P! Update: Scotty, Ricky, Hillary, Tory

Posted on May 30, 2008

 

Mother Jones is bitter about Scott McClellan’s new-found fame: ‘Excuse me if I’m resentful of the attention Scott McClellan, George W. Bush’s onetime presidential press secretary, is receiving for finally telling the obvious truth that the Bush White House deceived the public about the Iraq war. Though McClellan’s account has punch coming from an insider, he’s late to the party. Some of us made the case when it counted–back in 2002 and 2003, before the war was launched… ‘ (We always agree with Mother.)

Over at The Cynics’ Party it’s being noted that ‘Former George W. Bush supporter Ricky Martin, who memorably danced with the President at his inauguration in 2001, is throwing his support behind Hillary Clinton’s struggling campaign. Despite his past flirtations with the red-staters, Martin’s preference for Hillary makes sense since they are both 90’s relics and probably in the closet.’ (Meow.)

U.S. Republicans aren’t the only conservative politicians struggling to keep their heads above water. From The Canadian Press via CTV: ‘Public perceptions of integrity, accountability and economic stewardship are all taking a hit as the Harper Conservatives enter their third year in power, a new poll suggests. Overall satisfaction with the minority Tory government dropped 13 percentage points between December and May…’ (Ya think this is a trend?)

Top Opinions of the Week

Posted on May 24, 2008

Chuck Todd of MSNBC considers the fallout from a McCain-loss scenario: “McCain’s folks will argue that the presence of Huckabee prevented McCain from being given an opportunity to prove that he could woo social conservatives… This is what makes McCain’s running mate choice fascinating, because a running mate on a losing ticket might end up sharing the blame. He or she then might not be trusted to help lead the party in the future. Think about that, Mr. Romney and Mr. Huckabee as you both vie to be on that national ticket.”

 The New York Times editorial board weighs in on McCain’s sudden denouncement of unhinged pastors John Hagee and Rod Parsley: “Mr. McCain has tried to argue that his recent embrace of these two extremists was different from Barack Obama’s 20-year pastoral relationship with the Rev. Jeremiah Wright… but that does not lessen the hatefulness of the views espoused by the Rev. Hagee or the Rev. Parsley, nor does political expediency excuse Mr. McCain’s willingness to overlook those views until they became a political liability.”

Andrew Sullivan targets Hillary Clinton’s latest gaffe: “You only have to spend a few minutes talking with African-Americans about this campaign to discover that the fear that Obama could be assassinated is very much on their minds… To refer to the June assassination of Bobby Kennedy in the context of reasons to stay in this interminable race against Barack Obama is therefore catastrophically inappropriate. Coming after her pitch for white votes, it is reckless.”

Politico deconstructs the viscous e-mail attacks against Obama, saying that the anonymous smear campaign “represents the dark side of the Internet’s emerging dominance in American politics — a phenomenon that has driven Obama’s unparalleled grass-roots and financial campaigns. After harnessing the Web to great advantage, Obama is now struggling to beat back the viral threat from the same uncontrollable medium.”

P! Update: Barack Defends Wife, Ted Kennedy, Hillary Clinton

Posted on May 20, 2008

- Barack Obama defended his wife on Good Morning America, stating that he thinks the Republicans should “lay off” his wife.

- Ted Kennedy has been diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor after suffering a seizure on Saturday: “Preliminary results from a biopsy of the brain identified the cause of the seizure as a malignant glioma in the left parietal lobe,” according to a hospital statement.

- Hillary Clinton is committed to staying in the presidential race after dominating Obama in Kentucky: “This continues to be a tough fight, and I have fought it the only way I know how - with determination, by never giving up and never giving in,” Clinton told supporters in Kentucky.

Hillary Clinton - Queen of Denial

Posted on May 15, 2008

Although Clinton won West Virginia by a forty-one point margin, she still trails Barack Obama in pledged delegates, superdelegates and the popular vote. And now that John Edwards has given his support to Obama, Hillary is facing even more calls for her to withdraw from the race. Dawn Teo at The Huffington Post writes: ‘(Joe) Trippi’s admission that he wishes he had advised Edwards to stay in the race could be taken as a nod to Hillary Clinton that it’s ok to stay in the race, but I don’t think so. I think it was simply meant to soften the blow of these specific words: “Would he be grinding out delegates only to be in a position to cut a deal at the convention for his own gain?” Of course, Trippi will be on the media circuit over the next few days, answering questions about Edwards, and I’m sure this will come up. I’m betting that he’ll say over and over that Edwards exited the race for the good of the country - this will be a hint to Clinton.’

Hillary doesn’t take hints. But we do like that she said this yesterday: “I’m going to work my heart out for whoever our nominee is. Obviously, I’m still hoping to be that nominee, but I’m going to do everything I can to make sure that anyone who supported me understands what a grave error it would be not to vote for Senator Obama.”

Words of wisdom.

A Monarch in the Wings

Posted on May 7, 2008

Although Clinton was handily trounced by Obama in the North Carolina primary, in Indiana she managed to wrestle a narrow victory from the man many are calling the presumptive Democratic nominee. Incredibly, Hillary’s anemic success in The Hoosier State prompted her to tell supporters, “it’s full-speed on to the White House!” CNN has this ominous addendum: “According to early exit polls, half of Clinton’s supporters in Indiana would not vote for Obama in a general election match up with Sen. John McCain.”

It’s uncertain whether Clinton could actually win the White House, or whether she would make a satisfactory president if that happened. But tenacious as she is, we do think Hillary would make an impressive sixteenth-century monarch.

Hillary Challenges Obama

Posted on April 27, 2008

Hillary Clinton challenged Barack Obama to an un-moderated debate today. She said, “Just the two of us, going for 90 minutes, asking and answering questions, we’ll set whatever rules seem fair.”

Obama declined the offer, stating that they’ve already had 21 debates. He did say that he is “more than happy to consider something after Indiana and North Carolina”.

Is he worried about debating Hillary without a moderator?

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