McCain Underpromises, Overdelivers; Still Grumpy Old Republican
Looks like John McCain’s campaign-by-distraction strategy is continuing to buoy his candidacy. He lowered the bar on expectations significantly by injecting the suspicion that he was ill-prepared and dodging the debates, then he leapt over it with heavy makeup, a neat combover and a combination of condescension and name-dropping that was intended to frame decades [...]
Bring It, Republicans
It’s pre-game and I’m more excited than I’ve ever been for any UCLA-USC matchup. (I confess that I only wrote that so I could note, joyfully, that the Trojans CHOKED last night. *cue maniacal laughter*) Whatever the reason for his bizarre vacillation, I’m glad that McCain got with the program and decided to show up [...]
Just Did My Absentee Ballot Request!
CA BO Field Director Mary Jane Stevenson sent out this email last night, and I encourage all my peeps to follow suit: Your vote in this election is critical. And you can cast your ballot right now for Barack by requesting an absentee ballot and voting by mail. As a California resident, voting by mail with [...]
Palin Uncomfortable, Defensive in Gibson Interview
It’s surprising that the Barracuda was not a little more poised in her big ABC prime time debut. After throwing down the gauntlet in her RNC speech, she certainly invited the media scrutiny that has followed. I expected her to perform better. Since I didn’t watch it live, but read about it first and watched [...]
Stop Panicking, People
I’ve received several phone calls from friends who are distraught that the Democrats are going to implode and lose the election again. This is a reasonable fear, given the party’s track record. However, my experience as an Obama supporter for the last two years has taught me that you can’t get caught up in the [...]
O’Reilly Part Two: Robin Hood Obama
Barackstar is developing a bit of an Al Gore problem (pre-Oscar and beard) when he talks details about policies. He did the same thing on Olbermann yesterday. We need to address this before the debate on Sept. 26.
Barackstar on The Factor (Much More Entertaining Than RNC)
I’m coming out of the closet tonight and admitting a deep secret: I love ‘The Factor.’ I wish that Bill O’Reilly would send me autographed copies of his books to thank me for my obtuse letters, and I love it when he cuts people off (even the next President) to ask his signature statement-questions. I [...]
Post-Sarah: Dems $8 million, Repubs $1 million
Apparently I wasn’t the only person determined to show Rudy Guliani and Sarah Palin what community organizing entails. An Obama aid tells HuffPost’s Nico Pitney that the campaign has raised $8 million since last night’s speech. Not surprising that 37 million people tuned in to see the spectacle. (Wonder what the cross-section is on people [...]
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