December 2, 2006

Obama Speaks From The Pulpit (UPDATED Multiple Times)

I will say it again: If he runs, he wins. For those of you who missed it, Sen. Obama spoke yesterday from the pulpit of Saddleback Church, one of the... [More]

"Tax And Steal Conservatives"

Digby is absolutely right. What "tax and spend liberals" once was, "tax and steal conservatives" could be. Corruption is a fact of life in all governments. But the extent to... [More]

Abortions and Gays... That's All They've Got?

Check out this response from the conservative blogosphere over at TownHall.com to Obama's speech today... Doug Giles provides a list of 10 reasons why Obama is decidedly not Christian, and... [More]

December 3, 2006

"Peace on Earth, Good Will Towards [3/5s of] Men"

I don't suppose that there's anyone out there reading this who would consider supporting Joe Biden for president in 2008. To be fair, I'm not sure there's anyone out there... [More]

December 7, 2006

Why Obama Will Win

If you are not yet convinced, will this change your mind?... [More]

Memorize And Repeat

Digby is right. This one simple fact needs to be repeated far and wide: The House took 140 hours of sworn testimony to get to the bottom of whether Clinton... [More]

December 10, 2006

"...That Is Dereliction, That Is Deeply Immoral"

You don't think elections have consequences? Check this out.... Republican Senator Gordon Smith, who will be up for reelection in his home state of Oregon in 2008, has done a... [More]

December 11, 2006

Let The McCain Takedown Commence

Bloggers have been all of this for months, if not years. But I've been waiting for a major national publication to pick up the story. It looks like no less... [More]

December 14, 2006

Say It With Me Now, Kids: "Flip Flop!"

Andrew Sullivan has the goods on my home state's wretched outgoing governor: Romney was for gay equality before he was against it. He was for abortion rights before he was... [More]

Serious About Reform

A few really interesting moves over the last few days from Speaker-elect Pelosi... First, ethics reform. From today's NYT: Democrats Consider Outside Ethics Panel House Democrats are seriously exploring the... [More]

The End of The Great Backlash Narrative

Chris Bowers has one hell of a post today on post-culture war America, Barack Obama, Baby Boomers, the 1960's, and more. I know there are some of you out there... [More]

December 16, 2006

Edwards In, Bayh Out, Obama and Richardson One Step Closer

John Edwards is in. And it looks like the Lower 9th is going to be the site for his official announcement. Well done, sir. Meanwhile, Sen. Evan Bayh is out.... [More]

December 17, 2006

Warner Rethinking Decision To Sit Out 2008?

Hotline and Political Insider say he is. Interesting. Warner claimed his reason for not running was his family. For once that excuse actually seemed believable. Oh well...... [More]

December 18, 2006

"The Challenges We Face"

Jonathan Alter has a great interview with Obama in this week's Newsweek. I'll say it again: If he runs, he wins. I've watched how crowds react to you. Why are... [More]

December 19, 2006

Hey New Hampshire... You've Got Mail!

Lookie here... Obama is sending postcards!... [More]

It Will Come From The West...

Via Kos... Yet more evidence that the mountains are turning blue. Click through for the details. Here's the summary: In 1984 three exit polls pegged Ronald Reagan's share of the... [More]

December 20, 2006

T-Minus Two Weeks...

The man is going to make up his mind on a beach in Hawaii, surrounded by his friends and his family. Brilliant. HONOLULU (AP) — Sen. Barack Obama will decide... [More]

December 21, 2006

Simple Answers to Simple Questions

Kevin Drum asks: Hillary Clinton can be very appealing. Surprisingly so, given her reputation. If she loosens up a little, I think an awful lot of people (i.e., non-political junkie... [More]