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 Cartoon: Palin Redux
Donald Trump says he could ‘shoot somebody’ and not lose voters
True to form, Donald Trump minced no words as he mocked conservative media personality Glenn Beck on Saturday, calling him "a stone cold loser." "He's a sad sack, and he cries," Trump told a crowd at Dordt College, a Christian school in the heart of rural evangelical northwest Iowa. Beck was planning to campaign in Iowa… … [Read more...] about Donald Trump says he could ‘shoot somebody’ and not lose voters
Stephen Colbert On Sarah Palin’s Endorsement of Donald Trump & Conflict In The GOP
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_LPR7DktumA While the Democratic race has become more competitive, Donald Trump continues to dominate the Republican race. The big news of the week was that he received the endorsement of Sarah Palin, helping Trump win the idiot vote. (“You’re fired.” “I quit.”) Stephen Colbert discussed the endorsement in the video above, starting out by … [Read more...] about Stephen Colbert On Sarah Palin’s Endorsement of Donald Trump & Conflict In The GOP
Trump Stunned: Billionaire Mayor Bloomberg May Run for President
Trump was out in what some are calling, "early morning whining," when he just learned that Michael Bloomberg, [conservative/moderate former mayor of New York City for practically an entire generation, for the majority of those who voted, just kept putting him back and wanting him back in office] has done two seemingly boldly aggressive things. 1. The first enraging Trump: It … [Read more...] about Trump Stunned: Billionaire Mayor Bloomberg May Run for President
The next — startling? — executive order
The Hill picks up on a nice piece of speculation from the New York Times. Is this really a possibility? Money-in-politics reformers are seizing on reports that President Obama is weighing the possibility of issuing an executive order to force companies doing business with the federal government to reveal their political spending. If Obama issues this order, as The … [Read more...] about The next — startling? — executive order
Poll: Iowa Democratic Race Is Very Close
Over the past week there have been a variety of polls coming out about the Democratic Presidential nomination race in Iowa. As usual, in many cases supporters of candidates have cherrypicked the poll that makes their preferred candidate look best. But here's the average from the Huffpollster's average of polls: With the caucuses just over a week away, Bernie Sanders’ … [Read more...] about Poll: Iowa Democratic Race Is Very Close
The world’s most obese nation should probably blame mutton flaps
The Pacific island of Tonga is the most obese country in the world. Up to 40 percent of the population is thought to have type 2 diabetes and life expectancy is falling. One of the main causes is a cheap, fatty kind of meat — mutton flaps — imported from New Zealand. With a stern expression… … [Read more...] about The world’s most obese nation should probably blame mutton flaps
Cartoons: Snowflakes
This cartoon by Clay Jones is from his website http://claytoonz.com/ is licensed to run on The Moderate Voice. … [Read more...] about Cartoons: Snowflakes
Storm grips New York after dumping two feet of snow on Washington
By Barbara Goldberg and Idrees Ali NEW YORK/WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A winter storm dumped nearly 2 feet (58 cm) of snow on the suburbs of Washington, D.C., on Saturday before moving on to Philadelphia and New York, paralyzing road, rail and airline travel along the U.S. East Coast. At least 10 states declared weather emergencies, aiming to get a handle on highways made … [Read more...] about Storm grips New York after dumping two feet of snow on Washington
Josh Marshall on Trump, Cruz and GOP Civil War
Josh Marshall offers a thoughtful take on what Trump v. Cruz tells us about GOP inner turmoil on Talking Points Memo. The 'GOP Civil War!' line is perhaps the most well-worn cliche of progressive journalism, just as the parallel 'Democratic Civil War!' is on the other side of the equation. Yet here, for a moment at least, we seem to have a real one, whether or not it speaks to … [Read more...] about Josh Marshall on Trump, Cruz and GOP Civil War
Tchump vs Canuck
Copyright 2016 David Donar. All rights reserved.Copyright Donar, Political Graffiti … [Read more...] about Tchump vs Canuck
Woes in the Oil Patch
My sister was up here from Houston on her way to the University Of Oregon to give a lecture today. She was an upstream geologist for a couple of major oil companies the last 40 years and has an international reputation. She retired 2 years ago but had kept busy doing consulting work. She gave me some insight as to what is going on in the oil industry now that oil is under … [Read more...] about Woes in the Oil Patch
Cartoons: Jesus and The Donald
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10 Questions I Need Bernie Sanders Supporters to Answer (Guest Voice)
While many Bernie Sanders supporters like to accuse me of "hating" Sanders, that couldn't be further from the truth. I have maintained, since the very beginning, the belief that Sanders is simply best suited for the Senate and he stands a very little chance at winning in the general election. Not because I dislike him, but… … [Read more...] about 10 Questions I Need Bernie Sanders Supporters to Answer (Guest Voice)
RNC boots National Review from GOP debate after its anti-Trump issue
This isn't quite what the Republican National Committee has in mind, but it just took an action that more than ever underscores how the Republican Party is now becoming the Trump (and Palin) party. Yes, there are thoughtful, principled thinking conservatives -- although it's heresy to ever point out to anyone who isn't conservative that they exist, just as its heresy to ever … [Read more...] about RNC boots National Review from GOP debate after its anti-Trump issue
Bernie Sanders Releases “Magnificent” Ad With Simon & Garfunkel Music In Iowa
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2nwRiuh1Cug Bernie Sanders is running the above one minute ad in Iowa featuring the Simon and Garfunkel song America with a montage of American images in the background. It has received quite a bit of media coverage (in contrast to his campaign to date). The Hill calls the ad "magnificent" and writes, "When you watch the ad, think about it. I … [Read more...] about Bernie Sanders Releases “Magnificent” Ad With Simon & Garfunkel Music In Iowa
New Yorkie Values (Guest Voice)
New Yorkie Values Raging Moderate by Will Durst To taunt his rival and sow seeds of evangelical doubt, Rafael Edward "Ted" Cruz informed Donald Trump that the rest of the country was concerned about his alarming New York Values, totally ignoring the greater danger of the real estate developer's aerodynamic coif toppling over and knocking innocent supporters unconscious … [Read more...] about New Yorkie Values (Guest Voice)
The Infusion of Political Knowledge (Guest Voice)
The Infusion of Political Knowledge ByDale Schlundt Unpredictable is a word that might be used to describe the current presidential primary debates. Attributable to individuals in both parties. What that has done for the young voter is catch their attention, if just for only a moment, a true improvement to the status quo. Looking at voter turnout in the previous … [Read more...] about The Infusion of Political Knowledge (Guest Voice)
Why the GOP Establishment is Warming to Trump
Andrew Prokup acknowledges a GOP split but explains why many prefer Trump over Cruz on vox.com. But now several reports and public statements suggest just the opposite — that, believe it or not, at least some part of the Republican establishment actually is starting to prefer Trump to Cruz. Part of this is an electability case. Though both men are believed to be highly … [Read more...] about Why the GOP Establishment is Warming to Trump
GOP Chaos? Establishment rushes to Trump, conservatives towards Cruz
Welcome to chaos. Political chaos. The frenzied race for the 2016 Republican Presidential nomination has turned into a quintessential example of a political fight or flight mechanism in motion. The Republican establishment now is (begrudingly) warming up to billionare Donald Trump -- as a way to stop Texas. Senator Ted Cruz, who they fear could cause massive Republican losses … [Read more...] about GOP Chaos? Establishment rushes to Trump, conservatives towards Cruz