By Emily Stephenson and Emily Flitter EXETER, N.H./MILFORD, N.H. (Reuters) - U.S. Senator Marco Rubio, emerging from the first presidential nominating contest in Iowa as the leading Republican mainstream contender, portrayed himself in New Hampshire on Tuesday as the party's best hope to recapture the White House. But Rubio, 44, a U.S. senator from Florida, faces a strong … [Read more...] about Rubio becomes early hope for mainstream Republicans
But are you as bored as me by this election?
There was a point in one of those debates when Sen. Marco Rubio (who gave a victory speech Monday night after losing in Iowa) was asked, more or less, if he considered himself the savior of the Republican Party. His underwhelming, cloying, and thoroughly contrived response was that Jesus Christ is the only savior he knows about. That’s fine but it’s unoriginal and boring. … [Read more...] about But are you as bored as me by this election?
Cartoons: Ted Cruz Victory Speech
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Who Is O.J. Simpson And What’s ‘American Crime Story: The People v. O.J. Simpson’ About?
The first season of American Crime Story— the true crime anthology executive produced by Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk of American Horror Story fame—is subtitled The People v. O.J. Simpson. If you lived through the 1995 O.J. Simpson trial than the evocative title is probably conjuring up memories of black gloves and Ford Broncos. But if… … [Read more...] about Who Is O.J. Simpson And What’s ‘American Crime Story: The People v. O.J. Simpson’ About?
Three things you can’t say in black America (Guest Voice)
Three things you can't say in black America by Jordan Cooper There are 3 things you can't say truthfully about Black America. There isn't a black who has a great-great-great-grandfather who graduated from an Ivy League university. There isn't a black who has been an All-Pro kicker in the National Football League. There isn't a black who can say that their has been … [Read more...] about Three things you can’t say in black America (Guest Voice)
The GOP establishment strikes back
WAUKEE, Iowa -- The establishment struck back. The headlines will show that Ted Cruz won the Iowa caucuses, but the more significant message out of Iowa was that Marco Rubio was neck-and-neck with Donald Trump for second place and within a few points of the lead: It showed that mainstream Republicans are, at long last, pushing themselves back into the 2016 presidential … [Read more...] about The GOP establishment strikes back
The Week’s Peter Weber: Sorry, Bernie: A tie in Iowa is still a win for Hillary
There's an old joke (that I love): Two silkworms had a race. They eneded up in a tie. Last night's nail-biting Democratic caucuses vote ended up in a virtual tie. The keyword here is "virtual" because in the end (partially due to being on the winning end of some coin tosses) former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton beat Vermont Senator Bernie Sander, by part of one of those … [Read more...] about The Week’s Peter Weber: Sorry, Bernie: A tie in Iowa is still a win for Hillary
France’s Jews are Fleeing Paris for London
Sabine Zeitouni remembers when she first realized her family had to leave France. On January 9, 2015, a gunman declaring allegiance to the Islamic State militant group (ISIS) killed four Jewish hostages in a kosher supermarket in Paris. Soon after, the French government deployed armed guards to the entrance of the Jewish school that Zeitouni’s children… … [Read more...] about France’s Jews are Fleeing Paris for London
Donald Trump Blames Media, GOP Voters for Iowa Caucus Loss
Donald Trump's humility tour ended as quickly as he delivered his concession speech following his defeat in the Iowa caucus by Ted Cruz. He broke his 15-hour silence to say the "media didn't cover me fairly." Woe is me! Because I was told I could not do well in Iowa, I spent very little there - a fraction of Cruz & Rubio. Came in a strong second. Great honor— … [Read more...] about Donald Trump Blames Media, GOP Voters for Iowa Caucus Loss
Can Rubio Save the GOP from Itself?
Lauren Fox mulls the Iowa results on Talking Points Memo. Marco Rubio didn't win Monday night in Iowa. And no, a third place finish cannot be spun hard enough into a victory. But for the Republican establishment, Rubio's solid third place in Iowa, clearly in the top tier with Ted Cruz and Donald Trump gives the party a way forward that doesn't pose the general election risks … [Read more...] about Can Rubio Save the GOP from Itself?
Iowa Knows Politics The Way Indiana Knows Basketball, Very Well Ty
The Last Shall Be First, Or Tied For Second Three Tickets To Paradise From The Bible Belt The View From The U.S. Virgin Islands, Mon By JOHN McCARTHY/TMV Columnist “How stupid are the people of Iowa?” Donald Trump asked in November. “We’ll find out on Monday,” Stephen Colbert deadpanned on Friday. Trump was referring to what he called Ben Carson’s … [Read more...] about Iowa Knows Politics The Way Indiana Knows Basketball, Very Well Ty
Donald Trump and the Dying White Men
Guess there weren’t enough angry white men in Iowa to give The Donald a victory in the caucuses. That means The Donald is a loser, a word he abhors. However, the demographic supporting him is also made up of losers, angry white men who life has passed by and are dying off earlier than would be expected. Several months ago, an analysis by two social scientists from Princeton … [Read more...] about Donald Trump and the Dying White Men
Cartoon: Trump sick of winning
This cartoon by Clay Jones from his website http://claytoonz.com/ is licensed to run on The Moderate Voice. … [Read more...] about Cartoon: Trump sick of winning
Analysis: Groundhog Day: Again Clinton emerges from Iowa facing a battle
DES MOINES, Iowa — Hillary Clinton has got a real fight on her hands. The one-time front-runner for the Democratic presidential nomination faces a protracted two-person race following a virtual tie in the Iowa caucuses on Monday after half the voters disillusioned by Washington turned against the establishment politician. Her rival, Bernie Sanders, an independent senator… … [Read more...] about Analysis: Groundhog Day: Again Clinton emerges from Iowa facing a battle
ROUNDUP: the Clinton Sanders Iowa Caucus Dead Heat
Get ready for each side to proclaim victory and belittle the votes that the other side got. But the bottom line is that at the Iowa caucuses it ended in a dead heat. Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's highly-touted ground game didn't exact;u prove to be quintessential shock and awe -- and the outcome didn't prove the confidence her team expressed to various reporters … [Read more...] about ROUNDUP: the Clinton Sanders Iowa Caucus Dead Heat
ROUNDUP: Ted Cruz’s win in Iowa, Trump’s loss, and Rubio’s surge
He did it. The other guy didn't do it. And yet another guy did it. By the end of the evening, the Iowa caucses proved a great night for Texas. Senator Ted Cruz, who seemed to have lost his political nimbleness in the campaign's final days. It was a bad night for billionare-showman Donald Trump, who did not come up a winner. And it was a good night for Florida Sen. … [Read more...] about ROUNDUP: Ted Cruz’s win in Iowa, Trump’s loss, and Rubio’s surge
MSM , No. Iowa Outcomes: YESSSSSS!!!!!!! Cartweels, WooHoo!!!!!! Sommersaults!!!!!
I know many of you know what I mean ---about outcomes in Iowa. I could as easily say Whew. Re either side's outcome. Those corn farmers! and all the other Iowans who came out to vote: I swan! 'Merika is not quite as ameoba-dumb as media portrayed fatuous fans of whomever -- by MSM holding NO wing tips or Ferragamos of Candidates to the fire, asking NO ONE, pressing … [Read more...] about MSM , No. Iowa Outcomes: YESSSSSS!!!!!!! Cartweels, WooHoo!!!!!! Sommersaults!!!!!
Cartoon: Bernie Man
Copyright 2016 David Donar. All rights reserved.Copyright Donar, Political Graffiti … [Read more...] about Cartoon: Bernie Man
Martin O’Malley Suspends Campaign
According to incoming reports, Martin O'Malley will officially suspend his campaign for the Presidency of the United States. This follows a poor showing in the Iowa Caucuses, in which Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders have dominated the campaign trail. … [Read more...] about Martin O’Malley Suspends Campaign
Iowa Caucus: Cruz Wins, Clinton-Sanders Tie
This post will be updated as more information comes in during the night and when official numbers are released. 11:46 PM CST: In the face of a virtual tie, both Democratic camps have declared victory. They head to New Hampshire where Sanders has a slight lead in the state over Clinton. 10:30PM CST: Hillary Clinton maintains a slight lead at 50.2%. Bernie Sanders is … [Read more...] about Iowa Caucus: Cruz Wins, Clinton-Sanders Tie