Tag Election 2008

McCain’s temper

He lost his temper publicly yesterday, and since he’s reputed to have a nasty, vicious temper, I’m guessing that skilled teams of the Democratic opposition research are happily digging into his past to determine what is the best way to…

Ron Paul quits race

So now we bid Ronulans a fond farewell. From their perplexing conspiracy theories to their bizarre embrace of 19’th century monetary policy, Paul’s supporters ran one of the most interesting political sideshows in a century. But it’s time for Ron…

Obama’s campaign creates space for activism

From American Leftist Leftists make a mistake if they dismiss the mainstream political process as meaningless, or allow themselves to reflexively evaluate it in a jaded, cynical way. Why? Because the process has a social dimension as well as a…

Obama and those 50 undecided superdelegates

Rep. Lacy Clay (D-MO), Sen. Barack Obama’s Missouri co-chairman and pledged Obama superdelegate, said Obama will gain the support of 50 undecided Democratic superdelegates later this week, according to the Columbia Missourian. Said Clay: “She (Sen. Clinton) will not make…