A Bad Week For the Vote Suppressors in Texas
On Tuesday a federal court found the state's GOP-crafted redistricting plan to be purposely discriminatory against Hispanics. Today, a federal court has thrown out the GOP-backed new voter ID law.
Six Worst Lies From Paul Ryan’s Convention Speech Last Night (Think Progress)
1. “A downgraded America.” Ryan blamed the president for the nation’s credit downgrade in August 2011 after Republicans threatened to allow the government to default on its debt for the first time in history. But the ratings agency explicitly blamed “Republicans saying that they refuse to accept any tax increases as part of a larger deal.” 2. “More debt than any other president before him, … Read More
More Racism At The RNC
They’re not just chucking peanuts at black people at the RNC: An unscripted moment happened late this afternoon that caused the assembled mainstream media to turn away in the hope that it would disappear. As I was standing in line for a sandwich next to an Italian and a Puerto Rican correspondent, a controversy was unfolding on the floor. The RonPaulites, whose … Read More
Convention Thoughts
I'm not watching the RNC, but all I can say is that I think people will see what they want to see, and get what they want to get from it. Not very profound, but true. I will be blogging from the DNC, however, with any luck.
Who Is The Mystery Speaker?
From the WSJ: TAMPA, Fla. – Republican convention planners appear to have a surprise planned for those tuning in Thursday night. Buried deep in the convention schedule released Monday is a vague reference to a mystery speaker scheduled for the event’s final evening. “To Be Announced” has a prime speaking slot late in the Thursday program. I suspect the speaker is Mitt … Read More
North Carolina Now A Toss-Up: CNN
CNN Monday turned the important battleground state of North Carolina from "lean Romney" to true "toss up" on its Electoral Map, following the release of a new CNN/Time Magazine/ORC International poll that indicated the race for the state's 15 electoral votes was a dead heat.
Study: Right Twists Facts
Even though he backtracked like the Road Runner in reverse, people are still reflecting on the "science" behind Rep. Todd Akin's stunning assertion that women's bodies are able to ward off pregnancy from a rape. Of course, there is absolutely nothing to support that assertion, but there are segments of the right wing that actually believe it and report it … Read More
Hurricane Isaac Is Bad For The Republicans
It's bad for Republicans for two reasons. First, the obvious reason: it is screwing up their convention. Now Donald Trump won't be able to speak. But more importantly, if Isaac hits the Gulf Coast, particularly New Orleans, it will serve as a reminder that Republicans are, well, bad at governing. We all remember how horrible FEMA responded to Katrina. … Read More
GOP Theme Fail
It's fine if the Republicans want to have a "We DID Build It" Day at their convention, but it looks really stupid, seeing as: (1) They are holding their convention in an arena funded by public (taxpayer) money (2) On standby are thousands of local, state, and federal officials all ready to rescue the Republicans in the event of a … Read More
GOP Convention Could Be Pretty Windy
The convention in Tampa, Florida, is scheduled to start next Monday and run all week.
GOP Platform Continues Its War On Women
Even as most Republican big-wigs are denouncing Todd Akin's caveman views on women, they're preparing to certify a GOP platform that calls for criminalizing abortion in all circumstances. Tampa, Florida (CNN) – The Republican Party is set to once again enshrine into its official platform support for "a human life amendment" to the Constitution that would outlaw abortion without making explicit … Read More
The Akin Deadline
Somewhat interesting day today politically. As everybody knows by now, Todd Akin, the Republican from Missouri running for a Senate seat, stepped in it big time a couple days ago when he discussed "legitimate rape" and how women have magic missiles in their hoo-hahs which shoot sperm, thus ensuring they can never can pregnant from a rape. There have since … Read More
The Short Cartoonist Speaks The Truth Again
Love me the Reich-man: Transcript: Mitt Romney hasn't provided details so we should be grateful he's selected as vice president a man with a detailed plan Romney says is "marvelous," "bold and exciting," "excellent," "much needed," and "consistent with" what he's put out. So let's look at the five basic features of this "marvelous" Ryan plan. FIRST: It would … Read More
That Old Canard
I guess by now everyone who cares knows about Rep. Todd Akin (R Mo) and his stupid comments that women's bodies shut down the possibility of preganancy when there is a "legitimate rape". But in case you didn't know, here's the video: Akin — a member of the House Committee on Science (*facepalm*) — said this in defense of … Read More