Barack Obama has won the Democratic caucuses in Iowa. And as he put it this evening in a stirring speech to his supporters, this is the moment. This is the time America will remember as the beginning of a new era, the end of the politics of fear, the beginning of the politics of hope. … Continue reading This is the moment; Obama is the one
I was watching CNN about an hour ago and saw an interview with former Senator Bob Kerrey (D-NE), who endorsed Hillary Clinton for president yesterday. His remarks about Barack Obama (Muslim heritage, middle name Hussein, etc.) were discussed. The more he talked and the more he explained his remarks, the more he sounded like a Clinton shill. … Continue reading Kerrey endorses Clinton and praises Obama
Charlie Rose interviewed Bill Clinton last night and I watched to see what Clinton would say or not say about the campaign. Rose was good at boring in when Clinton equivocated. Parry. Feint. Lunge. Politely. Bill seemed subdued but confident about Hillary’s campaign, and surprisingly complimentary about her Democratic opponents, particularly Obama. I had expected … Continue reading Clinton thoughtful, careful during Rose interview
It’s old news now that the Democrats’ debate yesterday in Des Moines benefited ever so slightly from coming after, not before, the GOP debate. Des Moines Register Editor Carolyn Washburn, moderator of both events, gave the Democratic candidates more leeway in answering their questions, stretching their allotted time, and interacting with one other. The resulting “debate” was somewhat … Continue reading Moderator, cackle distract from Dem debate
Okay, I’m a little late reading Hillary’s December 2 press release … you know, the one about Obama’s kindergarten essay. Still, it made amusing reading and stands as proof that the political Silly Season is upon us (I sometimes think it started when George Bush was elected). It cites several incidents from the past as proof that Obama … Continue reading Joke or not, Clinton press release was pretty silly
ABC News has posted a quiz that tells you which candidate’s positions best match yours. Each of the questions offers four or five possible answers, and you can only choose one. Not surprisingly, the complex issues do not lend themselves to single short answers, and there’s a good chance your particular preference isn’t even listed. … Continue reading Quiz tells which candidate best matches you
