Open Mic Night: So tell us how you really feel…
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Former McCain campaign advisor Mike Murphy and conservative pundit Peggy Noonan got caught by an open mic during a commercial break speaking honestly about how they really feel about John McCain’s choice of Governor Sarah Palin, just after lying to Americans from the GOP talking points memo during their interview. Advertisement Finally … Read more
Republicans Attack Clean Elections from a New Angle
The "Goldwater" Institute is leading yet another futile crusade against Arizona’s popular and successful Clean Elections public finance system. This time several "traditionally" funded candidates are pewling about their civil rights being infringed upon by other candidates (their opponents) getting public funds. The "Goldwater" Institute saw the recent Supreme Court decision in Davis v. FEC … Read more
The real story behind John McCain choosing Sara Palin (Rated-R)
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McCain Ranch: “Lord, What Have I Done?”
by David Safier I saw you in a dream last night. You were talking, but your parched, cracked voice was faint, your words indistinct, like you were struggling to contact me over a great distance. Your sunken eyes beckoned me closer. I leaned forward. You said, “For what is a man profited, if he shall … Read more
RNC Convention Preview
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Day One of the Republican National Convention was washed out by Hurricane Gustav. To their credit, both political parties put aside their campaigning yesterday (sort of) and asked their supporters to contribute money to the American Red Cross, or other relief agency of your choice. I approve. The McCain campaign, however, used … Read more
McCain Ranch: “What Have I Done?”
by David Safier Every time I hide behind you on the campaign trail like a coward, your image grows a little dimmer. Lately, I’ve watched you fade into the distance,day by day. You were a brave young lad. A little hot headed, maybe, but when the chips were down and it came time to show … Read more
Hurricane Gustav comes ashore in Louisiana
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: TED JACKSON / The Times-PicayuneWater sloshes over the flood wall on the city side of the Industrial Canal in the 9th Ward of New Orleans as Hurricane Gustav blows through. Sunday August 31, 2008 For up-to-date information on Hurricane Gustav, The Times-Picayune of New Orleans at NOLA.com is your best source. The … Read more
