Hillary Clinton's victory message to her supporters after her Nevada victory was loud and clear...the US troops must return home and end the trauma of American families. (See Nevada victory video here) Ms Clinton could have added that this step might also help end the trauma of wives, mothers and children elsewhere in the world. The US troops' issue is of serious concern to … [Read more...] about Hillary Clinton’s Priority: “Get Sons, Husbands Back From Iraq &…”
The Fog Begins to Part? Or Does It?
Primaries: A Challenge to the Last Dollar
According to this article from Italy's La Stampa, Money, money, money: this is the word – bipartisan like no other – that will guide the electoral campaigns of the Republican and Democratic candidates through the next four weeks. Objective – to survive with full treasure chests after February 5, when on ‘Super Tuesday’ 22 states will hold their primary votes. … [Read more...] about Primaries: A Challenge to the Last Dollar
Top Democrats Now Trying To Quiet Down Bill Clinton
This site has gotten lots of emails from angry readers saying we're "anti-Clinton" due to posts from SEVERAL independent writers here that strongly condemned the role and tone of former President Bill Clinton's campaign appearances to help his wife, Senator Hillary Clinton, get the Democratic Party's Presidential nomination. These readers should now add the names of some top … [Read more...] about Top Democrats Now Trying To Quiet Down Bill Clinton
CNN: Senator John McCain Wins South Carolina Republican Primary
CNN has called the South Carolina primary for Senator John McCain -- and, if these numbers hold up, it will establish the Arizona Senator whose candidacy has been opposed by staunch conservatives such as talk show host Rush Limbaugh as one of the clear front-runners: Sen. John McCain of Arizona will win the South Carolina Republican primary, CNN projects. ... McCain led … [Read more...] about CNN: Senator John McCain Wins South Carolina Republican Primary
Can Mormon Romney Become President?
A correspondent of the Dutch newspaper Elsevier, via Watching America, tells the story of his visit by to Mormon-land, and ponders the possibility of a Mormon in the White House. It's worth a read. How do we assess the bearing that a candidate's religious views has on his or her judgment? Certainly the thought that someone who stakes his (eternal) life on certain claims … [Read more...] about Can Mormon Romney Become President?
Before the U.S. Destroys the World
Nothing like a good headline: this one translated from a Cuban commentary in Ahora about Bush's tour of the Middle East. The article is little punchier than the average Castro speech: But the White House tenant arrived loaded with weapons as gifts and a total ignorance of Islam, of the Arab World and of the Middle East and launched his divisive campaign, describing the … [Read more...] about Before the U.S. Destroys the World
Clinton And Romney Win Nevada Caucuses
Democratic Senator Hillary Clinton and Republican former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney won Nevada caucuses voting today -- wins that give "Big Mo" to both, particularly to Clinton, a candidate whose style and "voice" is a work in progress. The reason: the Nevada GOP caucus was not hotly-contested, but the Democratic caucus sure was. And it spells big trouble in the Big Mo … [Read more...] about Clinton And Romney Win Nevada Caucuses
Update: Canada removes U.S., Israel from potential torturer/abuser list
Major hattip to TMV co-blogger, Holly in Cincinnati/Holly Robinson for the heads up that someone's persuaded Canada that the U.S. and Israel are not countries that might potentially torture or abuse prisoners. The original TMV post on the topic is here. From Ha'aretz: Canada's foreign ministry, responding to pressure from close allies, said on Saturday it would remove … [Read more...] about Update: Canada removes U.S., Israel from potential torturer/abuser list
Around The Campaign 2008 Sphere
NOTE: Another in our series of special Election 2008 editions of our popular Around The Sphere link-fest where we offer readers links to weblogs of differing viewpoints -- and give you our comments on some of the political issues raised. This version will only contain election-related links. It will appear several times a week until Election Day. The Great Confederate Flag … [Read more...] about Around The Campaign 2008 Sphere
Why American Blacks May Be Obama’s Great Problem
What is it about Barack Obama that makes it so hard for American Blacks to get behind him - even those with a similar backgrounds? According to this analysis of his candidacy from South Africa's Business Day, 'It may well be that it's Black America and not America in general, that isn't yet ready for a Black president.' By Jacob Dlamini January 12, 2008 South Africa - … [Read more...] about Why American Blacks May Be Obama’s Great Problem
A Blogger in Every Cabinet: Clinton’s job creation plan?
I've written before about the federal government's experimentation with blogging. It's a "let's wait and see" thing for me but mostly, I'd have to be convinced that it's not all about spin. A little over a week ago, Democratic presidential candidate and Senator (D-NY), Hillary Clinton indicated a desire to employ bloggers throughout the federal government. From … [Read more...] about A Blogger in Every Cabinet: Clinton’s job creation plan?
Barbarians Hold Body Parts For Ransom
Nasrallah: We have Israelis' body parts Hizbullah leader appears in public for first time in more than a year to attend Shiite religious event in Lebanese capital. In fiery speech he says his group has 'heads' and 'body parts' of Israeli soldiers, as well as 'nearly intact cadaver' … [Read more...] about Barbarians Hold Body Parts For Ransom
More Than A Dozen Lobbyists Closely Associated With Mitt Romney Campaign
Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney recently got into a highly publicized shouting match with an AP reporter about whether a lobbyist "runs" his campaign -- but the Boston Herald reports that if lobbyists don't "run" Romney's campaign, more than a dozen lobbyists raise money for his campaign and others advise his campaign: Former Bay State Gov. Mitt Romney, who has cast … [Read more...] about More Than A Dozen Lobbyists Closely Associated With Mitt Romney Campaign
Atwater’s Gone But His Song Lives On
Poppy and Lee Today's history lesson --- at least for you young'uns -- is about Lee Atwater, the daddy of the South Carolina Republican primary as we know it and prototype for Karl Rove and every dirty-trick political consultant to come down the mud shoot in the last 25 years. It was Atwater who mastered some of the slimier aspects of modern American politics, including … [Read more...] about Atwater’s Gone But His Song Lives On
Over 200 Years On, Washington is Still ‘Broken’
Is there anything new about American presidential candidates railing against a misguided, power-mad Washington? According to this analysis of the city's history of abuse from France's Le Monde newspaper, 'It isn't surprising that the capital is receiving some bad press. This, so to speak, is in its genes. The press immediately denigrated the city. Even in 1801, with 109 brick … [Read more...] about Over 200 Years On, Washington is Still ‘Broken’
Gave Up Politics for Good, for Good?
Often the simplest explanation really is the best. A translated article , "White House can do Little about the Environment", in the Dutch daily NRC Handelsblad, written by an interviewer of Gore, asserts that Gore is not running in 2008 for the right reason: ... the last time that Gore bivouacked in the White House, he was not able to make any progress against earth … [Read more...] about Gave Up Politics for Good, for Good?
When Even the Religious Right Give Up
Stories of failure don't usually excite me, as I'm not a schadenfreude kind of guy... But this interesting commentary from Italy's La Repubblica, translated on Watching America.com tells of two mutually supporting failures that offer exciting prospects. The failures? Bush's failure to deliver on a religious agenda, and the religious right's failure to choose someone who … [Read more...] about When Even the Religious Right Give Up
The male vote factor in Clinton v. Obama: is it the Clinton, or is it the female?
Andrew Kohut, president of the Pew Research Center, published this blog entry tonight that examines the male vote behavior related to Democratic presidential candidates and U.S Senators, Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama. The gist of his findings: ...a strong plurality of men [back] Obama. According to the Edison/Mitofsky entrance polls in Iowa, 35 percent of male … [Read more...] about The male vote factor in Clinton v. Obama: is it the Clinton, or is it the female?
Hillary Clinton’s Political Skills Are Rapidly-Blossoming
Democratic Senator Hillary Clinton's foes such as Democratic Senator Barack Obama and Republicans everywhere take note: if you were counting on Mrs. Clinton to be brittle, not quite likable and seemingly talking by rote you are underestimating her and could suffer the political consequences. Before our very eyes, Hillary Clinton is evolving into a smooth, skillful world-class … [Read more...] about Hillary Clinton’s Political Skills Are Rapidly-Blossoming