Monthly Archives: October 2008
Hell yes, Colin Powell.
If you have seven minutes, you should absolutely watch Colin Powell’s endorsement of Barack Obama from today’s Meet the Press. It’s all well worth watching, but of particular import is the bit that starts at about 4:30, where Powell addresses … Continue reading
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The most powerful campaign ad no one’s seen.
This is the best ad I’ve seen all cycle – but because it comes from a no-name group with no kind of media shop, it’s not getting the kind of funding, traction or targeted buys it deserves. (Frankly, this ad … Continue reading
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But seriously, McCain’s not in the pocket of big Telecom.
Earlier today, I sent out this e-mail on behalf of my boss, Michael Kieschnick, to just over a million people. Take a look: Q: Did you hear the one about the two telecom giants and the senator? A: According to … Continue reading
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Coming at you live from the biggest debate party in San Francisco…
I’m here at the Roxie movie theater with about 200 fabulous progressives to watch the final debate. Let’s see what excitement the evening brings… Well, the movie theater’s sound system is down. Soooo, the witty barbs may have to wait … Continue reading
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What do spam and Viagra have to do with the presidential campaign?
Yesterday, I was cleaning out my e-mail spam, and I came across this gem of an ad for Viagra: Having a vast bed, they cast off their ornaments, became delightful to all, being overgrown with virtue of charity, or from … Continue reading
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Happy Coming Out Day!
I want to re-post what I wrote on the CREDO Action blog earlier today, but with a slightly more partisan note: If we elect John McCain, we can kiss all national progress toward equality for GLBT Americans good-bye. (You know, … Continue reading
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John McCain is like a curse, and so tonight, I’ll blog in verse.
Trying something fun for liveblogging the second Presidential Debate – I will attempt to do it in rhyme. Let’s see how that goes! 6:05 PT: Our economy needs a push – Obama’s right. The blame’s on Bush. The real issue, … Continue reading
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McCain’s top ten whoppers.
From Politico, sent to me by my mom. (Thanks, Mom!) These lies prove one of the most inconvenient truths of the McCain Campaign: When the facts aren’t on your side, you simply make up some new ones. Straight talk indeed. … Continue reading
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Best Facebook status of the campaign thus far:
Eunice Park notes that an anagram of “Sarah Palin” is “Anal Parish.” Someone else pointed out that there’s also “a plain rash.” Kate says: eat that, Spiro Agnew!
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