Over the last few week or so, plenty of other blogs in the progressive blogosphere have posted "must read" links to two fairly old articles about Obama. Both were pieces... [More]
February 2, 2007
Quote of the Day
Obama: “You know, as you look at all the cameras gathered around and the click of the photographers, and the pundits – ” Obama was interrupted by a shriek of... [More]
John Edwards, In His Own Words
Ezra Klein has a great interview with John Edwards posted over at TAP. Take a look. My excerpt, from the section on his vote to give the president the authority... [More]
DNC Winter Meeting: Edwards Hits A Home Run
I haven't watched the speech yet, but the transcript is phenomenal. Forget an excerpt. Here it is in its entirety. From the Democratic National Committee's Winter Meeting in Washington, DC,... [More]
Today's Videos: Candidtes On Fire
Obama really is trying to organize our nation into one gigantic community. Really: And from his DNC speech today, a call to something bigger. And better: About Edwards home run?... [More]
February 3, 2007
John Edwards @ DNC Winter Meeting: "Will You Stand Up?"
I posted the text yesterday. Here is the video:... [More]
February 5, 2007
If Clinton Runs, Nader Wll Too...
Mr. principles speaks. Notice that no consideration is given to who the Republican nominee might be. Apparently that is irrelevant to an unreasonable man of principle. Also, note this: "I... [More]
If It Fails, Blame The Dems
The Weekly Standard: "If the surge is seen to fail, [Democrats] will be the ones who made it more difficult, demoralized the armed forces, kneecapped the commander, and telegraphed to... [More]
The Edwards Health Plan
It's above my pay grade to offer substantive comment on the economics of health care. But for. Ezra Klein its second nature. Here's his take-away: In other words, the public... [More]
February 6, 2007
While The Senate Stalls, Obama Leads
Via Atrios, news from Obama's office just in. The emphasis is mine. Obama, Thompson and Murphy Introduce Plan to De-Escalate and End the War in Iraq Senator Barack Obama Along... [More]
February 10, 2007
He's In. And Yes, He Will Win.
I've never made my support for Obama a secret on this blog, but now that he's in, I suppose I ought to make it official. Obama's my guy. And although... [More]
February 11, 2007
Bill Kristol: Obama Would Have Been Pro-Slavery Stephen Douglass, Not Lincoln
Over the last few years, I've heard Bill Kristol say some fairly stupid and juvenile things. But today's effort on FoxNewsSunday is without a doubt the worst of the worst.... [More]
Daou's Triangle Closes On Hillary
Stoller thinks Daou's triangle is closing on Hillary. Until this weekend, I'm not sure I would have agreed. But driving home from work this afternoon, I heard an NPR report... [More]
February 12, 2007
Salon: Obama Once Was An Uppity Negro
That's how this article was initially promoted, anyway. Now its just "smug." Either way, I don't see why so many other bloggers are portraying this article as negative. The guy... [More]
February 13, 2007
It Depends What The Meaning of "Waste" Is
Carpetbagger has an interesting post on right-wing outrage over a comment Obama made over the weekend. First, here's how Carpetbagger summarized the comment: In New Hampshire over the weekend, Barack... [More]
February 14, 2007
Fess Up
Via MyDD, Congressman Pascrell gets it precisely right today on Iraq: I said a year and a half ago that I made a mistake. I mean, I confessed. But I... [More]
February 21, 2007
Prediction of the Day (Updated)
Today's prediction: This is going to come back to haunt Hillary in a very big way. The idea that a politician can be held responsible for everything all of their... [More]
February 23, 2007
Vilsack Out
Wow. One debate and the man pulls his hat out of the ring. Although I like Kevin's argument - the Third Rail took him out - I think this is... [More]
Kos Takes Down Kucinich
Kucinich is an easy target, but still, this is brilliant. I particularly like this quote from a speech about his proposed Dept. Of Peace: Spirit merges with matter to sanctify... [More]
February 24, 2007
Why Aren't more People Paying Attention to Richardson?
As I've said on numerous previous occasions, I'm all in for Obama. That said, I cannot help but wonder: why aren't more people paying attention to Bill Richardson? Take a... [More]
Today's Obama Update
The man drew 15-20,000 at a rally in Austin, Texas. A bit less than 2 years before the next election, and he is filling stadiums. In Texas. In the rain.... [More]
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