Lessons from Iowa: How to Win the People, Then the Press
Thx HuffPost: “Local Papers: Obama Dominating Ground Game” John McCain once famously proclaimed that the media was his “base,” and as last week’s W&W guest and Straight Talk Express veteran, Seattle PI cartoonist David Horsey, pointed out: Many members of the media have long relationships with and like McCain better than Obama. This scenario isn’t [...]
A Rare Greivance With Barackstar
There was a lot of talk about “playing the race card” today, which is a phrase I’ve always found particularly irritating. It is all too often used as buzz-word kill when someone is trying to have a legitimate conversation about inequality, which is exactly what Barack Obama was doing when he said this to a [...]
Really Weird Anti-Obama RNC Ad
Ted brought this strange video to my attention this morning before we recorded Wilshire & Washington. It’s supposed to represent a German TV ad for Obama and features (obviously) David Hasselhoff and a clip from “Titanic.” Apparently being a right-winger doesn’t apply to the creative side of one’s brain.
Boobs for Obama
Jon Voight may not like Obama, but Pam does. And that’s all that matters. [Photo courtesy of Megan, a.k.a. Hope Santa]
I’ll Bet He Even Eats French Fries.
It’s amazing how something as inspiring as BO’s speech in Berlin today can translate into illogical jingoism from the McCain camp. Here’s what his spokesperson retorted with, courtesy of the National Journal: “While Barack Obama took a premature victory lap today in the heart of Berlin, proclaiming himself a ‘citizen of the world,’ John McCain [...]
Obama’s Netroots Nation Address
I promise I’m doing something more interesting on Saturday night than reading Daily Kos (well, I’m about to …) but check out BO’s address at Netroots Nation.
Obama: Giggles or Guilt?
I enjoyed this post by Andy Sparrow, Teresa’s fellow blogger at TeresaCentric, about how comedians will have limited material to work with if Obama is president. I’m sure Jay Leno has a backlog of Bill Clinton jokes to last through the next 8 years, but I suppose that will be Conan’s problem now. Affirmative re: [...]
Looks Like I Need a New Veep Favorite
Jim Webb insists he’s not doing it . If not Jim, then I like Edwards or the governor of Montana. If you’re not familiar with Brian Schweitzer, check out his bio here . Whenever I see him on TV or read about his energy initiatives I’m thoroughly impressed. And, of course, on some level I’m [...]
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