UNH Poll: McCain 47 - Obama 45

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Monday September 22, 2008 · 5:03 PM PDT

2008/09/22 · 17:03

A new poll released by the University of New Hampshire says that Obama is slipping in that state.

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282 votes Show Results

Who will win NH?

282 votes Vote Now!

Who will win NH?

Barack Obama

258 votes

John McCain

24 votes

How Far Does the "Ownership Society" Go? (Repost)

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Monday September 08, 2008 · 10:38 AM PDT

2008/09/08 · 10:38

(I am reposting this diary because I originally posted it midday Sunday when things were slow here, and want to get more feedback on it.)

If you watched Barack Obama's acceptance speech at Mile High last week like I did, then you probably enjoyed his challenge to America to make the Republicans "own their failure". This is, of course, a reference to the Republican idea of an "Ownership Society"; a mythical land where we all own our own fair portion of the American Dream. This mythical Ownership Society is the perfect reflection of the Republican's professed belief that every American should have a chance to own their own future, but also be reponsible ("personal responsibility")for themselves and not pass the blame for their bad circumstances onto others. But how far does the Ownership Society go? I intend to follow this question all the way down the rabbit hole, and it may go in directions that are uncomfortable to contemplate or accept, so if you decide to read on, then you are forewarned.

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If McCain wins in November, would America still be worth fighting for?

26 votes Vote Now!

If McCain wins in November, would America still be worth fighting for?

Yes. Never give up!

13 votes

No. If Americans are that stupid, they deserve to suffer the consequences of their actions.

13 votes

How Far Does the "Ownership Society" Go? (Repost)

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Sunday September 07, 2008 · 12:51 PM PDT

2008/09/07 · 12:51

(I am reposting this diary because I originally posted it midday Sunday when things were slow here, and want to get more feedback on it.)

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If McCain wins in November, would America still be worth fighting for?

0 votes Vote Now!

If McCain wins in November, would America still be worth fighting for?

Yes. Never give up!

0 votes

No. If Americans are that stupid, they deserve to suffer the consequences of their actions.

0 votes

Who ever heard of Reba Shimansky?

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Friday June 06, 2008 · 2:21 PM PDT

2008/06/06 · 14:21

In a new posting on The Page, Mark Halperin has a statement from a lady named Reba Shimansky. Reba is apparently from Brooklyn, New York and is well know for being a fiercely partisan Democrat who writes hundreds upon hundreds of letters to various publications and calling in to many talk programs to argue the Democratic viewpoint.

Her statement given to Mark Halperin follows, after the jump:

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I say to Reba Shimansky...

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I say to Reba Shimansky...

Great Job!

22 votes

You're not helping!

122 votes

John McCain: Standing Ovation at AIPAC... (w/ poll)

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Monday June 02, 2008 · 11:11 AM PDT

2008/06/02 · 11:11

I was reading the Huffington Post this morning, and saw an article that admittedly shook me a little bit.

Seth Colter Walls posted this piece, titled "McCain's Attack On Obama Gets Standing Ovation At AIPAC". In it, he recounts how John McCain's full-bore attack on Barack Obama got cheers and a convention-wide standing ovation.

Am I right to be a bit worried by this?

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Obama will be weaker with Jewish voters than Kerry/Gore

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Obama will be weaker with Jewish voters than Kerry/Gore

True

53 votes

False

76 votes

If You Need a Laugh

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Tuesday May 27, 2008 · 9:21 AM PDT

2008/05/27 · 09:21

Sometimes, we all need to have a good, hearty laugh.

Once in a while, someone is kind enough to unintentionally give us the joy of laughter. This can be a precious gift indeed.

With that, enter fervent Hillary supporter Jill Iscoll.

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For "Courage Under Fire", I would award to Hillary Clinton...

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For "Courage Under Fire", I would award to Hillary Clinton...

Medal of Honor

3 votes

Distinguished Service Cross

1 vote

Silver Star

0 votes

Bronze Star with Combat V

0 votes

Combat Action Ribbon

8 votes

Psyciatric Therapy

96 votes

Shorter Hillary Op-Ed

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Sunday May 25, 2008 · 10:54 AM PDT

2008/05/25 · 10:54

For those of you who may not want to read the whole Hillary Clinton op-ed in the NY Daily News today, this being Memorial Day weekend and all, I thought I might summarize it for you.

Shorter Hillary op-ed over the jump.

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Hillary Clinton has become:

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Hillary Clinton has become:

A great American leader

2 votes

A sad parody of herself

125 votes

MI & FL: What do YOU think is fair?

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Friday May 23, 2008 · 9:17 AM PDT

2008/05/23 · 09:17

Since the May 31 meeting of the DNC Rules Committee is approaching, I thought maybe it would be interesting to pick the brains of everyone here and see what you think is an appropriate solution for the problem of Michigan and Florida.

I'll get the conversation started over the jump...

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Are you from MI/FL, and how do you feel about the proposal made above:

125 votes Vote Now!

Are you from MI/FL, and how do you feel about the proposal made above:

I am from MI/FL, acceptable to me

15 votes

I am from MI/FL, unacceptable to me

8 votes

NOT from MI/FL, acceptable to me

69 votes

Not from MI/FL, unacceptable to me

33 votes

Al Giordano (The Field) Explains Hillary's Behavior

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Thursday May 22, 2008 · 10:54 AM PDT

2008/05/22 · 10:54

One of the best blogs, in my opinion, for following the primaries has been Al Giordano's The Field. He has actually himself traveled to many primary states and done some fantastic on the ground reporting, as well as some interesting analysis and primary predictions.

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Wednesday May 21, 2008 · 8:27 AM PDT

2008/05/21 · 08:27

Remember Bush's speech to the Israeli Knesset a few days ago, where he implicitly blasted Barack Obama for his willingness to talk to America's enemies?

Well, Newsweek has a new article up today that puts that speech in a somewhat amusing light, considering where it was delivered...

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Is Prime Minister Olmert...

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Is Prime Minister Olmert...

"wagging the dog"?

3 votes

"wagging the tail"?

3 votes

Character vs. Issues: Why not make 2008 about character?

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Tuesday May 20, 2008 · 2:47 PM PDT

2008/05/20 · 14:47

Time and time again, we see in national polls that more Americans agree with Democrats than with Republicans on key issues that face the country today. Iraq, health care, the economy, education, and so on. In fact, there are relatively few issues where the progressive position is largely out of step with majority American opinion, for example the death penalty or gay marriage.

So Democrats see this, and they decide to stick to the issues. Republicans see this, and decide that they need to make the election about something, anything else if they want to have a prayer. Thus, character issues.

We saw this process happen in 2000 and 2004, and we know what the result was. My question to you is: why aren't we giving the Republicans a taste of their own medicine?

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Should Democrats give Republicans what they're owed?

41 votes Vote Now!

Should Democrats give Republicans what they're owed?

Yes

33 votes

8 votes

This is why Republicans will win in November

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Monday May 19, 2008 · 11:12 AM PDT

2008/05/19 · 11:12

A few days ago, on the GOP blog The Everyday Republican, the Chairman of the Connecticut Republican Party Chris Healy posted a stirring call to arms to rally his fellow doughy warriors in the fight to retain the White House in 2008. His post was entitled "Enough Already: Shut up and Suit Up".

What follows will be a completely serious and sober analysis of this historic and moving Republican Manifesto. I hope that by this clear-eyed analysis, we can prepare ourselves for the great challenge that faces us in November.

Please follow over the jump.

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Connecticut Republican Chairman Chris Healy is a more formidable opponent than...

164 votes Vote Now!

Connecticut Republican Chairman Chris Healy is a more formidable opponent than...

William Wallace

26 votes

Optimus Prime

79 votes

The Rock

36 votes

Superman

23 votes

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