Does he think middle America like to hear stuff like this? OBAMA: [L]ook, if you've been successful, you didn't get there on your own. You didn't get there on your own. I'm always struck by people who think, well, it must be because I … [Read more...]
Archives for July 16, 2012
Romney’s “Firms” Response Ad pulled for Copyright Infringement
Another Romney campaign gaffe. Mitt's team trying to bail themselves out from the devastating Firms ad put together a response that featured Obama signing Al Green's "Let Stay Together." How unoriginal. But Romney managed to still … [Read more...]
Overheard from Mass. Dems who challenged Romney’s residency in 2002: “how do you like me now?”
Kidding, of course. But it's not impossible. Back in 2002, the decision to formally challenge Mitt Romney's residency in Massachusetts from 1999 to 2002 was quite controversial even within the party. Globe articles (these links all … [Read more...]
Will Romney have to amend his federal financial disclosure form?
This Bain business keeps getting worse for poor old Mitt Romney. The latest, in case you hadn't heard, is that the financial disclosure form he filed last month to run for president seems to be ... well, "in tension," shall we say ... with … [Read more...]
The guy in the white Rolls Royce…
... isn't that Mitt Romney? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=itHhhYxqSSE Mitt, is that you? … [Read more...]
LeftAhead Podcast w/David Kravitz on Affordable Care Act
Hi everyone, Remember that little old supreme court case we had a few weeks ago on health care? It was kind of a big deal. The Affordable Care Act, the President's health care bill that will more or less create a system of Universal … [Read more...]
Occupy Homes to Begin Anti-Foreclosure/Anti-Eviction Actions in Mass
Read the whole story over at the Boston Occupier. This is an interesting step for Occupy, especially given (what appears to be) the group's general disintegration in Boston: [...] Inspired by actions in Minnesota and Nashville, … [Read more...]
Shoe’s on the Other Foot: Dems Getting Tougher?
The Washington Post makes what I think is an excellent point this morning. Remember back to the 2004 presidential campaign where conservatives — led by Swift Boat Veterans for Truth — effectively undermined Sen. John Kerry’s (D) candidacy … [Read more...]
Brown may be clairvoyant….
but the staffer I just spoke to didn't know if the DISCLOSE Act required office holders or contributors to disclose political contributions. I called the senator's Washington office to ask how he would vote on the act and the staffer … [Read more...]
The Wheels on the Bus
may be starting to fall off. According to this story in today's Gloucester Daily Times we now have the leadership of the Executive Director of the Gloucester Community Arts Charter School being challenged by disgruntled parents and staff, … [Read more...]