08 Campaign

Friday Talking Points [18]

Chris Weigant | Posted 02.08.2008 | Politics


Chris Weigant

I'm going to start off with a quick piece of advice for both Democratic campaigns (or perhaps for Howard Dean) -- spend the next few weeks taping ever...

How Obama Could Wrap It Up

Chris Weigant | Posted 02.07.2008 | Politics


Chris Weigant

I think the Clinton camp already has reams of spreadsheets showing exactly how many votes in which states are added for each possible VP nominee.

My Super Duper Tsunami Tuesday Primary Picks

Chris Weigant | Posted 02.04.2008 | Politics


Chris Weigant

Between Obama and Clinton, it's going to be a virtual tie. Both campaigns will immediately release spin on why they are now the frontrunner, and why the other should politely drop out of the race.

Friday Talking Points [17]

Chris Weigant | Posted 02.01.2008 | Politics


Chris Weigant

This column is dedicated to the idea that Democrats can learn to use talking points as effectively as Republicans often do. This idea annoys many who...

The Epic 2008 Election (So Far)

Chris Weigant | Posted 01.30.2008 | Politics


Chris Weigant

Out of the frozen tundra of Iowa, out of the snowy mountains of Vermont, out of the brightly-lit casinos in the Nevada desert, out of the churches of ...

My Primary Picks For Florida

Chris Weigant | Posted 01.28.2008 | Politics


Chris Weigant

Ever onwards, into the fray, we return to the latest in a series of primary "picks" columns, this time heading down to Florida to examine the Republic...

Friday Talking Points [16] -- The State Of The Blog

Chris Weigant | Posted 01.25.2008 | Politics


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Netizens, fellow bloggers, Speaker Pelosi, Majority Leader Reid, Members of Congress, Supreme Court Justices, and all Americans... I am proud to stand...

Is Karl Rove Working For The Clinton Campaign?

Chris Weigant | Posted 01.23.2008 | Politics


Chris Weigant

Either Karl Rove has joined the Clinton campaign as their advisor, or somebody over there has learned a lot from his standard campaign playbook. Beca...

Bill Clinton, Chief of Staff?

Chris Weigant | Posted 01.21.2008 | Politics


Chris Weigant

To be VP, you have to be legally able to serve as President if need be. Since Bill Clinton has already served two terms, he is ineligible. There won't be any "Clinton/Clinton 08" bumper stickers this year.

Friday Talking Points [15] -- De-Bushification

Chris Weigant | Posted 01.18.2008 | Politics


Chris Weigant

I apologize in advance for the disjointed nature of this week's column. There are a lot of odds and ends to cover, including tomorrow's primary picks...

We Got It Wrong. New Hampshire Voters Got It Right.

Chris Weigant | Posted 01.09.2008 | Politics


Chris Weigant

On the morning after the New Hampshire primary, one strong conclusion can be drawn: the media collectively blew it. This should be seen as downright ...

My Primary Picks For New Hampshire

Chris Weigant | Posted 01.07.2008 | Home


Chris Weigant

Welcome to the second of a continuing series of my attempt to emulate a television sports reporter by giving "picks" for the winners in the New Hampsh...

My Picks For Iowa

Chris Weigant | Posted 01.02.2008 | Politics


Chris Weigant

Tomorrow's Iowa caucuses are certainly reaping a bumper crop of blather in the news. Pundits everywhere are weighing in on every aspect of both the D...


 

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