RJ Matson, The St. Louis Post Dispatch … [Read more...] about Republican Front Runner
How will your state fare under Bush budget?
Every state's congressional delegation should develop a list like the one here, posted on the blog portion of Congressman (D, OH-17) Tim Ryan's website. Although, to be fair, Ryan's chart could probably be improved by reflecting input from the other 17 congressional delegates from Ohio, since I imagine they have different opinions about whether decreases (or increases) are … [Read more...] about How will your state fare under Bush budget?
Guest Book Review: Snow by Orhan Pamuk
This is another Guest Book Review by fiction writer Jessica Schneider who also writes for the highly-visited site Cosmoetica, is Book Editor for Monsters and Critics and is the only contributor to her own blog. Book Review: Snow by Orhan Pamuk by Jessica Schneider This is my first time reading a novel by Orhan Pamuk and given his large reputation, my expectations … [Read more...] about Guest Book Review: Snow by Orhan Pamuk
A Litmus Test For Hard-Core Conservatives
The three-day annual meeting of the Conservative Political Action Committee is underway in Washington, D.C. CPAC has become the keystone of the conservative movement and beyond the usual meeting and greeting, the major purpose of the conference is to promote conservative principles. Speakers include the four remaining Republican presidential candidates -- John McCain, Mitt … [Read more...] about A Litmus Test For Hard-Core Conservatives
TSA Blog’s Comments Get Policy Altered
Maybe Hillary Clinton's idea about blanketing the government with blogs isn't so bad after all. According to Wired Threat Level: On Monday, fliers asked the TSA's [Transportation Security Administration] new blog Evolution of Security why some airports were requiring passengers to remove all electronics - MP3 players, cell phones and even power cords - from their carry-on … [Read more...] about TSA Blog’s Comments Get Policy Altered
Sweeping Up After Super Tuesday
Some odds and ends, in no particular order, as we motor away from Super Tuesday into The Great Unknown: Silliest Concern Going into Super Tuesday: That Hillary Clinton would win California because the people who attended a primary eve Grateful Dead fundraiser for Barack Obama would be so wacked out the next day that they wouldn't make it to the polls. Silliest Concern … [Read more...] about Sweeping Up After Super Tuesday
GLOBAL PRESS REACTION to Super Tuesday
The indefatigable Watching America.com has an extraordinary multi-feature that collects world reaction to Super Tuesday, and other articles related thereto. Watching America.com wasn't around during the primaries four years ago so it's hard to know if the world is more excited this year than back then - but there is no doubt that the world is excited, and producing some … [Read more...] about GLOBAL PRESS REACTION to Super Tuesday
Around The Campaign 2008 Sphere
NOTE: This is a special campaign 2008 edition of our famous Around The Sphere link-fest where we offer readers links to weblogs of differing viewpoints and give you our comments on the issues raised. Links do not necessarily represent the viewpoint of TMV or its co-writers. Hillary Clinton Donated $5 Million To Her Campaign -- and will this lead to investigative … [Read more...] about Around The Campaign 2008 Sphere
Guest Voice: Chehlum of Benazir Bhutto
This is a Guest Voice column by The Pakistani Spectator. Guest Voice posts do not necessarily reflect the opinion of TMV or its writers. NOTE: Today is the chehlum of Benazir. Chehlum means 40 days after death. It's an important event in Pakistan. Chehlum of Benazir Bhutto by The Pakistani Spectator Time runs very fast, and yes it's the biggest healer, but the … [Read more...] about Guest Voice: Chehlum of Benazir Bhutto
And Now A Break From Politics
Here at TMV, we bring you musical culture, too. A song from one of America's greatest musicals presented in a highly "accessible" You Tube: … [Read more...] about And Now A Break From Politics
McCain As Artist
Mike Lester, The Rome News-Tribune … [Read more...] about McCain As Artist
After Super Tuesday: Can a scrappy little team win it all for Obama?
Celebrating his near equality with Hillary Clinton after Super Tuesday, Barack Obama said in Chicago that there are many rounds to fight in the remaining fierce competition but “we’re turning out to be a scrappy little team.” He will need every bit of brawl heading into contests in Louisiana, Washington, Nebraska, Maine, Virginia, Maryland, the District of Columbia, … [Read more...] about After Super Tuesday: Can a scrappy little team win it all for Obama?
Clinton Presidential Campaign Financial Crunch: Hillary Lends Her Campaign $5 Million
In the face of a Super Tuesday that essentially ended in a draw and looking down the 'pike at battling rival Senator Barack Obama (who is equipped with a big bankroll recently fattened by a huge infusion of Internet contributions), Hillary Clinton has reportedly loaned her own campaign $5 million. And, another report says, some seniors staffers are now working without … [Read more...] about Clinton Presidential Campaign Financial Crunch: Hillary Lends Her Campaign $5 Million
McCain Mutiny
John Darkow, Columbia Daily Tribune, Missouri … [Read more...] about McCain Mutiny
Israel Looks For Friends In Washington
Within the Israeli press, there has recently been an upsurge in interest about the American presidential race. In Haaretz, the Jerusalem Post, Ynet News, and other media outlets, the question is increasingly being asked: which candidate is best for Israel? … [Read more...] about Israel Looks For Friends In Washington
Obama and Clinton: The ‘Yin and Yang’ of U.S. Democrats …
Is there a risk that Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama are so well-matched and well-resourced that they'll wear themselves out before the race against the Republicans even begins? According to this analysis from Germany's Financial Times Deutschland, 'Obama and Clinton are the Yin and Yang of the Democratic Party. The two could annihilate one another instead of their opponents … [Read more...] about Obama and Clinton: The ‘Yin and Yang’ of U.S. Democrats …
Obama in the White House? … Analyzing the American Mind
If one were to put America on the couch and probe into the question of whether the country is ready for a Barack Obama presidency, what would be the results? In this 'analysis' by French psychoanalyst Daniel Sibony, the writer delves into some of the more disturbing aspects of what America REALLY thinks ... "Americans - subconsciously, of course - won't like having a … [Read more...] about Obama in the White House? … Analyzing the American Mind
A Centrist on Earmark Hypocrisy
Newt Gingrich reaches out to his readers for Real Change in Earmarks In essence he asks for support for President Bush and GOP leaders in reigning in earmarks. "The country is speaking loudly and clearly. The American people are rejecting the special interests, and the bureaucratic status quo in Washington. The question for you now is: What are you going to do about … [Read more...] about A Centrist on Earmark Hypocrisy
Begin the General Election Now
Let Obama and Clinton begin the general election campaign against the GOP. See who can attract the most independents. Observe which of the two candidates are most persuasive in creating the largest voter consensus. Elevate the protracted primary into a glorious national dialog about the "American Idea" and how we want to achieve it. Use this time to demonstrate to all … [Read more...] about Begin the General Election Now
John McCain Won Super Tuesday Primaries Largely Without Conservatives
The race for the 2008 Republican Presidential nomination may not be totally over -- but Super Tuesday was a watershed for the GOP due to the way Arizona Senator John McCain stacked up his victories: they were victories largely without rock-ribbed conservative support: Republican John McCain won a sweeping victory on Super Tuesday even without winning the conservative base of … [Read more...] about John McCain Won Super Tuesday Primaries Largely Without Conservatives