Category Archives: Elections and politics

Tim Wise has decided that, like many of us true progressives, he’s had enough with that fascist Obama. He’s decided to throw his lot behind a guy that, sure, has some baggage, and, yeah, said some racist stuff. But on … Continue reading →

Every so often, a candidate will accidentally let slip what he or she really thinks. This doesn’t happen with the better candidates. Not because the better candidates are more guarded — they aren’t — but because the better candidates generally … Continue reading →

How good is Bob Cesca’s post on Ron Paul? So good that I’m actually linking to HuffPo. The word “cult” is often employed in political contests, but seldom in recent history has it been more appropriate than when describing the so-called … Continue reading →

New Hampshire Primary, January 10, 2012 Republican Party ✔Mitt Romney 39% Ron Paul 23% Jon Huntsman 17% Newt Gingrich 9% Rick Santorum 9%  Rick Perry 1% Buddy Roemer 0% Write-In 0% Michele Bachmann 0% Fred Karger 0% Kevin Rubash 0% … Continue reading →

As you may remember from four years ago, this is how we do it. Iowa Caucuses, January 3, 2012 Republican Party ✔Mitt Romney 25% Rick Santorum 25% Ron Paul 21% Newt Gingrich 13% Rick Perry 10% Michele Bachmann 6% Jon … Continue reading →

So it’s Iowa Caucus Eve! Is everyone ready? Are the children all nestled all snug in their beds, while visions of Santorum dance in their heads? Have folks refused to leave a peppermint stick for ol’ St. Ron, as simply … Continue reading →