WASHINGTON -- It may be hard to imagine, but I fear this election campaign is going to get worse – maybe a lot worse – before it gets better. By the time it’s done, the whole nation may feel like it needs a shower. I base this depressing prediction on three assumptions: Polls showing the Obama coalition coming together behind Hillary Clinton are correct; Donald … [Read more...] about Brace yourself for an even uglier campaign
Clinton’s ‘short-circuited’ apology (Guest Voice)
Clinton's 'short-circuited' apology by Michael Gerson Washington Post Writers Group Columnist WASHINGTON -- One of the most unintentionally revealing moments of Hillary Clinton's campaign so far came during her recent, unconvincing explanation of the email affair: "I may have short-circuited it and for that I … ah … you know, will try to clarify." Most of the … [Read more...] about Clinton’s ‘short-circuited’ apology (Guest Voice)
Trump’s second amendment, Clinton shooting “gaffe”: the hits keep on coming
What assessment to make of Donald "the Donald" Trump's latest... gaffe? Well, the kerfuffle comes from a speech given in North Carolina, where the speech went: “Hillary wants to abolish, essentially abolish the Second Amendment,” Trump said to boos from the crowd. “By the way, if she gets to pick her judges, nothing you can do folks,” he then added. “Though the Second … [Read more...] about Trump’s second amendment, Clinton shooting “gaffe”: the hits keep on coming
Trump ignites firestorm with “joke” suggesting assassinatinon Clinton over Supreme Court picks
By Steve Holland WILMINGTON, N.C. (Reuters) - Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump suggested on Tuesday that gun rights activists could act to stop his Democratic rival Hillary Clinton from nominating liberal U.S. Supreme Court justices, igniting yet another firestorm of criticism just as he sought to steer clear of controversy. "If she gets to pick her judges, … [Read more...] about Trump ignites firestorm with “joke” suggesting assassinatinon Clinton over Supreme Court picks
American Joker
American Joker There's a joker in our midst Somersaulting, pretending, condescending Irresponsible, isolating, insulting Inhumane racist Dangerously naive and inept A world class embarrassment Arguably the most despised face on the planet A psychotic volcano staying erupt Ill-tempered, thin skinned There's a joker in our midst Pass the blame, scare and … [Read more...] about American Joker
Is Ricky Gervais Going to Retire David Brent Character?
Ricky Gervais’ deluded The Office character David Brent is getting a big-screen outing this month in the film David Brent: Life on the Road, but could it be his swansong? Gervais has suggested his popular alter-ego, with the smoothest of dance moves, may soon be retired. “I don’t know. Never say never, but I’ll have to… … [Read more...] about Is Ricky Gervais Going to Retire David Brent Character?
(UPDATED) Politix Update: Landslide Ho As The Bottom Falls Out Of Trump’s Campaign
It’s always darkest before it’s totally black. ~ JOHN McCAIN We have now entered the part of the movie where the only chance Donald Trump has to avoid a landslide of historic proportions (think 1964) is sheer dumb luck. This is because he is not eligible for miracles. Ten weeks after Trump improbably clinched the Republican nomination and three weeks after the GOP … [Read more...] about (UPDATED) Politix Update: Landslide Ho As The Bottom Falls Out Of Trump’s Campaign
Trump’s Economic Plan for Fellow Plutocrats
Kevin Drum boils Donald Trump's economic plan down on Mother Jones (spoiler alert: SOS). Donald Trump just finished reading his big economic policy speech from a teleprompter. He's really bad at reading from a teleprompter, looking alternately bored and outraged. Here are the pieces that caught my eye: Huge tax cut for the rich. But no spending cuts that he's … [Read more...] about Trump’s Economic Plan for Fellow Plutocrats
The System Is Rigged
Even before the election takes place Donald Trump is claiming that the election is rigged and that if he loses, it’s because the voting is fixed. Why is he doing this? Is it to stir up his supporters to get them to the polls, encourage them to contribute to his campaign, have them actively participate to convince other voters to back him? None of these possibilities really hold … [Read more...] about The System Is Rigged
Here Come the Reformicons!
Some folks in town don't seem to be themselves lately. Oh, they say that they're Republicans, but some things we've been hearing and seeing just don't seem right. Take that nice Peter Wehner fellow. We don't know him personally, of course, but we see him almost every week at the Church of the Almighty Dollar. Our friends, Miles and Wilma, were sitting near him recently. … [Read more...] about Here Come the Reformicons!
Bigots, Billionaires, and Borders: The Duke-Trump Fever Swamp
Donald Trump will lose the presidential election this Fall. He will do so because he’s professionally and politically unqualified, because he’s temperamentally (perhaps clinically) unsound and dangerous, and as a result of his patient inability to mask his many prejudices and general ignorance. Trump must be taken seriously by all, but the real test – of both American … [Read more...] about Bigots, Billionaires, and Borders: The Duke-Trump Fever Swamp
BREAKING: Maine’s Republican Senator Susan Collins: “Why I cannot support Trump”
Republican Presidential nominee Donald Trump now appears to be perceived by many Republicans as either the Titanic or a carrier of a political plague. There have been lingering questions about whether a GOP dam will soon break, with a flow of Republicans distancing themselves publicly from Trump. Maine Senator Susan Collins has written an op-ed for The Washington Post titled: … [Read more...] about BREAKING: Maine’s Republican Senator Susan Collins: “Why I cannot support Trump”
50 Republican National Security Experts: Trump would be a “dangerous” President
By Jonathan Landay WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Fifty prominent Republican national security officials, including a former CIA director, on Monday called party nominee Donald Trump unqualified to lead the country and said he would be "the most reckless president in American history." The statement was the latest repudiation of Trump's candidacy by veteran Republican national … [Read more...] about 50 Republican National Security Experts: Trump would be a “dangerous” President
Cartoon: Olympics Hillary Clinton Trump Election
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: Olympics Hillary Clinton Trump Election
How Big Businessmen (aka Trump) Are Damaging to Small Business Owners
Donald Trump is known as the outsider in the current race for the Presidency. It’s clear why such a status would be attractive, as more and more Americans lose faith with our political process. However, before he decided to dip his toes into politics, Trump was a businessman. It’s all he’s ever really been, unless you include his brief forays into wrestling in the WWE or acting … [Read more...] about How Big Businessmen (aka Trump) Are Damaging to Small Business Owners
Jason Bourne: Film Review
The biggest flack Jason Bourne is getting from mainstream critics is that it's too familiar - that this new film offers nothing new compared to its three brothers. I must have been watching a completely different film. I actually think this new film is fresher than it has any right to be. This film is essentially about the ramification of Matt Damon's Jason Bourne being … [Read more...] about Jason Bourne: Film Review
Lincoln, Truman, Trump and Money
Many would-be presidents would love to be associated with Abraham Lincoln and Harry Truman. But not this way. Unlike Lincoln and Truman, Trump is becoming famous for not honoring his financial obligations. The Washington Post has reported that Trump has the cruel habit of saying profits from a certain venture—Trump: The Game, Trump Vodka, Trump University and his book … [Read more...] about Lincoln, Truman, Trump and Money
Politix Update: Credit The Red Queen For Why Trump’s Strategy Has Backfired
A pretty good argument can be made that Donald Trump's presidential campaign has been astoundingly calculation free. That is to say he hasn't had an overall strategy about how to run for president and win, and virtually no attention has been paid to the details that can make a difference on Election Day. He hasn't calculated so much as let it all hang out. But when it comes … [Read more...] about Politix Update: Credit The Red Queen For Why Trump’s Strategy Has Backfired
Daryl Cagle Cartoon: Off the Record DISASTER TRUMP
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 Daryl Cagle Cartoon: Off the Record DISASTER TRUMP
Elitism won’t defeat Trumpism
WASHINGTON -- Anyone with confidence in the American people (and I have quite a lot of it) had to believe that Donald Trump's unpreparedness, instability and just plain meanness would catch up with him eventually. This, as the polls show, is what happened over the last week or so. Simply by revealing who he really is, Trump sent millions of voters fleeing him in disgust. … [Read more...] about Elitism won’t defeat Trumpism