The Clinton-Obama race is so tight, who the hell knows what will happen?  Seems like a few more twists are inevitable. But I can't help but think about what Obama v. McCain would look like.  (Robert Reich wonders the same, with a … [Read more...]

Maybe "weakness" isn't the right word.   But many (most?) of the blogs on both left and right have belittled HRC and McCain.   DKos polls have always had HRC at around 10%.  Now that it's a 2 person race -- she's STILL there. … [Read more...]

I'm flicking around watching coverage of Obama's win tonight.  CNN, FOX.   Race is pretty much the only issue.   On FOX, Chris Wallace tried to get Harold Ford to say that getting lots of black votes could make Obama the … [Read more...]

Associated Press reports: "Patrick eyes new route to break for illegal immigrants" BOSTON-Gov. Deval Patrick said Thursday he's looking into whether he can skirt the Legislature by unilaterally allowing illegal immigrants to pay in-state … [Read more...]

This is scary.  Look at NH polling.  Look at Iowa polling.  Good chance that Republican race becomes a 2-candidate operation after that, no?  Isn't there a very good chance that he is one of those 2?  What am I … [Read more...]

1. Never nominate a lap dog.  2. Never date a woman who regrets getting a dragon tattoo (statistically more likely to be Republican).c. And this is important: Always, ALWAYS get Billy on your Wackos Bel Grande.  … [Read more...]

This is a Kafka-esque story.  If you haven't followed this, a 17-year-old boy had sex on New Year's Eve.  Twice.  Once with a 17-year-old girl.  She claimed she was raped.  Another with a 15-year-old girl.  He … [Read more...]

During the campaign, Governor Patrick proposed "School Merit Pay."Down in NYC, they're actually launching it.  Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg, Schools Chancellor Joel I. Klein and United Federation of Teachers (UFT) President Randi … [Read more...]

Ogo headed to big loss.  Question for Armchair Political OperativesLet's rewind to September.  If you were his campaign advisor, what would you have recommended?  My $0.02 below, but I'm more interested in yours. … [Read more...]

Peter P, avert your eyes. … [Read more...]