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Entries Tagged as '2008 Presidential'

Not a racist? Prof. Alan Abramowitz thinks that makes you even more of one.

May 10th, 2008 · 19 Comments

Tomorrow’s Washington Post will feature an op-ed by Emory University PoliSci professor Alan Abramowitz (”In These Primary Numbers, Warnings for the Fall“) that seeks to turn logic and rationality on its head for the purposes of calling White America racist.
“Voting patterns in Indiana and North Carolina show that resistance to a black candidate among some […]

Tags: 2008 Presidential · Metro Atlanta · Politics

Rev. Wright - The Gift That WILL Stop Giving

May 8th, 2008 · 55 Comments

Is Newt the only Republican who senses those pesky ‘ole winds ‘o change ‘a blowin’? Of course it all could be backdraft from his own hot air, but The Newtster has his pulse right on America, again, in his wicked-clever, backhanded way.
For instance, he’s running around TV Land wagging his finger in the faces of fellow Republicans, saying essentially that Repugs will not get […]

Tags: 2008 Presidential · Media · Politics · Republicans

The Plot Thickens!

May 1st, 2008 · 10 Comments

Say what you will about Towery; the dude knows how to set-up a good story. (It takes a southerner.) Cannot wait to hear more of this Machiavellian tale of Obama campaign political mystery and intrigue from Matt. Tune-in late afternoon or tomorrow, but catch-up with the storyline in the meantime here.

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Barr on his presidential bid

April 29th, 2008 · 12 Comments

Bob Barr recently sat down with reason.tv to discuss his reasons for running for President and the damage done to civil liberties under the Bush Administration and other some other issues:

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Republican John McCain & Democrat Rob Teilhet Find Common Ground On Gas Tax

April 26th, 2008 · 16 Comments

They both are in favor of providing some tax relief at the pump for the American motorist.
In a political story that slipped under the radar, the Chief Deputy Whip for Georgia House Democrats compared the looming gas tax increase in July to “getting punched in the stomach.” State Rep. Rob Teihlet (D - Smyrna) […]

Tags: 2008 Presidential · Congressional Politics · Politics

Dems: Plan That Shotgun Wedding Now!

April 24th, 2008 · 7 Comments

Matt’s video commentary on Matt will crack you up! Dude’s right again; he can crow all he wants. Takeaway? Block any exit poll that wants to friend you on Facebook.

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Cynthia McKinney…Presidential Front Runner?

April 23rd, 2008 · 10 Comments

The presidential campaign is about to be shaken up as former Georgia Congresswoman Cynthia McKinney stands on the precipice of receiving the Green Party’s presidential nomination.
In an interview with the Inter Press Service News Agency (IPS), McKinney described the Green Party as “basically a party of whites” and talked of building a “Black-Brown-Green Coalition.” […]

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On behalf of Republicans everywhere

April 23rd, 2008 · No Comments

Can I just say thank you to the Democrats for wanting to make sure every part of the party has a voice in the selection process for the Presidential nominee as opposed to just picking a damn candidate already.
Thank you for making us Republicans smile.

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If Loving Hillary Is Wrong, She Doesn’t Want To Be Right

April 22nd, 2008 · No Comments

U.S. Representative Sanford Bishop’s wife, Vivian, believes skepticism of her support for Hillary Clinton kept her from going to Denver as a DNC Delegate, the Albany Herald is reporting.
“There were some comments from those in my opponent’s camp, that they didn’t believe I was truly a supporter,” she said.
Sanford Bishop is co-chair of Obama’s Georgia […]

Tags: 2008 Presidential · Democrats · Politics

Antidote To Political Drudgery - One Night Only!

April 21st, 2008 · No Comments

The Economist is in the ATL. Tonight only. Word:
As the presidential campaign grinds on, The Economist is launching a new national event series called “The Art of Political Satire”.  The series officially launches in Atlanta (April 21):
The Art of Political Satire
Monday, April 21, 2008
Doors: 6:30 PM
Showtime: 7:00 - 8:30 PM
Alliance Theatre
1280 Peachtree Street NE
Atlanta, GA […]

Tags: 2008 Presidential · Events

America Hates Charlie & George? Say It Ain’t So.

April 17th, 2008 · No Comments

The feedback on ABC News’ Charlie Gibson’s and George Stephanopolous’ debate performance last night is rolling-in about right now. And it’s not very pretty. From the NPR News blog:
Barack Obama’s performance during Wednesday night’s left a lot to be desired, but he’s not the only one whose performance has been panned. ABC News’ co-hosts of […]

Tags: 2008 Presidential · Media

AJC Sets New Record For Most Utterly Ridiculous “News” Item

April 15th, 2008 · 58 Comments

I don’t know where to begin with this one. It’s just that awful. So I’ll let a writing teacher handle the beat-down duties. From Tania Rochelle:
Poor Brian Feagans must have drawn the short straw when he got assigned this remarkable piece. I wonder if they’re planning to do a series: Georgian Recalls Riding the Escalator […]

Tags: 2008 Presidential · Media · Metro Atlanta

Like watching a car crash

April 14th, 2008 · 4 Comments

I can’t imagine how the Democrats are going to keep everybody happy under this scenario:
Georgia Democrats will gather in caucuses in each of the state’s 13 congressional districts Saturday to choose delegates to the national convention. Although 301 Democrats want to be Obama delegates, only 40 will get the privilege of paying more than $3,000 […]

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Barr forms exploratory committee

April 5th, 2008 · 32 Comments

BobBarr2008.com is live.
Here is Mr. Barr’s announcement:

[UPDATE] Here is the press release from the campaign.

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Barr on Hannity

April 4th, 2008 · 14 Comments

Here is the audio of Bob Barr on The Sean Hannity Show discussing his potential run for the Libertarian Party nomination.
You can download it here (11.6 MB).

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