IT WASN’T AS bad as Bill Clinton in ’88, but it’s clear Gov. Chris Christie’s keynote was so quickly forgotten in the glow of Paul Ryan’s steel that he landed on Late Night to remind people he’s still got it. It’s amazing what one night can do to a politician, but right now, Chris Christie [...]
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Top Story: Paul Ryan Lands, Received as New Conservative Leader
“A Romney-Ryan administration will protect and strengthen Medicare, for my Mom’s generation, for my generation, and for my kids and yours,” Ryan said. “My mom started a small business, and I’ve seen what it takes. Mom was 50 when my dad died. She got on a bus every weekday for years, and rode 40 miles [...]
Chris Christie’s Keynote Delivered Tough Love and Crashed into Ann Romney’s Message
THE MAN who many courted until the very end to run for president this year stormed in after Ann Romney’s softer love centric speech and laid the hammer down. Christie’s job was delivering the tough love. Whether anyone was watching that is persuadable wants to hear that their families will be asked to sacrifice more [...]
Ann Romney and Gov. Chris Christie Take Center Stage Tonight
POLAR OPPOSITES in temperament and purpose, Mrs. Romney and Gov. Christie begin the case for Mitt Romney. Ann Romney will deliver the heart. Chris Christie will bring the muscle. Mrs. Romney’s role so far hasn’t quite worked out as expected. She’s gotten caught up in defending her husband on issues that aren’t her purview, with [...]
Chris Christie to Keynote GOP Convention
NOT UNEXPECTED, reported by the USA Today, but still, another white guy for Republicans. The choice of Christie as the keynoter, set to be announced today, puts the spotlight on a rising political star with a combative persona and sharp-edged sense of humor. His budget battles with the Democratic-controlled state Legislature and his blunt-spoken demeanor [...]
All Things Obama Versus Romney
THE JOBS REPORT knocked Obamacare out of the conversation, rescuing Mitt Romney from himself. Unemployment remains at 8.2%, with 80,000 jobs created in June. What’s even more interesting is that Politico went out of their way to post Ralph Nader’s post from July 5th, delighting in their chosen headline, “Ralph Nader: ‘Cowering’ Democrats face defeat.” [...]
Chris Christie Proves Why He’s Not Vice Presidential Material
Just as aspiring movie stars covet being among the nominees for cinema’s ultimate prize, ambitious politicians want to have their names on the oft-repeated list of potential vice presidents. Getting on the ticket is the ultimate goal, but even being a finalist — or convincing the media you were a finalist even if you weren’t [...]
Romney: Reports False, Marco Rubio Being “Thoroughly Vetted”
Mitt Romney says Florida. Sen. Marco Rubio is being “thoroughly vetted” for vice president. The comments came Tuesday amid reports by ABC News and The Washington Post citing unnamed advisers that Rubio isn’t being vetted for the No. 2 spot on the GOP ticket. Romney told reporters Tuesday evening that he “can’t imagine” who the [...]
Cory Booker is ‘Very Uncomfortable’
Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy “I’m not about to sit here and indict private equity,” Booker added. “If you look at the totality of Bain Capital’s record, they’ve done a lot to support businesses — to grow businesses. And this to me, I’m very uncomfortable.” – Mayor Cory [...]
The Buffet Rule Disguised as ‘Romney Rule’ for Reelection
Of course it’s popular. From CBS: In asking the question, Gallup did not actually use the term “Buffett Rule.” Here’s how the question was asked: “Would you favor or oppose Congress passing a new law that would require households earning $1 million a year or more to pay a minimum of 30 percent of their [...]
Erick Erickson Gets the ‘Joe Scarborough Award’
As an added bonus, it was more than a bit ironic to hear Barack Obama call Paul Ryan a social darwinist considering Barack Obama remains the only member of the Illinois State Senate to speak in favor of infanticide from the floor of the State Senate. – Erick Erickson That’s the closing paragraph of Erick [...]
Ann Coulter Worried about Palin Factor in Marco Rubio
“I think that would be a mistake because the same people who loved Rubio loved [former presidential candidate and Texas Gov.]Rick Perry,” Coulter told me Sunday during the “This Week” roundtable discussion. “I want someone who’s been a bit more tested.” – Ann Coulter Says Marco Rubio as VP Pick Would Be a ‘Mistake’ What [...]
Rick Santorum: ‘I’m not a visionary, I’m a guy from a steel town.’
**Post Debate Update Below** If Rick Santorum had stuck to that line he might have had a chance, which comes from CBC “This Morning,” with Charlie Rose and Erica Hill. But his arrogant religiosity just wouldn’t allow it, which is why Mitt Romney is gaining on him in Michigan and why I just don’t believe [...]
Queer Talk: From Chris Christie, Sam Arora, Barack Obama and Bill Clinton
Joyce L. Arnold, Liberally Independent, Queer Talk, equality activist, writer. The latest round of marriage equality stories includes appearances by New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, Maryland House Delegate Sam Arora (Dem), President Obama via Jay Carney, and Bill Clinton. Yesterday the Maryland House of Delegates passed the marriage equality bill, with a 71– 67 vote. [...]
Life in Corporate Nation: Marriage, Math and More
Joyce L. Arnold, Liberally Independent, Queer Talk, equality activist, writer. I know. Referring to the “Two Corporate Parties” is old hat. Nothing to see, move it along. One problem with that attitude is that it helps keeps the Corporate / Oligarchic rule of the wealthiest of the wealthy in place. Big Corporation owns and/or directs [...]
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