How John McCain became a POW in the Christian Right culture war
September 4, 2008
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Republicans and the McMedia echo chamber want us to believe that John McCain reestablished his "maverick" credentials by selecting Governor Sarah Palin as his running mate — a Christian Right conservative who is comfortably at home within the Republican conservative base. How maverick-y. McCain’s selection of Governor Palin actually represents a major
RNC Convention Day 3: Sarah Palin overshadows McCain’s convention
September 4, 2008
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: On Monday the Republican talking point was today "we take off our Republican hats and put on our American hats." (Funny, I thought our American hats never come off.) On Wednesday Republicans checked their American hats at the door and put on their partisan Republican hats. The RNC was serving up red
Open Mic Night: So tell us how you really feel…
September 3, 2008
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. Finally some
Republicans Attack Clean Elections from a New Angle
September 3, 2008
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
The real story behind John McCain choosing Sara Palin (Rated-R)
September 3, 2008
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McCain Ranch: “Lord, What Have I Done?”
September 2, 2008
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
RNC Convention Preview
September 2, 2008
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
McCain Ranch: “What Have I Done?”
September 1, 2008
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
