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Time’s “Person of the Year” Essay Provides Insights on Obama’s Victory
2 comments on Time’s “Person of the Year” Essay Provides Insights on Obama’s VictoryIt’s no surprise, of course, that Barack Obama was named Time‘s Person of the Year. In presidential election years, the winner of the election has been named POY in 12 out of 22 times, including…
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Hold Off On Ordering Those “Romney 2016” T-Shirts
Gracious. It’s amazing how quickly and how savagely a political party can turn on its standard-bearer. I noted this phenomenon four years ago — before the election, but after the probable outcome was clear: Losing…
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Congratulations, Mr. President: Chapter 2 of My Quadrennial Search for Silver Linings
If you had to win, I’m deeply relieved that Florida doesn’t matter this time. But once again, you’ve inherited a mess from your predecessor.
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Does Hurricane Sandy Help Obama or Romney?
It may take people’s minds off the economy or Benghazi, but in the end I think the storm will be a non-factor, or perhaps help Obama slightly.
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Cliff Notes on the Final Debate: Not a Game-Changer
The election is not going to hinge on foreign policy, and both men knew it. The way they both kept pivoting to domestic policy was nothing short of comical.
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“Binders Full of Women”: c.f. “You Didn’t Build That,” (context behind)
The context behind Romney’s faux pas makes it clear that he has been a leader in identifying and appointing qualified women to senior positions.
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Cliff Notes: Biden Made No Outrageous Gaffes, But Needs to Practice Looking Respectful
I didn’t expect that Biden would make OBAMA look likeable by comparison.
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Big Bird Doesn’t Need Big Government
Yes, the $8 million Sesame subsidy is small potatoes, but symbolism is important.
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Chris Matthews Has Lost the Tingle
I never thought I would link to Chris Matthews, but here he is in full panic mode after his guy’s dismal performance (2:11):
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Cliff Notes on First Debate: Romney Wins on Nov. 6
Bear with me here, this will take a couple of sentences…