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The New “We can solve it” ad
The new “We can solve it” ad is out, and I have posted it here. Without question Al Gore draws some pretty heated responses, even on this blog. (Jules, this video is for you!) Some have said that the goals … Continue reading
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Point
The Internet certainly does add a new dimension to campaigning, with quick hitting ads posted and even quicker responses put up by the other side. John McCain here has some fun with some prominent Democrats, who are seen praising McCain … Continue reading
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and Counterpoint
And here comes a pretty fast response from the Obama camp, with many of the prior McCain praisers expressing “shock and dismay” over the wrong turns McCain has made since the days when he was praised for bipartisanship. I think … Continue reading
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Federal Medicaid waiver still not in hand
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts has sought and been granted a fourth extension on its request for a waiver from federal medicaid regulations. These negotiations between federal and state officials, critically important to the success of the Massachusetts health care initiative … Continue reading
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McCain stays on the attack
John McCain continues to attack Barack Obama on the “celebrity issue”, coming out with a new ad that contrasts Obama’s “celebrity” with everyday Americans struggling to make ends meet. I have criticized the McCain effort up to this point as … Continue reading
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Edwards admits affair
John Edwards has admitted to an extramarital affair after apparently being ensnared by the National Enquirer. Edwards has acknowleged lying about the affair, and is the latest in a long line of pols who have been caught in similar situations. … Continue reading
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The Clinton Role
New pushing and shoving appears to be taking place between the camps of Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton. With the Democratic convention only a couple of weeks away new threats by the Clinton camp to enter Hillary’s name into nomination … Continue reading
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The Paris Hilton Energy Plan
Is there some merit to the hybrid approach advocated by big thinker Paris Hilton? You be the judge.
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Dick Cheney Not Invited?
The Wall Street Journal editorial page is up in arms over an American Spectator report that Dick Cheney would not be attending the Republican convention. The McCain campaign, when asked about a Cheney invite, sidestepped the question, according to the … Continue reading
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U.S. Spends, while Iraq saves
While the United States continues to spend billions of dollars on reconstruction of Iraq the Iraqi government is now showing a surplus of $79 billion, the result of increasing oil sales. From the New York Times: Soaring oil prices will … Continue reading
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