Archive for October, 2008

On The Selling Of The President

“People used to complain that selling a president was like selling a bar of soap. But when you buy soap, at least you get the soap. In this campaign, you just get two guys telling you they really value cleanliness.” -David Brooks

Colbert On McCain And Workers Without Last Names

What If McCain Had Not Chosen Palin, Opted For Joe?

I’ve had very little sleep this weekend, and from the college football, whiskey and birthday parties I need a weekend for my weekend. But no rest for the weary. Saturday I drove to Gainesville for the Florida vs. Kentucky, then had my sister’s birthday party today. We now move into outdoor cocktail party week here [...]

Diversity In America

Chuck Lays Out The Big Board To Keith

I know I’ve been putting up too much Chuck Todd, but the guy is like the television version of Stu Rothenberg. I know Stu is on television sometimes but Chuck knows his stuff.

On The View Of The Campaign From The Battleground

One of the few things that John Edwards was right about was the two Americas. Not two Americas in the sense of a haves and have nots, but as a have to watch an avalanche of ads from presidential candidates, and not having to watch them. The Sunshine Empire is based in the swing state [...]

TSE Election Central 2008: Must Win Pennslyvania

I have my personal feelings on the outcome of this race, but I apply my honest political acumen to really see where the race is going. The political commentary class have begun the narrative that an Obama win on November 4th is an inevitability, and as a sports fan that goes against my superstitions. I [...]

On Titles In The Media Political Punditocracy

McCain Lies About Taxes In The Death Throes Of Campaign 2008

All politicians bend the truth all the time, but one particular comment just bothers me more than others. For years Republicans have pounded the anti-tax brand at the American people and most of the time they win on that political tactic. Yet Barack Obama has a plan that actually cuts taxes on individuals making less [...]

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