As someone who has been an independent voter since 2000, I am now wondering (for real) if someone in the Sanders campaign is trying to emulate the tone of Donald Trump's campaign. Utterly amazing. Mediaite: Well, this might be a tough one to walk back. In the aftermath of a feud that started when Bernie Sanders thought he heard Hillary Clinton say he was “quote-unquote … [Read more...] about Bernie Sanders’ Campaign Manager Blames Clinton For ISIS (UPDATE)
Backtracking: Sanders Blames The Media For His ‘Unqualified’ characterization of Clinton
Uh, oh. Here we go again. Another pol -- both political parties have them that's why they are called politicians because they don't want to lose votes so they attack or defend, or backtrack if they step in it to try to get closer to their real goal which is winning power -- finds he has set off a mini-firestorm that could hurt him among some potential voters. So he … [Read more...] about Backtracking: Sanders Blames The Media For His ‘Unqualified’ characterization of Clinton
Chocolate Bites: Batman vs Superman (Video Review)
So the world is telling me that Batman vs Superman is a dud, but for all of its faults I really liked the film. I'm I the one in the wrong here? Check out my video below as I talk this subject out. … [Read more...] about Chocolate Bites: Batman vs Superman (Video Review)
First Trailer Of ‘Star Wars: Rogue One’ Featuring Diego Luna Has Landed!
The first teaser trailer of the upcoming epic film “Star Wars: Rogue One” has landed, and we couldn’t be more excited! As we know, the film is set to follow the story of resistance fighters who have united to steal plans to the dreaded Death Star. The film will be directed by Gareth Edwards and Oscar… … [Read more...] about First Trailer Of ‘Star Wars: Rogue One’ Featuring Diego Luna Has Landed!
Bend It Like Bernie
By now we've all heard how the Democratic presidential nomination contest has turned nasty as Bernie Sanders, claiming he was responding to Hillary Clinton in kind, told a Philadelphia rally that Clinton was the one not qualified to be president. His rationale is that the "sins" she has committed, including taking money from special interest groups and Wall Street, … [Read more...] about Bend It Like Bernie
Sanders bashes Hillary as ‘unqualified’ to be nominee
Following a string of big primary victories, Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders launched his most direct attacks on former Secretary of State and Democratic frontrunner Hillary Clinton. Speaking to a crowd in Pennsylvania on Wednesday, Sanders told supporters that his opponent for the Democratic nomination was "unqualified", noting Clinton"s support for the Iraq war and close … [Read more...] about Sanders bashes Hillary as ‘unqualified’ to be nominee
Remembering Merle Haggard
Country music star Merle Haggard died Wednesday on his 79th birthday, his manager confirmed to the Associated Press. Haggard, who had nearly 40 No. 1 hits during his lifetime, was recently described by GQ as "country's remaining black-hat rebel, the last man singing for the underdog." Born in 1937 in California, where he died Wednesday, Haggard… … [Read more...] about Remembering Merle Haggard
Cartoons: Bernie and the Big Banks
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: Bernie and the Big Banks
Arsenic-laced water affects millions in Bangladesh
Nearly 20 million people in Bangladesh are still drinking water contaminated with arsenic despite the toxin being discovered nearly two decades ago, according to a report. The Human Rights Watch (HRW) launced a report on Wednesday that revealed the government failed to take the basic steps needed to tackle the problem which kills an estimated 43,000… … [Read more...] about Arsenic-laced water affects millions in Bangladesh
Will the Republicans lose the House?
The Washington Post reports political analysts' calculation that yesterday's Cruz victory in Wisconsin is a forerunner to a significant defeat of the political right in Congress. Conventional wisdom says vulnerable Senate Republicans would like to share the ticket in November with anyone but Donald Trump. But the apparent replacement choice, Sen. Ted Cruz (Tex.), might … [Read more...] about Will the Republicans lose the House?
Cartoons: A Dump for Trump
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Poll: 25 percent of Sanders voters would shun Clinton
WASHINGTON — Even if she eventually vanquishes Bernie Sanders in the primaries, Hillary Clinton might have serious trouble winning over his voters. One out of 4 Sanders supporters — 25 percent — say they would not back Clinton in a general election if she became the Democratic nominee for president, while just 69 percent say they… … [Read more...] about Poll: 25 percent of Sanders voters would shun Clinton
Donald J. Trump – Policy Wonk
I've read so many stories today about delegate math that my eyes are starting to bleed, just a little. Countless pixels were slaughtered to rehash the obvious. After Wisconsin Donald Trump may be in real danger of arriving in Cleveland without a sufficient delegate count to win on the first ballot, in which case all bets are off. This is unless he's close enough to the magic … [Read more...] about Donald J. Trump – Policy Wonk
Another Reporter Time Travels
Time traveling must be one of the new perks of being a reporter for an American news organization. A little less than a month ago, reporter Lisa Hagen traveled back in time to the date of Monday, March 14, 2016 in order to tell people what Sarah Palin did on the date of Tuesday, March 15, 2016. Now, reporter Jonathan Easley has traveled back in time to the date of … [Read more...] about Another Reporter Time Travels
Republicans duck and run
WASHINGTON -- Merrick Garland is an oppo researcher's nightmare. Those who oppose President Obama's Supreme Court nominee have been digging for dirt to justify opposition by 52 of the 54 Senate Republicans to granting him a hearing. But about the worst thing anybody has come up with: an allegation that Garland crossed lanes in a relay race. In summer camp. Fifty years … [Read more...] about Republicans duck and run
Spanish Government Says ‘Adios’ To Famous Siesta!
Siesta time might be over in Spain after Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy proposed the popular nap time during work hours gets eliminated. "Basically what Mr. Rajoy is suggesting is stopping the working day at 6 p.m., which would be a great difference to lots of Spaniards, who some of them go on and work til' about… … [Read more...] about Spanish Government Says ‘Adios’ To Famous Siesta!
Cartoons: GOP beggars can’t be choosers
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Is The Donald Receding?
The Donald was smashed in Wisconsin by Ted Cruz, 48 percent to 35 percent, in the recent Republican primary, conservatism trumping populism. Or was it conservatism trumping demagoguery? The only problem with that thesis is that Cruz was the winner, merely a more conservative demagogue, and a less nasty demagogue (but not by much), than The Donald. The only rational player in … [Read more...] about Is The Donald Receding?
Sanders under scrutiny: flops in New York Daily News interview
One of the rituals anyone who becomes a truly serious Presidential candidate must go through is increased scrutiny. That usually comes in stages, starting with interviews with mainstream news groups that are unlike interviews on ideological cable networks: reporters and editors ask questions and will be doggedly determined to ask follow ups and virtually demand specificity. The … [Read more...] about Sanders under scrutiny: flops in New York Daily News interview
Cartoons: Mississippi Burning
Mississippi Burning by Clay Jones Mississippi is about to take a test. The test will determine if they’re more ignorant and ass backwards than Georgia, and just as much as North Carolina. Republican lawmakers in Mississippi really hate gay people. Let’s be fair. Maybe they don’t hate gay people. They just realize they can capitalize on their voters’ hatred. The … [Read more...] about Cartoons: Mississippi Burning