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It's a weird question, because I think that if I knew the intent behind the question, I would answer it…
Cosco, could you please clarify which female candidate ran "nonstop ads pointing out that the male candidate" is sexist, and…
an absolute inability to string a sentence together in a meaningful way This is not only untrue, it's a deranged…
Yes, it seemed like a personal attack on Jane. It also seemed a little illogical, but that's hardly unusual in…
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Author Archives: Jeff Fecke
Oh, the Tears of Unfathomable Sadness!
I don’t blame the few remaining Republicans for cherry-picking the few outliers that show a close race at this point. Sure, it’s a little silly to latch on to the one poll that shows just a 1-point lead for Obama … Continue reading
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The GOP Can and Will Ignore Arne Carlson
Steve Benen, among others, is excited by the news that former Gov. Arne Carlson, R-Minn., has endorsed Barack Obama. And sure, Arne’s endorsement is better than a sharp stick in the eye. But when Benen says Carlson’s endorsement is “tougher … Continue reading
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Jeff Says 'Fail' to 'Girls Say Yes to Boys Who Say Obama'
Over at Broadsheet, Judy Berman takes a look at a pro-bama poster with a theme that goes back approximately forever: boys, vote like the girls want you to, and you’re totally gonna get laid: As is obvious, the print … Continue reading
The Best Take on the McCain Campaign Ever
Jesse Taylor’s return to the blogosphere has been full of win, but this is his thing de résistance: I don’t think John McCain is running the sleaziest campaign in recent memory. I think he’s just running one of the most … Continue reading
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Michele Bachmann, Super-Patriot
So, Rep. Michele Bachmann, R-Minn., did what she does best yesterday. What Michele does best, of course, is say something completely insane, with absolute conviction. To wit: The full transcript is available here, but here are the most relevant sections: … Continue reading
Jerkbag of the Day
My daughter was named before my ex-wife and I got engaged and long before she was conceived; we both liked the name “Katherine,” and the middle name was a tradition for daughters in my ex’s family — and one that … Continue reading
In Memoriam: Former State Sen. Allan Spear, DFL-Minneapolis
Allan Spear served for almost three decades in the Minnesota State Senate, representing southeast Minneapolis from 1973 to 1983, then southwest Minneapolis from 1983 until his retirement in 2001. A scrupulously fair and well-respected senator, Spear was elected President of … Continue reading
A Brief Announcement from Bill 'The Shakopee Slasher' Werbenmanjensen
I would like to announce that after an exhaustive and thorough investigation conducted by myself, it turns out I am not, in fact, the Shakopee Slasher. While a strong amount of evidence seemed to indicate that I was the serial … Continue reading
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Wheeeeeeeeee!
One year ago, the Dow hit 14,164.53, its all-time high. Since then, the Dow has shed 5566.39, 39.3 percent of its value. Today, it dropped 678.91 points, falling to 8579.19. It’s now down 2099.09 from the day George W. Bush … Continue reading
Posted in Economics and the like
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When you say "nonstop ads," I'm assuming you're claiming that Clinton (thanks for clarifying that it's Clinton you were talking…