Everything published in and by The Weekly Standard about the Democratic presidential race seems to contain an ulterior motive or two -- and that goes for Krazy Kristol and his NYT columns, too -- but sometimes, those times being rare, it manages to hit on the truth whether it intended to or not. Case in point: Noemie Emery's "An Exceedingly Strange New Respect -- Hillary … [Read more...] about “She’s Running a Right-Wing Campaign”
Gingrich on fixing the GOP
Newt Gingrich has credibility on how to fix the GOP since he has done it before. He just sent out My Plea to Republicans: It's Time for Real Change to Avoid Real Disaster He observes the dropping confidence of the public in the GOP and suggests policy initiatives that might connect with enough voters to head off some election loses. Part of his alarm may be that once the … [Read more...] about Gingrich on fixing the GOP
Final Zogby Tracking Poll: Obama Widens Lead In North Carolina And Statistically Tied With Clinton In Indiana
The final Zogby daily tracking poll gives Democratic Senator Barack Obama a wider lead in his battle with Senator Hillary Clinton in the North Carolina Democratic Presidential primary -- but the primary in Indiana remains too close to call: On the strength of good polling numbers on the final day before the primary elections in Indiana and North Carolina, Barack Obama of … [Read more...] about Final Zogby Tracking Poll: Obama Widens Lead In North Carolina And Statistically Tied With Clinton In Indiana
Indiana Primary
Adam Zyglis, The Buffalo News … [Read more...] about Indiana Primary
Brooks on Clinton, Obama
In two words -- combat and composure -- the NYT's David Brooks says a lot about the fundamental difference between Clinton and Obama. Excerpts: Clinton signaled that she wasn’t going to concede even an inch to the vast elitist conspiracy. She wasn’t going to feel guilty about ignoring the evidence. She was going to stomp on it, flay it and leave it a twisted mass of … [Read more...] about Brooks on Clinton, Obama
New voters storm into the system
Happy as the Republicans may be with their recent voter ID victories, they might want to rethink their strategy in light of yesterdays news that more than 3.5 million new voters registered in the first three months of the year. Many of us believe those Voter ID laws are clearly intended to block the vote -- if not, why not advocate, instead, Rick Hasen's suggestion that we … [Read more...] about New voters storm into the system
For McCain, There Goes the Roofers’ Vote
For all the talk regarding the necessity of winning the "blue collar" vote, our presidential candidates continue to show a puzzling lack of understanding when it comes to working class America. During a stop yesterday in Charlotte, North Carolina, John McCain took a question from the audience which was purportedly on immigration. Several audience members questioned McCain … [Read more...] about For McCain, There Goes the Roofers’ Vote
John McCain’s ‘Frightening’ Strategy
While at WORLDMEETS.US, we have seen a good deal of support for John McCain in the Portuguese-speaking countries ofBrazil and Portugal, chiefly due to McCain's promise to include Brazil in the G8 and his relatively liberal trade policies, this op-ed from Portugal's Jornal de Negicios is decidedly concerned about what might happen under a McCain presidency. After examining … [Read more...] about John McCain’s ‘Frightening’ Strategy
Are You Looking For A Great Tourist Spot?
How about visiting The Taliban Towers on on the lovely beaches of Guantanamo Bay.... … [Read more...] about Are You Looking For A Great Tourist Spot?
People. People Who Don’t Need People (Guest Voice)
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. People. People Who Don’t Need People by Walter Brasch From a pool of about seven … [Read more...] about People. People Who Don’t Need People (Guest Voice)
Clinton Iron Man
Mike Lester, The Rome News-Tribune … [Read more...] about Clinton Iron Man
Shoes on the Ground: Canvassing for Clinton in Indianapolis
Yesterday afternoon I drove over to Indianapolis from Cincinnati to volunteer for the Clinton campaign. I lived in Indianapolis from 1979-2000 and therefore know my way around fairly well. I spent Sunday evening working out of the Clinton South-side office with Ed from Georgia and Stoney from Texas, visiting undecided voters in a racially-mixed neighborhood off of Franklin Rd … [Read more...] about Shoes on the Ground: Canvassing for Clinton in Indianapolis
Praying for a Doubt-Based Presidency
"God wants me to be president," George W. Bush told fellow believers before 2000. If the rest of us had known His intentions, we would have started building an ark. After eight years of war and political plague from this faith-based presidency, most voters may be ready for some rational doubt and ambivalence in the White House. Yet the candidates still seem mesmerized by … [Read more...] about Praying for a Doubt-Based Presidency
Ipsos Poll: Clinton Leads Obama 7 Percent Among Democrats Nationally
A new Ipsos poll gives Senator Hillary Clinton a substantial national lead as the favorite among Democrats over her rival for the Democratic Presidential nomination Senator Barack Obama: The latest Ipsos poll conducted over the weekend shows that on the eve of the Indiana and North Carolina primaries, Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton has taken over the lead in popular … [Read more...] about Ipsos Poll: Clinton Leads Obama 7 Percent Among Democrats Nationally
Democrats Against HRC
On this, the eve of what I sincerely hope will be the end of the primary season, I am proud to bring you a letter from a registered, card-carrying Democrat. This letter is right now being submitted to the Clinton campaign, the Democratic party, and others. He says, among other things: As a child I was promised that anyone could grow up to be President. For the last 20 … [Read more...] about Democrats Against HRC
Burma: Hell (UPDATED)
UPDATE: Latest reports say 15,000- Burmese dead from cyclone. Given that dictator Than Shwe said only three monks died during the peaceful demonstrations by Buddhist holy people last September, when in fact the numbers maimed and murdered were in the thousands... and given that after the September 2007 peaceful demonstrations, Than Shwe confiscated all cell phones and … [Read more...] about Burma: Hell (UPDATED)
Hillary Fails Math
Nate Beeler, The Washington Examiner … [Read more...] about Hillary Fails Math
The Presence of Malice
Reflecting some more on James Woodard, the man profiled last night on 60 Minutes who was released last week after serving 27 years and four months, the longest of any inmate in the nation to be cleared with the help of DNA... The last time I quoted Mount Holyoke College criminology professor Richard Moran about malicious prosecution was when I was all fired up about Kennedy … [Read more...] about The Presence of Malice
North Carolina Democratic Primary Poll Predictions: Is Obama Poised To Lose, Barely Survive Or Win By Double Digits?
Nowhere do you experience the agony and ecstasy of following political polling results more than in the scientific tea-leaf readings now coming out of North Carolina. Each makes sense when you read them. Here are two of the latest. 1. WTVD in North Carolina sees a nail-biter: On the eve of the North Carolina Democratic Primary, with 25% of votes already cast, Barack … [Read more...] about North Carolina Democratic Primary Poll Predictions: Is Obama Poised To Lose, Barely Survive Or Win By Double Digits?
PETA Speaks About Eight Belles Being Driven To Fatal Injuries on Track
PETA is demanding changes after Eight Belles' death. From Game On page: Because of the Kentucky Derby collapse and death of filly Eight Belles, the horse racing world is about to find out what PETA's spurs feel like. PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) has called for the suspension and investigation of Eight Belles jockey Gabriel Saez, and also has … [Read more...] about PETA Speaks About Eight Belles Being Driven To Fatal Injuries on Track