Category Archives: GOP

How Much Were Democrats Loathed? GOP Claims Win Of NC Assembly, First Time In 100 Years

Remember, I said that what could happen in state legislatures and even the governors mansions was sliding under the radar. And in North Carolina Riding a nationwide wave of voter discontent, state Republican leaders said Tuesday that the party had seized control of the state General Assembly for the first time in more than a […]

Last Liberal Gasp Monday: Hurricane Winds And A Clueless Obama

With less than 24 hours left till the final voting for the 2010 midterm elections starts, and about 36 till Democrats realize how far their house of Greek cards has fallen, liberals are in a snit, starting with MSNBC, where they realize just how bad it is going to be: Poll suggests Dems will face […]

Good Job, Obama! You’ve Managed To Lose Even More Voting Blocks!

But, hey, he still might possibly have a few of the folks that watch The Daily Show left over Critical parts of the coalition that delivered President Obama to the White House in 2008 and gave Democrats control of Congress in 2006 are switching their allegiance to the Republicans in the final phase of the […]

Van Tran Provides The Best Campaign Mailer Ever!

Brilliant, simply brilliant. And funny Hold your nose. If you thought politics stunk before, wait until you get a whiff of an attack ad making the rounds in central Orange County. It’s a scratch-and-sniff shot at Democratic Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez, D-Santa Ana. “Something smells rotten about Loretta,” the ad declares, inviting readers to scratch a […]

Apparently, Watching To Make Sure There’s Reduced Voter Fraud Is Bad…

When it is conservative groups doing it, that is There are always concerns about voter fraud on Election Day, but this year many new groups are popping up to keep an eye on the polls. That, in turn, has some people worried that legitimate voters will be intimidated and discouraged from voting. Along with all […]

Lost In The Shuffle, GOP Could Make Big Gains In State Legislatures

This MSNBC/AP article focuses on the consequences of GOP state control vis a vis the upcoming redistricting, which could turn nasty, particularly with several states, including New York, Ohio, and Pennsylvania, and several other Northern states, losing Congressional House seats, moved to mostly Southern states. Lost in the redistricting shuffle (which all of a sudden […]

Fish Wrap: GOP Winning The House May Be Good For Obama

Because he really needs an enemy. Wait, what? Let there be no mistake: President Obama wants the Democrats to win next week’s midterm elections. His voice has gone hoarse telling every audience that from Delaware to Oregon. But let’s also acknowledge this: Although he will not say so, there is at least a plausible argument […]

Friday Evening Stupid: TPM Wonders If O’Donnell Has Hair Extensions

Just when you think the Left can’t get any more wonky, here’s a little bit of (I hope) light hearted wackiness from the Left. One of TPM’s readers wonders Not to be such a nitpicky female, but how did Christine O’Donnell’s hair go from a professional, skimming the shoulders cut in the “I am not […]

Compliant Media Still Beating The Secret Private Donations Drum

No, no, the media and the DNC never co-ordinate their talking points. This smacks of desperation. First we get Top Corporations Aid U.S. Chamber of Commerce Campaign on page A1 of the NY Times Prudential Financial sent in a $2 million donation last year as the U.S. Chamber of Commerce kicked off a national advertising […]

Wacky Wasserman Shultz (D-Flaky) Calls Rand Paul A Misogynist

If I did drugs (which I don’t, I barely even drink), I’d want some of what Debbie Wasserman Shultz is mainlining Down in the polls and running out of time in the Kentucky Senate race, Democrats are broadening their attack over the alleged “Aqua Buddha” prank from Republican Rand Paul’s college days, saying it shows […]

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