A Triumphal Whisper for All Democrats

by Michael Bryan In ancient Rome, when a victorious general would parade triumphantly through the streets atop his chariot, displaying the booty and enemies he had captured in a successful campaign, all the citizens hailing him as "Imperator," a little slave child would perch behind him whispering continually in his ear, "You are still a … Read more

Conservatives Jumping Ship: Gators for McCain Chairman

by David Safier This isn't in the Colin Powell/Christopher Buckley category in the growing McCain Mutiny. Josh Simmons is a college student at University of Florida and Chairman of Gators for John McCain, apparently one of the nation's largest pro-McCain student groups. He was at a rally for Joe Biden when this exchange took place: … Read more

Obama Has “Negative Flakeage Rate” Among Volunteers

by David Safier I was just listening to a video interview with Jon Carson, the national field director for the Obama campaign. He said things were going well in the key battleground states. In fact he said the offices were experiencing a "negative flakeage rate" among volunteers. Instead of people promising to show up and … Read more

LD-26: Model Ground Game

by David Safier If you want to see how to maximize your chances of beating the odds, go to the Northwest Dem HQ at Ina and Shannon and watch how Arizona's 26th gets it done. For weeks, dozens of people have been walking every Saturday, knocking on doors of Independents and Democrats who aren't guaranteed … Read more