Why Romney is Losing

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Romney goes into this election, as he has lived his life - with a great many advantages. The Bush economy and the nation's short memory of how we got here. The political press in the employ of his major financial backers. One third of the country being died in the wool racists. Just the right amount of gray at the temples to appear seasoned, yet energetic. The list of reason why Romney should win goes on and on. The list of reasons why he will lose is short.

Wow Are They Done Already?

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That was fast. And I'm not sure anyone got in a leisurely cigarette afterwards. Politico (yes, yes, I KNOW) is reporting on the current positioning of the GOP field for 2016. You read that right, 2016.

Much to like in this TPM piece that name checks O’Donnell

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What do I like the most? There is, of course, the use of O'Donnell as a synonym for Republican stupidity. There is the fact that teabag lunacy has significantly improved the odds that the Dems will hold onto their majority in the Senate, but I think the thing I like the most are the pictures. They provide the clearest proof to date that Republicans are nominating poorly disguised space alien lizards to run for office. Seriously, I need to see the long form birth certificates for these guys.

Friday Open Thread [8.10.12]

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"At this point, joining Ryan to the ticket would be a huge gamble. Romney would be tapping into Ryan's immense political talent, but giving up on his win-by-default strategy that has taken a beating but might look good again if, say, some international disaster craters the recovery between now and November. In any case, the conservative drumbeat for Ryan has grown so overwhelming that it's no longer even clear that Romney could turn Ryan down for an Incredibly Boring White Guy, even if he wants to. The Republican Party belongs to Ryan."

Delaware Political Weekly: August 4-10, 2012

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I give Bill Montgomery credit. He told the truth. Not that he hasn't before, but it was a hard truth which will not likely benefit him politically. From the story in today's News-Journal:
Montgomery, the former chief of staff to current Mayor James M. Baker, predicted that a 15 percent property tax hike will be needed in the next mayor’s first year, calling it a “one-and-done” revenue boost that could help stave off future rate increases as the city braces for budget deficits projected to be about $4 million in the next two fiscal years. “I’m sorry to give you that news, but if I am your mayor, I will be seeking a double-digit tax increase, plain and simple,” Montgomery said during a candidate forum hosted by the Wilmington Rotary Club.