Tagged: 2008

The Lesson of 2008 – Think Big!

This is a theme that’s been developing in various circles, and not just with the impressive display of political know-how that lead Obama to up-end the selfishly guarded Clinton dynasty-as-legacy. We’re also seeing it...

“Straight-Talking” McCain Flip-Flops (Again)

I’ll admit that I donated money to John McCain’s 2000 campaign, but as a registered Democrat could not vote in the closed GOP primary in Florida that year. But I’ll also admit that was...

Loser Clinton celebrates her white support

Hillary’s double-digit loss in North Carolina and narrow win in Indiana had sent her campaign on the ropes. Her own superdelegates are squirming, she’s had to loan her campaign $6.4 million more in April,...

Meet House Democrat #235

Upending for a second time a long-time Republican District, House Democrats now can claim at least 235 seats, with growing signs of even more seats to be gained on Election Day in November. Don...

Hillary’s Tough Life

You know, once upon a time, I had sympathy for Hillary and respect for Bill. This campaign has totally soured me on them both. Today’s new soundbite from her is a good example. Apparently,...

An Upset Brewing in Dixie

By a margin of 405 votes, would-be House Democrat Travis Childers missed scoring a huge upset last night in a special election in Mississippi, even as most of the news media was breathlessly covering...

Transactional vs. Aspirational Politics

Getting back to the competing messages of the 2008 campaign, Hillary and McCain are sounding awful similar these days in their efforts to take down Barack Obama. As the (much) older candidates, both are...

On the Politics of Entitlement

Geraldine Ferraro is making headlines lately with her claim that Obama is leading the Democratic primary because his a Black Guy. If he were white or a woman, Ferraro actually said he wouldn’t be...