Obama's Fathers Day Message.
This will probably be up in one of the main sections shortly, but if anyone's interested ... this is a pretty good speech.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hj1hCDjwG6M...more »
Posted on June 15, 2008 9:17 PM
Nevada Poll: Obama & McCain tied, voters don't prefer "unity" ticket.
I came across this article from my old home state, Nevada. The latest polling shows that McCain and Obama are essentially tied.The poll conducted June 9-11 by Washington-based Mason-Dixon Polling & Research Inc. for the Las Vegas Review Journal showed...more »
Posted on June 15, 2008 6:07 PM
Hannity: "I'm the head of the Surrogates to Stop Obama"
Think progress has a clip of Hannity professing to be a McCain surrogate.The interesting thing is that they go easy on his quote. From think progress:GIULIANI: I think — first of all, it’s different being a mayor and being a...more »
Posted on June 13, 2008 1:07 PM
Obamacons get some press.
The new republic has published a fascinating article by Bruce Bartlett about conservative attraction to Obama that is well worth the read:you probably have not have heard of many of the Obamacons--and neither has the Obama campaign. When I checked...more »
Posted on June 12, 2008 3:28 AM
The Articles of Impeachement Enumerated
You wouldn't be able to tell from the news, or TPM, but yesterday articles if impeachment were introduced.As the huffington posts' Joseph Palermo points outPeople will scream about how impeachment might backfire on the election of 2008. But that was...more »
Posted on June 10, 2008 11:31 AM
TPM Election Central Results (Late Update)
Late Update: Friday's posts on TPM (by subject matter): --------------------------------------------------------- Edwards: 1 (7%) Lieberman: 1 (7%) McCain: 2.5 (18%) Clinton: 4 (29%) Obama: 3.5 (25% ) Undeclared:2 (14%) -------------------------------------------- While early returns indicated a blowout for Clinton, the race tightened...more »
Posted on June 7, 2008 3:18 AM
Just say NO to swiftboating.
Well it's started. The first repost of an anti-McCain screed held over from his first run at the GOP nomination. The assessment: McCain's insane. Well, duh - it even rhymes! I'm just glad it isn't the "Songbird McCain" group's stuff. ...more »
Posted on June 6, 2008 7:32 PM
Andres Martenez rewrites Iraq war history
Since the Washington Post has again decided to let the public read their articles without inventing a rude new username, I started poking around. Soon I came across the ever helpful (I assume) Andres Martinez. He is the message force...more »
Posted on June 3, 2008 3:41 AM
Obama & Clinton to Fight Deathmatch Over Wright
Sorry about the title. This isn't really about Obama or Clinton. This is about a little love and what it takes to get some around here - for someone without the name Obama or Clinton. Apparently, the first step is...more »
Posted on June 2, 2008 8:28 PM
McCain Wins Idaho Primary with 70%
In the all-but-overlooked Idaho republican primary, John McCain apparently made his worst showing since Huckabee left the race with only 70% of the vote. He picked up 17 delegates.Ron Paul, essentially a rogue candidate, made one of his best showings...more »
Posted on May 28, 2008 2:03 PM
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Sort of ironic that this turned into one of the most commented on threads in quite some time.
I just don't believe it got this many recommendations. Cool.
Posted at June 16, 2008 11:09 PM in response to An Ode To Julian Smith and Free Speech
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I suppose I understated his constitutional law credentials a little. :)
It's difficult to keep from getting my hopes up too high on the issue. But frankly, any hope is more than I expected out of this election when the season started. In my lifetime no president has willingly taken a step to reduce power in the executive office.
Posted at June 16, 2008 11:04 PM in response to Immanuel Wallerstein: "Obama's Victory? How Big? How Far?"
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You're right. This is really cool. Great post.
Posted at June 16, 2008 10:36 PM in response to Pew: The Internet Becomes A Politically Dominant Force
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IMO There isn't much comparison between the two speeches (Cosby/Obama) except they both advocated more engagement from AA fathers.
I was blown away that Obama had the courage to make the speech. I just kept thinking "This guy's running for president?" Every time I think he's done doing startling but positive things and getting ready to settle into a normal campaign, he surprises me again.
I have gone from being an Edwards supporter who viewed Obama as an acceptable second choice to a fully impressed supporter. And I keep being surprised.
I know he does a lot of work on the speeches himself, but I also know he has writers he works with. I'd love to know who wrote this one also.
Posted at June 16, 2008 10:24 PM in response to Comparing the Obama & Cosby Speeches
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I think this was great. It gives the media something to chew on during what is really a political lull where their idle hands can do much mischief. Especially after the last news cycles have been mourning Russert, this recasts the next week's coverage in a direction positive for Obama.
Obama didn't need to spend this endorsement to win the Primary, so it now adds to momentum in the general.
Posted at June 16, 2008 10:05 PM in response to An Ode To Julian Smith and Free Speech
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I'm actually happy to hear what she's up to. I didn't like the "analysis" of Hillary's media coverage - that was BS on so many levels, but at least this is a factoid. It probably could have waited until the call actually occurred though (now Greg is going to get flamed for reporting the actual results of the call tomorrow).
Personally, I was wondering if she was MIA. I didn't expect her to hit the trail with Obama, but it really felt like she whipped up all this hate and anger, gave a quickie speech, and left all that angst just floating. It sort of seemed like she wasn't doing diddly/squat to help Obama deal with it. If that's not the case than I'm glad to hear it.
Greg: IMO, you are suffering a backlash from this morning's ... uummmm ... you know .... "analysis" (as well you should)
Posted at June 16, 2008 10:00 PM in response to Hillary Holding Private Conference Call With Top Fundraisers On Thursday*
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The speech itself was pretty darn good. I never liked Gore much, but that was a pretty good speech.
I think Gore probably has the ability to draw a pretty good crowd of his own, and apparently can be a pretty forceful voice. This can only be a good thing if he's going to stump for Obama.
Gore stayed out of the primary stuff, so while he may not fix any anger problems he sure doesn't engender them. I'm surprised by the general attitude on this, it's great media - a huge story in a dull stretch on the way to the convention. This reclaims the spotlight in a positive way after a media cycle spent almost entirely on mourning Russert. IMO it puts McCain further on his back foot.
Posted at June 16, 2008 9:43 PM in response to Gore Endorsement Of Obama Could Help Win Over Undecided Or Embittered Democrats
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It was one hell of an endorsement speech. It really spoke to the experience criticism. Any way it goes, If Gore stumps like THAT for Obama more this campaign, it will be exciting to watch!
Do you really think Gore is viable as VP? I still can't quite get my head around the idea enough to come up with an opinion either way.
Posted at June 16, 2008 9:26 PM in response to Al Gore Endorses- Your views on his role
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Now I can't shake the image of celery-clad strippers! Geez it's like a bad flashback to my Las Vegas days (as a resident NOT stripper BTW!)
"Veggie Vandeloo" is a poorly spelled reference to a post earlier in the week.
Posted at June 16, 2008 9:07 PM in response to An Ode To Julian Smith and Free Speech
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Smedley ROCKS!
Posted at June 16, 2008 8:54 PM in response to An Ode To Julian Smith and Free Speech
