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
OSU law school dean Nancy Rogers becomes Ohio AG
Ohio Governor Ted Strickland announced this morning that Ohio State University Moritz Law School Dean Nancy Rogers will serve as the state's attorney general. She will not run in November 2008 for the unfinished term of former Attorney General Marc Dann who resigned after being engulfed in scandal related to a hostile work environment and improprieties in the office. … [Read more...] about OSU law school dean Nancy Rogers becomes Ohio AG
Hillary Clinton Falsely Claims She Leads In Every Poll
Democratic Senator Hillary Clinton is now saying that, unlike Democratic nomination rival Senator Barack Obama, she beats GOP presumptive nominee Senator John McCain in "every poll." The problem: it is not true. On May 26th this site ran THIS POST about Bill Clinton making the same claim - -and we offered links to pages that clearly show that, in some polls, Obama beats … [Read more...] about Hillary Clinton Falsely Claims She Leads In Every Poll
A Limerick View Of The Economy
Here are some new limericks that sum up some worries now facing markets and the economy generally. I. A Fed Chair once happily boasted "There is no inflation--its toasted" Then oil went wild The markets got riled And many folks hopes just got ghosted. II. "Reform" is the word often used When the poor and the old get abused A faux panic‘s created To "Reform" it is … [Read more...] about A Limerick View Of The Economy
Dollar Bill back in the news
As a warning to readers, this column has nothing to do with the Treasury. One of the most persistent, puzzling questions in Congress these days (at least for yours truly) is how Congressman William "Dollar Bill" Jefferson (D - Louisiana) hangs on to his day job in the legislature. While we all fully understand that everyone - even congressional critters - are innocent until … [Read more...] about Dollar Bill back in the news
Move To Discredit McClellan For Anti-Bush Memoir Has Begun (UPDATED)
Yesterday we did this post that detailed former White House Press Secretary Scott McClellan's new memoir that blasts President George Bush, Bush political maven Karl Rove and the White House in general. And we noted that, the if past was any indication, a move would start to discredit him and his book. It apparently has already begun. Mark Halperin, noting that the book … [Read more...] about Move To Discredit McClellan For Anti-Bush Memoir Has Begun (UPDATED)
Of nails and coffins at the Dem. rules committee
While many have been waiting with varying degrees of patience for the conclusion of the Democratic primary season next week, the true end may be crafted not in some far off primary voting booth but in a Washington, DC hotel this weekend. That's where the rules committee will meet to decide the fate of the delegates from Florida and Michigan. Early indicators are not looking … [Read more...] about Of nails and coffins at the Dem. rules committee