A new poll shows former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton narrowing the gap with Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders, who once had a whopping lead -- and that showman Donald Trump's polling numbers are now also down. But few analysts expect Clinton to win, or Trump to lose. Sen. Bernie Sanders' once-formidable lead over Democratic rival Hillary Clinton in New Hampshire has … [Read more...] about New Hampshire poll: Hillary gains on Sanders, Trump support down
(Updates) Super Bowl 50: Enjoy the Game, Thanks to DHS, DOD…and GPS
Update II: If you missed it, here are the U.S. Navy Blue Angels flying in formation over Super Bowl 50 (U.S. Navy photos by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Andrea Perez/Released) The Navy Blue Angels perform a flyover during the opening ceremony of Super Bowl 50 at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif. while the Joint Armed Forces Choir performs … [Read more...] about (Updates) Super Bowl 50: Enjoy the Game, Thanks to DHS, DOD…and GPS
Forget what Trump says – America’s still great (Guest Voice)
America was once a great nation and is great no longer. That's the theme running through Donald Trump's campaign for the Republican presidential nomination. His T-shirts and ballcaps cry out, "Make America Great Again!" He's speaking to an audience that already agrees with him. Republicans believe their formerly great country has been mired in failure during… … [Read more...] about Forget what Trump says – America’s still great (Guest Voice)
(Updated) Veterans Are Not Your Props, Mr. Trump
Update: Read here how a small, “scrappy” veterans organization that could badly use some of the money Trump raised during his “veterans event” is resisting, on a point of principle, being used as a political prop because of the manner in which the money would be presented to the charity. Liberty House is a small veterans organization in New Hampshire that for more than a … [Read more...] about (Updated) Veterans Are Not Your Props, Mr. Trump
Marco Rubio Defends Marcobot Debate Moment, Saying “That’s What I Passionately Believe”
Sen. Marco Rubio defended his "Marcobot" moment during the GOP presidential debate in New Hampshire as what he "passionately believes." He repeatedly attacked President Obama with the same phrase during a testy exchange with New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie. During an appearance on ABC News' This Week, Rubio told host George Stephanopoulos, “It's what I believe and it's what … [Read more...] about Marco Rubio Defends Marcobot Debate Moment, Saying “That’s What I Passionately Believe”
Iowa, Where Everyone’s a Winner
Iowa, Where Everyone's a Winner Raging Moderate by Will Durst The great state of Iowa has a history of cultivating its topsoil for a harvest of winners the rest of the country may enjoy. Glenn Miller. Buffalo Bill Cody. George Reeves. Herbert Hoover. James Tiberius Kirk. As a side note, this may be the first time in history the word "enjoy" has been linked to Herbert … [Read more...] about Iowa, Where Everyone’s a Winner
Climate change: UN report confirms 2015 hottest year since records began
Earth has just experienced the hottest year since records began, according to a report by the United Nations. Greenhouse gases are behind the trend, most scientists believe. Doomsday Clock stuck near midnight due to climate change and nuclear war https://t.co/AuZprhcT6u #Guardian— News, Views, People. (@NewsViewsPeople) January 26, 2016 Researchers have also taken into account … [Read more...] about Climate change: UN report confirms 2015 hottest year since records began
Cartoons: CRUZIN’ OVER CARSON
Cruzin' Over Carson by Clay Jones On Monday before the Iowa caucuses got rolling, Ben Carson decided to go home to get fresh clothes. What? Several questions before I get to the part where Ted Cruz is a total sleaze bag. Why do you fly half way across the country for clothes? Why didn’t he pack enough clothes? Why can’t he do laundry in Iowa? Why can’t he buy new clothes … [Read more...] about Cartoons: CRUZIN’ OVER CARSON
Roundup: The ABC Republican Presidential Debate: Marco Rubio’s Big Political Bellyflop?
Will last night ABC's Republican Presidential debate prove to be Florida Sen. Marco Rubio's downfall? Rubio came out of the Iowa caucuses in a strong third place, with analysts proclaming him as the likely candidate around which "the establishment" and anti-Trump GOPers would coalesce. But at the debate he had a target on his back -- and New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, in his … [Read more...] about Roundup: The ABC Republican Presidential Debate: Marco Rubio’s Big Political Bellyflop?
Is ‘Moderate versus Progressive’ a False Choice?
Senator Bernie Sanders has tweeted that a person can't be a progressive and a moderate. He said it as a criticism of former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, who, Sanders claims, tells some people she's progressive and others that she's a moderate. I understand that Sanders is basically saying that Clinton has no strong philosophical core, but, out of blind ambition, says … [Read more...] about Is ‘Moderate versus Progressive’ a False Choice?
Rubio comes under heavy fire at Republican Presidential debate
By Steve Holland and Emily Stephenson MANCHESTER, N.H. (Reuters) - Rising Republican contender Marco Rubio came under heavy attack in a presidential debate on Saturday from rivals who accused him of being too inexperienced for the White House and walking away from an immigration reform plan he championed. In a fiery debate three days ahead of Tuesday's New Hampshire … [Read more...] about Rubio comes under heavy fire at Republican Presidential debate
ABC Republican Debate: North Korea, Immigration and Healthcare
The only debate before the New Hampshire primary election was tonight and the candidates pitched to the state and the nation why they deserve our votes. The debate, hosted by ABC News, came shortly after breaking news from North Korea, where it was announced that the country had launched a long-range missile. The first few questions of the debate focused on temperament, … [Read more...] about ABC Republican Debate: North Korea, Immigration and Healthcare
Dark Secrets of Hitler’s Black Holocaust
This article first appeared on The Conversation. The fact that we officially commemorate the Holocaust on January 27, the date of the liberation of Auschwitz, means that remembrance of Nazi crimes focuses on the systematic mass murder of Europe’s Jews. The other victims of Nazi racism, including Europe’s Sinti and Roma, are now routinely named in… … [Read more...] about Dark Secrets of Hitler’s Black Holocaust
How will tonight’s Republican debate change with Trump back on stage?
TRENTON -- When Gov. Chris Christie and six other Republican presidential candidates gather Saturday night in New Hampshire for the eighth GOP debate, the tension is likely to be high. Not only is it the final debate before New Hampshire voters head to the polls Tuesday in the nation's first presidential primary -- but Donald Trump… … [Read more...] about How will tonight’s Republican debate change with Trump back on stage?
Cartoons: Taste the Victory
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: Taste the Victory
What Makes The Perfect Super Bowl Ad? (VIDEOS)
In the beginning, there was “1984.” With that one perfect throw of a sledgehammer, the fabled Super Bowl commercial that introduced Apple’s Macintosh computer to the world more than three decades ago famously ushered into existence the era of blockbuster advertisements, elevating Super Bowl commercials to a level of pop-culture significance that rivals the game itself.… … [Read more...] about What Makes The Perfect Super Bowl Ad? (VIDEOS)
Poll: Sanders and Clinton are now virtually tied nationally
The Democrat race for the 2016 nomination has now been transformed. Former Secretary of State is as much a frontrunner with as awesome a lead nationally as seh was with her her impressive margin of victory in the Iowa caucuses. Which means: NOT! Sanders and Clinton are now locked in a virtual dead heat: Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders and former secretary of state … [Read more...] about Poll: Sanders and Clinton are now virtually tied nationally
Clinton Attacks Sanders With Series Of Bogus Sound Bites At MSNBC Democratic Debate
Wednesday's one-on-one debate between Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton (transcript here) was probably the best debate yet, and unfortunately the lowest rated. Unlike the CNN Town Hall the previous day, Clinton did not struggle to come up with answers. Instead she repeated a serious of prepared sound bites which made her seem ingenuous. Clinton, an old DLC Democrat, is … [Read more...] about Clinton Attacks Sanders With Series Of Bogus Sound Bites At MSNBC Democratic Debate
‘Fifty Shades of Black’: Just No.
1.5/5 A movie this bad is not watched — it is felt on a cellular level. Like a socket wrench tightening a rusty bolt, Fifty Shades of Black mercilessly cranks the kaleidoscope of your existence until at some point, it occurs to you that you’re no longer just in a cinema; you’re stranded in a miserable exile not unlike the ultimate act of Quantum of Solace, abandoned in the … [Read more...] about ‘Fifty Shades of Black’: Just No.
Pope Francis really is a saint.
One doesn't have to be a member of the Roman Catholic Church in order to admire Pope Francis for his efforts to promote healing within all Christendom. From the Washington Post: "Pope Francis and the leader of the powerful Russian Orthodox Church plan a historic meeting next week in Cuba, officials said Friday, marking the most significant steps ever attempted to heal a … [Read more...] about Pope Francis really is a saint.