According to the New York Times, Senator John McCain has problems with that classic statement when it comes to ethics: WASHINGTON — Early in Senator John McCain’s first run for the White House eight years ago, waves of anxiety swept through his small circle of advisers. A female lobbyist had been turning up with him at fund-raisers, visiting his offices and accompanying … [Read more...] about McCain: To be or not to be…
The Presidential Candidates “On the Couch”
Emily Yoffee has an article up about the personalities of Hillary Clinton, Barack Obama and John McCain. If you've ever done Myers-Briggs, you will understand it. For the record, my personality type is INTJ. … [Read more...] about The Presidential Candidates “On the Couch”
Joe was right: the talking heads are out of control
And no one is even trying anymore to show them the boundaries. It all ends up being about who is more objectively offensive and who should apologize to whom. When the issue is: they're all wrong in their fast and loose use of language. Absolutely wrong. These folks are supposed to be our best journalists who get these hours to themselves because of their skill and ability. … [Read more...] about Joe was right: the talking heads are out of control
Blu-ray vs HD DVD
Aislin, The Montreal Gazette … [Read more...] about Blu-ray vs HD DVD
I Favor Judgment Over Experience
Commenter "loveourcountry" posted the text of Obama's anti-Iraq war speech in 2002 in repsonse to another discussion about Campaign Finance, and it was the first time I had read it. It was courageous for Obama to take such a stand in a climate of revenge and deference to the President. And he was right. The President was a two term governor of Texas, his father a President … [Read more...] about I Favor Judgment Over Experience
Who Killed JFK? Another Twist In The Unending Mystery
Among the world leaders that fascinated me most when I was in school was John F. Kennedy (JFK). I was sad when he was killed. With my very limited pocket money (while I was studying in a Delhi college) I purchased the fat Warren Commission report published in a book form that contained details about Kennedy's assassination...Hoping to understand why in the world somebody would … [Read more...] about Who Killed JFK? Another Twist In The Unending Mystery
‘A Loo Shook The Art World…And Changed The Face Of Art’
It is an unusual review of an exhibition that took place in New York in 1917...and now takes place in London. "One day in spring 1917, the organisers of the forthcoming exhibition stood and gazed in consternation at one of the submissions. In fact, it was a urinal of the most common variety, in white porcelain, lying on its back. You can see it, from tomorrow, at Tate Modern's … [Read more...] about ‘A Loo Shook The Art World…And Changed The Face Of Art’
Website Set Up By Clinton Campaign To Seek Democratic Convention Delegate Rules Changes
If you wondered what Senator Hillary Clinton's next step would be in light of her two primary defeats yesterday, you now have an answer: the campaign has set up a new website to press to change Democratic convention rules so she can win by delegates other than those won in contested primaries. ABC's Political Punch reports: This morning brings the news that the campaign … [Read more...] about Website Set Up By Clinton Campaign To Seek Democratic Convention Delegate Rules Changes
Obama’s Position on Campaign Finance
In USA Today he explains that I will seek a good faith pact that results in real spending limits. His position seems reasonable to me, and perhaps a new standard for conducting races can be established. … [Read more...] about Obama’s Position on Campaign Finance
Two Must Reads On The Wisconsin Primary
A lot of good analysis is pouring in now on Senator Barack Obama's landslide win in the Wisconsin primary -- but let's point you to two excellent ones from different viewpoints. First, read Larry Kudlow on National Review Online. He begins his piece this way: Please allow me a dose of hardened market realism concerning Obama's landslide victory in Wisconsin. The race is … [Read more...] about Two Must Reads On The Wisconsin Primary
Another Enormous Win As The Obama Firestorm Closes In On The Clinton Firewall
And so voters in yet another primary state that Hillary Clinton never took seriously enough in her march to inevitability have added more fuel to Barack Obama's improbable quest, putting her a step closer to possible electoral oblivion. Another chapter was writ large in the extraordinary saga of the firestorm versus the firewall last night as Obama beat Clinton by a 58 to 41 … [Read more...] about Another Enormous Win As The Obama Firestorm Closes In On The Clinton Firewall
Democratic Presidential Race
Christo Komarnitski, Bulgaria … [Read more...] about Democratic Presidential Race
Landslide Win For Obama In Hawaii Democratic Presidential Caucuses
On the heels of his Wisconsin primary victory, Senator Barack Obama won Hawaii's 2008 Democratic Presidential caucuses in a landslide: Sen. Barack Obama, who was born and raised in Hawai'i, won the state's Democratic Presidential caucus in a landslide Tuesday. Obama had 20,974 votes, or 76 percent, to Sen. Hillary Clinton's 6,529 votes, or 24 percent, with 68 percent … [Read more...] about Landslide Win For Obama In Hawaii Democratic Presidential Caucuses
Bush is No ‘Father Christmas of Africa’; It is He Who Needs Us!
True, the jubilation that has greeted President Bush in Africa is an impressive sight. But as one notes by reading this op-ed article from today's edition of the Ghanaian Chronicle, not all Africans welcome him as a Great White God. Samuel Okudzeto Ablawa writes, 'The gullible may believe this PR stunt - but not the majority of people around the world ... who will take to the … [Read more...] about Bush is No ‘Father Christmas of Africa’; It is He Who Needs Us!
Obama’s Introduction to Media Payback
David Brooks' New York Times column with its cutesy concept of "Obama Comedown Syndrome" is a sure sign that the familiar process has begun: media payback, wherein the over-hypers of MSM start a new cycle of anti-gush to meet their quotas of knowingness. In filling his space yesterday, Brooks describes Obama enthusiasts as victims of "intense surges of hope-amine, the brain … [Read more...] about Obama’s Introduction to Media Payback
Whitman for Vice President?
Whoever the Democrats nominate for president this year--Hillary Clinton or Barack Obama, the initial excitement going into the fall campaign will be attached to that party's candidate. That's because, as everybody knows, either nomination will be historic, first woman nominated by a major party or first African-American. John McCain, straight-talking war hero though he is, … [Read more...] about Whitman for Vice President?
The Task for Huckabee and Clinton: Define Their End Games
Barack Obama and John McCain were the winners of their respective parties' presidential primaries in Wisconsin today. Obama appears ready to win the Democratic caucuses in Hawaii and McCain in the Republican caucuses in Washington, each candidate winning the sole contests happening in their respective party. The math is inexorable. Mike Huckabee cannot defeat McCain for the … [Read more...] about The Task for Huckabee and Clinton: Define Their End Games
Obama Projected Winner Of Wisconsin Primary With Big Margin
The networks have projected Senator Barack Obama the winner of the Wisconsin primary - -and the numbers on the screen indicate it won't be a nail-bitingly close election. Reports also suggest voters considered Obama more electable than chief rival Senator Hillary Clinton. ABC News: Continuing his winning streak, Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., has defeated Sen. Hillary … [Read more...] about Obama Projected Winner Of Wisconsin Primary With Big Margin
CNN And MSNBC: McCain Wins And Obama Leads In Wisconsin Primary
CNN and MSNBC have both called the Republican primary for Arizona Senator John McCain but are holding off projecting a winner in the Democratic primary -- but both organizations say Senator Barack Obama is ahead of Senator Hillary Clinton. CNN reports: Sen. John McCain will win Wisconsin's Republican primary, CNN projects. As polls closed, it was too early to call … [Read more...] about CNN And MSNBC: McCain Wins And Obama Leads In Wisconsin Primary
Badger Blogging
If anyone's interested, I'm live-blogging today's primary and caucus results, and especially Wisconsin, over at my place. Check there for frequent updates as the results come in. Click here. … [Read more...] about Badger Blogging