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As much as the Palin veep choice seems to be a trainwreck in slo-mo, the rightwing base is now fired up and ready to go. According to my field organizer we now have to fight twice as hard.
View ArticleGallup Poll Results 49% M, 44% O
The results seem a bit disappointing, especially considering this observation from Gallup:Gallup polling in recent days has been quite stable, showing McCain ahead of Obama by similar margins in each...
View ArticleKabuki Theater or Baiting: McCain "suspending" his campaign
McCain"suspending" his campaign and Bush inviting Obama to meet with him screams kabuki theater, but with McCain and Bush being the knowing participants. MSN just stated that a deal is imminent. So...
View ArticleCan Tom Brokaw be objective?
Given how desperate the McCain campaign is and Tom Brokaw's antipathy to Obama, I am wondering if this debate will be a repeat of the ABC inquisition. My fear that they will use citizens asking...
View ArticleThe new meme should be McCain is desperate and doesn't care about the middle...
Let me warn you that this diary is a piece of stream conciousness.I have been noticing that there's been a new focus on Ayers thanks to Palin's comment. There have been a lot posts about this which is...
View ArticleLook McCain is going to do better than expected so lets be better at playing...
If any of you have seen McCain in a townhall setting, he can be funny and personable. And according to Mike Allen, McCain's aim is to appear hopeful. And I will guarantee you that he will come across...
View ArticleTwo Debates Down Another to Go
This debate is crucial for both candidates. For Obama, it is to finish McCain off and for McCain, it is to change the course of the campaign. So far Obama has won the last two debates, but there are so...
View ArticleIt's Not Time to Get Cocky-Look at Today's Rasmussen Poll, 50 O 46 M (Update)
In today's Rasmussen Daily Tracking Poll, for the first time in weeks Obama is only leading by 4 pts. This indicates that the race may be tightening or the Ayers attack is working in bringing back...
View ArticleAction Needed: Tell the Media to Stop Its Racist Coverage of Obama’s Aunt
Below is the contact information of the various media outlets that have been covering this non-story in a sensationalist manner. This story is spreading like wild fire. We cannot wish it away. Some...
View ArticleThe Republicans' Desire for the Big Three to Fail Is Their Way to Sabotage...
While I am ambivalent about a bailout of any kind, I find it suspicious that Bush is unwilling to bailout the automakers. I have a sneaking suspicion that if the automakers had asked for a bailout...
View ArticleInstead of Geithner, Why Not Joseph Stieglitz as Sec.of Treasury?(with poll)
One person whose name has not come up is Joseph Stieglitz. He was a neoliberal who became a progressive after seeing the ramifications of globalization. He also endorsed Obama early on in the primary.
View ArticleIs Joseph Stiglitz Being Left Out?
According to Michael Hirsh, Stiglitz is being left out of Obama's economic team in spite of endorsing Obama early and having foresight about the ramifications of deregulation. Part of the reason is...
View ArticleDemocrats Can Still Win the Illinois Senate Seat (With Poll)
There has been speculation that the senate seat formerly held by Obama could go into Republican hands. Pundits like E.J. Dionne think Blago has been a godsend for the Repubs. And indeed the Repubs...
View ArticleRepublicans and Their Delusions:Conservative Objections to Obama's...
As you know Obama is planning for an ambitious stimulus package. Passing this bill won't be easy with the kind of Democrats we have in congress. The Republicans will do their best to sabotage Obama....
View ArticleWho should replace Harry Reid? (with poll)
For years there has been dissatisfaction with Reid and the senate democrats. From 2005 to 2006, Reid had been an effective opposition leader. He prevented Social Security from being privatized, etc....
View ArticleTomorrow House Republicans Will Present Their Own Economic Recovery Plan
According to Marc Ambinder, the House Republicans will propose its own plan. Marc Ambinder gave a sneak preview of their alternative. Of Course, it will emphasize tax cuts. Some are even permanent (I...
View ArticleThe. Stimulus. Bill. Will. Not. Pass. (with poll)
There are those in President Obama's party who are sabotaging him. These past few days make me realize that Obama has no pull with his own party. Some of this is Obama's fault. Liebermanwas given a...
View ArticleAction Needed: Call Your Senators--As Well As Media Outlets
It's imperative that you call your senator to support President Obama's stimulus bill. But it is also important to contact various media outlets. Below is the contact information of the various media...
View ArticleHarold Ford as Secretary of Commerce (with Poll) Update
According to Chuck Todd: Harold Ford Jr. for Commerce Secretary? It’s something a few Democrats around town are pushing and, according to sources, the idea of appointing the former Tennessee...
View ArticleBlue Dogs Are Revolting against Obama's Budget
In an article in CQ Politics, many conservative Dems are expressing reservations in supporting Obama's budget. Democratic Reps. Jim Matheson of Utah and Gabrielle Giffords of Arizona have joined a...
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