Sunday, February 10, 2008

Gravel/Nader ticket?

People have been buzzing a bit about Mike and Ralph Nader teaming up. That said, earlier tonight I found this petition expressing just that. Why don't we also use this thread for people to further discuss the possibilities of this ticket. http://www.PetitionOnline.com/granad08/petition.html

Obama Sweeps The Floor With Hillary All Weekend

To recap just how impressive Obama's victories were this weekend one only has to look at the percentages of votes he won. Obama received 57, 59, 68, 68, and 90% of the votes (in Louisiana, Maine, Nebraska, Washington state, and U.S. Virgin Islands, respectively). Those are more commanding wins than John McCain had before Mitt Romney dropped out.

Petition for a Gravel/Nader ticket

"Nader has recently launched a Presidential Exploratory Committee, and Gravel has stated he is committed to remaining in the presidential race. Were these two men to form an alliance, it would create an independent, progressive ticket of incredible might." We need this ticket, with Paul and Kucinich out, this ticket may be our only hope...

Breaking down “10 Things Hillary Can Do To Survive"

Today, on The Page, Mark Halperin offered Hillary Clinton ten things she can do to survive February. As a part-time political consultant, I feel obligated to offer my own analysis on the merits of his advice.

Ron Paul and Obama win Clark County, Washington

When Americans have the time and exposure to Ron Paul's candidacy, as they did in Clark county (relatively speaking), they come around to realizing that he is really "'The ONLY elephant in the room" in those debates. This is the original Vancouver. Fort Vancouver, the first settlement in the Northwest as a result of the Lewis and Clark expedition.

Clinton Shuffling Her Deck

By Caren Bohan WASHINGTON (Reuters) - As she struggles to blunt Barack Obama's growing momentum, Democrat Hillary Clinton shuffled her campaign staff's leadership on Sunday ahead of this week's U.S. presidential nominating contests, while her rival...

Obama's Path to Victory

Barack Obama is neck-and-neck with Clinton in the national polls — and he's shown a greater ability to raise money. After his strong showing over the weekend, it is Obama who now has the clearer path to his party's nomination.

Possible Vote Fraud in Washington?(Vote count stopped at

Possible Vote Fraud in Washington?(Vote count stopped at essentially a three-way tie to declare McCain winner by 242 votes over Huckabee with only 87% reporting with Ron Paul only 5% behind McCain.)

Young Hillary

Hillary back when she was graduating.

Barack Obama's floor statement regarding the USA PATRIOT Act

Some people love to hate Senator Obama. One of the biggest complaints is that he helped pass the USA PATRIOT Act, and was thus complicit in the erosion of our liberties. But that's not the whole story. Now, read the truth yourself. From the Congressional record, this is what Senator Obama had to say about the reauthorization of the act.

Obamacycle. Dumb name, great concept.

A site created to help reuse campaign materials instead of throwing them away. Once you've helped Barry win your state, pack em up & ship em to the next one. Not sure how the jet fuel/delivery works out in green cred, but it might save a few trees. Looks like they could use a good geek or two to get it flowing more smoothly though.

Barack Obama's floor statement regarding the USA PATRIOT Act

Some people love to hate Senator Obama. One of the biggest complaints is that he helped pass the USA PATRIOT Act, and was thus complicit in the erosion of our liberties. But that's not the whole story. Now, read the truth yourself. From the Congressional record, this is what Senator Obama had to say about the reauthorization of the act.

Ron Paul Won Louisiana Caucuses, LA GOP Lies and Steal

The story continues in this corrupt state of parishes, poor drainage, and careless politicians.

Super-delegates come to the fore

It is the most exciting battle for the Democratic presidential nomination in a generation.

Female Voter-Age Gap Between Obama, Clinton | The Onion

"Why would one demographic believe in one thing while another believe in something different?"

2008 - The Year of the Underdog.

Who's the bigger underdog? The New York Giants or Barack Obama.