http://www.nytimes.com/2009/04/29/us/politics/28web-nagourney.html?_r=2&emc=tnt&tntemail1=y

I tend to agree that the republicans are going to continue to get screwed unless they become slightly more socially liberal. It's funny, I've heard a lot of young Republicans echo the same sentiments as the article. Hell, even Megan McCain is on the right ( Read more... )

Cons of an automotive bailout: http://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/11/13/mitchell.auto/index.html

Pros of an automotive bailout: http://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/11/13/granholm.energy/index.html

This will be short because I only have a few minutes. I will be the first to admit I don't know much about the economy or the solutions to its' problems. But to ( Read more... )

http://graphics8.nytimes.com/packages/pdf/national/13apply_questionnaire.pdf

This is supposedly a questionnaire that is being distributed to anyone who is up for a Presidential appointment. It's something crazy like 60+ questions. I wonder if this is normal?

I know it's early and the data has yet to be collected and analyzed, but I have been thinking a lot today about precisely why McCain lost so badly. I think there are many factors and I am excited to see what unfolds over the next few days ( Read more... )

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http://www.snopes.com/politics/ballot/straightticket.asp

If you're voting straight ticket as a democrat be SURE to vote seperately for Barack Obama and THEN select straight ticket the rest of the way down. i'd heard this before, but never thought it was true. Just an fyi!

Some Americans watching tonight's Presidential debate may not have the opportunity to cast a vote for their candidate: troops and veterans from Ohio.

Right now, a legal fight in Ohio threatens the right of servicemembers and veterans to cast their votes with absentee ballots. IAVA has filed a brief asking the Ohio Supreme Court  to protect the ( Read more... )

I know everyone is excited about Obama officially being named the Democratic candidate ( Read more... )

http://www.funnyordie.com/videos/64ad536a6d

I loathe Paris, but this is great! Put that in your pipe and smoke it!

Yes, yes, it's that time again. Happy 4th of July everyone. I hope you eat a lot of bbq, drink a lot of beer, and enjoy some great fireworks (though the rumor is many of you won't have the spectacular fireworks displays due to the poor economy. sucks for you!)

I may have a lot of problems with the government and military over the wars, but I do ( Read more... )