A different reason why Al Gore shouldn't run...
We're getting close to crunch time ... diaries are being posted about the deadlines to file in various state primaries, and it seems that if the issue isn't decided by Halloween it's going to be much...
View ArticleWhy Hillary Clinton won Iowa!
First, I'd like to say the two other major candidates, Barack and John, would be excellent candidates for our Party. But the reason why you're reading this diary is that the Iowan electorate [or more...
View ArticleLawn signs for Obama?
This week BO intoned that he would get all of Hillary's supporters, if he was the Democratic candidate for the general election. In the next breath, he stated that his supporters would not so easily...
View Article'Bama Jumps the Shark!
Hmm ... well, you can spin Super Tuesday six ways from sundown, but this is the way I see the race so far. Big States first: Florida, NO. New York, New Jersey, NO. California, with the help of all...
View ArticleIt's not too early to stand with AW
I spent part of my weekend debunking the Beth Fouhy article written for the AP about Rep. Weiner's media problems. It was reprinted everywhere, including NPR's website. Today, hearing the news, I was...
View Article11th Dimension Chess 101
There may be logical reasons why Obama deliberately underplayed this.For one thing, it defeats the Hannity "uppity" premise.For another, it activates us -- his base.For another, since the mainstream...
View ArticleThe NRA Tax
So the head of the NRA wants an armed policeman in every school. Well, let's assume we're including vacations, pensions, sick days, personnel overlap for large buildings, equipment costs, training,...
View ArticleThere Will Be a Podium for Elvis
As befits any Vegas gala event, there will be one podium left open. Although CNN says it's for Joe Biden, we really know: Elvis, this is your comeback chance.50:50 betting on whether attention whore...
View ArticleWhen are the next four Democratic debates?
Saturday, December 19, 2015 ABC News Democratic Primary DebateLocation:Manchester, New Hampshire <-------|Sponsors: ABC News, WMURCandidates: TBD2016Sunday, January 17, 2016 NBC News Democratic...
View ArticleThe Coming Purge -- BS'ers, beware!
OK, that headline’s just a little click-baity. :) (You don’t get points for repeating this first line and saying “…Ya Think?”)The point is: February 1st is the first Democratic primary. There are...
View ArticleWhat Happens After?
There are two possible outcomes to the Democratic Party contest happening now. In one version, Bernie Sanders triumphs over the Party regulars. In another, Hillary Clinton becomes our Presidential...
View ArticleHow Much Does Sanders Need to Win By?
Here’s a Sunday rec list leader — Bernie-Sanders-15-000-Volunteers-on-the-Ground-Today-Hillary-Clinton-Not-So-MuchVery impressive, if true. In fact, in 2004, the total Democratic turnout for the Iowa...
View ArticleDaily Kos: the Return to Respectability
There have been numerous rec list postings about Kos’ decision to clean up the website effective March 15th. Most are the aggrieved, embattled, “my first amendment!” cries of bewilderment, or denial...
View Article"Pope, Meet Bernie.""OK -- 'Bye"
Today the Sanders campaign releases news that the Pope spoke for “five minutes” at 6 am with Sanders before leaving on his scheduled trip. It’s a proud moment of symbolism. I’m happy that they were...
View ArticleThe Sanders campaign ends in a few hours -- today.
For reference, see this teaser for a segment on tonight’s Rachel Maddow:www.msnbc.com/…Sanders still hasn’t disavowed the actions of his “supporters” in Las Vegas this weekend. Nor has he come to their...
View ArticleThe Odds for Bernie Sanders Have Improved!
Source, Paddy Power, the English website that allows foreign bets (only) on American politics. See:www.paddypower.com/…for the current odds listings on Democratic Veep selections.Anyways, this diary...
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