After the Obama Presidency, Gina McCarthy, the former Administrator of the EPA, landed at Harvard as a Fellow of the Institute of Politics and ran a Tuesday afternoon study group, as IOP Fellows do. Since I have way too much time on my … [Read more...]
Catholic Democrats Launches Statement of Support for Joe Biden Against Trump’s Attacks on Biden’s Faith
Recently, Donald Trump launched a new line of attack against Joe Biden – not only impugning his faith but also asserting that Biden “hurt God” as if he [Trump] presumed to be God’s spokesperson. Whether or not you consider yourself to be … [Read more...]
Brian Williams – a taller version of Billy Bush.
What I learned from INSIDE the OBAMA WHITE HOUSE, II - 1. POTUS has no paper weights on his desk in the Oval. 2. Hillary has an upcoming school reunion. 3. The president can multi task and "sets the tone for everyone". 4. … [Read more...]
RNC Sponsors Palin’s Wardrobe to the cost of $150,000….
It's all there, buried in federal financial disclosure records, including: $49,425.74 from Saks Fifth Avenue in St. Louis and New York A $75,062.63 spree at Neiman Marcus in Minneapolis, site of the GOP convention $295 for a top of the … [Read more...]
GOTV-time Comedy
I'm a frequent reader and I haven't posted much, but I am producing a political comedy show election weekend called "Schmolitics"...thought it might be of interest to people after their day of GOTV. Thanks >If you're ready for the … [Read more...]
SNL does the debate
JBSPDby Hishighness Funny -- watch it here. http://www.dailymotion.com/vid... (I wish I could embed it here, but soapblox hates any embedded video that's not YouTube. Meh.) (Fixed. -David) Tina Fey is spot-on, of course; but if anything, … [Read more...]
A Main Street Bail Out Plan that provides real relief for Main Street
Obviously some of the Mortgages that were in these portfolios are the Mortgages that People need help with because they are delinquent on Payments, or are in Foreclosure or have been foreclosed upon. Then I ask why is this crisis funding is … [Read more...]
Why weren’t they fatal?
The Globe doesn't explain, though, why Palin's performance shouldn't cause damage, shouldn't be considered serious error. On the financial crisis, Palin hammered the theme that McCain is best suited to protect the American people without … [Read more...]
Early polling: Biden the clear winner
Via kos: CBS NEWS/KNOWLEDGE NETWORKS POLL (Uncommitted Voters who watched the debate) 46% of uncommitted voters who watched the debate tonight thought Joe Biden was the winner. 21% thought Sarah … [Read more...]
Misunderstanding the stakes
Matthew Yglesias gives an uncharacteristically inside-baseball prediction about tomorrow's debate:Meanwhile, if you watch Palin's interviews you'll see that she's perfectly capable of parrying an initial question with some nonsense and then … [Read more...]