I caught the end of the Republican debate and most of the Democratic debate. On the Republican side, it seemed that Mitt Romney was ganged up on by John McCain and Mike Huckabee. On the Democratic side, it seemed that Hillary Clinton was ganged up on by Barack Obama and John Edwards. Nothing earth-shattering, and … Continue reading Who won the debates?
Category: 2008 Presidential Race
Obligatory Iowa caucus post
I guess I have to post something about the Iowa caucus, so here it is. Truth be told, Larry Sabato said all that I have been thinking about this ridiculous caucus. The highpoints: It's just that (1) the caucuses this year are way too early; (2) the caucuses and the state are unrepresentative of the … Continue reading Obligatory Iowa caucus post
Giving up on Richardson, I’m supporting…
Last August, I wrote the post below, after the Logo Democratic Debate. But because of all of the local races we had, I felt it was more important that I focus on those and not what was happening nationally. With the Iowa caucuses tomorrow, now is the time. The "question" did it for me. But … Continue reading Giving up on Richardson, I’m supporting…
Wes Clark conference call for Hillary
Retired General Wesley Clark just completed a conference call on behalf of Hillary Clinton. To say that the general is a Clinton supporter would be an understatement: Clark literally gushed with his enthusiasm for Clinton, calling her "incredibly gracious and warm, personable and candid" and "a tremendous intellect." He also called her "incredibly bright, intuitive … Continue reading Wes Clark conference call for Hillary
Candidate statements on Bhutto assassination
Some of the presidential candidates have issued statements on this morning's assassination of Benazir Bhutto. First the Democratic contenders: Hillary Clinton Barack Obama John Edwards Joe Biden Chris Dodd Bill Richardson I couldn't find anything on the websites of Dennis Kucinich or Mike Gravel. The Republican candidates: John McCain Mitt Romney Rudy Guiliani Mike Huckabee … Continue reading Candidate statements on Bhutto assassination
VA Dems certify 6
The Democratic Party of Virginia has certified six candidates for the February 12, 2008 presidential primary. Joe Biden, Hillary Clinton, John Edwards, Dennis Kucinich, Barack Obama, and Bill Richardson all turned in enough signatures to the Virginia State Board of Elections to qualify to run in the Commonwealth. Chris Dodd did not file with the … Continue reading VA Dems certify 6
Opinion, please: Oprah help or hurt Obama?
A few comments about Oprah and Obama. So yes, expect loud, rousing rallies in all three early voting states when Oprah Winfrey comes to town with her friend Barack Obama in early December, with gobs of media attention, raucous crowds, emotion and great pictures. But don't expect those events to do anything productive to allow … Continue reading Opinion, please: Oprah help or hurt Obama?
What’s happening in NH?
With the primary coming January 8, lots of eyes are on New Hampshire. One of the bloggers here at WordPress has a front row seat to the happenings there (and she used to live in Virginia!). So while I'm not paying much attention right this minute, From Scratch is (in between her food posts, of … Continue reading What’s happening in NH?
Hillary interview from ABC
An interesting video Technorati Tags: Hillary Clinton
Republicans chose Paul
According to this report, Ron Paul was the winner of a straw poll at this weekend's Virginia Republican Advance. The Texas congressman got 182 of the 479 ballots cast, or 38 percent. Former Tennessee Sen. Fred Thompson finished second with 112 votes, with former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee third with 51. [...] Mitt Romney got … Continue reading Republicans chose Paul
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