The actual title to this blog post at the New York Times was D.L.C. Leaders Cut Edwards Out Democratic Leadership Council on a conference call today told reporters they’re “very happy about the two candidates” Americans are considering...I think in the end, Senator Obama’s appeal that he’s made very firmly and directly to independent voters, and Senator Clinton’s appeal to … [Read more...] about Why the DLC supports Obama and Clinton?
Flurry of Endorsements for Obama
Political observers were as stunned as everyone else by Hillary Clinton's win in New Hampshire, and are struggling the re-establish the frame for the race. Many people thought that Clinton would get major momentum out of New Hampshire, and it certainly didn't hurt her. She narrowly edged out Obama in Q4 fundraising, got a bevy of positive media coverage (ironically enough, most … [Read more...] about Flurry of Endorsements for Obama
The Candidates And Crying
Now another candidate has cried. Can you guess who (don't look at the categories on top of this post). The answer. … [Read more...] about The Candidates And Crying
Clinton Camp Race Tinged Comments Multiply
There are yet more comments coming from the Clinton camp's supporters that seemingly cast the election in racial terms -- comments that if left unchecked could leave New York Senator Hillary Clinton with a difficult problem if she wins the 2008 Democratic Presidential nomination. The Guardian has this quote: She is staking out policy ground slightly to the left of Obama … [Read more...] about Clinton Camp Race Tinged Comments Multiply
Iraq: ‘Shock & Awe’ Continues Even After Five Years…
After shamelessly proclaiming from rooftops that situation is normalising in Iraq, the US administration would find it difficult to explain why it has to resort to "shock and awe" strategy even after five years of occupation of that country. As Firedoglake puts it succinctly, "That the insurgency -- five years after 'Mission Accomplished' -- is still powerful and entrenched … [Read more...] about Iraq: ‘Shock & Awe’ Continues Even After Five Years…
Trouble In Rudyland? Giuliani Staffers Go Without Paychecks
No matter how it's explained or spun, it's never the sign of a truly healthy campaign that has "Big Mo" when you hear stories about staffers going without pay. And that is exactly what's now emerging about former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani's campaign for the 2008 Republican nomination: CNN has learned that top staff members of Rudy Giuliani's presidential campaign were … [Read more...] about Trouble In Rudyland? Giuliani Staffers Go Without Paychecks
Unity08 team moves to Bloomberg
The NY Daily News reports Two from presidential reform group quit to draft Mayor Bloomberg for 2008 bid While the obvious interpretation of this is preparation for a Bloomberg presidential campaign perhaps there is another. If Bloomberg determines that the odds are against him for a run perhaps he might consider an alternate use for his resources that also serves his … [Read more...] about Unity08 team moves to Bloomberg
Iran Incident: The Backpedaling Begins
The backpedaling has begun regarding Pentagon claims that Iranian fast boats swarmed U.S. warships in the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday. As I noted here yesterday, my initial reaction was disbelief. And that the incident was being used as a pretext to up the saber rattling instead of making a good-faith effort to engage Tehran diplomatically. Now, just two days after the … [Read more...] about Iran Incident: The Backpedaling Begins
President Musharraf to US: ‘Don’t Dare Invade My Country’
Ed Morrissey in his blog takes note of the US officials' current rhetoric about covert intelligence and military operations in the tribal areas of Pakistan, and the strong reaction this evoked from President Pervez Musharraf who said that he would consider such a step by US troops as "invasion of his country." Well said, General (oops Mr) Musharraf! Mr Musharraf by now … [Read more...] about President Musharraf to US: ‘Don’t Dare Invade My Country’
DVD Review: Thoughts On The “Planet Of The Apes”
Here's another Guest film Review by Dan Schneider, who has this heavily-visited website and whose reviews for TMV have been highly popular. Thoughts On the Planet Of The Apes Copyright ©2008 by Dan Schneider Whilst searching Amazon a while back, I happened to come across a copy of Planet Of The Apes: The Ultimate DVD Collection which was significantly cheaper than … [Read more...] about DVD Review: Thoughts On The “Planet Of The Apes”
From Obamamania to Obam…err
America wants change; it just can't work out what sort of change. This is what The Economist says in an interesting write-up "Everything is up in the air. That is not just because this is the most open election in America since 1928 (the last time that no incumbent president or vice-president was in the race); it is because Americans don't really know what they want. "Sure, … [Read more...] about From Obamamania to Obam…err
CIA I: Why a Constitutional Showdown Is Necessary In the Tapegate Scandal
Things are not off to a propitious start for those of us who believe that the destruction of those Central Intelligence Agency torture tapes should be thoroughly investigated. And that if people with big offices and fancy titles aren't taken down then it will have been a failure. This is not a case of rushing to judgment -- as in prematurely assigning guilt in what is a … [Read more...] about CIA I: Why a Constitutional Showdown Is Necessary In the Tapegate Scandal
CIA II: ‘Legacy of Ashes’ Book Review
CIA learned of Berlin Wall fall, Soviet collapse on CNN Although it may not be the best metaphor, if the Central Intelligence Agency had been a baseball team over the last 60 years, its record would be something like 5 wins and 95 loses in really big games. Yes, the CIA has been that bad. That is abundantly clear – and made abundantly clear in shocking detail based on … [Read more...] about CIA II: ‘Legacy of Ashes’ Book Review
Hillary’s Quest: Between Tears and the Throne …
Where the tears shed by Hillary Clinton real or staged? And if they were real - what does it tell us about her candidacy? According to this editorial from one of Germany's leading business dailies, the Financial Times Deutschland, 'the scene undoubtedly seemed authentic. But those who listened carefully had to reckon with this: There was something narcissistic at the heart of … [Read more...] about Hillary’s Quest: Between Tears and the Throne …
Thompson Shines In South Carolina Republican Debate
The BIG story out of last night's GOP debate in South Carolina is that actor and former Senator Fred Thompson finally morphed into the Fred Thompson many conservatives had hoped to see: energetic, witty and aggressive. Will it serve Thompson -- or will he be the candidate that could have been? The New York Times story sets the scene: Fred D. Thompson tried to salvage … [Read more...] about Thompson Shines In South Carolina Republican Debate
Middle East Peace as Smokescreen for Escalation Against Iran?
Watching America.com is running a plethora of articles on Bush's visit to the Middle East. Among them two are of particular interest, especially when taken together. It's difficult to find a soul who isn't skeptical about Bush's Mid-East tour - both its purpose and the fact the tour is intended to improve on a mess whose perpetuation the visitor, Bush, is considered to be … [Read more...] about Middle East Peace as Smokescreen for Escalation Against Iran?
Edmund Hillary (1919-2008)
More here. … [Read more...] about Edmund Hillary (1919-2008)
The Clintons’ Tone May Lose Them Civil Rights Veteran’s Endorsement
We've noted in previous posts the increasing stridency of Bill and Hillary Clinton's campaign statements in their battle against Democratic Senator Barack Obama for the 2008 Democratic nomination -- and now chickens may be coming home to roost in the form of Ms. Clinton's possible loss of a civil rights movement veteran's endorsement: Representative James E. Clyburn of … [Read more...] about The Clintons’ Tone May Lose Them Civil Rights Veteran’s Endorsement
Dennis Kucinich Demands New Hampshire Vote Recount
File this in your He's Got To Be Kidding file: Democrat Dennis Kucinich, who won less than 2 percent of the vote in the New Hampshire primary, said Thursday he wants a recount to ensure that all ballots in his party's contest were counted. The Ohio congressman cited "serious and credible reports, allegations and rumors" about the integrity of Tuesday results. Did I … [Read more...] about Dennis Kucinich Demands New Hampshire Vote Recount
A Campaign Oh So American …
What do Europeans - in this case the Swiss - think about the way Americans elect their presidents? According to this article from Switzerland's Tribune de Geneve, 'American presidential campaigns are unique because they are so unpredictable. While one truth seems called for by the polls, it is then belied by the vote. While the pundits - those stars of the media circus - … [Read more...] about A Campaign Oh So American …