Obama and Charges of Elitism-Again

Lincoln Mitchell, 11.15.2009

Assistant Professor in the Practice of International Politics, Columbia University

President Obama's most enduring political weakness has been his relative difficulty connecting with working class white Americans. He won the Democra...

Sunday Roundup

Arianna Huffington, 11.15.2009

Prepare for the latest Palin media onslaught. An hour with Oprah, a multi-parter with Barbara, and appearances all across the country. An initial read shows Going Rogue doesn't reveal much. No surprise there. This isn't about the book, it's about the book tour -- which includes a politically convenient stop in Iowa -- and the money. Besides, it's not like there's much we haven't already learned about Palin since she burst onto the national scene. We even know when her water broke during her last pregnancy. Talk about overexposed. In the end, I expect this will be one of the most mocked books of the year -- and one of the biggest bestsellers. Palin fans will find much to love, but I doubt a single doubter will be converted. It's a 400 page Rorschach test. With no index.

Schmidt Calls Palin's Memoirs "Total Fiction"

Geoffrey Dunn, 11.15.2009

Award-winning journalist, filmmaker and historian

Steve Schmidt now joins a host of former McCain staffers, who have challenged the veracity of Sarah Palin's book, Going Rogue, even before it hits the streets on Tuesday.

Now Oprah Needs Palin

Earl Ofari Hutchinson, 11.14.2009

Political Analyst and Social Issues Commentator

In September 2008, Oprah Winfrey was the reigning queen of daytime TV chatter. She flatly said no to any talk about then Republican Vice Presidential ...

First Hillary, Now Sarah

Taylor Marsh, 11.14.2009

Political analyst, commentator, with foreign policy focus

Here we go again. Hillary was made out to be a she devil, too unqualified from her first lady status to run for Senate, with the same thing being sai...

Please Don't Tolerate Me, Reverend Senator Díaz

Johnathan Wilber, 11.14.2009

I guess I need one of these evangelists to explain the "it's nothing personal" thing to me. Because frankly I can't imagine a single thing more personal than denying my family rights.

Going Rogue: Gotcha!

Joe Peyronnin, 11.13.2009

NYU Journalism Professor

Never underestimate how much shear chutzpah, ambition and attractiveness can get a person in this day and age. Try at least $1.2 million.

Sarah Palin's Slap Shot

Jacob Heilbrunn, 11.13.2009

Author, "They Knew They Were Right: the Rise of the Neocons"

The truth is that Sarah Palin's current and most immediate struggle isn't against President Obama or the Democratic party or even liberals. It's against the GOP itself.

Survivor: Samoa: From Russell With Love.

Tallulah Morehead, 11.13.2009

Award-Eligible Film Legend, Goddess, and Lush

He that troubleth his own house, shall inherit the wind. - Proverbs 11:29 Russell played his Hidden Immunity Idol needlessly at last week's Tribal Co...

Katie Couric Should Be Fired!

Andy Ostroy, 11.13.2009

New York City-based political analyst

Call me crazy, but I deem Katie Couric's behavior, and the harsh treatment by Charlie Gibson, an egregious abuse of the public's trust and an affront to professional journalists everywhere. Fire them both!

The Palin Press Orgy: Who Cares?

Eric Boehlert, 11.13.2009

Senior Fellow at Media Matters for America

Want a perfect example of how the Beltway press distracts itself with trivia at the expense of substance and news that most Americans actually care ab...

The First Ten Lies from Going Rogue

Geoffrey Dunn, 11.14.2009

Award-winning journalist, filmmaker and historian

Excerpts from Sarah Palin's Going Rogue have been released by several news agencies that have received advanced copies. Here are the first ten lies from the memoir.

Liberal Elitism? No. Some People Are, Sadly, Stupid

Oliver Willis, 11.13.2009

Oliver Willis is Like Kryptonite To Stupid - OliverWillis.com

While the concerns of many white, middle-class people are worthy causes and should be addressed by liberals, it is not elitism to treat this roving band of conspiracy nuts for who they are.

Top 10 Reasons This Woman Can't Write for Late Night Comedy Shows

Catie Lazarus, 11.13.2009

www.doctorlazarus.com

My lady sensibility is limited to menstruation (hilarious), babies (adorable), and unicorns mating (adorably hilarious).

Palin-Bachmann Syndrome™

Matt Osborne, 11.12.2009

Blogs at osborneink.com.

I have decided to coin a phrase: Palin-Bachmann Syndrome™, defined as the psychological imbalance produced by a toxic mix of right-wing identity politics and diva training.

How to Live on $0 a Day: Assuaging Rage, One Prick at a Time

Lesley Stern, 11.12.2009

Writer, counselor to the nouveau poor

If you're quivering with rage just thinking about Wall Street, it's time to take action. I've discovered a way to achieve a semblance of inner peace without therapists, tranquilizers or weapons.

Liberal Elitism Will Make Sarah Palin President - How Only Union Organizing Can Stop It

Mike Elk, 11.12.2009

Campaign for America's Future

The experiences of liberal elites are so outside of the mainstream that, very often, they just don't understand the working class. Very few have any experience living with or knowing working-class people.

My Review of Sarah Palin's New Book Going Rogue Without Actually Having Read It

Beth Armogida, 11.11.2009

TV Comedy Writer

If anything, Going Rogue shows how a woman from a small town in Alaska can go from burning books to writing them.

Republicans File Constitutional Amendment Limiting Bills to 5 Pages

Paul Abrams, 11.11.2009

Physician, entrepreneur, biotechnology, law, economics, politics, professional iconoclast

The battle for the soul of the Republican Party is over. Conservatives and the moderate have come together behind a constitutional amendment that would prohibit Congress from passing any bill longer than five pages.

Top-Down Blowback; The GOP Discovers That the Grassroots Bites Back

Rob Kall, 11.11.2009

Host, Bottom-up Radio Show WNJC 1360, publisher, OpEdNews.com and Futurehealth.org

Limbaugh, Beck and Palin tap the energy and emotions of the masses and flame their biases and bigotry. The web and the media have changed the rules. The grassroots are connected like never before.

A Warrior on a Mission in Rush Limbaugh's Home District

Paul Begala, 11.11.2009

CNN political commentator

Rush Limbaugh's home congressional district, Missouri's 8th, may be about to redeem itself. This reddest of districts has a realistic chance of turning blue, and the reason is Tommy Sowers.