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"Lieberman went too far when he distorted Sen. Obama's record," said [Senate Majority Leader Harry] Reid spokesman Jim Manley. "From Reid's perspective, (Lieberman) has every right to give a partisan speech to whomever he wants. But he doesn't have the ...

From JONATHAN STEIN, Mother Jones,  6 Sep 2008

Palin is the Right's Obama

We conservatives have had a good time ridiculing the Obama phenomenon, especially its messianic feel -- the willingness of its adherents to pour so much hope and belief into such an empty, or at least incomplete, vessel -- and its elevation of ...

From JONATHAN STEIN, Mother Jones,  6 Sep 2008

Things To Do With the Price of Cindy McCain's Outfit

Vanity Fair added up the value of all the parts of Cindy McCain's ensemble Tuesday night and came up with this: Why is Cindy McCain's $300,000 outfit relevant? Because just one day later the GOP spent the evening slamming Barack Obama as an ...

From JONATHAN STEIN, Mother Jones,  4 Sep 2008

Obama Fundraising Goes Bonkers After GOP's Day-Long Attack

"You wouldnt know that this is such a critical election by watching the convention last night. I know we had our week and so, you know, the Republicans deserve theirs. But its been amazing to me to watch. Over the last two nights, if you sit there and ...

From JONATHAN STEIN, Mother Jones,  4 Sep 2008

Peggy Noonan: "It's Over"

Love those hot mics! Here's video of Mike Murphy, an old McCain hand from 2000, and Peggy Noonan, a former Reagan speechwriter, talking off camera about John McCain's vice presidential pick. They are, shall we say, less than sanguine about the ...

From JONATHAN STEIN, Mother Jones,  3 Sep 2008

Key Source for Palin's Connection to Alaskan Independence Party Backs Off Account

In the past few days, during Sarah Palin's rough introduction to the American public, it has been reported (first by ABC News) that Palin, the governor of Alaska tapped by John McCain to be his running mate, was once a member of the Alaska Independence ...

From JONATHAN STEIN, Mother Jones,  2 Sep 2008

Forget the Baby. There's Too Much Else!

On Monday, the papers were full of stories about how Palin was for the Bridge to Nowhere before she was against it. Also yesterday, we found out that Palin worked for a 527 group organized by Ted Stevens, who is now facing trial on corruption charges. ...

From JONATHAN STEIN, Mother Jones,  2 Sep 2008

Barack Obama Likes Beer, Okay??

"But you tried really hard to reach these people,'' [Steve] Kroft pressed. "You went and sipped beer, which I know you don't particularly like — I mean you even..." "Steve, I had a beer last night,'' Obama interjected. "I mean, where do these stories ...

From JONATHAN STEIN, Mother Jones,  1 Sep 2008

Palin Polls

Here's a finding from Gallup: Among Democratic women -- including those who may be disappointed that Hillary Clinton did not win the Democratic nomination -- 9% say Palin makes them more likely to support McCain, 15% less likely. From Rasmussen: Some 38 ...

From JONATHAN STEIN, Mother Jones,  31 Aug 2008

The First Time Hillary Clinton is Mentioned at the Vice Presidential Debate...

...Joe Biden better have this clip memorized. More analysis of Sarah Palin in a minute. For now, here's her resume: 1992-1996: City Councilwoman from Wasilla, AK (pop. 8,471). 1996-2002: Mayor of Wasilla, AK (pop. 8,471). 2003-2004: Ethics Commissioner ...

From JONATHAN STEIN, Mother Jones,  29 Aug 2008

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