It really is inevitable, that the bubble known as the Obama phenomena would go on forever with out bursting. Today there’s discussion on just that. Jeralyn has the scoop at Talk Left. As Paul Krugman notes, the bursting of the Obama bubble is “it’s already starting – probably too late to have much effect on the nomination fight, but in plenty of time to affect the general election.” That is something voters need to think about in the states that...
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“Civil War”? Give Me A Break
What a helluva weekend Barack Obama had, sweeping Louisiana, Washington, Nebraska and the Maine caucuses, and besting Bill Clinton for a Grammy Award last night (spoken word). With news that Hillary Clinton “swung the ax,” firing her campaign chair and replacing her with a longtime aide, it would seem Obama was on his way to a big victory this Tuesday (expected to sweep Virginia, Maryland and D.C.) and a seeming lock on the lead in delegates. And while I’m...
I Am a Mom First and a Candidate Second
Hillary Clinton blasted MSNBC’s David Shuster today for his “incredibly offensive” on air remarks about Chelsea Clinton. Shuster, as noted here has apologized and even Keith Olbermann stepped up to the plate an issued his onw apology on behalf of the network last night. But, Hillary Clinton spoke up today on the issue, telling reporters in Bangor, Maine, “I found the remarks incredibly offensive.” Clinton also “she sent a letter to NBC brass that called for swift action against Shuster,...
Olbermann on Shuster’s Chelsea Clinton Comment
Keith Olbermann spoke up last night on David Shuster’s shameful and appalling comment about Chelsea Clinton. Olbermann not only condemned his fellow MSNBC journalist’s disgusting remark, but also apologized on behalf of the network, with far more class and dignity than Shuster himself. Watch it here: H/T to Taylor. Howard Kurtz noted today, “In case there was any doubt, using a prostitution metaphor for the daughter of a presidential candidate is not a good career move.” Sphere: Related Content
Shuster Suspended from MSNBC – Apologizes to the Clintons
In my Late Night Reads last night, I posted a link to Taylor Marsh’s post on David Shuster’s contemptable sexist remarks made about Chelsea Clinton. The Clinton campaign hit back hard today: Asked about Shuster’s “pimp” comment, Wolfson denounced the comment as “disgusting” and “beneath contempt,” adding: “It’s the kind of thing that should never be said on a national news network.” Then Wolsfon added: “You have to question whether or not there is a pattern here on the...
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