Election 2008

President Clinton Touts Gas Tax Holiday

Laura J. Mansfield | Posted 05.03.2008 | Home


Laura J. Mansfield

Bill Clinton will hold six rallies today in Indiana. He'll push Hillary's gas tax holiday at each one. Reaction is mixed. "It's a good first step," say some. But mostly: "We want a permanent solution."

Michelle Obama Wants "A President With Some Sense"

Reny Monk | Posted 05.03.2008 | Home


Reny Monk

She may have done little to elucidate Barack's policy positions, but I learned she doesn't like Billary and doesn't give a piss who knows it. That she's not political is one of her best assets.

How A Schpoodle Came To My Rescue

Sherman Yellen | Posted 05.02.2008 | Living


Sherman Yellen

Thanks to a runaway black and white puppy who went haywire on Second Avenue and 70th Street in New York, I saw again the basic decency in people and felt some hope for the future.

Four Reasons Why Hoosiers Should Pass the Ball to Obama

Mike Bonifer | Posted 05.02.2008 | Politics


Mike Bonifer

I am writing this partially in support of Sen. Obama, but just as much as an homage to all my deer-hunting, Pucker drinking, four-wheel riding Hoosier homies, many of whom are blood.

Barack Obama: The Audacity Of Being Human

Peter Birkenhead | Posted 05.02.2008 | Politics


Peter Birkenhead

Obama seems to be the only one of the three Presidential candidates who does not defiantly hold himself above moral imperfection, and who, ironically, likely seems aloof to his critics precisely because he is the most at peace with his own flawed humanity.

Propaganda from Within the Mind

Jane Shure | Posted 05.01.2008 | Living


Jane Shure

Our critical inner voices function to keep us feeling bad about ourselves by diminishing our self-confidence.

Grand Theft Election VIII

Lee Stranahan | Posted 04.30.2008 | Politics


Lee Stranahan

I've spent all night playing the new Grand Theft Election VIII and it's the most exciting First Political Shooter since the original Grand Theft Election: Bush v. Gore.

Vying For The Coveted Demographic: Mobilizing America's Youth and Changing the Face of American Politics

Julian Chryssavgis | Posted 04.30.2008 | Politics


Julian Chryssavgis

As our generation contemplates the future after two decades of spectacular but poorly-distributed economic growth, we refuse to accept that anybody who wants a say on America's future must make a fortune first.

I'm Mad At Everybody - Except My Dogs

Peggy Drexler | Posted 04.30.2008 | Politics


Peggy Drexler

You can fool some of the people all of the time and all of the people some of the time -- and that's good enough to start a war or make some money.

Disappointed Bloggers Redo ABC Debate And Obama Responds

Christine Escobar | Posted 04.30.2008 | Home


Christine Escobar

The Democratic debate in Philadelphia was a farce. So Democratic bloggers at MOMocrats asked Obama to answer a series of real questions online. And he did.

A Little Love for Big Oil

Robert L. Borosage | Posted 04.29.2008 | Politics


Robert L. Borosage

There's only one small problem with Hillary and McCain's "gas tax holiday": the oil companies are likely to pocket most of it.

Crabby Putin-esca

Kate Clinton | Posted 04.28.2008 | Media


Kate Clinton

Well, I don't care what Democrat wins the presidency; I just want he/her to appoint me as Media Czar. And I mean "czar" like the crabby old Russian czars. Like Putin.

Backyard Democracy

Tad Daley | Posted 04.24.2008 | Politics


Tad Daley

The caucus itself was an amazing experience. More than 700 citizens, cornering each other, lobbying each other, hectoring each other, working the room.

Red The Book: The Interracial Generation

Amy Goldwasser | Posted 04.24.2008 | Living


Amy Goldwasser

If we want to help this country, we must realize that the new generation of Americans comes in different flavors, sizes, has different sexual preferences and religions.

Hillary Wins PA by Triple Digits!

Evan Eisenberg | Posted 04.24.2008 | Politics


Evan Eisenberg

Based on the AP's almost-final vote count (which hasn't budged since Wednesday afternoon), Clinton has blasted her rival out of the water with a triple-digit margin of victory: 9.31%.

Help for Political Junkies

Carlotta Cooper | Posted 04.24.2008 | Home


Carlotta Cooper

The long primary is not all bad. There is record voter turnout; tremendous numbers of new voters; large numbers of independents voting Democratic. These are all major pluses. Take a breath, people.

Election Systems Upgrade: Money's Gone To Iraq

James Freedman | Posted 04.24.2008 | Home


James Freedman

Our election machinery is flawed and vulnerable. It's a telling comparison-- the amount of money we spend on fair elections versus the amounts we spend on campaigns or on bringing democracy to Iraq.

The Clintons Campaign the Way Bush Governs

Jerry and Joe Long | Posted 04.23.2008 | Politics


Jerry and Joe Long

If the Clintons have proved one thing during their public life, it is that they are absolutely impossible to embarrass. They are genetically incapable of shame.

The New York Times' Political Suicide Pact

Glenn Hurowitz | Posted 04.23.2008 | Politics


Glenn Hurowitz

The Times editorial board's attitude ignores the evidence that negative, fear-inducing advertising actually has far better civic effects than positive, enthusiastic ads.

A Big Win in Pennsylvania, But Not Nearly Big Enough To Change The Math

M.S. Bellows, Jr. | Posted 04.23.2008 | Home


M.S. Bellows, Jr.

Americans love both winners and quixotic heroes who do great things in a losing cause. Last night in Pennsylvania, Hillary Clinton was both: she won and so continues on in her sad adventure.

A Paroxysm of Voterly Rage

Jeff Dorchen | Posted 04.22.2008 | Politics


Jeff Dorchen

I apologize for the following. It was written in anger brought on by listening to All Things Considered for three whole minutes, a mistake I shall no...

Clinton's Philadelphia Primary-Eve Rally

Laura J. Mansfield | Posted 04.22.2008 | Home


Laura J. Mansfield

"She's a smart woman... Hillary is the one to lead us to gain the respect we have lost in the world. If Obama gets the nomination, I'm voting Republican." Problem she said was that Obama's an elitist.

Obama: Stick It In and Twist It!

Leonce Gaiter | Posted 04.22.2008 | Home


Leonce Gaiter

Al Gore thought more of the health of the Republic than he did of winning the election and the cost has been enormous. Come August, I suggest Obama invest in chain mail and a blade.

Letter from Penny in Pennsylvania: Forget You, Barack

Heather Robinson | Posted 04.21.2008 | Politics


Heather Robinson

Since you have got bigger and better> things to do than speak with me in person, I'm writin' this letter. I will always love you Barack, but I WILL NOT be there on Tuesday.

Who is Hillary Clinton?

Simon Woods | Posted 04.21.2008 | Politics


Simon Woods

If you want to know what Hillary Clinton believes in, what she stands for, and what's in her heart, then look at what she's been fighting for her whole life: she's been fighting for people who need help.


 

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