Karl Rove wrote a letter to MSNBC's Dan Abrams which contained a number of questions regarding Abrams' personal journalistic standards (or lack thereof). Unsure of what to do, Abrams sent the letter, with his answers interspersed [reproduced here in bold] to his mentor, Keith Olbermann. Dear Mr. Abrams: Karl Rove called me "mister." On April […]
Color me confused. For the second time this presidential primary season, Democrats gathered Sunday night at a forum where they each spent better than 30 minutes talking about their faith. John McCain was invited to take part, but declined. The so-called "Compassion Forum" had both Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama giving their testimonies and calling […]
GQ of all places has an excellent interview with Bush confidante and adviser Karl Rove. I want to highlight two sections. First there's this on Rove's meeting with Barack Obama. Have you gotten to know Hillary or Barack to any degree? Yes, I have. What have been your dealings with them? Well, you know, I […]
The newest Pig Book is out and if you're interested in fiscal responsibility, then it certainly tells you something about the presidential hopefuls. According to the Pig Book ("The Book Washington Does Not Want You to Read"), New York Sen. Hillary Clinton is our new grand national oinker among presidential contenders for most pork barrel […]
This probably shouldn't sway anyone one way or another when it comes to who you vote for come November, but it says something about the silliness of various Congressional resolutions honoring this day or that day and this thing or the other thing. I report this having been the one who pointed out in the […]
James Carville should be ashamed of himself. The reaction of some of Mr. Clinton’s allies suggests that might have been a wise decision. “An act of betrayal,” said James Carville, an adviser to Mrs. Clinton and a friend of Mr. Clinton. “Mr. Richardson’s endorsement came right around the anniversary of the day when Judas sold […]
Time magazine pop culture columnist James Poniewozik reveals that he's an Obama supporter. He also joins the few media people (which include yours truly) that are pushing for transparency from the media on their political biases. The reasons not to say whom you're voting for boil down mainly to the interests of journalists, not those […]
Ralph Nader has announced that he's running again, but is he really any match for Cobra Commander? Where's G.I. Joe when you need him?
Most of the results are in for what the media had dubbed "Super Tuesday II" -- and there are few surprises. Sen. John McCain has clinched the GOP nomination. I'll hold my nose and vote for him. Mike Huckabee was hoping for a little bump to put his delegate total above that of Mitt Romney, […]
FactCheck.org does some excellent work, but don't be blinded by the "non-partisan" label -- a look at the bios of the group's fact-checkers reveals largely mainstream journalists and academics. There doesn't appear to be the kind of political balance that would work best in producing unbiased fact-checking in white-hot political season. A case in point […]