First polls close in less than 20 minutes and I've started drinking. I blame the Obama campaign because they sent me this: http://my.barackobama.com/call http://my.barackobama.com/call My.BarackObama.com/Call "Very close in many states." I notice they don'
Did you notice Palin's blatant dressing down for the cameras when she went to the polls this morning? I know she's still stinging from the $150,000 wardrobe, but come on. Wear your nice jeans, at least. It's election day, not a bass tournament.
I voted. No epic lines at our polling place, but steady business, all eight (touch-screen) machines occupied with a line of 10-12 at the check-in table. From a purely demographic analysis, my wife and I were the only Obama voters in attendance, but still it felt good. On our local
Before I weigh in with my predictions for tonight, I want to point to your contest once again, for anyone who hasn't entered yet. We've been getting some informed entries as well as some excellent emails this morning from people excited about the election today. Energy
I'm not even sure it's a matter of probability at this point, since your poker analogy relies on random chance and there doesn't seem to be that much chance left in the equation, particularly considering almost a third of people have already voted and
It's down to simple probability now. John McCain's last chance at winning this thing relies on a bunch of "and" statements. McCain needs to win Indiana AND Missouri AND Ohio AND Virginia AND Pennsylvania, etc. Obama's path consists of "or"
As we arrive on the cusp of election day, I find myself with less and less to discuss. There's nothing left but the doing, which makes me begin to wonder about what's next after the doing is done. Monitoring the fortunes of Barack Obama has simply
When I said we were sending Obama to "vanquish the bully" I meant that I hoped we can replace a thuggish and bullying administration with something far more intelligent and pragmatic, leadership that is more inclusive and that has a much better sense of history. As you say,
The penultimate paragraph of your last missive reminded me of something I've been wanting to talk about ever since I read this post by the dean of liberal blogdom, Markos Moulitsas, titled "Crush their their spirits." He said: [W]e have an imperative to take advantage
I voted yesterday. On the surface early voting seemed very Eastern Bloc. There were forms to fill out followed by a long wait in an uncomfortable chair. Most of the other people in the room were elderly and female and frequently babushka'd. It just felt like I was
I don't remember what I used my cut of the My First Presidentiary payment on, but I do know it wasn't my summer home on Cape Cod because I don't have one of those. That said, the Bush administration has indeed been the comedy
Friday morning I ran to the store with my boys. It was just before noon when I rolled up to the checkout, my cart loaded with groceries and toddlers. A man with a blue jumpsuit and gold chain got in line behind me with a chilled six pack of High
I have a quiz for you. Who said the following? [O]ur entire agricultural system is built on cheap oil. As a consequence, our agriculture sector actually is contributing more greenhouse gases than our transportation sector. And in the mean time, it's creating monocultures that are vulnerable to
That list of celebrities who "lean right" is hilarious in its pointlessness. The premise, of course, is that Hollywood is notoriously liberal and so any actor who would buck the trend as a vocal conservative must be a maverick of some sort. So why is it loaded with
Speaking of irony, did you know that Johnny Ramone was a republican? Also, while still speaking of irony, did you know that people who love the "real America" spend better than 150K in a month at places like Saks Fifth Avenue and Nieman Marcus, all on the taxpayers&
I've received a lot of email about last Friday's letter in which I noted that Obama was planning an outdoor rally in downtown Chicago on election night and warned Republican operatives that, if it looked like there were polling shenanigans on election night, Obama supporters would
Two big pieces of news over the weekend, Obama's $150 million fundraising haul for September and Colin Powell's endorsement. Naturally, those of us worried about Obama's ultimate fortunes can figure out how to read this as bad news, but there's worse problems
Joe the Plumber turned out to be the James Frey of this election, in that he's not named Joe, he's not a licensed plumber, he probably couldn't afford to buy the business he said he wants to buy, even if he did buy it,
Wow, the last 24 hours have been quite the whirlwind for Joe the Plumber. Turns out his name isn't Joe, he's not a plumber, he's a registered republican, (though republican challenges to Ohio voter rolls may make him ineligible to pull the lever) and
To answer your question, I ran a very McCainsian campaign for student council president. I was the sitting student council vice president and yet somehow ran on a platform of change. The responsibilities of student council at my school were pretty much limited to putting on dances so the three
Your link discussing your former high school econ teacher, Mr. Head, buried the lead that you are a seasoned politician yourself. Someday, between now and our temporary epistolary blog's expiration date, you must share your story of winning the student body presidency. As it happens, I too was
Virtually everything I know about the subject I learned from my high school economics teacher Ron Head. Mr. Head also taught social studies and, as illustrated quirkily in this New York Times article he was also Justice of the Peace, which means that, although he wasn't a lawyer,
Am I worried? I'm a novelist, which is the opposite of a "secure, steady job." My wife works in the financial industry. The last few weeks I've pretty much walked around with my face twisted into a silent, Munchian scream. I look like Cameron
I think John McCain's biggest problem at this point is that he doesn't like Barack Obama enough. Last week you and I talked about polls showing that middle-class and independent voters were identifying with Barack Obama. That they liked him. Analysis of those numbers over at
God Bless technology! Number of times that Sarah Palin used the word "maverick" in her debate with Joe Biden: 15. Number of times John McCain used the word in last night's debate: 0. Person we can most likely thank for putting the word to rest: Tina
According to a new CNN poll, 60% of us think an economic depression is "likely." This is one of those classic news polls where they ask a bunch of random people a question they couldn't possibly know the answer to so they can breathlessly announce the
If we're going to play the guilt by association game, let's not forget that Palin has birthed five children from the seeds of a secessionist. A few more kids and we're looking at a full-blown militia. The benefit of having a vice presidential candidate
I think Sarah Palin might have a point with this Bill Ayers business. I'm not talking about her desperate attempt to frame Barack Obama as being "pals" with "terrorists who would target their own country." Even McCain's own advisors have confessed this
In the immortal words of Alec Baldwin's character in the David Mamet movie, State and Main, "Well, that happened." Baldwin was describing a spectacular car crash which his character, a Hollywood star with a taste for young girls, managed to walk away from, which is a
Well, the Republicans finally got their pit bull back on a leash last night and this morning I suspect she'll be shoved back into her travel cage. After a week in which Sarah Palin was allowed to run rabid across CBS News, brutally savaging McCain's credibility
As an addendum to your cogent and well-reasoned response to Michael questioning our support of the bailout, I'd just like to add that we're currently experiencing the negative corollary to Ronald Reagan's trickle-down economics, namely, shit rolls downhill. And not only does it roll
Before I tell you how it could get worse for Sarah Palin, I have to confess, just for the record, that I have a little pastor problem of my own. My freshman year of college, I signed up for a class because it fit into my schedule. I don'
Somebody missed a real leadership moment yesterday. After the bailout bill failed, John Boehner and Roy Blunt, the top two Republican lawmakers in the House, held a press conference in which they blamed the defeat on a mean speech Nancy Pelosi gave right before the vote. There were about a
Prior to the last week I began working on a speech for Barack Obama: Fortunately for Obama, he's a cooler customer than me because the McCain Daily Freakout Express coupled with the Palin Gibberish Train have managed to drag McCain's candidacy lower than Michael Moore'
It was McCain's bad luck that the Bush Administration chose the week of the foreign policy debate for its final (maybe?) stroke of incompetence--blowing up the financial industry. I mean what was Bush thinking? You can send poor people to die in an ill-conceived war, or fuel the
The GOP’s V.P. pick has been a doozy, though the reasons behind it are anybody’s guess—and guess they have. In search of answers, Kevin Guilfoile and John Warner recon the brain of John McCain.
As she reaches the end of her deck, Clinton has exhausted almost all her moves—even going so far as to suggest her opponent might be assassinated. Our commentators search for a more peaceful ending.
Her campaign beaten and bruised, Hillary won’t concede defeat, and proves she’s willing to do anything to get elected. With a comeback unlikely, our commentators wonder what she’ll try next—now and after the election.
Give us a nominee or give us death. The Pennsylvania primary is here, and with it may come the end of our nightmarish nomination process. Kevin Guilfoile and John Warner on what’s truly making Americans bitter: politics.
As the battle for the Democratic nomination tightens, Kevin Guilfoile and John Warner look back at the candidates that have been left behind, theorize about what constitutes plagiarism, and wonder about the Clinton political monster that wasn't.
With Super Tuesday upon us, Kevin Guilfoile and John Warner assess the remaining field of competitors, have the audacity to hope, and break down the candidates into the kinds of VHS-or-Beta terms we can understand.
In the weeks before the 2004 election, Kevin Guilfoile and John Warner opped and edded their way through the debates, issues, and differences in hair. With just 299 days left in the 2008 race, they sharpen their quills.
In 2001 Kevin Guilfoile and John Warner lampooned the new president in their book, My First Presidentiary. Now, with the election behind us, they discuss Bush’s victory, what the Democrats have to do between now and 2008, and what we’re supposed to do with all this time on our hands.
In 2001 Kevin Guilfoile and John Warner lampooned the new president in their book, My First Presidentiary. Now, with the real possibility of four more Bush years, they discuss the issues facing today’s voters. This week: the possible effects of such last-minute topics as lesbians, pejoratives, and c
In 2001 Kevin Guilfoile and John Warner lampooned the new president in their book, My First Presidentiary. Now, with the real possibility of four more Bush years, they discuss the issues facing today’s voters. This week: debating the debates of the debates.
In 2001 Kevin Guilfoile and John Warner lampooned the new president in their book, My First Presidentiary. Now, with the real possibility of four more Bush years, they discuss the issues facing today’s voters. This week: how to fix Kerry’s image.
In 2001, our commentators lampooned the new president in their book, My First Presidentiary. Now, with the real possibility of four more Bush years, they discuss the issues facing today’s voters. This week: what we meant when we said what we meant, and going completely rhetorical.
