I ran across this piece below a while ago and was impressed with Joe Biden’s candor with the media about the media and the state of the ’08 race. It’s something that Stuart has mentioned here frequently in recent weeks and I’m glad to see Biden speaking up and ripping the media on making this race about “celebrity” (emphasis mine): Sphere: Related Content
Daily Archives: January 4, 2008 7:12 pm
Sleepers, Joining Hands
It was October 2004. I had come to this beautiful rural retreat in the Berkshires to hear Robert Bly and Coleman Barks conduct a seminar on “the poetry of the ecstatic.” Barks had become famous over the years for his translations of the Sufi mystic poet, Rumi and Robert Bly …well, he was Robert Bly. He had become just a bit more famous with his best seller “Iron John” back in the nineties, but that was only to augment...
Obama’s Win In Iowa Is Real Step Forward
Senator Obama’s win in Iowa is a real step forward for the Democratic Party and the Country. But the real results of Iowa are the inside numbers. The number show both promise and danger for the Democrats in November. First, it was great to see so many more participants in the Democratic party caucus, particularly Republicans who moved over to the Democratic column last night. It shows just how much voters want both the real change we need and...
Chris Dodd’s Statement To Supporters
This statement is from Chris Dodd. Again a classy exit… I count the past year of campaigning for the presidency as one of the most rewarding in a career of public service. Uunfortunately, I am withdrawing from that campaign tonight. But there is no reason to hang our heads this evening — only the opportunity to look towards a continuation of the work we started last January: ending the Iraq War, restoring the Constitution, and putting a Democrat in...
On PoliGazette’s Blog Talk Radio at 1:30 est
A quick note to readers… I’ll be on Michael van der Galien’s PoliGazette Blog Talk Radio Show again today at 1:30 est. Tune in and listen: Also on Michael’s show will be right wing blogger Susan Duclos of Wake Up America discussing the Iowa caucus results. Barack Obama and Mike Huckabee walked away as the big winners. You can call in and ask your question(s) directly by dialing (646) 200-0656. Many thanks to Michael for having me on as a guest...
Biden’s Classy Exit (Video)
This was a helluva classy exit. Personally I believe it’s sad that a candidate like Joe Biden who has so much poise and expertise is now out of the race. I could find no video on the Chris Dodd site. Sphere: Related Content
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