2008 Presidential Race
Get your anti-Palin groove on
There is a wealth of information out there about VP candidate Sarah Palin. But the best source I’ve found is a blog called Mudflats. The writer lives in Alaska and has been covering politics from there since well before Palin was chosen. Being close to the action, the blog gives an interesting, local perspective on … Continue reading
In case you missed it: SNL – Palin / Hillary
This is just too funny. Tina Fey has got Palin down pat (Note: there is a 15-second ad at the beginning) My favorite line: “I can see Russia from my house.” UPDATE: For some reason, this video autoplays. I find that annoying. You can see the video here
First coverage of Obama/Biden
Check out the Obama website or this link for live coverage of the first appearance of Barack Obama and Joe Biden. I suspect the networks will be carrying it as well. It is scheduled to start at 2pm Central Time.
It’s Biden
By now, the world knows that Barack Obama has chosen Delaware Senator Joe Biden to be his running mate. Like everyone in the VP pool, Biden has his positives and his negatives. I’m neither thrilled nor disappointed by this choice. I think Biden is a pretty smart guy who sometimes can’t control his mouth. He … Continue reading
We get to vote for Hillary
One last time.
Edwards admits affair
From ABC News: John Edwards repeatedly lied during his Presidential campaign about an extramarital affair with a novice filmmaker, the former Senator admitted to ABC News today. From CNN: Edwards, 55, of North Carolina, told ABC that his wife, Elizabeth, and other family members have known about the affair since 2006. From the NYT blog: … Continue reading
Obama fundraiser: narrow the gap
I attended Tuesday night’s fundraiser for Democratic candidate Barack Obama. The event was held at the Harrison Opera House, which has a seating capacity of 1,632. I arrived around 6pm, when the doors were scheduled to open, and the parking lot was already full. I ran into Portsmouth Delegate Ken Melvin and his lovely wife, … Continue reading
Michelle Obama in Norfolk
From tonight’s event at the Harrison Opera House. More to come tomorrow.
A message from the Susans to the women of VA
Dear Friend: Most of you know us. We have worked together through the years on many campaigns. Just as important as the campaigns and causes we believe in are the friendships we have made along the way. Whether our friendship and time together is counted in decades or in months, what we shared during the … Continue reading
Review: “Whistling Past Dixie” part II
Southern politics is not solely bound up with race and religion, but almost every issue or controversy has some racial or religious element beneath the surface. The dual power of race and religion in southern politics will make it extraordinarily difficult for Democrats to recapture the South. In chapter 3, entitled “Blacklash and the Heavenly … Continue reading
Opinion, please: president and governor (revisited)
A year ago, I asked for opinions on which you would prefer, a Democratic president followed by a Republican governor or a Repubican president followed by a Democratic governor. 1976 – Jimmy Carter (D) 1977 – John Dalton (R) 1980 – Ronald Reagan (R) 1981 – Chuck Robb (D) 1984 – Ronald Reagan (R) 1985 … Continue reading
Review: "Whistling Past Dixie" part I
Simply put, the South is no longer the “swing” region in American politics. It has swung to the Republicans.” In making this statement, author Thomas F. Schaller takes on the likes of Steve Jarding and Dave “Mudcat” Saunders, who believe that Democrats must win in the South in order for us to become a majority … Continue reading
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