It was billed as what could potentially be a debate for the political ages: a debate in Texas, where polls show Senators Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama in a dead heat -- a debate where some predicted Clinton would have to pepper Obama with zingers, provoke him into some kind of overreaction, or hit a home run herself. But in the end, it proved to be largely a studious … [Read more...] about Clinton Obama Texas Debate: Studious, Some Fireworks But No One’s Alamo
Michelle Obama: Those Who Say: “I Ain’t Voting For No Nigger”
I hoped it wouldn't come into being. But, in my bones I knew this was coming. But, it was still like taking an unexpected gut-shot to the spirit. I was at a Starbucks yesterday, not a normal occurrence for me. I mostly stay in the cave. But, as I've mentioned here on TMV before, I am trying to learn to draw. So, I went with my conte and pages to draw passersby out the … [Read more...] about Michelle Obama: Those Who Say: “I Ain’t Voting For No Nigger”
Fresh pre-debate poll results for Democratic candidates: too close to call
KXAN in Austin, TX has commissioned two polls related to the Austin debate this evening. Read more here. The results of the first poll, pre-debate, look like this: If the election were held today, who would you vote for? Democrats: Clinton 46% Obama 45% Undecided 9% Margin of error: +/- 4% If the election were held today, who would … [Read more...] about Fresh pre-debate poll results for Democratic candidates: too close to call
Portugal’s Leader Quotes Obama
Admiration for Barack Obama's oratory has reached Portugal's executive mansion. According to this news account from Portugal's Diario Digital, Prime Minister José Sócrates has adopted the phrase 'Yes we can' from the senator, along with other phrases from the campaigns of Democrats. Translated By Brandi Miller February 20, 2008 Portugal - Diario Digital - … [Read more...] about Portugal’s Leader Quotes Obama
McCain Romance
Adam Zyglis, The Buffalo News … [Read more...] about McCain Romance
McCain’t Get The Facts Straight
Count me as less than enthralled with McCain's foreign policy agenda. For one thing, he typifies the kind of badly-reasoned Cold War realism that is all-too-eager to embrace foreign dictators. Consider, for example, what he had to say about Pervez Musharraf back in December of 2007: Prior to Musharraf, Pakistan was a failed state. They had corrupt governments and they would … [Read more...] about McCain’t Get The Facts Straight
McCain: It’s Not About the Sex, Stupid
While attitudes toward adultery have softened in the U.S., it still never would be confused with France or Italy, to name two countries where the extramarital affairs of public officials are no big deal. Hence a report that presumptive Republican presidential nominee John McCain, whose philandering destroyed his first marriage, fooled around with a lobbyist during his second … [Read more...] about McCain: It’s Not About the Sex, Stupid
The Obama Sweep
Even at my most optimistic, I thought Obama would win Wisconsin by 8-12 points. Turns out I was wrong. The won by 17, yet another decisive victory on a night when he won his ninth and tenth contests in a row, a post-Super Tuesday sweep. Let's add the latest votes to our table: -- Louisiana (2/9): CHECK (57-36 -- 21 points) -- Nebraska (2/9): CHECK (68-32 -- 36 points) -- … [Read more...] about The Obama Sweep
Around The Campaign 2008 Sphere (McCain “Scandal” Story Edition)
The campaign is REALLY heating up now, with the controversy over the New York Times piece about Arizona Senator John McCain, McCain's big denial, the New York Times and press coverage becoming issues, plus the big debate show-down in Texas between Democrats Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama. The blogosphere is abuzz -- and here are some links to some notable buzzes. NOTE: Links … [Read more...] about Around The Campaign 2008 Sphere (McCain “Scandal” Story Edition)
President Obama Strikes Pakistan
With Pervez Musharraf on the electoral ropes, US policy has morphed from Bush's approach to Barack Obama's in unilaterally taking out an al Qaeda commander in Pakistan's tribal area. Last July, Obama was criticized for saying, "“If we have actionable intelligence about high-value terrorist targets and President Musharraf won't act, we will.” Now, according to a highly … [Read more...] about President Obama Strikes Pakistan
Clintonian Ethics, a Case Study: When You’re Losing, Change the Rules
How utterly pathetic is the Clinton campaign? How utterly noxious has it become? And what utter loserdom. Having not won a contest since Super Tuesday, and after yet another drubbing on Tuesday in Wisconsin and Hawaii, Clinton is now seeking not to win the race by playing by the rules -- that is, by actually beating Obama -- but to win it by changing the rules: [Yesterday] … [Read more...] about Clintonian Ethics, a Case Study: When You’re Losing, Change the Rules
Obama vs Hillary
Nate Beeler, The Washington Examiner … [Read more...] about Obama vs Hillary
Must-Read Interview With Desmond Morris
Dan Schneider, who has gotten a very favorable response on TMV with his in-depth guest DVD reviews, has a MUST-READ in-depth interview with Desmond Morris HERE. Here's the intro: DS: I’m pleased that this latest DSI allows me the chance to dialogue with one of the most well known voices in the arts and sciences over the last half century, and a man whose science books … [Read more...] about Must-Read Interview With Desmond Morris
McCain’s Lapse
I am sure that more will be posted about the McCain scandal. But at this time I am not nearly as interested in the alleged sexual liaison as I am in the favors he may have done for a lobbyist. … [Read more...] about McCain’s Lapse
GOP Misses an Opportunity on Earmarks
Robert Novak had this item in his political report yesterday: House Republicans showed how much they really care about losing their fiscal responsibility brand when they rejected Rep. Jeff Flake (Ariz.), the leading crusader against earmarks, for a vacancy on the House Appropriations Committee. They picked Rep. Jo Bonner (Ala.), a former House staffer and a consistent … [Read more...] about GOP Misses an Opportunity on Earmarks
Lunar eclipse photos from NEOhio
Did you see it last night? If you missed it, feel free to take a look at my Flickr set. Here's one example - it was a beautiful, eerie sky. … [Read more...] about Lunar eclipse photos from NEOhio
Poll: Obama? Clinton? Texas Is McCain Country (To A Point)
While Democrats Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton fight tooth and nail to win the Texas primary, a new CNN poll underscores a fact: as of today, Texas is John McCain country -- to a certain point: Texans appear poised to favor Republican front-runner Sen. John McCain over either of the Democratic candidates for president in the general election, a CNN/Opinion Research Poll … [Read more...] about Poll: Obama? Clinton? Texas Is McCain Country (To A Point)
Raul Castro Relieves Fidel Castro
Riber Hansson, Svenska Dagbladet, Sweden … [Read more...] about Raul Castro Relieves Fidel Castro
Obama I: Why Clinton’s Goose Is Cooked & How She’ll Try to Climb Out of the Oven
I've been killing a goodly number of brain cells lately trying to figure out how Hillary Clinton can keep from driving off the electoral cliff, but I keep shooting blanks. For one thing, the mathematical deck is now stacked against her. She needs to win the Texas and Ohio primaries on March 4 by huge margins, but that looks increasingly unlikely, while a big win in … [Read more...] about Obama I: Why Clinton’s Goose Is Cooked & How She’ll Try to Climb Out of the Oven
Obama II: Losing Their Spit Over Hillary
The number of bloggers who are cutting loose from their moorings is rising expodentially as Barack Obama gobbles up one primary victory after another in his thus far unstoppable run for the Democratic roses. A sampling: Hillary sycophant Taylor Marsh, having already picked out her gown for the inaugural balls, gets hysterical. Gerald van der Leun forgets to take his … [Read more...] about Obama II: Losing Their Spit Over Hillary