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.

Pawlenty VP shares crash on Intrade

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From a high of 30, Pawlenty is now trading at 15. Someone knows something (which is the point of the futures market). The New York Times sums up the Veepstakes so:
The extended summertime silence of Mr. Romney, the Republican candidate, on his choice of a running mate has provided a new opening for social and economic conservatives to lobby for a die-hard member of their movement to join the Republican ticket.

Eagles Win Pre-Season Opener – SUPERBOWL BITCHES!!!

Granted, I only watched the second half when our scrubs schooled Pittsburgh's scrubs, but I liked what I saw and have complete confidence in the following prediction: "The Eagles will win enough games to make it to the playoffs. They will then lose at home against a wildcard team that made it in with a 500 record." Take it to the bank!

The Polling Report [8.10.12]

Wow. A really horrible disgusting polling day for Mittens Romney. The National polls now all show minor landslides for the President. But he has a bright spot in an inaccurate poll from Colorado that changes our map a little bit. Hey, if you only poll white old people, of course Mitt Romney leads by 5. But we also have polls from Wisconsin and Virginia, giving us good news.