New York Times
October 17, 2008
Editorial
The Acorn Story
In Wednesday night’s debate, John McCain warned that a group called Acorn is “on the verge of maybe perpetrating one of the greatest frauds in voter history” and “may be destroying the fabric of democracy.” Viewers may have been wondering what Mr. McCain was talking about. So were we.
Acorn […]
It’s okay, Chappie!
Just put on another gold-threaded vestment
to keep the flock happy.
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Jesus Christ was a Republican, but he could hit a curve ball!
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Archbishop criticizes Obama, Catholic allies
By ERIC GORSKI, AP Religion Writer
1 hr 9 mins ago
DENVER – Denver Roman Catholic Archbishop Charles Chaput labeled Barack Obama the “most committed” abortion-rights candidate from a major […]
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Represntative Michelle Bachmann and friend.
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Bachmann Calls For McCarthyite Investigation Into Anti-American Activities Of Liberals
Appearing on MSNBC’s Hardball today, Rep. Michele Bachmann (R-MN) attacked the patriotism of Sen. Barack Obama (D-IL), based on his alleged relationship to former Weather Underground member William Ayers and the values of Obama’s former pastor, Rev. Jeremiah Wright. “I’m very […]
Sam Stein
HuffPost Reporting From DC
McCain Using Same Robocall Firm That Helped Smear Him In 2000
October 17, 2008 04:29 PM
In his efforts to attack Barack Obama, John McCain appears to have turned to the same political consulting firm that was responsible for spreading vicious smears about the Senator during the 2000 South Carolina GOP primary.
In recent […]
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The Huffington Post | Nico Pitney | October 9, 2008 10:23 AM
Writing for the Daily Beast, Michael Kinsley relays a disturbing story about John McCain from Jeff Dearth, former publisher of the New Republic, when Dearth and McCain attended a magazine industry conference at a casino hotel in Puerto Rico in 2005:
McCain’s game is craps. […]
October 9, 2008
States’ Actions to Block Voters Appear Illegal
By IAN URBINA
Tens of thousands of eligible voters in at least six swing states have been removed from the rolls or have been blocked from registering in ways that appear to violate federal law, according to a review of state records and Social Security data by The […]
“That One,” McCain Calls Obama In Debate (VIDEO)
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Huffington Post
Seth Coulter Walls
October 7, 2008 10:06 PM
During a discussion about energy, McCain punctuates a contrast with Obama by referring to him as “that one,” while once again not looking in his opponent’s direction (merely jabbing a finger across his chest). That’s not going to win McCain any […]
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By KATE HOWARD • Staff Writer • October 7, 2008
Cindy McCain said today that she expects her husband to clear the record at tonight’s debate and let America know where he truly stands.
McCain, who stopped to visit a half-dozen children at the Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt today, said the presidential candidate Sen. […]
McCain prone to mishaps as Navy pilot: report
7 hours ago
LOS ANGELES (AFP) — US presidential hopeful John McCain was prone to mistakes during his time as a Navy pilot, and if today’s standards were applied, his career may have ended in a hard landing, according to a report Monday by The Los Angeles Times.
The newspaper […]
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“If you have been voting for politicians who promise to give you goodies at someone else’s expense, then you have no right to complain when they take your money and give it to someone else, including themselves.”
~ Thomas Sowell
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Alaskan Independence Party
Introduction
The following is the entry on the AIP in the University of California’s Political Science […]
May I present the Merciless Brothers–
Ming and G. Gordon…
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MEDIA MATTERS for AMERICA
October 4, 2008
On October 4, The New York Times published a 2,140-word front-page article about Sen. Barack Obama’s association with former Weather Underground member William Ayers — at least the 18th Times article this year mentioning that association. But the Times has yet to […]
Sadly, the mainstream media has already rolled over for much less. When the history of this administration is written, the news organizations will be justly vilified.
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Prior to and following the vice-presidential debates, conservatives on Fox News purported that the “mainstream media” has a preference for an Obama presidency. Bill Kristol, Kirsten Powers, and Bernard Goldberg […]
The New York Times
The Caucus Political Blog
October 4, 2008, 4:54 pm
Palin: Obama Is ‘Palling Around With Terrorists’
By Kate Phillips
In remarks at a Colorado airport hangar today, Gov. Sarah Palin tore into Senator Barack Obama with a twist that she ripped right from the headlines of this very newspaper.
SARAH SPEWS–ROVE STYLE.
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Images: (Palin) via Huffingtopost.com; (Campbell’s Split […]
For McCain and Team, a Host of Ties to Gambling
By JO BECKER and DON VAN NATTA Jr.
Published: September 27, 2008
Senator John McCain was on a roll. In a room reserved for high-stakes gamblers at the Foxwoods Resort Casino in Connecticut, he tossed $100 chips around a hot craps table. When the marathon session ended around […]
The Viske-Preskident’s Debate…
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Well, shiver me timbers, Joe Sixt Pack!
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Images: (Palin) via capitolhillblue.com; (Popeye) via richbrownesq.co.uk via puregarlic.blogspot.com;(Superman) glasshousepresents.com; (pipe) halloweenexpress.com; (hat) image.buycostumes.com;(California raisin) via timelesstrinkets.com
‘Substantive’ Press Is Taken for a Spin
By Howard Kurtz
Washington Post Staff Writer
Monday, September 29, 2008; C01
Not Too Bright
The rhetoric gets heated this time of year, but Paul Begala, the CNN commentator, went way over the line in calling President Bush a “high-functioning moron.”
The former Bill Clinton aide can be a witty partisan, but there are […]