This Guest Voice post is by journalism professor and author Walter Brasch who is also a syndicated newspaper columnist and radio commentator, and president of the Pennsylvania Press Club. Guest Voice posts do not necessarily reflect the opinion of The Moderate Voice or its writers. The Media and the Bush Wedding OR All the News That Fits—In 500 words or a … [Read more...] about The Media And The Bush Wedding (Guest Voice)
McCAIN The GREEN
Patrick Chappatte, The International Herald Tribune … [Read more...] about McCAIN The GREEN
What Does It Take To Get Edwards’ Endorsement?
One of the funniest political sketches I've seen in a long time. Hat tip to reader Citizen Kang. … [Read more...] about What Does It Take To Get Edwards’ Endorsement?
Oh, brother… UPDATED: He’s a father of 2 girls…
I'm happy for the Edwards endorsement,* but share the distress of those concerned about sweetie: Our candidate is the smoothest orator in the recent history of American politics. Hillary Clinton is usually the one who misspeaks. We're giving bloggers and newspapers too much ammunition. Especially when this is the second time he's called a woman sweetie on the campaign … [Read more...] about Oh, brother… UPDATED: He’s a father of 2 girls…
Judge rules for straight student friend of gays in freedom of expression case
Ande @ Toweroad has the good news: United States District Court Richard Smoak ruled in favor of high school student Heather Gillman yesterday in a suit she and the ACLU brought against her school’s principal and the Holmes County School Board. Gillman claimed that her First Amendment rights were violated when the school forbid her from wearing clothing or displaying stickers … [Read more...] about Judge rules for straight student friend of gays in freedom of expression case
Edwards Endorses Obama And Rains On Clinton’s Parade
Former Democratic Senator John Edwards endorsed Senator Barack Obama for the party's presidential nomination -- giving Obama a long-sought-after endorsement that both he and rival Senator Hillary Clinton sought...and raining on Clinton's post-West Virginia primary political parade. It was a sign of just how quickly this see-saw political drama can change, with Clinton last … [Read more...] about Edwards Endorses Obama And Rains On Clinton’s Parade
Edwards Speaks: But Who Listens? Edwards Endorses Obama
Today John Edwards is endorsing former competitor Barack Obama... It is a late endorsement, given when the horses are already in the home stretch, and one horse is the stronger runner long distance, but the other horse has more than a neck and neck lead, and also appears to be running on the inside track next to the rail. Clinton won over Obama by more than 2 votes to 1 … [Read more...] about Edwards Speaks: But Who Listens? Edwards Endorses Obama
Obama and Clinton– looking ahead for change
With near certainty now that Barack Obama will be the Democratic nominee, even doubters should accept that there is a fundamental current of change within the US to overcome the dark chapters of its history of racial discrimination. If he defeats John McCain in November, the message American voters will send to the world will echo Martin Luther King’s dream of having a … [Read more...] about Obama and Clinton– looking ahead for change
Bush’s Goodbye Tour of a Middle East in Crisis
So what's the global prognosis for George W. Bush's latest and last trip to the Middle East as President? Judging from this account from Le Figaro's Jerusalem correspondent Patrick Saint-Paul, one might diplomatically call European expectations "modest." The lede of Saint-Paul write-thru reads: "The American president could hardly have envisaged a more unfavorable … [Read more...] about Bush’s Goodbye Tour of a Middle East in Crisis
Ohio’s Swing State status intact w/Attorney General Marc Dann Resignation
As a swing state and vital win for whomever wants to be president in January 2009, Ohio took a strong step today in making sure it's ducks are in a row for the Democratic nominee with the resignation of Attorney General and Democrat, Marc Dann at approximate 4pm. Ohio Governor Ted Strickland, one of the most frequently mentioned VP possibilities for the Democratic presidential … [Read more...] about Ohio’s Swing State status intact w/Attorney General Marc Dann Resignation
The 82% factor. Can’t we all just get along?
One of the more amusing, yet thought provoking, responses to recent news that 82% of Americans think the country is on the wrong track came from Rick Moran at Right Wing Nuthouse. Are you paying attention? 82% of your fellow countrymen think that America is a sucky place to live right now. Holy Jesus! You can’t get 82% of Americans to agree about anything. I’ll bet less … [Read more...] about The 82% factor. Can’t we all just get along?
Obama Focuses On Blue Collar Voters After West Virginia Primary Loss (UPDATED)
Democratic Senator Barack Obama apparently did feel the landslide of votes crushing against him in yesterday's whopping West Virginia primary loss to Senator Hillary Clinton: today he's out on the hustings, busily trying to shore up support among blue collar workers. It's a wise move, since Clinton, her supporters, and pundits will continue to talk about Obama's very real … [Read more...] about Obama Focuses On Blue Collar Voters After West Virginia Primary Loss (UPDATED)
Love on Girls’ Side of the Saudi Divide
The New York Times: The separation between the sexes in Saudi Arabia is so extreme that it is difficult to overstate. Saudi women may not drive, and they must wear black abayas and head coverings in public at all times. They are spirited around the city in cars with tinted windows, attend girls-only schools and university departments, and eat in special “family” sections of … [Read more...] about Love on Girls’ Side of the Saudi Divide
Dana Milbank Channels Monty Python
Namely, one of my favorite skits from the "Flying Circus," you know, the one with the dead parrot. Priceless. … [Read more...] about Dana Milbank Channels Monty Python
Its Over For Hillary (UPDATED)
John Darkow, Columbia Daily Tribune, Missouri UPDATE by JG: So far there's no indication that Clinton feels its over. She's meeting with donors today and is making the rounds of a large number of television news programs on all the networks. Her victory speech in West Virginia vowed to fight on and angered some progressives because they felt she mischaracterized the race … [Read more...] about Its Over For Hillary (UPDATED)
Something Wicked This Way Comes
Attention, Men! And let's be clear here... I mean the "real men" out there. Not you wimpy, over educated, latte and wine cooler sipping Obama voters. I'm talking to the manly men who are far more likely to support Clinton or McCain. (TMV's female readers are politely invited to stop reading right now and go do some online shopping at Victoria's Secret.) There is a dark, … [Read more...] about Something Wicked This Way Comes
Should Obama Ask Clinton to Be His Running Mate?
Should Barack Obama choose Hillary Clinton to be his running mate? That's no doubt a question the Obama campaign is asking right now. And clearly, the Clinton campaign wants the New York senator to be asked to serve as Obama's veep. That's part of why Clinton is continuing her campaign and why today she's pressing fat cats and rainmakers for more money for pressing … [Read more...] about Should Obama Ask Clinton to Be His Running Mate?
Good Olde West Virginny: Wild, Wonderful, White Bread, Wacist . . . Or What?
I have a theory about West Virginia, the state with the "Wild and Wonderful" slogan and the first bearer of good tidings for Hillary Clinton since her accountant told her it was okay to lend herself another few million bucks in her quest to defy gravity. West Virginians aren't irredeemably racist as some commentators portray them, they just don't like any politician who is … [Read more...] about Good Olde West Virginny: Wild, Wonderful, White Bread, Wacist . . . Or What?
Endurance, The Word: A Lost Story
The word endure is from the Latin, indurare, and the Spanish, duro, meaning 'hard' or to ‘harden.’ But to endure, to develop endurance doesnt mean to be inert nor immovable nor brittle. Quite the contrary. To endure means to be hardened, as in being passed through the fire... as a steel blade is passed through fire to harden it... so that thus tempered, one remains … [Read more...] about Endurance, The Word: A Lost Story
Clinton’s West Virginia Primary Win: Significant Or Meaningless?
It had been predicted all week that Senator Hilllary Clinton would win the West Virginia primary by a whopping margin. Some said such a victory, highlighting flaws in front-runner Senator Barack Obama's coalition, could make Superdelgates think twice while others others said it would be too late. So what has changed? Media reports generally echoed this article by McClatchy … [Read more...] about Clinton’s West Virginia Primary Win: Significant Or Meaningless?