Category Archives: Politics

Itzhak Perlman comments on CA Prop 8

Posted on October 24, 2008 by

It’s been a while since I’ve posted anything here, but here’s a moving appeal from violinist Itzhak Perlman for Californians to vote “no” on Proposition 8:

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HuffPost: Obama To Vote On Bailout Package, McCain Says He Hopes To

Posted on September 29, 2008 by

A spokesman for John McCain said the Republican nominee plans to be in Washington and hopes he’ll be able to vote, depending on the schedule. Obama was scheduled to campaign Wednesday in La Crosse, Wis. It was unclear if his … Continue reading →

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Bill Kristol: How McCain Wins *chuckle*

Posted on September 29, 2008 by

John McCain is on course to lose the presidential election to Barack Obama. Can he turn it around, and surge to victory? He has a chance. But only if he overrules those of his aides who are trapped by conventional … Continue reading →

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Obama: McCain Wrong, Wrong, Wrong on Iraq

Posted on September 27, 2008 by

A brief review of perhaps the most stinging barb thrown at last night’s debate, courtesy the Huffington Post:

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Obama Ad – “A Stronger Economy”

Posted on September 25, 2008 by
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Obama’s Sept 16 Press Conference on the Economy

Posted on September 22, 2008 by

Speaking brilliantly on the recent financial woes, in two parts:

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A Word From My Congressman

Posted on September 22, 2008 by
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New Obama Ad: “Plan for Change”

Posted on September 17, 2008 by
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Financial meltdown spreads, McCain oblivious

Posted on September 15, 2008 by

American International Group Inc, thrown a $20 billion lifeline by New York state officials, came under fresh pressure for survival on Tuesday as ratings agencies downgraded the insurer’s debt and the global financial sector meltdown spread. AIG in focus as … Continue reading →

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Biden: The Sequel is Always Worse Than the Original

Posted on September 15, 2008 by
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