My Dean Litmus Test
I was initially a big fan of Dean as I learned of his views, but rapidly lost interest in him after cries of "problems with electability" were combined with some seriously poor performances on...
View ArticleWho's out first?
OK. So we still have nine candidates left in the running fo the Democratic nomination. Here's the question: in what order will they drop out and who will they throw their support to?
View ArticleHarris Poll - another look
As I looked at the new national Harris poll, something didn't seem right. Dean's lead was certainly impressive, but the dramatic rise in "Not Sure" (from 26% to 34%) made me think that ganging up on...
View ArticleThe media is out to get us?
I have to say that I am extremely confused about the rapidly growing meme that "the media is out to get us." On another diary entry earlier today, two articles were highlighted that were offered as...
View ArticlePOLL - When your candidate drops out...
O.K. Let's assume for a second that your candidate just dropped out and (s)he's not the last candidate to drop out. If they endorse another candidate, what will you do? What...will...you...do?
View ArticleHow to buy an election
Over the past week, Bush has made a major play for voters outside his base and goddamn it pisses me off!
View ArticleAP NewsBreak: Dean to End His Campaign
AP NewsBreak: Dean to End His Campaign By RON FOURNIER and JOHN SOLOMON, Associated Press Writers WASHINGTON - Howard Dean (news - web sites) will end his campaign for the presidential nomination...
View ArticleIt's the Environment Stupid
WASHINGTON -- Republican House leaders are warning their members that "Democrats will hit us hard on the environment" this election year. Their advice? Tell voters that global warming has not been...
View ArticleJeb ain't running?
This weekend Jeb Bush said he wasn't going to run for President in 2008. On ABC's This Week, Jeb said "I'm not going to run for president in 2008. That's not my interest. I'm going to finish my term."...
View ArticleSticking it to the Media...kinda
We continually (and justifiably) bitch about the lack of quality political news coverage because, frankly it sucks major league ass. We write letters to the news organizations, we threaten advertisers...
View ArticleApply Pressure Here: either Rove or McClellan must go!
In today's NYT, there is a story about Scott McClellan and how he is dealing with the fallout of the Plame affair on his credibility. Specifically, with the statement he made on October 7, 2003:...
View ArticleHillary and Bernie: The Buddy Cop Movie
Since the beginning of this election season, I’ve been writing debate re-caps for friends on Facebook. They seem to like them, and have suggested I share them more broadly. However, during the last...
View ArticleVenn Diagram Explains Republican Field
When does a primary candidate decide to drop out? I have given it some thought and come up with the following analysis of last night’s results in New Hampshire. The takeaway is that if you are last in...
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