There seems to be a consensus that the fact that the Republicans have wrapped up their nomination early helps them, and that a grueling fight to the Convention will hurt the eventual Democratic nominee. I'm not so sure about that. True, a … [Read more...]
Archives for February 7, 2008
Simple answers to stupid questions
The inquiring minds at Fox25 have asked us the question, "What's the real reason Romney quit the race?"A: Because he couldn't win?I don't know, maybe it was more complicated than that. Oh yeah, he was afraid of losing to … [Read more...]
Reports: State Sen. Ed Augustus will not run in the fall
Worcester Magazine has been told that State Senator Ed Augustus will not run for reelection. More at Daily Worcesteria … [Read more...]
Who Is Getting Helped By Healthcare Reform?
A Healthy Blog has two examples. Click on over there and find out. Remember that there are people in this country, who had the bad luck to be laid off (maybe Bain bought their company) or can't find work that offers insurance. … [Read more...]
The Darkside of Democracy
What does it say about America when a man can't change his position on gay rights, abortion, immigration and gun control and not get elected President? What does it say about America when a man can't spend over 35 million dollars of his own … [Read more...]
More California Votes to Be Counted …
vote.ss.ca.gov provides really good information on California's primary. If you go to the link about uncounted ballots, you will find that there are: 1) Over 500,000 votes still to be counted; 2) That Alameda and SF Counties, where … [Read more...]
Kerry campaigning already?!
I received in today's mail the third campaign mailing within just a few days for Senator Kerry. I don't recall him actively campaigning this early before. Noted, of course that this is caucus season. Does this signal that … [Read more...]
2008: It all comes down to superdelegates
After the craziness of Super Tuesday, here's what we know (or think we know): According to the CNN pledged delegate tracker on MyDD, Obama has 635 pledged delegates to Clinton's 630. This does not include NM and CA, who are still counting … [Read more...]
Election 2008: Ronald Reagan vs. John F. Kennedy?
Disclosure: I voted for Obama in the primary and strongly prefer him as our next president over Clinton. I was not around to witness the Jack and Bobby era first-hand, but before this latest wave of JFK comparisons I felt that in Obama I … [Read more...]
Let’s Reach For That!
... that 15-year old boy, that is! Carl Stanley McGee, a top aide to Governor Patrick ... well, just read the story: Carl Stanley McGee was arrested Dec. 28 at the Gasparilla Inn & Club in Boca Grande and has been charged with violating … [Read more...]