The New York Times is reporting that an adviser close to GOP nominee John McCain says the Senator now supports warrantless wiretapping, which would signal a shift to the expansive view of the presidency championed by President Bush. Here is what the article says: In a letter posted online by National Review this week, the adviser, Douglas Holtz-Eakin, said Mr. McCain … [Read more...] about Is John McCain Backtracking on Wiretaps?
Can Hillary Be a Healer?
As they held their private summit in Washington last night, the question that hangs in the air, whether she is on Obama's ticket or not, is: Can Hillary Clinton rise above a lifetime of experience to help heal the Democratic Party? As someone who has had to fight all her public life, from the 1992 health care fiasco through her husband's impeachment and a year and a half of … [Read more...] about Can Hillary Be a Healer?
So Long, Hillary, It’s Been a Blast
As most of you know, I'm sure, Hillary is set to drop out of the race and endorse Obama tomorrow. Here's how the NYT put it yesterday: Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton will endorse Senator Barack Obama on Saturday, bringing a close to her 17-month campaign for the White House, aides said. Her decision came after Democrats urged her Wednesday to leave the race and allow the … [Read more...] about So Long, Hillary, It’s Been a Blast
Footing Hillary’s Bill
Given previous events surrounding Geraldine Ferraro earlier in the campaign, I somehow thought we wouldn't be hearing any more from her. But she surfaced again this week with a new plan for Senator Clinton and her nearly $20 million dollar campaign debt. Geraldine Ferraro has a plan for Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton (D-N.Y.) to recoup her sizable campaign debt: Have Sen. … [Read more...] about Footing Hillary’s Bill
What Hillary Clinton Is Telling Her Supporters
What is she saying in her form email letter to disappointed supporters who leave a comment on her website? Some of it is predictable. But there is also a hint. GO HERE and see if you can guess it (but further down Los Angeles Times blogger Andrew Malcolm tips you off on the hint...) … [Read more...] about What Hillary Clinton Is Telling Her Supporters
At and After AIPAC: Barack’s Balancing Act
His AIPAC speech was simultaneously praised and ridiculed. No surprise, then, that a clarification followed. Hardliners will see (and some have already characterized) that clarification as a waffle, an obfuscation, an all-too-typical, all-too-political attempt to make everyone happy and thus make no one happy. Realists will recognize it for what it is: The delicate, … [Read more...] about At and After AIPAC: Barack’s Balancing Act
Image-Damaged Bill Clinton Will Be Used Sparingly By Obama Presidential Campaign
A report in the New York Daily News suggests that former President Bill Clinton, whose red-faced outbursts and angry comments peppered with inaccuracies and controversy-sparking assertions are believed to have hurt his wife's Presidential campaign, may have exploded himself out of a large campaign role in presumptive Democratic Presidential nominee Senator Barack Obama's battle … [Read more...] about Image-Damaged Bill Clinton Will Be Used Sparingly By Obama Presidential Campaign
Is There Something Organically Feminist . . .
. . . about Michelle Obama fist bumping her husband after his primary season-ending victory speech on Tuesday night? Or is it a signal to Muslim terrorists? More here. … [Read more...] about Is There Something Organically Feminist . . .
USA’s 40-Year-Old Cultural War: The End?
There are people, within and outside the USA, who view the Nixon era as the beginning of a conscious effort to divide the country, and launching of 'a civil war' that would be politically advantageous to the ruling side. Are there now signs that the war may be coming to an end after four decades? "There is genuine reason to hope that 2008 will bring at last an armistice -- … [Read more...] about USA’s 40-Year-Old Cultural War: The End?
Bush Dares Speak the ‘Eye of Truth’ to Arabs
Overwhelmingly criticized in the Arab world during his most recent and final trip to the Middle East as U.S. leader, President Bush does appear to have at least some supporters in the Gulf Arab states. According to Dr. Ahmad Al Baghdadi who writes for Al Ittihad of the United Arab Emirates, President Bush may have put off Arab leaders with his talk of democracy and freedom, … [Read more...] about Bush Dares Speak the ‘Eye of Truth’ to Arabs
Looks Like A Tough Summer Travel Season
As I prepare to head to Southern California on a business trip I thought I'd offer a few observations on the upcoming summer travel season. With millions of schoolchildren heading out the doors it is traditionally the time for families to take off on the annual family trip. For many people it is the one time of the year that the family is able to get out and really build … [Read more...] about Looks Like A Tough Summer Travel Season
Climate Change: Finger-Pointing…& Possible Solutions
The blame game has already been going on, and is likely to become ugly and fierce as to who is causing maximum pollution and contributing towards visible changes in environment. On the one side we have "developed" countries refusing to have a critical look at their reckless consumerism. While on the other are the "developing" countries wanting to mindlessly ape the Western … [Read more...] about Climate Change: Finger-Pointing…& Possible Solutions
Obama Meeting With Clinton Right Now: BREAKING NEWS (UPDATED)
NBC Political Director Chuck Todd just said on MSNBC that Democratic presumptive nominee Senator Barack Obama is now meeting with defeated rival Senator Hillary Clinton in Washington D.C.-- a private meeting pulled off by the Obama camp in a way to keep the press pack literally miles away from it. (MSNBC has just placed a banner on its website about this story but no … [Read more...] about Obama Meeting With Clinton Right Now: BREAKING NEWS (UPDATED)
Obama: One ‘Cannot Praise America Enough’
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’