I didn’t know until today that Rachel Maddow is, in addition to being a very good radio host and funny as hell, also a Standford University graduate with a degree in Public Policy. Thereafter she was awarded a Rhodes scholarship where she received her Doctorate of Political Science degree. No wonder she’s smarter than I [...]
1 Comment »
Filed under: In The News
Is it just me, or does it seem like we live in an upside-down world? A few months ago, Republicans were falling all over themselves declaring that there was no sexism going on in their denouncements of Hillary Clinton. But, now, when somebody says, Sarah Palin is not qualified to be vice-president (because she’s about [...]
Comments Off
Filed under: Bush Admin, Democratic Daily, Dizzy Dezzi, Economic News, Economy, Election '08, General Election, George W. Bush, In The News, Obama-Biden 08, Political News, Politics, Sexism, Wall Street, Women's Issues
The Rude One, at The Rude Pundit writes posts that are, by definition, street language and generally rude to the Right. He always backs up his rants with facts and says them in ways that bring home the crisis America faces in ways I can only envy. It’s like having Bill Maher moderate a debate. [...]
16 Comments »
Filed under: Bloggers, DNC, Democrats, Election '08, Gov. Sarah Palin, In The News, Obama-Biden 08, Politics, Presidential Election, Republicans, Stuart O'Neill
The Argus Leader endorsed Hillary Clinton today noting for “the first time in memory, every state will play a role in choosing a nominee for the nation’s highest office.”
The endorsement speaks for itself:
Sphere: Related Content
Tags: Argus Leader, Boon, Common Goal, Corn Ethanol, Democratic Candidate, Energy Policy, Everyday Americans, Federal Attention, Federal Bureaucracy, Health Care Plan, [...]
7 Comments »
Filed under: Democrats, Election '08, Endorsements, In The News, News Media, Pamela Leavey, Political News, Politics, Presidential Primaries, RFK, State Politics
Note to Hillary Clinton: Go Girl! Keep doing what your doing… Because the momentum is building:
The latest Ipsos poll conducted over the weekend shows that on the eve of the Indiana and North Carolina primaries, Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton has taken over the lead in popular support from Democrats nationally. Among Democratic supporters across the [...]
1 Comment »
Filed under: Democrats, Election '08, In The News, John McCain '08, Pamela Leavey, Political News, Politics, Polls, Presidential Primaries, Republicans
What is most difficult part of organizing the viable Red District Campaign? It is creating seed money funding and the resultant hiring of professional staff. When running against well-funded professionals, the Democratic Candidate needs professionals in his campaign as well. So it boils down to early money. As Emily’s List has said for so [...]
Comments Off
Filed under: In The News
Then today the blast above that was aimed directly at Hillary Clinton was memorable in it’s invective.
Comments Off
Filed under: Dick Cheney, Election '08, Foreign Policy, International, National Security, Politics, Senate, YouTube
This quote from Stevenson appears at the beginning of Chapter 2 in Drew Westen’s must read book The Political Brain: The Role of Emotion in Deciding the Fate of the Nation
Comments Off
Filed under: Books, Election '08, Republicans
Bad news for Republicans: “By 52% to 31%, Americans say they want Democrats to win the presidency next year.”
Americans give the Republican Party their most negative assessment in the two-decade history of the Journal/NBC survey, and by 49% to 36% they say the Democratic Party more closely shares their values and positions on the issues.
The [...]
5 Comments »
Filed under: In The News
From a Candidate that gets little attention, Joe Biden has one of the most impassioned speeches on Iraq on the Senate floor.
5 Comments »
Filed under: Election '08, Iraq, Politics, Senate
| Blog: |
| Pamela Leavey |
Topics: |
