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Kottke is collecting them. He thinks the one at the New York Times was the best overall. Here's The Onion's:  

Newsweek informs us of things we didn't know before the election: (1)  Palin's $150,000 spending spree?  It was actually "tens of thousands of dollars" greater than that.  As Newsweek put it: One senior aide said that Nicolle Wallace had told Palin to buy three suits for the convention and hire a stylist. But instead, the vice presidential nominee began buying … Read More

Defined as: A child conceived after Obama was proclaimed President by way of celebratory sex P.S.  Can I just say something apropos of nothing but Obama-related kind of? I don't like Oprah Winfrey.  I saw her being interviewed at the celebration in Grant Park last night, and there's just something about her demeanor that I just don't like.  There.  I've … Read More

The other day, I predicted Obama would win 52.2% of the vote to McCain's 46.6%.  Obama got 52.4% and McCain got 46.4%.  So, you know, bow to me.  Or something. 130 million voted, 64% of the electorate — the highest turnout in U.S. history Barack Obama's 52.4% of the popular vote is the best Democratic performance in 40 years, and … Read More

I was watching several races last night.  On the whole, I'm pretty happy. As for ballot initiatives (bellwethers of the social climate of the country), pro-choice folks had a nice night, but the gays got screwed.  Details on that below. Other ballot initiatives of note:  The State of Washington voted in favor of doctor-assisted suicide, Michigan allowed the use of … Read More

The debate for the GOP nomination between McCain and Palin: This is, of course, satire; McCain won't be alive in 2012

I'm sure I'm not the only person who kind of tilted his head a little last night, when John McCain said this: This is an historic election, and I recognize the special significance it has for African-Americans and for the special pride that must be theirs tonight. The immediate question that came to my mind is: "Why can't *I*, as a … Read More

What I wrote on this blog on July 27, 2004 (the first day of the 2004 DNC convention): For me though, the man to watch is keynote speaker, Baruch [sic] Obama. For many of you, this will be the first time you see him. Pay close attention — he will be your President one day. And again on July 28, … Read More

I know some readers of this blog aren't political, and now that the election is over, here's what you missed….

You know, it's not just the fact that my guy won.  I knew that would happen several weeks ago. And, right now, it's not about the future of America that lifts me, although it should.   It's just that there are so few pivotal moments in American history that one can say "I was witness to that".  I mean, for … Read More

Various networks have chimed in…. and while not all of them have called these races, at least one has called: A win for Jeanne Shaheen (D) over Sununu (R) for Senate (NH) A win for Hagan (D) over Dole (R) ifor Senate (NC) …and Pennsylvania for Obama.   This last one was supposedly McCain's ace in the hole.  To win, … Read More

Not a lot happened at the polling station where I was the Democratic Observer. I mean, it really was dull! With the exception of the first hour, from 7:30 to 8:30 am, there were absolutely no lines. I despaired, thinking that low voter turnout would be bad for Obama. However, the precinct that I was monitoring broke turnout records.  You … Read More

I don't know if this precinct is representative, but the turnout is low. A bunch of pre-work voters, but as of 7:30, only 100 people have passed through. It could be because of high early voter turnout. I hope so.