Category: 2008 Presidential Race

Second presidential debate open thread

We are about 10 minutes away from the second presidential debate. I have no idea what new items we can expect tonight, if anything. Use this as an open thread.

Effects of McCain’s health care plan

On his website, Republican presidential candidate John McCain has laid out a health care plan that is supposed to give "access to health care for every American." Note that it didn't say that we would be able to afford the healthcare, only that we would have access to it. Earlier, I called the McCain plan … Continue reading Effects of McCain’s health care plan →

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 Get your anti-Palin groove on →

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 It’s Biden →

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 Edwards admits affair →

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 Obama fundraiser: narrow the gap →

Michelle Obama in Norfolk

From tonight's event at the Harrison Opera House. More to come tomorrow.