Here, I'm addressing those genuinely concerned about the general election. I'm not addressing anyone who believes bad for Obama=bad for America. But seriously, what's the hurry? We are right now 8 months out from the … [Read more...]
Better Know a BMGer: tblade in 10.5 questions
1. So you blog. Why? I think online communities are good at filling gaps in personal lives. Very few of my friends hold a common interest in the current affairs and social thought that interests me. It's like if a Brit wanted to … [Read more...]
Deval’s right…we need a SecEd
Why "almost despite himself"? Well, to take Deval at his word, this isn't even a big part of his "vision" for education. Looking at his ersatz eternal campaign/parallel government website devalpatrick.com, his spiel on education … [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...]
America Needs Hope AND Help: Clinton for President
Heaven knows we needs lots of help and hope. President Bush has created a squalid mess spreading throughout our government. A record-breaking $3,000,000,000,000 budget. A disastrous foreign policy. He's lost an … [Read more...]
Thusday’s debate: McCain’s 7 mentions
I've tracked down the seven times he was invoked in last night's debate. Below the fold are the relevant quotes from the trasncript 1. (BO): McCain was right about Bush's tax cuts before, and is wrong now. 2. (BO): I worked with … [Read more...]
Super Bowl ad that I want to see…
[quick fade] Edwards: I'm John Edwards, and I approve this message because in America hard work should bring success for all, not just a few... [quick fade] Richardson: I'm Bill Richardson, and I approve this message because America should … [Read more...]
How caucuses will work in Nevada (as far as anyone can tell)
A quick read of the Official Rules (source: PDF) tells us much information. Differences with Iowa are underlined: As in Iowa, caucusgoers must be physically present at a given time and place, though in this case the caucuses are held … [Read more...]
How long does Richardson stay in?
I'll go a little atraditional here and present which I think are some pertinent facts, and allow readers to draw their own conclusion. Below are the major factors (in my view) that would influence Richardson's leave-taking … [Read more...]
The good ol’ days that never were
This is a brief tour of some cherished American leaders in the past, and how well they rose above the politics of personal confrontation and partisan baiting: Jefferson's campaign said that John Adams "has neither the force nor firmness of … [Read more...]
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