New start in US – unBush’ing of America
March 15, 2009
If ever the world would have forgiven a man for not being able to walk and chew gum at the same time, it would have been now. No one would blame Barack Obama if he focused exclusively on the economic crisis, pushing the foreign policy in-tray to the back of his desk. After all, there’s only so much even a Messiah can handle.
For all that, the new US President has crammed a slew of foreign policy moves into his first six weeks, any one of which would have made big news in normal times.
American Public Remain Strong in Their Support of Barack Obama
February 23, 2009
With his first month as President in the bag, Barack Obama is receiving an unparalleled level of support from the American public in regards to his ability to handle, and in this case fix, the shattered economy. In fact President Obama has the largest lead over opposition party in overall trust to handle the economy as any U.S. President has had in over 20 years.
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Obama to Governor Rod: “Hit the Road.”
December 10, 2008
WASHINGTON – The Associated Press is reporting that President-elect Barack Obama, on Wednesday, joined others calling for Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich to resign, distancing himself further from the unfolding scandal over allegations that the governor schemed to barter Obama’s vacant Senate seat for personal gain.
Each side claims victory in debate
September 28, 2008
In the wake of the first square-off between US presidential contenders John McCain and Barack Obama, a furious argument has begun about who won the debate.
‘Tweets’ fuel Obama fan club
September 26, 2008
The cool crowd at the New York club didn’t have to wait for the result of their hero Barack Obama’s debate with John McCain — bloggers were already doing the job.
New Polls Show McCain Ahead: “No Sh*t, They Polled More Republicans”
September 9, 2008
Over the past 48 hours I have heard right wing commentator after right wing commentator, as well as just about every single news outlet in general wet their pants over the latest nationwide polling numbers which show John McCain ahead of Barack Obama. The glee in their voices, and contrived aloofness (“how can this be?”) promptly followed by over analyzing every aspect the shows time slot allows them to are both annoying and petty. Unfortunately for these so called “political experts” the polls they are clamoring over are flawed in more ways then just one.
From Sad to Sickening: Let’s Play Fact vs. Fiction
September 3, 2008
Sarah Palin just wrapped up her highly anticipated Vice Presidential acceptance speech at the Xcel Center in St. Paul, Minnesota. Palin was the Convention’s second night’s main event, serving as the “cherry on top” in what turned out to be a rather ugly, substanceless and downright tacky parade of GOP maniquens. I must admit that I found it somewhat difficult to focus on what Sarah Palin was even saying, my attention kept being averted to her infant son Trig, who might I add has down syndrome, being passed around like a bowl of chips at a super bowl party.
Will there be a Job for Hillary ?
September 3, 2008
Now that the jubilation of the Democratic Party convention in Denver has peaked with Barak Obama’s acceptance of the party’s nomination, the question arises of what to do with Hillary Clinton. Defeated for the nomination and ignored for the Vice Presidency, how can she be best used by the Democrats in a future Obama administration? Or indeed is there a substantial role for her inside an Obama cabinet?
A Turbulent Labor Day for the GOP: VP Fallout, Violence in St. Paul & Gustav
September 1, 2008
Fresh off what many are calling one of the better Democratic National Convention’s in recent memory, John McCain, his newly anointed Vice Presidential nominee Sarah Palin and the rest of the GOP kicked off their week long shin dig in one half of the twin cities, St. Paul, Minnesota. Well, kinda anyways. In what had to be one of the more bizarre Labor Days in quite some time, much of the RNC Convention was canceled due to Hurricane Gustav, all the while a firestorm seemingly spilled over regarding a laundry list of issues plaguing the 72 hour old VP candidate Sarah Palin. Serving as the “cherry on top”; anti-war protesters and law enforcement clashed numerous times throughout the day, subsequently ending in violence, arrests, tear gas and more bad press for the GOP.
It’s Official: Obama/Biden Will Be the 2008 Democratic Ticket
August 22, 2008
WASHINGTON – Barack Obama selected Sen. Joe Biden of Delaware late Friday night to be his vice presidential running mate, according to a Democratic official, balancing his ticket with an older congressional veteran well-versed in foreign policy and defense issues. Biden, 65, has twice sought the White House, and is a Catholic with blue-collar roots, a generally liberal voting record and a reputation as a long-winded orator.
