News & commentary about other GOP candidates
and the 2008 campaign
Posted: Tuesday, June 3, 2008
End of an era
"The Clinton era in Democratic politics comes to an end on Tuesday -- and the only question left is how Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton chooses to acknowledge it."
Expect a lot of Obama endorsements today
Like, perhaps, five to 10 House members this morning, and at least 10 Senators and 10 additional superdelegates before the polls close in South Dakota and Montana.
Dr. Doom warns Obama and McCain of...possible doom, of course
Liberal New York Times columnist David Brooks can't understand why both camps are so optimistic about their chances in November, and says it is time to inject some anxiety.
Big spenders
Obama and Clinton have spent 121 million combined vying for the Democratic presidential nomination, swamping the $57 million spent by all GOP presidential candidates (including McCain's paltry $11 million) through the primary season. The Democrats may later regret that they didn't spend more of their money aiming at McCain.
Do as I say, not as I do
Both McCain and Obama have urged investors to avoid Iran, but their family investments include mutual funds with investments there. Obama decided to sell his mutual fund after USA Today asked about it on Monday.
Newest McCain official: President has 'near dictatorial powers'
And a Warmonger-in-Chief quite naturally attracts warmongering staffers.
Bob Barr: Spoiler or Equalizer?
Justin Quinn of About.com says he's an equalizer--the votes he takes from the GOP will equal the ones that Nader takes from the Democrats.
Bob Barr polling at 6% in North Carolina
Public Policy Polling gives McCain 43%, Obama 40%, and Barr 6%, with Barr siphoning off Republican votes.
Posted: Monday, June 2, 2008
Clinton to her advance staff: The campaign's over
Blogger Ben Smith of Politico reports that members of her advance staff have received summons from HQ to head for New York City Tuesday night for a final get-together.
Is Drudge partial to Obama?
GOP operatives and Clinton supporters say the powerful Drudge Report seems to be trumpeting Barack Obama. "It’s clear to us that Barack Obama has won the Drudge Primary, and it's one of the most important primaries in this process,” say a senior Clinton aide. (The authors of this article are confused about why Drudge might be anti- McCain because they don't know the difference between a "conservative message machine" and a "Republican message machine."
Libertarians dream of being the tie-breaker
The New York Times looks at the state of libertarianism and the Libertarian Party.
Barr will be on "The Colbert Report" Wednesday, June 4
If you want to attend, advance tickets are sold out but you can take your chances on stand-by. Be at 513 West 54th Street in NYC before 4 pm, when any available stand-bys are distributed.
Analysis of the Libertarian vote in 2004
By David Boaz (Cato Institute) and David Kirby (America's Future Foundation).
Bob Barr on Fox News (video)
When asked if he's a spoiler, he says he didn't leave the Republican Party--the party left him.
Good report cards for Barr and Root
From the Poker Playes Alliance, which gives the Libertarian Party teammates each an A+ for strongly supporting their right to play.
Roundup of calls for Libertarian Party unity (or divorce)
Aftermath of the Barr-Root nomination at the Denver convention.
Hillary's brother may vote for Barr
If she doesn't get the Democratic nomination, of course.
Chuck Baldwin says McCain is 'a liberal gun grabber'
The Constitution Party's presidential nominee says "the last thing we need is another liberal neocon in the White House."
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