IT WAS as if Gov. Chris Christie was speaking from an alternative universe on “Meet the Press” on Sunday. Not only did he hype expectations for Mitt Romney’s debate performance this Wednesday, but he implied the race would get a reset. When you look at Gallup today, which reveals the demographic challenges, that notion seems [...]
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Romney Lets It Fly in Florida, As Campaign in Free Fall Gets More Bad News
“.. I mention my dad. My ad was born in Mexico of American parents living there. … ..they came back to the United States and my dad had to get help, financial help, the government helped his family to be able to get on their feet again. By the way, that’s the way America works. [...]
Florida’s Gov. Rick Scott Sues DHS
Watch the latest video at video.foxnews.com … But on Fox, he did acknowledge the importance of getting the job done before the November election. “Elections sometimes are really close,” he said. “We don’t want non-U.S. citizens on our voting rolls and voting, so I’m going to do my best to get it done as quickly [...]
The Choice for Romney is Liz Cheney
Why not the best for President Obama and the Democratic party? And how much more will victory be worth having this November when it’s a victory over the liberal dream team of Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton? – “Why Not the Best,” by Bill Kristol DON’T TELL ME Republicans are going to make Elizabeth Cheney, [...]
Obama’s Reelection Made Easier via the Electoral College
MARK HALPERIN PROVIDES what he calls the “informal slogan” of Obama reelect: “be confident, but take nothing for granted.” From his TIME magazine piece, which lays out four problems for Mitt Romney, the view from the ultimate insider’s insider. First, in the view of the Obamans, Romney is still a weak candidate. His stump skills [...]
Nonchalance 2012
The Daily Show with Jon StewartGet More: Daily Show Full Episodes,Political Humor & Satire Blog,The Daily Show on Facebook Mitt Romney had a rout on Tuesday, while Jim Messina announced the monologue is over, so the general election is obviously on. “…and try as I might, I’m having difficulty giving a f*@!” – Jon Stewart [...]
Gingrich Slams Obama for Trayvon Comments
Newt Gingrich just couldn’t help himself. The National Journal caught it and Politico picked it up. Of course, it played out during another of Sean Hannity’s Obama hate fest radio hours: Republican presidential candidate Newt Gingrich harshly criticized President Obama for commenting on Trayvon Martin’s race as he extended condolences to the 17-year-old shooting victim’s [...]
Another Republican Goes Birther
This time it’s “a top member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee,” Rep. Cliff Stearns, who said Tuesday he’s not convinced the President’s birth certificate “is legitimate.” Someone should tell Republicans this isn’t going to help Mitt Romney in November. There is nothing less on the minds of voters than questioning Pres. Obama’s Americanism. [...]
The Party of Rush Limbaugh: “The Party of White People”
**updated** This morning on CNN’s “Early Start,” Ashleigh Banfield and Zoraida Sambolin zeroed in on Rick Santorum’s latest English first gaffe in Puerto Rico, in conjunction with possible statehood. Using clips of Santorum talking on the subject, it was a damning segment, compliments of the candidate himself. It’s yet another example of the Republican Party’s [...]
Progressive Notes: Howie Klein’s Blue America, OWS from Home, Ellison on Voter I.D. Laws, and Other Doings
Art offers his perspective as a movement progressive activist. Want a easy, non-violent way to Occupy Wall St. from home? You can. Join the movement. I’m going to start doing this: Howie Klein’s Blue America deserves great respect from progressives. This initiative helps recruit and fund progressives not so willing to tow the party line [...]
The Perils of Pissing off Maxine
According to the Politico article today, Rep. Maxine Waters has said not only that “I don’t have a relationship with the White House,” but also that she’s “never had a conversation with the president.” Given who Rep. Maxine Waters is, especially her place in the black community and the activist Congressional Black Caucus, these are [...]
Progressive Notes: I Was Elected President of Important Dem Club in Texas!
Texan4Hillary offers his perspective as a movement progressive activist. I have very exciting news: I was elected president of one of the most active and important Democratic clubs in Texas. I intend to push for holding our politicians accountable when they betray the party principles of F.D.R. and Truman. Governor Snyder of Michigan is a [...]
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