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
Australia’s Biggest Anti-Pedophile Investigation & Arrests
If the criminals are multiplying fast courtesy the internet, the same technology is also helping the police to nab them. Australian law enforcement agencies have so far arrested 70 persons, in the 19 to 81 age group, for child pornography and abuse offences across the country. The Sydney Morning Herald reports that a further 20 people have been issued with summons to appear in … [Read more...] about Australia’s Biggest Anti-Pedophile Investigation & Arrests
Friday Sen. Clinton Will Suspend Campaign & Endorse Sen. Obama
Breaking News Alert The New York Times Wednesday, June 4, 2008 -- 7:03 PM ET ----- Clinton Will Suspend Campaign on Friday, Adviser Says Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton is moving to suspend her campaign and endorse Senator Barack Obama on Friday after Democratic members of Congress urged her Wednesday to leave the race and allow the party to coalesce around Mr. … [Read more...] about Friday Sen. Clinton Will Suspend Campaign & Endorse Sen. Obama
Hillary For Veep? Really?
You can say what you like about Barack Obama, but you cannot discount his graciousness. Keeping his temper when all about him were losing theirs, Obama has unfailingly declined to stoop to the kind of lows one would expect from a presidential primary. When Fox News pundit Liz Trotta affirmed what nobody really thought Clinton meant when she alluded to Robert Kennedy; when Bill … [Read more...] about Hillary For Veep? Really?
Obama’s Victory: Reason to Believe in a Better World
Just how significant is Obama's victory to people around the world? In our first translation from Brazil, another melting pot nation where no Black man has ever served as head of state, Lucas Mendez of BBC Brazil writes: "Barack Obama has done it. The Democratic Party nomination is his. If we bow before clergy and nobility, it's no shame to get on one's knees to hear from a … [Read more...] about Obama’s Victory: Reason to Believe in a Better World
Encouraging Signs?
Maybe her most ardent detractors should cut her some slack. Clinton stands up for Obama at AIPAC. McCain probably has ulterior motives -- he tends to do better than Obama in small, townhall settings; and much worse than Obama in mega-venues -- but Obama apparently doesn't care, and I (for one) think this approach would be a wonderful injection of energy into our … [Read more...] about Encouraging Signs?
Global Press Roundup: Obama’s Win
The whole world has something to say about last night and the road through November. Here are the first stories (H/T WATCHING AMERICA.com) La Repubblica, Italy: Now for Obama, The Problem of Hillary Business Daily, Kenya: Obama Has Become a Global Political Brand New Vision Online, Uganda: Crack Open the Champagne for Obama Khaleej Times, U.A.E: Audacity of … [Read more...] about Global Press Roundup: Obama’s Win
Portait Of A Loss-Prone Party
Portrait Of A Loss-Prone Party Once again this year the dubious political achievement award may well end up going to Democrats and their party for doing what seemed virtually impossible a few months ago—turning a sure victory this coming November into a very possible defeat. Who would have thought this could happen? Disgust about Iraq, sour job prospects and soaring … [Read more...] about Portait Of A Loss-Prone Party