Same S***, Different Year
As David Brooks pointed out afterwards on PBS, The Republicans have lost the popular vote in five out of the last six Presidential elections. It’s time for some new ideas.
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Inauguration Day
It’s just around the corner. In honor of the happy event (this time, at least) I dredged up some antique Presidential photos.
Yes, He Was Foaming at the Mouth
More tomorrow.
He’s A Gift That Keeps On Giving, Isn’t He?
If the election were held today, he might barely clear 40%.
Four More Years
There were some wonderful moments in last night’s coverage, every one of which I missed because our FIOS service is still out after Hurricane Sandy.
Why Are You Still Thinking About Voting For Romney?
Please, don’t let him be president. His “etch-a-sketch” campaign is simply a disgrace, and nobody should be rewarded with high office for this kind of behavior. He is simply the most ridiculous candidate in my lifetime.
In Defense Of Richard Mourdock
Up to a point. But no farther.
Channeling His Inner McGovern
Peacenik. Pro-Choice. Loves entitlements. Meet the new Romney.
Swing States Spin Heads
Why do I torture myself looking at this stuff?
Get The Transcript
In the echo chamber, they have a funny standard. Using it, one could criticize Churchill’s famous “Blood, sweat, toil and tears” speech of 1940 because he failed to explicitly mention Hitler, the Nazi Party or even Germany by name.
Debatable
I, too, am a numbers guy.
Biden’s performance was just what we needed tonight. What a great way to highlight the absurdity of R/R’s policies.
Votemobile
One solution solves three problems. Secure IDs for legitimate voters. Massive outreach to be sure everyone that can be reached is registered. And the voting booth comes to you, so turnout is increased.
Why Obama Now
Cool video with fun ’50s-style graphics. Oh, and it makes a solid point about trickle-down economics.