Category Archives: elections 08
Mission accomplished
As a long-time blogger for a more liberal America, I’m tempted to sign-off this blog and say mission accomplished. But, I don’t think I will. For one thing, I think Obama’s going to need some help as he takes steps … Continue reading
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Fear Disbelief Relief
No posts since November 2. What happened? I think I’ve been going through the 3 stages of political grief (in reverse). At first it was Fear that despite polls, Obama wouldn’t win. Then, Disbelief that he actually won. Then Relief … Continue reading
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International voting begins
This could be interesting. The (British) Economist magazine is asking its readers to vote in the American presidential election (no, this is not real balloting—and ACORN is nowhere to be found). So far readers are solid for Obama with most … Continue reading
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Clouds
In a dispatch from the far reaches of right-wing punditry, Kathleen Parker tells us that she has been scratching her chin and wondering how McCain could possibly have chosen Palin. Her conclusion: his mind was clouded by “sexual attraction”: One … Continue reading
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Serious Stylin’
From the NY Times political blog: Who was the highest paid individual in Senator John McCain’s presidential campaign during the first half of October as it headed down the homestretch? … It was Amy Strozzi, Gov. Sarah Palin’s traveling makeup … Continue reading
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What not to wear, GOP-style
Apparently the GOP spent $150,000 on a makeover for Sarah Palin and her family in September. C’mon! The regular folks who appear on What Not to Wear buy “a whole new wardrobe” for $5,000.
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Colin Powell endorses Obama
In a case you missed it I highly recommend that you watch Colin Powell’s endorsement of Obama on Meet the Press. It’s a very powerful, detailed statement that hits McCain slimy campaign tactics hard (he even brings up and takes … Continue reading
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Voter fraud fraud
All indicators point to a GOP bloodbath this November. GOPers are asking themselves how something like that could possibly happen? It couldn’t be that the GOP led the country into avoidable economic catastrophe and avoidable senseless war. No, it must … Continue reading
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Concerned about the economy?
….you might want to ask an economist what to do. If you do, you’ll likely be advised to vote for Obama. According to the Economist magazine, professional economist overwhelmingly favor Barack Obama. Kind of stunning, when you think about it. … Continue reading
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