Tag: Republicans

I’m…I don’t know. Just read it.

Filed in National by on October 22, 2008 22 Comments

Palin thinks God is a Republican. Palin said the campaign had to have faith that its message will be heard “minus the filter of the mainstream media.” “That filter has to be erased,” she said. “So we have to have faith in the wisdom of the people that they’ll understand what our message is. But […]

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Charlie and the Negativity Factory

Filed in Delaware by on October 22, 2008 25 Comments
Charlie and the Negativity Factory

Check out Tommywonk for his post about Copeland’s false claims in starting the Challenge Program. Charlie Copeland has made his role in the program a centerpiece of his campaign, particularly in the City of Wilmington. If Copeland said he simply led the program, I would not give the matter any thought. But his claim to […]

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Voter Registration Fraud Pwnage

Filed in National by on October 22, 2008 1 Comment

Adam Sewer (via TPM) catches out Jim Geraghty at the National Review over more fact-free high dudgeon without breaking a sweat. Sometimes it is this easy. The bonus is that it is funny as hell. Put down any drinks and go read the whole thing.

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Taking Care of Business

Filed in National by on October 21, 2008 2 Comments

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The “No Liberals On TV” Rule Needs Revisiting

Filed in National by on October 21, 2008 1 Comment

The “conservatives only” policies of cable news were put to the test by Olbermann. Now Maddow is kicking it. Rachel Maddow, a woman who does not own a television set, has done something that is virtually unheard of: she has doubled the audience for a cable news channel’s 9 p.m. hour in a matter of […]

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Get Lots of Small Donations, Use The Netroots, Use Youtube

Filed in National by on October 21, 2008 8 Comments

There are a couple of lessons to take away from Elwyn Tinklenberg’s fundraising gusher. `Anti-American’ comments hurt Minn. rep’s campaign By MARTIGA LOHN – 11 hours ago ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Republican Rep. Michele Bachmann spent months building her profile through appearances on “Larry King Live” and other TV talk shows. It took only […]

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Reports From Pike Creek Civic League Candidates Forum

Filed in Delaware by on October 21, 2008 18 Comments

With some tipsters weighing in it seems like the candidates were all literally overshadowed by Christine O’Donnell‘s huge rear end. Attendees were flabbergasted at the size of O’Donnell’s ass. As if listening to O’Donnell’s gibberish was not difficult enough, the sight of O’Donnell’s caboose made it nearly impossible last night. Apparently the thing is not […]

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Copeland ♥ Markell

Filed in Delaware by on October 21, 2008 25 Comments

Poor Bill Lee.  He must feel jilted at the altar.  Or thrown under the bus, and run over a few times.   Either analogy will do.   Copeland has said repeatedly that he is an “independent voice” willing to work with any governor — a campaign slogan he said illustrates his willingness to work across party lines and […]

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How Can You Live With Yourself?

Filed in National by on October 20, 2008 67 Comments

I pose this question to all of our conservative and Republican readers and commenters.   How can you do it?   I am going to tell you two stories, and then I am going to ask you a further question. From the Asheville, NC Citizen Times: A dead bear was found dumped this morning on the Western […]

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Warning: This is not from The Onion

Filed in International by on October 20, 2008 7 Comments
Warning: This is not from The Onion

Rice defends Middle East legacy Ms Rice said the US had helped advance the cause of freedom US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice has told the BBC she believes the Middle East is a better place for the policies of President George W Bush. Asked to assess the outgoing US administration’s legacy, she said she […]

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Best GOP Spin Ever!

Filed in National by on October 20, 2008 9 Comments

Surfing around the internet tubes this morning I found this great spin: Republicans are losing because they are not conservative enough! Granted, this is the view of complete nut cases. Nevertheless, as patriots who love this country, we need to do everything we can to promote, elevate and enshrine this spin until it has the […]

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National Gay Republican Group Questions Karen Wedlin Stewart’s Experience

Filed in Delaware by on October 19, 2008 85 Comments

A fundraising email signed by Log Cabin President Patrick Sammon, raised the volume on claims that Karen Weldin Stewart is not qualified to be Delaware’s Insurance Comissioner by making a very specific claim about Stewart’s current employment. In the email the gay Republican group highlights the recent WHYY polling which shows John Brady leading Karen […]

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QotD: Are You Pro- or Anti-America?

Filed in National by on October 18, 2008 53 Comments

Recent talking points out of McCain’s campaign are categorizing citizens as either Anti-America or Pro-America. So which are you? Or maybe, are the Republicans acting like a spurned boyfriend/girlfriend turned stalker or, worse, are they venturing down the slippery slope to a new brand of McCarthyism?

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