Paul Loeb: The Rovian Politics of Choosing Sarah Palin (2)
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What does it say about John McCain that he not only picked the least experienced Vice Presidential nominee in America's history, but picked someone he really didn't know? Departing so far from any normal concept of appropriate background, he should at least have had a sense of why this individual is so special. Meeting Palin once at a Republican governors' conference and having a single phone conversation on the eve of her selection just doesn't ...
Palin: Iraq is a War For Oil (18)
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In a recent BusinessWeek interview, Gov. Sarah Palin (R-AK) admitted that she believes the Iraq war was fought because of oil: We are a nation at war and in many [ways] the reasons for war are fights over energy sources, which is nonsensical when you consider that domestically we have the supplies ready to go. In May, Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) also said that he plans to “eliminate our dependence on oil from the Middle ...
McCain Says He Is ‘Obviously’ Against Torture (16)
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When asked to judge the Bush administration this morning during an interview with Fox News’s Chris Wallace, Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) said “history will judge that” but then immediately began making an attempt to distance himself from President Bush. One area of “disagreement” McCain cited was torture: McCAIN: I obviously don’t want to torture any prisoners. There’s a long list of areas that we were in disagreement on – WALLACE: You’re not suggesting he did ...
After Voting Against Them 19 Times, McCain Claims He Supports Minimum Wage Increases (15)
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Today on Fox News Sunday, host Chris Wallace asked Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) why he has voted 17 times against raising the federal minimum wage. (Wallace later corrected himself and pointed out it was 19 times, to which McCain dismissively replied, “Well, or 29 or 49, whatever it is.”) McCain initially attempted to wriggle out of answering by talking about tax cuts. But when pressed again by Wallace, McCain claimed that he opposed the increases ...
HomeComing (1)
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I've been planning and packing feverishly for the Democratic National Convention...so much so that I sometimes forget what's going on around me. This Sunday morning, as I welcomed my in-laws into my home to babysit the kids while I head to Denver, everyone got the news they had been waiting for. My brother-in-law, with whom I do not share any political or religious views, returned from his SECOND deployment to Iraq. For every wife, mother, ...
Obama to get Skycam-ed (2)
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He'll be the star on the football field. So why shouldn't their be a SkyCam watching everything Obama does? Only it wasn't so simple:When Barack Obama accepts his party’s presidential nomination in front of 76,000 people at Invesco Field in Denver on Thursday, an aerial camera will hover above the turf, using a TV technique normally applied at football games.The unique camera angle – and CNN’s willingness to spend close to $100,000 to have it ...
Police drop plans for razor-wire holding cells at the Democratic convention. (1)
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Denver police have “have dropped plans to top the holding cells in place for use during next week’s Democratic convention with razor wire after some groups started comparing the site to the detention facility for suspected terrorists at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.” Instead, the cells will be topped with chain-link fencing. The ACLU has expressed concern about mass arrests of protestors, citing the 2004 GOP convention in New York City, “where some people were held for ...
...and we'll be watching. Every night. (1)
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Rachel Maddow replaces Dan Abrams on MSNBC. It's about time. Rachel Maddow is Stefania Pomponi Butler's girlfriend. In her dreams.
Boulder Sushi Regurge Open did not disappoint (1)
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Once the gauntlet was thrown, there was no looking back. Micah pulled off a friendly competition that brought together all those with big appetites in the local tech community. 12 guys showed up to compete and after deciding on the rules together, the contest began. But not before the spectators put their predictions in for who they thought would win. Jenny from Boston thought that Danny Newman was the one to pick, mainly based on ...
Fox’s Campaign Carl Lies, Gives McCain Credit For GI Bill (6)
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Yesterday, while speaking to the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) attempted to steal credit for the GI Bill that he actively opposed. Fox News’s Carl Cameron gave McCain’s efforts a major boost last night, declaring that McCain successfully changed the GI Bill — to create “a more proportionate award” of benefits — and thus was able to support it: CAMERON: John McCain initially took some opposition to it [the GI Bill], because ...
McCain Jokes About His Definition Of The Rich (7)
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Last night, during his Saddleback Church presidential forum, Pastor Rick Warren asked both Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) and Sen. Barack Obama (D-IL) to “define rich.” With regard to tax brackets, “where do you move from middle class to rich?” Warren asked. Obama said, “if you are making $150,000 a year or less, as a family, then you’re middle class.” McCain, however, dismissed Warren’s question, asking in jest, “How about $5 million?” WARREN: Everybody talks about, ...
U.S. Troops Deployed Abroad Reject McCain’s Iraq Plans, Donate 6:1 To Obama (7)
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Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) has repeatedly claimed that he can speak for the interests of U.S. troops and best represent what they want. During a November 2007 debate, for example, McCain said: I want to — and I want to tell you something, sir. I just finished having Thanksgiving with the troops, and their message to you is — the message of these brave men and women who are serving over there is: Let us ...
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Hey Jon! They mention Ron Paul! OMG! Ahh!
Done Deal (3)
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TPM Election Central reports on the contours of the forthcoming deal between the Obama and Hillary camps on her role at the Convention: her nomination will be put to a roll call vote as a symbolic nod to her hard-fought primary campaign, but she will urge her supporters to back Obama.
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Hillary wasn't able to handle her supporters who were threatening to make trouble. Another example of piss poor leadership.
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Erin Kotecki Vest said:
Clinton Nomination to be put to a vote in Denver. This ought to be FUNNNN,
Done Deal (2)
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TPM Election Central reports on the contours of the forthcoming deal between the Obama and Hillary camps on her role at the Convention: her nomination will be put to a roll call vote as a symbolic nod to her hard-fought primary campaign, but she will urge her supporters to back Obama.
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Erin Kotecki Vest said:
Clinton Nomination to be put to a vote in Denver. This ought to be FUNNNN,
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Adam Morris said:
Hillary wasn't able to handle her supporters who were threatening to make trouble. Another example of piss poor leadership.
Detroit Mayor Allowed By Judge To Go To Dem Convention (1)
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DETROIT — A judge ruled Thursday that Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick will no longer have to wear a tether that had been ordered as part of his bond in his perjury case and may travel to the Democratic National Convention in Denver, where he is a superdelegate. Kilpatrick and his former top aide were in Wayne County Circuit Court for an arraignment on perjury and other charges stemming from a text-messaging sex scandal. Not guilty pleas ...
Going to Denver... Gulp. (1)
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MOMocrats welcome Julie Lythcott-Haims, an Obama delegate to the Democratic National Convention. Julie will be posting the "Delegate's Eye View of the Convention" with the MOMocrats! As if being a mom and a democrat wasn't good fortune enough, I was picked by the kind Obama supporters in California's 14th Congressional District to be one of three people representing them at the Democratic National Convention in Denver. Representing, as in representative democracy, as in my one ...
DNCC Announces Monday Night Speakers (2)
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Just out from the DNCCTHE 2008 CONVENTION: MONDAY AUGUST 25th – ONE NATIONDemocrats Unveil Additional Key Speakers for Monday August 25thSpeaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, Senator Claire McCaskill & Craig Robinson to SpeakTribute to Senator KennedyDENVER – The Democratic National Convention Committee (DNCC) and the Obama for America Campaign announced today that Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, Permanent Chair of the 2008 Convention, will have a prominent speaking role on Monday August 25th, ...
John McCain on Education (1)
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Over recent weeks, women working to elect John McCain as our next president have been guest-posting here at BlogHer. Today, I wanted to join them in doing so, for the specific purpose of talking about education in America and what John McCain plans to do to improve it. Clearly, this is a topic of interest to many BlogHers, ranging from the parents among you to those concerned about worker retraining. It’s also an area of ...
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Nancy Pfotenhauer of the McCain campaign blogs on BlogHer.com
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Dear Homie G, Today I said goodbye to you, and felt absolutely sad about it. I know you have a life outside of us clients, that at the tender age of 23, your life is just beginning and goodness knows you’re destined for great things. There are things I wanted to say to you, but for fear of breaking down into a silly puddle of tears, I write this letter to you. As I said ...
Check Out "5 English Lessons From the Anti-Immigrant Movement" (3)
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Kyle has compiled a whole collection of images from white supremacist rallies against immigrants. Here's the lede: The Sanctuary:: 5 English Lessons From the Anti-Immigrant Movement: "Any nativist will tell you that polls show 1,000% of 'Mericans support speaking only English in the United States of America. It doesn't matter if the U.S. can't even understand the languages of the countries it goes to war with (you don't need to understand people to shoot at ...
