One of the many reasons that I quit the local blog I used to work for is that people would yell at me for saying Obama had New York State wrapped up in the 2008 general; they’d say “nothing’s wrapped up if people don’t put up lawn signs and make calls!” I’m all for getting [...]
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WASHINGTON – Mark Halperin provides what he calls the “informal slogan” of Obama reelect: “be confident, but take nothing for granted.” One reason team Obama is confident is that the Electoral College helps him tremendously. Halperi... Read Post
For reasons related to my work, I generally don’t blog about Canadian politics. I don’t even think I’ve mentioned the 2008 federal election at all, here or anywhere else. But today, October 14, Canadians went to the polls to vote fo... Read Post
The New York State Assembly, following the lead of New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s interference in all things mundane, is considering legislation that involves bowling shoes. New York State Senator Patrick Gallivan (R-59th D... Read Post