The latest Gallup Daily tracking poll shows Democratic Senator Barack Obama 11 percentage points ahead of his Presidential nomination rival Senator Hillary Clinton -- and both at this point could narrowly beat Republican presumptive nominee Senator John McCain: Barack Obama continues to hold a solid lead over Hillary Clinton in national Democratic voters' nomination … [Read more...] about Gallup Daily: Obama Leads Clinton 11 Percent And Both Beat McCain
The Can-Do Kennedy
Unlike his brothers, Ted Kennedy won't leave behind any soaring rhetoric for the history books, but colleagues in both parties this week are recalling his four decades as the Senate's most practical politician who "routinely reached across party lines on a wide number of issues to cut landmark deals." In contrast to their public use of his name to signify woolly-headed … [Read more...] about The Can-Do Kennedy
Quote of the Day: Newsweek’s Jonathan Alter On Clinton’s Popular Vote Argument (UPDATED)
Newsweek's Jonathan Alter takes a detailed look at Senator Hillary Clinton's argument that she is head in the popular vote in detail and the counter arguments and and concludes: With a big win in Puerto Rico, Clinton could possibly erase that margin (plus several thousand more that Obama is expected to net in Montana and South Dakota). She could then proclaim that with the … [Read more...] about Quote of the Day: Newsweek’s Jonathan Alter On Clinton’s Popular Vote Argument (UPDATED)
Iraq, and the Lessons Of “Charlie Wilson’s War”
We're in for the long haul. … [Read more...] about Iraq, and the Lessons Of “Charlie Wilson’s War”
Keeping it in the family
If this New York Daily News report is to be believed, it seems that Senator Ted Kennedy has told friends that he would like to keep his Senate seat inside the Kennedy clan if and when he can no longer occupy it. Ted Kennedy has made clear to confidants that when his time is up, he wants his Senate seat to stay in the family - with his wife, Vicki. Multiple sources in … [Read more...] about Keeping it in the family
Hold Me Tight, Iran
It’s hard to know what to make of reports that suggest that American trade with Syria actually increased last year. Remember, this is despite the fact that the Syrian Accountability Act (2003) leveled strict trade sanctions and barred the sale of most American goods. General Motors, Coca-Cola, and a few others corporations are apparently doing a brisk trade, however, … [Read more...] about Hold Me Tight, Iran
About Economists
The Economist’s Song (Sung to the tune of "Try A LittleTenderness.") They get derided, Economists get chided, Their predictions are so often wrong; But though misguided, Their reasoning is always strong. They seek no favors, For errors ask no waivers, Right half the time is enough; As for those bum calls, If you lost your shirt , that’s tough. It isn’t much … [Read more...] about About Economists
The death penalty & Troy Anthony Davis
Stephen Bright, President and Senior Counsel for the Southern Center for Human Rights, on the death penalty in decline (via TalkLeft): Although public opinion polls continue to show support for the death penalty, imposition of the death penalty is down by more than 50% over 10 years. In the late 1990s, around 280-300 people were being sentenced to death a year. In the last 5 … [Read more...] about The death penalty & Troy Anthony Davis
What’s A Jewish Voter to Do?
One can forgive Florida's substantial Jewish population for being confused these days. One day George Bush hints in a speech to the Knesset that Barack Obama is a Neville Chamberlain-like appeaser who would talk to enemies of Israel and the next day Israel is talking to its enemy Syria. Were it only that simple. A New York Times story today reveals that Sunshine State … [Read more...] about What’s A Jewish Voter to Do?
Riverdaughter’s “Pocket Guide to the Obamaniac Behavior Cycle”
From Riverdaughter (warning: if you don't like the pocket guide, you will really not like this): Hattip to Women's Voices for Change. … [Read more...] about Riverdaughter’s “Pocket Guide to the Obamaniac Behavior Cycle”
SCOTUS Justice Hillary? Please make it stop.
Even as an ardent proponent of free speech for all, I find myself hoping this morning that someone will find a way to tackle James Andrew Miller and put a muzzle on him. In a rather jaw-dropping editorial at the Washington Post, Miller suggests that Barack Obama can put the Democratic Party's civil war to rest by simply promising Hillary Clinton the first open seat on the … [Read more...] about SCOTUS Justice Hillary? Please make it stop.
McCain’s Memorial Day Veep BBQ
When Sen. John McCain fires up the grill this weekend, at least according to the New York Times' Adam Nagourney, there will be some very special guests lining up for burgers. The campaign has a firm policy of not talking about the vice presidential selection process, but it seems that this shindig may be a part of it, since three "short list" possibilities are on the guest … [Read more...] about McCain’s Memorial Day Veep BBQ
Torture: The Blackest of The Black Marks
I happen to believe that history will judge the Bush administration’s embrace of torture as the darkest of the dark marks against it. But history is something happening now that we will look back on in the future, so I have been beating the anti-torture drum pretty hard over at my own blog, Kiko's House. If you share the views of daveinboca, an uber patriot and TMV troll … [Read more...] about Torture: The Blackest of The Black Marks
The Talk About An Imminent Threat From Iran
Real Clear Politics' Kevin Sullivan, in a post on The Huffington Post, looks at the controversy over the threat from Iran: Reflecting on his now infamous appearance before the UN Security Council in 2003, former Secretary of State Colin Powell has referred to his act of WMD drumbeating at the time as a "blot" on his long record of government service. "I'm the one who … [Read more...] about The Talk About An Imminent Threat From Iran
What Are We Waiting For?
Here is another Guest Voice by Joel S. Hirschhorn who is highly critical of both parties.. Guest Voice columns do not necessarily reflect the opinion of TMV or its writers. What Are We Waiting For? by Joel S. Hirschhorn Long before the disastrous George W. Bush administration, I had been waiting for profound, systemic changes in our political system. Perversely, I … [Read more...] about What Are We Waiting For?
Evolution
Pavel Constantin, Romania … [Read more...] about Evolution
The Fox: McCain’s Strategy
We called my father, The Fox. He, an uneducated but wise-in-his-own-ways tailor from the old country. We called him that mainly because when anyone tried to pass something off that wasnt quite as it seemed... dad would bob his head around, pretending to sniff the air, saying "Someting's up, de old fox can smell it, yep you betcha..." And though we couldnt see through … [Read more...] about The Fox: McCain’s Strategy
As Nero, ‘Messianic’ Chavez Looks to Set Our Region Aflame …
Is the anti-American zeal of Hugo Chavez causing him to lose allies? It's a debate taking place in a few Latin American countries: Should Ecuador follow the lead of Hugo Chavez and Venezuela in demonizing Washington and obsessing over "oil-feuled fantasies" about U.S. intervention? In describing recent allegations that the United States is seeking to topple the … [Read more...] about As Nero, ‘Messianic’ Chavez Looks to Set Our Region Aflame …
Gays, God, and Government: Self-righteousness in the State Capitols (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. Gays, God, and Government: Self-righteousness in the State Capitols by Walter Brasch … [Read more...] about Gays, God, and Government: Self-righteousness in the State Capitols (Guest Voice)
Senator McCain’s Medical Records, Some Preliminary Questions
Very soon, Senator McCain is going to be releasing his medical records. He's had bouts with cancer... There may also be some record of his recovery after being a prisoner of war many years ago. To the older generation, a cancer diagnosis of any kind in any person was cause for great alarm, as cancer used to be whispered about as 'the big C" long ago and was considered a … [Read more...] about Senator McCain’s Medical Records, Some Preliminary Questions