Adelson had previously expressed frustration over the campaign of Republican Candidate Donald Trump, whom Adelson thought suffered from a "lack of focus" and had little chance of beating Clinton. Adelson appears to have had a change of heart after the FBI announced that it would reopen its investigation into Hillary Clinton's use of an illegal private… … [Read more...] about Adelson donates $$25 million to defeat Clinton
Scamalot
November 3, 2016 Note to readers: This is the latest entry in Baby DonDon’s campaign diary. The series imagines that “Mr.” Donald Trump has the emotional make-up of a five-year-old and confides his deepest thoughts—such as they are—to Andrew Feinberg, and to readers, every day. In his private moments, he always thinks of himself as Baby DonDon. JFK’s presidency was known … [Read more...] about Scamalot
What if Clinton wins? Then what?
What if Hillary Clinton is elected the next POTUS? Then what? Anyone who has read my previous posts should already know that a Clinton victory is something that I do NOT want. Only an idiot would conclude that I would vote for Clinton or want her to win. So, how should an anti-Clinton voter like me respond if Clinton wins? Besides having a stiff drink … [Read more...] about What if Clinton wins? Then what?
Outsiderism’s mysterious ways
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Will Missouri be the one state next Tuesday that produces an anti-establishment trifecta? And will we ever get to exploring how Donald Trump, who has trafficked with old-style politicians all his life, has gotten away with casting himself as the year's premier outsider? Missouri was, as recently as 2008, a presidential swing state. This year, it's … [Read more...] about Outsiderism’s mysterious ways
Clinton still the smart choice (FULL TEXT: Los Angeles Times Editorial)
Almost six week ago we enthusiastically endorsed Hillary Clinton for president, calling her "an experienced, thoughtful and deeply knowledgeable public servant" while warning that Republican opponent Donald Trump was a "thin-skinned demagogue who is unqualified and unsuited to be president." Since then, we have been fortified in our opinion by Clinton's commanding performances … [Read more...] about Clinton still the smart choice (FULL TEXT: Los Angeles Times Editorial)
Cartoon: Comey’s Black Eye
See great cartoons by all the top political cartoonists at http://cagle.com. To license this cartoon for your own site, visit http://politicalcartoons.com … [Read more...] about Cartoon: Comey’s Black Eye
Obama on FBI investigation: ‘We don’t operate on innuendo’
WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama faulted the FBI on Wednesday over its handling of the investigation into whether newfound emails are related to Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton's private server, condemning the bureau for falling short of standards. "There is a norm that when there are investigations, we don't operate on innuendo and we don't operate… … [Read more...] about Obama on FBI investigation: ‘We don’t operate on innuendo’
Comedian in Chief
The most amusing people are often those who don't know they're funny. Despite the looming apocalypse, we surely have the funniest person to have ever run for president, right now. When Jerry Seinfeld and his teeth walk onstage we know he's going to set up situations and mess with us in a fictional world which resembles ours, but in the end it’s really parody. Like Lewis … [Read more...] about Comedian in Chief
Election cycle is big bucks for cable news — especially CNN
The great show biz newspaper Variety used to use the initials "B.O." for Box Office, which generated a few chuckles and one-liners from comedians. To be sure, the current Presidential campaign qualifies as big "B.O." In more ways than one. In terms of $$$$, it represents CNN winning a key demographic for the first time since 9/11 and Fox News drawing in the biggest total of … [Read more...] about Election cycle is big bucks for cable news — especially CNN
Accuser of Trump Rape When She Was 13 To Go Public – UPDATED
Both Political Wire and Huffington Post are reporting that the woman who has accused Donald Trump of raping her as a 13 year old minor will be going public about her accusations today at 6:00 pm EDT, 3:00 PDT. To date the woman has maintained her anonymity, filing her lawsuit as Jane Doe. Many news sources have declined coverage of her claims, not wanting to cite an anonymous … [Read more...] about Accuser of Trump Rape When She Was 13 To Go Public – UPDATED
Clinton and Trump running neck and neck in home stretch
A Real Clear Politics headline says volumes: Electoral College Now Dead Heat. From The Hill: "Democrats are getting anxious one week from Election Day, with the presidential race seeming to tighten in the wake of a shock FBI announcement. An ABC News/Washington Post tracking poll sent waves through Democratic ranks on Tuesday morning, when it found GOP nominee Donald … [Read more...] about Clinton and Trump running neck and neck in home stretch
FBI screams Fire
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With Baby DonDon, You’ve Got to Pay to Play
November 2, 2016 Note to readers: This is the latest entry in Baby DonDon’s campaign diary. The series imagines that “Mr.” Donald Trump has the emotional make-up of a five-year-old and confides his deepest thoughts—such as they are—to Andrew Feinberg, and to readers, every day. In his private moments, he always thinks of himself as Baby DonDon. So much to catch up on. FBI … [Read more...] about With Baby DonDon, You’ve Got to Pay to Play
Josh Marshall on Clinton “Scandals”
Josh Marshall sums up the emerging GOP strategy for opppsing a Clinton Presidency on Talking Points Memo. I just heard what seems to be the closing argument from Donald Trump and his supporter Paul Ryan. In so many words, if Hillary Clinton wins, we'll throw so many investigations her way that nothing will ever get done and it will be nonstop tension and drama. Back … [Read more...] about Josh Marshall on Clinton “Scandals”
Politix Update: Donald Trump’s Toxic Stain & The Tale Of Two Product Boycotts
DONALD TRUMP JR. WITH DICK YUENGLING; HAMDI ULUKAYA WITH AN EMPLOYEE It is a lead-pipe-cinch certainty that Donald Trump's toxic stain will not be washed away after Election Day. Or anytime soon. The sheer meanness of his presidential campaign and the bottled-up hate he has unleashed against people of color, the LGBT community and immigrants will be with us for a very … [Read more...] about Politix Update: Donald Trump’s Toxic Stain & The Tale Of Two Product Boycotts
Russia on our mind: computers, bots and trolls
Russia has hit the trifecta in American news: the US Intelligence Community (USIC) has accused the Russian government of hacking computers. Political bots duked it out before, during and after the debates. And Samantha Bee interviews two Russia trolls. In Russia. Watch this. It's "political comedy" masquerading as investigative … [Read more...] about Russia on our mind: computers, bots and trolls
Don’t we all need a friend?
Don't we all need a Friend? By STEPHEN COOPER “Friend” is a reddish-brown submarine of a dog not unlike a cross between a miniature Jersey cow and tan Easter Bunny. His extra long hash-brown colored ears, silkier than satin, frame his stoic, bovine face. Friend cuts an imposing figure based on bulk — but he’s a gentle giant — and that’s why my wife and I decided to call … [Read more...] about Don’t we all need a friend?
FBI Now Releasing Documents About Clinton and Marc Rich
With the election just a week away, the FBI has released a tranche of 15-year-old documents dealing with Bill Clinton’s pardon of a fugitive financier—a move that the bureau made without explanation and that only adds to the confusion surrounding its controversial role in the presidential contest. While they offer some tantalizing tidbits, the documents are… … [Read more...] about FBI Now Releasing Documents About Clinton and Marc Rich
Presidential Election 2016: America’s Heart Transplant (Guest Voice)
Embed from Getty Images Presidential Election 2016: America's Heart Transplant by Will Drinker In one week, our country is having a heart transplant and some of us still haven't chosen who should perform the surgery. There are two options: one is a doctor who went to medical school and also worked as a nurse practitioner. Before that, she provided medical care to … [Read more...] about Presidential Election 2016: America’s Heart Transplant (Guest Voice)
Cartoon: Biting Bigly
Donald Trump isn’t just a hypocrite. He’s an amazing hypocrite. He contradicts himself in basically every sentence that escapes from his face hole. He’ll call Hillary Clinton a liar while stating he’s leading in a poll in New Mexico. He’ll slam the Clinton Foundation for being corrupt while his Trump Foundation is buying him Tim Tebow’s autographed “I Love Jesus” jock strap. … [Read more...] about Cartoon: Biting Bigly