SNL Portrays ‘The Day Beyoncé Turned Black' “For white people, it was just another great week. They never saw it coming,” a sinister voiceover boomed during Saturday Night Live’s opening sketch. “They had no warning. Then, the day before the Super Bowl, it happened.” The cataclysmic events portrayed in the sketch, titled, “The Day Beyoncé Turned Black,” are reactions to the … [Read more...] about SNL Portrays ‘The Day Beyoncé Turned Black’ (VIDEO)
Dishonesty Was An Issue In Last Set Of Debates
It was a difficult week in debates for the truth. At the CBS Republican debate in South Carolina (transcript here) there were accusations during the debate of candidates telling lies nineteen times. This doesn't include any lies which fact checkers have found. Donald Trump was in the rare position of being the one telling the truth when he pointed out that George W. … [Read more...] about Dishonesty Was An Issue In Last Set Of Debates
Democratic Progressive Version of Donald Trump Showed Up at GOP SC Debate
The Democratic progressive version of Donald Trump nearly imploded at the Republican presidential debate in Greenville, SC, on Saturday night. But I seriously doubt it will move any of his supporters. The problem that is looming for the Republican Party is that they are running out of time to stop Donald Trump. Trump didn't fend off attacks on his alleged backing of Planned … [Read more...] about Democratic Progressive Version of Donald Trump Showed Up at GOP SC Debate
How common is it for the Senate to sit on a Supreme Court nomination?
UPDATE: 23 February / GOP leaders to President Obama: the Senate Judiciary Committee will sit on any nomination. In a unanimous show of obstruction, the Senate Judiciary Committee Republicans vowed that they will hold no confirmation hearings. **** How common is it for the Senate to sit on a Supreme Court nomination? The short answer: not very. Immediately after the … [Read more...] about How common is it for the Senate to sit on a Supreme Court nomination?
What’s Next for the Supreme Court After Scalia’s Death
The unexpected death of Justice Antonin Scalia on Saturday, in the midst of contentious presidential primaries, now puts the nation’s highest court at the center of this year’s election—and what happens in the coming weeks promises to be ugly, bitter and the outcome is really anyone’s guess. While Washington has long anticipated a Supreme Court retirement… … [Read more...] about What’s Next for the Supreme Court After Scalia’s Death
Reaction to Justice Antonin Scalia’s Death (Roundup)
The shocking news that Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia died suddenly yesterday put America's political culture into high partisan gear -- almost within minutes of the news. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and other GOPers immediately made it clear they were not going to allow any nominee by President Barack Obama to go forward. And a the Republican Presidential … [Read more...] about Reaction to Justice Antonin Scalia’s Death (Roundup)
Trump, Bush engage in bitter clashes at CBS Republican Presidential Debate
By Steve Holland GREENVILLE, S.C. (Reuters) - Republican presidential candidates Donald Trump and Jeb Bush clashed angrily over the Iraq war, the Bush family and Trump's business dealings at an acrimonious debate that underscored the importance of South Carolina's primary in a week. With the Republican candidates increasingly anxious for a good showing in the first … [Read more...] about Trump, Bush engage in bitter clashes at CBS Republican Presidential Debate
The Moderates’ Vigilance List for 2016
What do we moderates have to worry about? More than ever, naturally. 2015 was a banner year for extremists and, by extension, not such a good one for us. I’ve been updating this list each year to reflect our current jitters. Last year’s list ran to 19 items and more than 4,000 words, and I was about to add several new entries for 2016. Because I don’t want my fellow … [Read more...] about The Moderates’ Vigilance List for 2016
Obama says he will fill Scalia vacancy over GOP objections
WASHINGTON -- President Barack Obama said Saturday he would seek to fill the U.S. Supreme Court vacancy caused by the death of Justice Antonin Scalia, an announcement that immediately drew opposition from the Republicans who hope to succeed him in the White House. "I plan to fulfill my constitutional responsibilities to nominate a successor in due… … [Read more...] about Obama says he will fill Scalia vacancy over GOP objections
Harry Reid Slams Republicans for Punting Antonin Scalia’s Replacement to Next President
Sen. Harry Reid slammed Republican senators on waiting to fill the Supreme Court seat following Justice Antonin Scalia's death on Saturday. The White House has issued a statement that President Obama will nominate a replacement for Scalia. Reid tweeted: "Would be unprecedented in recent history for SCOTUS to go year with vacancy. And shameful abdication of our … [Read more...] about Harry Reid Slams Republicans for Punting Antonin Scalia’s Replacement to Next President
Justice Scalia Dies at 79
US Supreme Court Justice Anton Scalia has died at the age of 79. The vacancy will make an already political year even more controversial. Had a more liberal justice passed away or retired then having President Obama replace them would be less of an issue but Scalia's death means the potential to tip the partisan balance of the nation's highest court. Scalia was also a key … [Read more...] about Justice Scalia Dies at 79
Scalia Dead
One of the United States Supreme Court's most iconic and bombastic justices has died of natural causes. He was 79. Justice Antonin Scalia was vacationing in Texas when he failed to attend breakfast. A staff member went to his room and found the body. Scalia, appointed by President Ronald Reagan was regarded as the intellectual anchor of the conservative wing of … [Read more...] about Scalia Dead
A Conservative’s View of ‘How Bloomberg Could Win’
To this observer, a potential candidacy by former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg could bring more chaos to an already chaotic presidential campaign or better choices for centrists, or both-- all depending on when and how Bloomberg enters the 2016 fray. As the speculation about Bloomberg running grows, one columnist wrote “Why Bloomberg Can Win,” which this author … [Read more...] about A Conservative’s View of ‘How Bloomberg Could Win’
No, The Extremes Are Not Taking Over
There have been many posts at The Moderate Voice which create a false equivalency between Bernie Sanders and Donald Trump, calling both extremists, or which erroneously frame the Sanders campaign as an attack on moderates. Fortunately moderates who have turned out to vote do not see it the same way. It is Bernie Sanders who is bringing independents into the Democratic Party … [Read more...] about No, The Extremes Are Not Taking Over
Cartoons: HILLARYLICIOUS
Hillarylicious by Clay Jonez Sometimes a reader will tell me I have a really weird mind. My older sister used to tell me that on a daily basis. I really don’t think there’s any real importance to endorsements, yet politicians believe in them. Chris Christie was really proud of receiving the endorsement from New Hampshire’s largest daily newspaper, The Union-Leader, yet … [Read more...] about Cartoons: HILLARYLICIOUS
CBS Republican Debate: Here’s What to Expect
All six of the remaining Republican presidential candidates are set to face off Saturday in South Carolina in their first debate since front-runner Donald Trump scored his first 2016 victory in New Hampshire. They will take the stage for their party’s ninth debate at the Peace Center in Greenville, South Carolina. The state is significant because… … [Read more...] about CBS Republican Debate: Here’s What to Expect
Are Iowa and New Hampshire Really That Important?
Are Iowa and New Hampshire Really That Important? by Chris Jennewein Amid the euphoria, sorrow and angst over the primary results in Iowa and New Hampshire, it’s easy to overlook an important fact — these are tiny places that don’t look much like modern America. Opinion LogoIowa at 3.1 million people is less populous than San Diego County, and New Hampshire with 1.3 … [Read more...] about Are Iowa and New Hampshire Really That Important?
Analysis: Clinton adjusts pitch: I can be a Sanders, just better
WASHINGTON — Hillary Clinton wants you to know she's a more realistic, more savvy version of Bernie Sanders. She, too, wants to close corporate loopholes, make college and health care more affordable and get tough on Wall Street. Just as Sanders does, except she'd proceed more carefully and practically. Same with Social Security, and income inequality.… … [Read more...] about Analysis: Clinton adjusts pitch: I can be a Sanders, just better
Military Weekend: Those Magnificent Paratroopers
Anyone who tells you he or she is not apprehensive when performing a hazardous mission or task is either not being totally candid or has nerves of steel and ice cold water flowing through his or her veins -- just a personal opinion. It may also be a personal opinion that one admires the most those who do the dangerous things one is most afraid of doing him- or herself. I … [Read more...] about Military Weekend: Those Magnificent Paratroopers
Cartoons: Einstein vindicated TWICE
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 Cartoons: Einstein vindicated TWICE