People Bearing Glass Wombs Should Not Throw Policy Stones
The events of the last several days demonstrate that John McCain has picked a pro choice running mate--pro choice for herself and her own family. But not for us.
Wolfson Van Winkle
Harold Wolfson wrote a nice column about Obama's speech on Thursday. Obama's folks ought to use it as an entree to ask Wolfson about how to exploit the bubble McCain's currently in.
This Is What Happens When You Use Terrorism Laws to Investigate Hippies
Are the cops in the Twin Cities acting so thuggishly because their raids are affiliated with the Minneapolis Joint Terrorism Task Force?
Bush Re-Ups War, Obstructs Accountability As Nation Twitters Over Palin
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bmazThe country and the progressive blogosphere have long been suckers for Cheney/Rovian shiny object distractions. I am afraid that is happening as we speak. First off (and i will come back to this later in a separate post) all of the heat, passion an unity that was generated and consolidated by Los Dos Clintonos, Al Gore and then, mightily and masterfully, Barack Obama, is being dissipated by the wind
My Thoughts on Palin
I do hope they hit Palin on her war against the polar bears.
It's Palin! Because They Couldn't Get Geraldine Ferraro...
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bmazWell, the big news of the morning appears to be that John McCain has picked Palin as his running mate. I see this as a brilliant move; one sure to baffle Democrats and lead to victory for the Republicans in November. Palin is a fantastic writer, and his ribald sense of humor will surely offset the growing tendencies of John McCain to be a total angry, old prick. Oh, wait, I am being told it is Sarah Palin, not Michael Palin. Who the heck is Sarah Palin?
Racing Into The Wind
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bmazWith this joyous day for all, comes personal sorrow for one. The death of my friend and hero, Phil Hill.
Checking in from Mile High
So I trudged out to Mile High with David Neiwert, Lindsay, and Ian (Spencer scored some great seats on the 50 Yard Line, so he's here, but with a better seat); the line was miles long. Remarkably, there were only a handful of cops there--but everyone was pleasant and well-behaved.
We'll be watching the proceedings from behind the ABC News tent, out in the sun.
John McCain Proves Cactus Is Not The Biggest Prick In The Desert
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bmazJohn McCain is famous for his symbiotic love affair with the national press. But the bloom may be coming off the faded, old, wrinkly rose. The new Time article from Jay Carney and Michael Scherer really shows how dramatically the relationship between McCain and the press has changed.
Richardson Bumped to Prime Time
Did you notice that Richardson didn't speak when he was scheduled to yesterday?
Yup, Novak's Still Up to His Old Ways
Rove just made Bob Novak look like a chump again.
If You Had Any Doubts Obama Would Be Dominant in this Partnership...
Joe Biden's speech.
Bill's Speech
Thought I'd liveblog because Egregious wants to listen so I need to do something with my snark and adulation.
Like Teddy, Novak Couldn't Stay Away
In the same way that Democrats need Ted Kennedy to bolster their energy, Republicans apparently still need Bob Novak to funnel their leaks.
Torture At The Democratic National Convention
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bmazWe are now on the third day of the Democratic National Convention (DNC). I have watched most all of the major prime time speeches, thanks to the straight up coverage of CSPAN. Save for a fleeting reference by Dennis Kucinich, the issue of torture as has not been particularly mentioned at the DNC. At another convention, however, the American Legion was fostering a discussion on torture and the "war on terror" that Dick Cheney and Jim Webb were having to address.
Ted Kennedy with Brain Cancer, on (Probably) Morphine, and in Excruciating Pain Can STILL Read a Teleprompter Better than McCain
According to the NYT, Ted Kennedy was suffering from kidney stones last night during his speech. Wow.
Annette Taddeo on the State of Her Race
Annette Taddeo explains why this is the year she will beat Ileana Ros-Lehtinen.
Denied! Bates Refuses to Stay Order in Miers/Bolten Suit
Harriet Miers just got one step closer to a date with HJC: Judge Bates denied the White House request for a stay of his order requiring her to
Enhanced Surveillance Techniques and The Police State
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bmazTwo things have caught my eye this morning. Both have to do with security surrounding the two political conventions. Are the enhanced surveillance techniques just rolled out by the DOJ and Mukasey already exhibiting their heavy hand?
