Confuse the voters. This from today's State House News Service (sorry, can't link to SHNS): DOG RACING GROUP TAKE NAME OF GROUP SUPPORTING RACING BAN A ballot question committee has formed to oppose Question 3, which bans dog racing, but … [Read more...]
Race Tracks Violating State Law?
Of course, as with anything this cynical and irregular, the bludgeon they keep hitting themselves with doesn't stop. Among those sweet, kind-hearted videos on the Youtube site are a few claims that are flat out wrong. In fact, the very … [Read more...]
Oh, My….
Throughout her political career, she has pursued vendettas, fired officials who crossed her and sometimes blurred the line between government and personal grievance, according to a review of public records and interviews with 60 Republican … [Read more...]
On the Banned Books Palin Story
I just deleted a thread I had written that had a list of books Palin allegedly tried to ban in Wasilla, as Mayor. I was watching CNN and nearly spit out my dinner when I saw that they reported the list appeared to be false - so I ran … [Read more...]
Palin and Political Calculations
A lot of Democrats want to fight the political fights above the fray. I get that - I really do. I truly wish we could have elections where families and bystanders were off the table, innocent or otherwise. However, that's not how our … [Read more...]
We’re doomed.
From Kos, here's Future Republican nominee Mike Huckabee: I don't think the issue's about being against gay marriage. It's about being for traditional marriage and articulating the reason that's important. You have … [Read more...]
An Open Seat and a Perfect Candidate
As it happens, one of BlogLeft Massachusetts's very own, Lori Ehrlich, has jumped in the race - and I've jumped to support her, taking the unenviable position of Field Director. She's earned her progressive bonafides by being a community … [Read more...]
The Huckabee Survivor Scenario
I can't get away from the conclusion that Mike Huckabee is going to be the Republican nominee. I know, he's come from nowhere; he's cornpone; he's a governor from a small, inconsequential state that has produced a bunch … [Read more...]
Morning papers
Rove is out, says NPR. Says he wants to spend more time with his family -- now that his son is safely ensconced at college. Presumably his dog will be happy to have him around.People need to stop using the family excuse, because now it's … [Read more...]
Candidate videos from Take Back America
Just so you can know what the heck I was talking about, I'm putting all the videos of the speeches I saw in one place -- at least from the candidates that have a snowball's chance in hell.Here's Richardson: Here's Obama: Here's Edwards: … [Read more...]