agree by a slim majority that same-sex couples should be allowed to marry, according to a Field Poll released today. By 51-42 percent, registered voters said they believed same-sex marriage should be legal in California. Only 28 percent … [Read more...] about Same-sex marriage momentum
The Problem With The Popular Vote Argument
It can open a political can of worms. … [Read more...] about The Problem With The Popular Vote Argument
Another Visit to Mars; ‘It’s the Americans Again’ …
With America's sixth successful unmanned landing on Mars, the Russians appear to be feeling a bit of "space envy." Andrei Kislyakov writes for Russia's Novosti news service: "It seems that the Americans take the Red Planet quite seriously. On May 26, NASA's Phoenix Lander touched down in the vicinity of the planet's North Pole. ... People might wonder, how is America's … [Read more...] about Another Visit to Mars; ‘It’s the Americans Again’ …
Scott McClellan’s ‘Better Late than Never’
Scott McClellan joins a long list of disillusioned Bush administration top officials, senior advisers, and confidants that have decided to tell it all, to "come clean." Of course, there will be a torrent of Bush White House, and Bush sympathizers', attacks on McClellan's character and credibility--as have been in the past on those who have dared to tell the truth. They … [Read more...] about Scott McClellan’s ‘Better Late than Never’
McCain’s T-Shirt
Christo Komarnitski, Bulgaria … [Read more...] about McCain’s T-Shirt
(Updated) Saturday: A Mess in the Making?
As I assume most of you know, the DNC's Rules and Bylaws Committee (RBC) will meet Saturday to help decide the fates of the Florida and Michigan delegates and hence the fates of the campaigns of Senators Clinton and Obama. Along with others, I predict Saturday's meeting will end not with a resolution but with a non-conclusion, a mere speedbump on Clinton's push to the August … [Read more...] about (Updated) Saturday: A Mess in the Making?
White House Dismisses Anti-Bush Book Writer McClellan As “Disgruntled” Former Employee
The White House has now responded to former White House press secretary Scott McClellan's memoir that's critical of President George Bush, the White House, Karl Rove -- and the news media -- by using the typical phrase employers use to try and discredit employees who step forward with complaints: he's a disgruntled employee. MSNBC reports: "Scott, we now know, is … [Read more...] about White House Dismisses Anti-Bush Book Writer McClellan As “Disgruntled” Former Employee
Around The Campaign 2008 Sphere
The general election campaign has informally begun. And there's the usual spate of stories wondering when -- and if -- Democratic Senator Hillary Clinton will get out...and blogs blasting those who are wondering. Here's our highly-popular linkfest that takes you to blogs of various opinions. IS EVERYONE WRONG ABOUT HILLARY CLINTON? Is her camp really hoping for a decision on … [Read more...] about Around The Campaign 2008 Sphere
The 13 Keys To The White House
With the two major party nominees all but settled, speculation has begun to flow as to the outcome of the November election. Almost every day we see polls from the key swing states which are analyzed by all of the pundits, and yet most of them are guessing from day to day who will win. Of course this is hardly a new situation; pundits have been trying to predict the outcome … [Read more...] about The 13 Keys To The White House
Senate GOP Leader McConnell Trailing Democratic Opponent
Talking Points Memo and I agree that it Couldn't Happen to a Nicer Guy Poll: Senate GOP Leader McConnell Trailing Democratic Opponent By Eric Kleefeld - May 27, 2008, 8:49AM The Senate Republicans are expected to have a rough time of it this year, but even this is big news: A new Rasmussen poll puts Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) behind his Democratic … [Read more...] about Senate GOP Leader McConnell Trailing Democratic Opponent