This thing is spinning out of control so quickly I can barely keep up. I don't really have the time to accurately summarize all this right now, so in no... [More]
October 2, 2006
A Feeding Frenzy (UPDATED)
You know that meeting Bob Woodward has detailed that supposedly took place in June 2001, the one where Condi supposedly "brushed off" concerns about an imminent attack? You know, the... [More]
October 5, 2006
The Gay Mafia?
One of the excuses/explanations for the Foley scandal currently being floated by some Republicans on the Hill has to do with the existence of a secret gay Republican "cabal" on... [More]
When Did You Stop Beating Your Mistress?
Good lord. When you start taking out ads claiming that you never abused your mistresses, you know your political career is in seriously sorry shape: SCRANTON, Pa. - Rep. Don... [More]
October 6, 2006
The First 100 Hours
The Democrats don't stand for anything? They have no positive agenda? There's little to no difference between the two parties? Wrong! Franklin Roosevelt had his first hundred days. House Democratic... [More]
October 7, 2006
Another New Poll, Another New Low...
Part 557 in an ongoing series, this time courtesy of Newsweek: For the first time since 2001, the NEWSWEEK poll shows that more Americans trust the Democrats than the GOP... [More]
Saturday News Round-Up
Some of the biggest stories I haven't had time to blog about over the last 48 hours: + Susan Ralston, Karl Rove's personal assistant, has resigned. The reason? The slowly... [More]
"The Ad Is False"
Wow. Time to give some serious props to Philly's local media: (Tip o' the Cap: Andrew Sullivan)... [More]
October 9, 2006
Carville Needs To Provide Some Answers
I've always kind of liked James Carville, but if this is true, I'm done with him. It still amazes me that anyone actually hires either him or his wife. The... [More]
October 12, 2006
Brilliant Advert
Given that today is my birthday (happy birthday to me!), I don't expect to find much time to post today. So, until I return tomorrow, watch this ad: And then,... [More]
October 13, 2006
Santorum Meltdown
Wow. I already knew Rick Santorum was a nut ball, but this is just brilliant. I get that he thought he was making a valid point. But did he really... [More]
This Is What Realignments Sound Like
I gave a lecture on critical realignment theory today in our PO101 class, and wouldn't you know it, but after I was done I came across this. Via Andrew Sullivan,... [More]
At Least He Is Consistent!
Via Daily Kos, a great story from USNews: Some Republican strategists are increasingly upset with what they consider the overconfidence of President Bush and his senior advisers about the midterm... [More]
October 18, 2006
Flashback!
This is pretty funny. Back in early 2005, political guru Stu Rothenberg derided MYDD's Chris Bowers (and, by extension, Howard Dean) for seeking to make the Democratic Party competitive in... [More]
October 19, 2006
What's Not The Matter With Kansas?
I'm really, REALLY trying not to buy into all the "tidal wave" talk, but..... even Kansas is turning Blue? WICHITA -- Paul Morrison, a career prosecutor who specializes in putting... [More]
Digby's Take on Obama '08
It seems David Brook's pseudo-endorsement of an Obama '08 candidacy has sent Digby into a tizzy: Apparently both Joe and David think we are such idiots that we would put... [More]
Bin Laden's Return
I've been wondering when bin Laden would show up this election cycle. I expected his first appearance would be made on his own. Turns out I was wrong. It's the... [More]
October 20, 2006
The Empty Chair
I generally have little to no respect for local news media operations, but every once in awhile they really surprise me. Local media in Montana have been doing some fabulous... [More]
The Meltdown of Katherine Harris
Although she's down more than 20 points in the polls, Harris is refusing to give up. But fundraising continues to be a problem for her, so she's apparently decided to... [More]
Devestating Ad
Wow. Via Kos... I don't know how to describe this except to say that it is really, really intense. Here's Digby's take: Michael J. Fox was a member of the... [More]
If Ever There Was Proof That The Republican Party Misunderstands Terrorism
The latest add from the GOP: I'll let Atrios provide the reply: The point of terrorism is, as the name suggests, to terrorize. Not simply to kill and destroy, but... [More]
MoreMcCain, More Nonsense
I know that everyone is utterly convinced that John McCain is going to be the Republican nominee in 2008, but I beg to differ. The man has dug himself a... [More]
October 21, 2006
Joe's Going To Flip
If there's anyone out there who doesn't yet believe that Joe Lieberman is going to flip parties should he win next month, they really, REALLY need to see this.... [More]
Newsweek Poll
There's all kinds of interesting data in the new Newsweek Poll, but it seems to me they really saved the best bits for last: Most worrisome for the president, should... [More]
October 23, 2006
Desparation
This is really amazing. Over the past week, the national Republican Party has launched a series of attack ads in districts across the country. In several cases, however, the ads... [More]
October 25, 2006
Ads Worth Watching
No time to comment on these right now, but for one reason or another, all of these are worth watching: And last but not least...... [More]
'I Think I Owe An Explanation To The American People'
So says your president. Only one problem: he never provided one.... [More]
God Help Me...
For once, I think I actually agree with Frank Luntz: "They honestly need a baseball bat against the head," said Republican pollster Frank Luntz, who helped Newt Gingrich (R-Ga.) take... [More]
October 28, 2006
Virginia Voters, This One's For You
For those of you in Virginia who have yet to make up your mind about Webb and Allen, you need to take a look at this. Jim Webb gave one... [More]
October 29, 2006
What Is It Jesus Said About Sinners Casting Stones?
Although the bit about the Playboy Mansion got most of the attention this past week, the line about Harold Ford, Jr. "accepting money from porn producers" in the RNC's recent... [More]
A November Surprise Delayed?
Take a look: BAGHDAD, Oct 29 (Reuters) - A court trying Saddam Hussein for crimes against humanity could delay its verdict by a few days, the chief prosecutor said on... [More]
If Idaho Goes Blue...
...then damn, it may be too late to write my book. Predicting it before it happened would be much more fun than analyzing it after the fact!... [More]
The 1970's All Over Again?
Think again. Niall Ferguson, professor of history at Harvard, suggests the 1950's make a better parallel. And yes, he even manages a JFK/Obama comparison there at the end. Take a... [More]
October 30, 2006
Is The NYT Staffed By High School Students?
In case the writers at the NYT hadn't yet noticed, we live in a two party, candidate centered, winner-take-all electoral system, not a proportionally represented parliamentary system. That distinction has... [More]
October 31, 2006
George Allen Goes Loco
If you thought 'macaca' was bad, just wait until you get a load of this: According to the man in the video, Mike Stark, here is what happened: "I went... [More]
The Kerry Comments
Will someone please explain to me why we're all in a tizzy over this? Kerry was joking with the audience, delivering a lot of one-liners and jabs at Bush, when... [More]
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