Archives for the 'pols' Category
Perfect Storm
Published on 18 Jan 2010 at 9:43 am.
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Not exactly campaigning weather out there. It’s blowing rain, mixed with snow, and expected to turn to all snow. Tomorrow, 60 percent chance of more of the same. It’s almost as if, having heard Martha Coakley sneer at campaigning in the cold, this New England winter is giving her a chance to make up for [...]
Home Stretch
Published on 17 Jan 2010 at 8:58 am.
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Some news and views re the Brown-Coakley race as we await the arrival of the savior who helped put Martha Coakley in her current doleful position.
Political Prescience Hurtfully Poo-Poo’d
Published on 17 Jan 2010 at 8:40 am.
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Filed under Boston, blogs, pols, shameless self-promotion.
Conservative Lesbian’s Cynthia Yockey rains on my parade! Poo-poos Neo-neocon’s inspired, dare I say brilliant recognition of my future-reading political genius.
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In The Balance
Published on 16 Jan 2010 at 9:41 am.
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That’s where it hangs right now … not just this race but so much more … and a weird balance it is, in bluest Massachusetts, where the barbarians have broken through the gates and Democrats find themselves backing up the stairwells in the desperate fight for Camelot’s castle keep. Never fear, once wildly popular President Barack [...]
Bromentum?
Published on 15 Jan 2010 at 10:33 am.
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Filed under Boston, pols.
via Boston Herald, WHDH/Suffolk shocker gives Scott Brown 4 points. High numbers of disgruntled independents expected to turn out Tuesday. But hang on a sec, how come this Blue Mass Group poll has Coakley up by 8?
Apparently this thing still has to be decided by an election … that’s another poll of sorts, and takes place Tuesday. The dynamic [...]
Race On … Finally (Hurtfulness Alert)
Published on 14 Jan 2010 at 8:20 am.
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Filed under Boston, pols.
Brown to Obama: “Stay Away!” Boston Herald.
Huh? Whatever happened to Republican family values like ”Bring it on!”? HotAir posits a “briar patch” strategy …
Speaking of stalwart Bush-era values, here’s Coakley blaming her people’s thuggishness on other people’s thuggishness: Boston Herald. Too bad we won’t get to see her sell that to a judge … and cross examine herself on [...]
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It Must Be Really Bad …
Published on 12 Jan 2010 at 10:01 pm.
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If Obama feels like he needs to address House Republicans in a show of bipartisanship. Almost sounds like he wants something. GOP, less than fully appreciative. Politico:
On rare occasions when Republicans were invited to the White House, (House Minority Whip Eric) Cantor said, Republicans were paid “lip service while the cameras were on, only to completely rebuff [...]
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Martha vs. The Ladies Gardening Club
Published on 12 Jan 2010 at 8:46 am.
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Kennedy seat or people’s seat? Bush-Cheney-Palin vs. Kennedy-Obama, or truck-driving centerfold-posing eye-candy conservative dude vs. plodding schoolmarmish Joe Friday liberal woman? We don’t always get much of a choice around here, but I’d call that one.
We’ll get to all that plus the fact that for once, Massachusetts voters actually have an opportunity to tip the national scales. Can’t remember the [...]
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Racism Politicized
Published on 11 Jan 2010 at 12:15 pm.
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Nothing new about that. It’s just increasingly weird how they go about it. Racism defenders plan to play the race card. Politico:
Told You So
Published on 11 Jan 2010 at 8:29 am.
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Filed under Boston, pols.
Apparently conservatives everywhere are waking up to the possibility that the Liberal Lion’s dynastic seat is not only vulnerable, but even desireable in the midst of a national health care fight, going into the 2010 midterms. Bummer for them if they’re figuring it out too late. Told you so. But first … irony alert! Boston Herald:
Up 1 Or Down 15?
Published on 10 Jan 2010 at 10:55 am.
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Filed under Boston, pols.
Heck of a spread between the Boston Globe poll, which favors Coakley by 15 points, and Public Policy Polling, which declares it a “toss up” with Brown ahead by 1. Based on those results, I declare it “an election.” That’s a peculiar political circumstance that sometimes arises in which only one poll matters. In this [...]
41st What?
Published on 9 Jan 2010 at 9:50 am.
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Filed under Boston, hacks, pols.
Vote on health care? Who you kidding? This is Massachusetts. Boston Herald: Brown swearing in would be stalled to pass health-care abomination … I mean reform.
Liberal Lion’s Will Defied!
Published on 8 Jan 2010 at 8:21 am.
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Kennedy coatholder/seatwarmer breaks the Senate succession law Kennedy jury-rigged, by joining Kennedy dynastic holdovers to endorse the Liberal Lion’s annointed successor. Boston Herald:
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Brownapalooza
Published on 7 Jan 2010 at 8:05 am.
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An “exhausted but gung-ho” Scott Brown does a Boston Herald editorial board sitdown. Breaks left socially, promises to draw a line on health care and taxes as the “41st senator.” Article with vid.
In the vid, Brown says what he picks up campaigning is that people in Massachusetts are tired of one-party, tax-happy government here and in [...]
It’s Pretty Bad …
Published on 6 Jan 2010 at 11:20 am.
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Filed under Obama, pols.
When Nancy Pelosi figures she can make points by bashing Obama. Politico:
It’s Pretty Bad …
Published on 6 Jan 2010 at 8:22 am.
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Filed under Boston, pols.
When the local lefty broadsheet goes on jihad against the Liberal Lion’s annointed successor, Martha Coakley, in the midst of said Lion’s legacy health-care fight, the day after a leading pollster shows her opposition to be within pistol-shot in the race. Boston Globe, Some saw Coakley as lax on ‘05 rape case:
Republican Heir To The Liberal Lion?
Published on 5 Jan 2010 at 8:55 am.
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Could happen. Rasmussen has the GOP’s Scott Brown … or U.S. Senate health-care vote No. 41, if you prefer … within 9 points of Kennedy heir apparent Martha Coakley, calling it a 50-41 race among likely voters in overnight polling. Boston talk radio host Michael Graham caught it on the local Fox affiliate, which had Rasmussen on …
And here’s [...]
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Ping Pong
Published on 4 Jan 2010 at 1:53 pm.
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It’s not just a Commie peace overture anymore. Exasperated and a little bit desperate … OK, maybe a lot desperate … the majority party signals it will cut the minority party out of health-care deliberations. The New Republic explains the move to avoid an annoying formal conference committee on the health care thing. by “ping-ponging” versions of the [...]
40 Best Quotes Of 2009
Published on 4 Jan 2010 at 8:34 am.
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John Hawkins at RightWingNews calls them the “40 Most Obnoxious Quotes of 2009,” but I think they’re great for the way they reveal how base, arrogant, hypocritical, bigoted and generally vile the opposition can be, especially once in power. Make that base, arrogant, hypocritical, bigoted, generally vile and gaga-eyed suckup. It’s a magnificent upchuck of lefty revelation … though not [...]
Messenger Under Fire
Published on 3 Jan 2010 at 10:40 am.
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Dems take aim at Rasmussen. For people accustomed to governing by poll, bad polling is a problem. Politico:
GOP Cedes Ground
Published on 29 Dec 2009 at 9:15 am.
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Not a huge surprise, but the national GOP reportedly has written off the Kennedy seat. No epic battle for the Liberal Lion’s dynastic domain. Apparently they think he does own it. They don’t care to kick off the 2010 election cycle with a win or a strong showing in the heart of bluest Massachusetts. Boston [...]
Congratulations!
Published on 22 Dec 2009 at 10:46 am.
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White House and Dem Cong manage to almost accomplish something … that no one wants! I guess it beats accomplishing almost nothing.* Quinnipiac:
Young Krugmanstein
Published on 21 Dec 2009 at 11:19 am.
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Filed under Obama, pols.
Another retro science fiction comic classic from NYT’s own Nobel laureate economist, heralding the “seriously flawed” Senate health care deal, as a sign of progress in a “dangerously dysfunctional” Congress.
… we’ll spend years if not decades fixing it, but it’s nonetheless a huge step forward.
Super duper! Applause for a great performance by ”Abby Normal,” Damen und Herren! Krugman [...]
Pyrrhic Solution to Rubik’s Chinese Puzzle: Sustainable Pork Surge?
Published on 20 Dec 2009 at 9:20 am.
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Here’s one of those little steel balls falling out: Politico, Stupak aims to sink “unacceptable” abortion compromise. Damn, this thing’s hard! Weekly Standard does the math, points out that even if they get all the little steel abortion balls in the holes, they’ll need to line up the colors on the public option thing.
OK, a quick metaphor mix [...]
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Ship In A Bottle
Published on 19 Dec 2009 at 11:19 am.
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Rigged with the delicate application of pressure and some grease to Ben Nelson. Washington Post.
What Would Stuart Smalley Do?
Published on 18 Dec 2009 at 8:32 am.
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Dunno, but the comedian as senator gives liberal punching bag Joe Lieberman the hook. AP: Power goes to Al Franken’s head as he wields the gavel, refuses to grant Lieberman the usual courtesy of another moment’s time to wrap up. The Senate’s supposed to be a collegial place. I guess in a comedy club when it’s time, and the [...]
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Fight On!
Published on 17 Dec 2009 at 11:05 am.
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All is not lost! SEIU chief Andy Stern’s directive to the troops has a bit of a bunker echo to it. Problem is, they aren’t just trying to regain their right flank. They’re taking losses on their left. There’s gnashing of teeth. Axelrod tackles the friendly fire.
U.S. Out Of Congress Now!
Published on 16 Dec 2009 at 12:58 pm.
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It’s a quagmire! The Lieberman piece is apparently lined up, but what about the dreaded Abortion Street? Then they’ll have to sit down with the House, which is gonna be like Sunnis vs. Shiites. Gotta admire the new fighting spirit of the Dems, though. It’s no longer the health care they were sold by the Obama [...]
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Omnibus 2009 Petard Hoistment Reform Bill
Published on 15 Dec 2009 at 8:27 am.
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It needs to be far-reaching and epic. So here’s what he should do.
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Bad News For Bad Ideas
Published on 14 Dec 2009 at 8:38 am.
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Filed under China, money, pols, warmalism, western civilization.
Starts in Copenhagen but comes back home. UK Guardian: Poor nations in shakedown bid threaten to shut down Copenhagen deal. Wall Street Journal: Copenhagen shapes up as a China vs. U.S. power play. BBC, breaking, talks suspended! Good lord, don’t these people understand it’s about saving life itself?
Crazy Hate Souvenir
Published on 14 Dec 2009 at 8:18 am.
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Filed under commies, conservatism, italy, pols.
According to the lefty theory that all dissent and opposition should be described by its (crazy) extremes, best but not exclusively described by lizardblogger Charles Johnson and Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano etal, this is clear evidence that all lefties are mentally unbalanced Italian bricklayers or at least through their hateful rhetoric are encouraging them to assault [...]
Raise Your Hand
Published on 12 Dec 2009 at 8:43 am.
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Filed under Obama, pols.
If you think they’ll have a health care deal before Christmas. Ha ha, just kidding. OK, before … say … Presidents Day. OK, before Memorial Day. Show of hands please? Yeah, that’s what I thought. OK, now forget for a minute how you feel about government health care and all that. Raise your hand if [...]
Good Lord!
Published on 11 Dec 2009 at 10:29 am.
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Filed under pols, warmalism.
John Kerry to fly commercial to Copenhagen! CNSNews. That’s impressive. But is he willing to fly coach, with all the sweaty masses, and see what it’s going to be like when everyone’s jostling for space on a few mountaintops? Could make for some impressive speech material. “I’ve flown coach. I’ve been jammed in with a [...]
Scorched Earth
Published on 11 Dec 2009 at 9:40 am.
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Boston Herald’s Howie Carr with some harsh tactical advice for Massachusetts GOP Senate candidate Scott Brown. “Two words … Merry Christmas.”
Obama FAIL
Published on 10 Dec 2009 at 9:42 am.
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The president and the Dems are delighted with the Senate’s latest health care round, which ditches the unpopular govenrment-expanding public option in favor of massively expanding expanding government. NYT. But look who wants him to fail. (In fairness, FireDogLake* actually wants the president to stick to his principles as laid out in the campaign, during [...]
Worst Celeb Cheater Poll
Published on 9 Dec 2009 at 1:00 pm.
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Filed under pols, sex, sports.
Who wins? Tiger? Edwards? Clinton? Sanford? Eliot Spitzer?
All good. Tiger’s an easy choice, too easy, on novelty and numbers alone … plus porn stars and a hot former Swedish au pair at home! Edwards is hard to top … but technically, correct me if I’m wrong, ther wife was in remission and the other woman was [...]
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“Nostalgia, Regret And John Kerry”
Published on 9 Dec 2009 at 8:56 am.
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It’s what one wag of a political observer figures Massachusetts has left after conventional wisdom carries the day in the primary to fill Ted Kennedy’s seat. Massachusetts Attorney General Martha walks away with it on the Democratic side and looks like she’ll do the same in the general on Jan. 19. Boston Herald. Boston Globe. I liked the part, [...]
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D-Day
Published on 8 Dec 2009 at 9:48 am.
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For the four Dems seeking to replace late Liberal Lion Ted Kennedy in bluest Massachusetts. Boston Herald.
Going D’oh!
Published on 8 Dec 2009 at 8:46 am.
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Toma-d’oh. Minnesota man throws love apples at Sarah Palin, misses, hits a cop. Fox.
Limo Libs Take A Hit
Published on 5 Dec 2009 at 10:01 am.
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It’s been a rough couple of years in the halls of privilege. John Kerry, not exactly reduced to wearing a Heinz pickle barrel, but no longer the nation’s richest senator. The late, great Limo Liberal Lion Ted K’s legacy, not worth so much. Boston Herald:
Obama-Cheney White House
Published on 3 Dec 2009 at 8:37 am.
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So much for the openness. Obama, on the heals of his Bush-lite surge, starts taking cues from Cheney, cites executive privilege, blocks testimony before Congress re Crashgate. You’d almost think he had a Scooter Libby problem. NYT:
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Tanks For Your Support, Duke
Published on 30 Nov 2009 at 10:46 am.
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That’s the hurtful headline over the Boston Herald’s weekly Pols & Politics column, where Mike Dukakis is debutting as a Massachusetts kingmaker, with an endorsement for U.S. Rep. Mike Capuano in the race to fill Ted Kennedy’s seat (live debate online now, links below). As usual, Duke’s slightly over-intellectualized the subject:
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Briar Patch Spotted
Published on 28 Nov 2009 at 10:44 am.
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By Kos! Don Surber explains all, how the Kossacks notice the presidential polling plummet, fret about the Dems’ 2010 prospects and determine that “seems to make passing legitimate health care reform an absolute political necessity for Democrats.”
“By all means do,” comments Surber.
RMS Global Warmic
Published on 23 Nov 2009 at 6:55 am.
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Filed under Obama, pols, warmalism.
Obama admin’s full-speed-ahead on reordering our economy mid-recession with an onerous and controversial health-care initiative threatens to throw off-course the Obama admin’s efforts to reorder our economy mid-recession with an onerous and highly controversial climate-change initiative. Politico explains … but neglects to mention the iceberg:
Lefties For Palin
Published on 20 Nov 2009 at 8:06 am.
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It’s a kind of post-feminist shout-out. “Democrat goes rogue, declares Palin’s book ’great’!” Sandra Tsing-Loh at Salon:
Never Mind The Sexism
Published on 18 Nov 2009 at 2:01 pm.
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(IMPORTANT UPDATE: Andrew Sullivan and his entire staff are gobsmacked. He reports he has some delusional fantasies he needs to sort out. I’ll say. He could start with who is the unhinged party and lacks a grasp on reality in his running Palin obsessathon. Also, what constitutes craziness on his part.)
How about the ripoff? Runner’s World said that shot [...]
Politically Blonde
Published on 18 Nov 2009 at 10:10 am.
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Lefties whack Newsweek for sexism. MediaMatters. Hullabaloo. It’s feminist bites lefty rag, a pretty rare and newsworthy occurrence for a crowd that usually slams as they do, not as they say. Palin didn’t like it, either, went after it on Facebook. Good. Point out their raging hypocrisy.
But as a professional tabloid newspaperman, I’m not going to [...]
Maybe, But Why’s Everyone Talking About Her?
Published on 17 Nov 2009 at 9:09 am.
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Filed under books, pols.
Media can’t get enough of how unpopular Sarah Palin is, with her runaway bestseller. CBS, less than 1-in-4 have a favorable opinion:
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The Importance Of Being Difficult
Published on 15 Nov 2009 at 2:34 pm.
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Jennifer Rubin at Commentary, channeling Bill Kristol, on the efficacy of “No.” If conservatives were at sea a few months back in the wake of defeat, trying to figure out who they were and what their agenda was supposed to be, that may be in part because the importance of saying “No” and what should be said “No” [...]
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Who’s Hot, Who’s Not
Published on 15 Nov 2009 at 9:25 am.
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via Boston Sunday Herald:
