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
Meeting vindicated Einstein: What’s going on up there and what isn’t
Maybe the least interesting things about Einstein that po's a bunch of believers is that -- for all his understanding of the universe and "creation" -- "God" is a fantasy. Until the discovery, announced today, that validates Einstein's theory of gravitational waves. Scientists announced Thursday that, after decades of effort, they have succeeded in detecting … [Read more...] about Meeting vindicated Einstein: What’s going on up there and what isn’t
Perhaps Bloomberg Should Look Beyond 2016
While former Democratic presidential contender Jim Webb was quick to squash speculation that he might run for president as an Independent -- still theoretically possible, but the money just isn’t there -- reports continue to swirl that former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg may still give it a try. But perhaps Bloomberg’s final objective should shift from achieving … [Read more...] about Perhaps Bloomberg Should Look Beyond 2016
Free Beacon Poll: Clinton and Sanders Tied in Nevada
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders are tied in Nevada in a new poll, which can't be good news for the Clinton camp which had felt its chances for winning would significantly increase once they got past New Hampshire. Right now, all signs are pointing to another nail biter -- or another upset: Nevadans expected to participate in next … [Read more...] about Free Beacon Poll: Clinton and Sanders Tied in Nevada
Cartoons: Stuck with Trump
This cartoon and post by Clay Jones from his website http://claytoonz.com/ are licensed to run on The Moderate Voice. … [Read more...] about Cartoons: Stuck with Trump
The sexist double standards hurting Hillary Clinton
WASHINGTON -- Much of Hillary Clinton's difficulty in this campaign stems from a single, unalterable fact: She is a woman. I'm not referring primarily to the Bernie Bros, those Bernie Sanders supporters who fill the Internet with misogynistic filth about Clinton. What drags down her candidacy is more pervasive and far subtler -- unconscious, even. The criticism … [Read more...] about The sexist double standards hurting Hillary Clinton
Drum on Hillary vs. Sanders
Kevin Drum offers his take on the Democratic primary race on Mother Jones. Bernie Sanders delivers all these big, stem-winding proposals and doesn't really have to explain how he's going to pass any of them or get them paid for. But he sure is visionary! Hillary, conversely, is just constitutionally incapable of talking like this. When a problem is raised, her mind instantly … [Read more...] about Drum on Hillary vs. Sanders
Bernie Sanders Delusional Solution to Improving Race Relations Involves Raising Taxes on Wealthy
Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders says race relations will be better under his administration than under the nation's first black president because he will raise taxes on the wealthy. During the PBS-sponsored debate on Thursday night, he said African Americans and Latinos were "hit especially hard by the disastrous behavior on Wall Street" and "lost half of … [Read more...] about Bernie Sanders Delusional Solution to Improving Race Relations Involves Raising Taxes on Wealthy
Pundits dub UGC video a “Bernie campaign ad”
If it walks like an ad, quacks like an ad, but requires no out-of-pocket change to distribute ... is it still an ad? And if it features a candidate, does that make it a campaign ad? Pundits sure think so. Together is a slick, emotionally-charged 60-second video that features a Bernie Sanders clip, photos of Bernie, and liberal use of the campaign "vote together" … [Read more...] about Pundits dub UGC video a “Bernie campaign ad”