No two ways about it. Tonight is a huge, huge night for Barack Obama, and a terrible, terrible night for Hillary Clinton (who it appears will finish third by a whisker) and -- especially -- John Edwards (who really needed a win or at … [Read more...]
Archives for January 3, 2008
Iowassessment — GOP
Obviously, this is a superb night for Mike Huckabee. His spending in Iowa is roughly equal to the amount of money currently residing under the cushions in Mitt Romney's living room couch. And yet, he won -- handily. But … [Read more...]
Iowa caucus results / open thread [UPDATE: Huckabee, Obama the projected winners]
Results are trickling in from Iowa. The running tally for the Dems is here. I'm looking for one for the GOP. TPM has some -- not sure of their source. [update] CNN's results are better than TPM's. Current results … [Read more...]
Plans for the weekend?
Anyone going up to New Hampshire this weekend? If so, be sure to check in and let us know what's going on. I've endorsed John Edwards. Tomorrow bright and early, he's getting off the plane from Iowa at 6:15am; immediately … [Read more...]
Jim Wallis sees a sea change in faith and politics
On the Democratic side, I hear great appreciation for John Edwards' passionate and persistent commitment to make poor people a political priority and his challenging the control of the wealthy and powerful over our political process. I hear … [Read more...]
There’s always a good reason for opacity.
Again from the St. Augustine files ... Insurers really really want to be transparent about their mad crazy cost inflation. Look, there's a good point that most of the increase in health care costs is driven by providers. I believe … [Read more...]
Demand change, don’t wait for the corner office to do it for you
I ran across this column today in the Lowell Sun. I just thought it would be of interest to BMG readers and encourage any comments. … [Read more...]
What is Iowa Good For? Bullshit.
Credit: Bullshit, the movie. The attention being given to the opinions of a few tens of thousands politically elite midwesterners today does not serve the interest of our national democracy. It serves the interests of the Parties and the … [Read more...]
Full list of the candidates in all four special elections on for 2/5/08
The only race in which I know the candidates is the 23rd Middlsex, because it is MY district. I continue to support Sean Garballey in that district. However, I am interested in information on all four races. Can some of you … [Read more...]
Whip the Senate on coal!
UPDATE from Senator Jehlen: "I am supporting Sen. O'Leary's amendment to strike incentives for coal gasification." Thanks Senators!FURTHER UPDATE from Senator Jehlen: "I'm happy to tell you there will be no amendment, since … [Read more...]