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Posts on Tuesday, August 5, 2008

Novak retires

The Prince of Darkness is hanging it up, and here's hoping that his spot in the conservative chattering class is filled with a sensible substitute.

Clinton denies being racist

Somewhat unprompted, the former president manages to inject race into the presidential race by expressing anger over being labeled a racist.

White House ordered forgery

Courtesy of Ron Suskind comes more news from the Department of Not Even Shocking Anymore With This White House.

Cheney will go to his bunker

It's bad enough the Republicans have to let Bush speak at their convention, but they're not going to compound that mistake by letting Cheney out of his bunker.

Debates doubling as "Meet the Press" tryout?

The presidential debate schedule is announced, and the four hosts have all been mentioned as possible replacements for Tim Russert.

McCain's Bush-ectomy

The senator attempts a separation process by admitting that the country is worse off than it was four years ago but, interestingly, not eight years ago.

Turn around, Obama

The new Zogby poll is way early and possibly imperfect, but suggests Obama needs something to turn things around.

Those other forged documents

Ron Suskind charges that the Bush administration used a forged document to buttress the case for invading Iraq. It wouldn't be the first time.

The mother's milk of Nebraska politics

Former Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns gets a can of nonevaporated whup-ass opened on him in a cow-milking contest in the state's Senate race.

Currently in War Room

Chris Matthews on Senate rumors: "Absolutely not true"

The host of "Hardball" denies that he's staffing up for a campaign; former Clinton spokesman says Matthews should quit TV if he's planning to run.

Tuesday, Dec 2, 2008 02:20 EST

Conservatives band together against nonexistent threat

A prominent right-wing media watchdog announces the formation of a group dedicated to fighting against the Fairness Doctrine.

Tuesday, Dec 2, 2008 01:40 EST

Georgia gears up for Senate run-off

With celebrity campaigners working on both sides, incumbent Saxby Chambliss clings to a lead over his Democratic challenger.

Monday, Dec 1, 2008 23:55 EST

Clinton not resigning just yet

Hillary Clinton won't leave the Senate until she's confirmed as secretary of state; meanwhile, the man responsible for choosing her successor isn't talking.

Monday, Dec 1, 2008 22:25 EST