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Some "Straight Talk"

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May 2, 1:55 PM

by Jay McDonough, Progressive Politics Examiner

From the NY Daily News, June 30, 2003, Senator John McCain talking about U.S. efforts in Iraq:

Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) said U.S. troops ill-equipped to maintain order have grown "very tired" and suggested forces from India, Pakistan and Europe should step in to help set up a new Iraqi army.

McCain, an Armed Services Committee member, faulted the Bush administration for fueling a "growing sense of unease" in the American public.

"They need some straight talk about what the plan is, how long we're going to be there," McCain told CBS' "Face the Nation."

I couldn't agree more. (h/t Eschaton)
Topics: General Election , Iraq War

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"Permission"

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October 15, 3:44 PM

While the Connecticut Supreme Court just ruled banning gay marriage as unconstitutional, California's Proposition 8 (changing the state constitution to include a ban on same sex marriage) is very tightly contested. (h/t The Daily Dish)... Read More
Topics: Gay Marriage

Barack Obama and William Ayers, Part 2

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October 15, 3:33 PM

Continuing from the earlier post:The McCain campaign has alleged Barack Obama continued to "pal around" with William Ayers when the two served on the boards of two government and privately funded projects in Illinois in the 1990's.The first... Read More
Topics: Barack Obama , Bill Ayers

President Bush Urges Panic

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October 15, 1:44 PM

From the Onion:WASHINGTON—In a nationally televised address to the American people Wednesday night, President Bush called upon every man, woman, and child to spiral uncontrollably downward into complete and utter panic.Speaking from the Oval Office,... Read More
Topics: Bush , The Onion

No wonder Sarah Palin is so popular in Alaska

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October 15, 1:42 PM

When John McCain named Alaska governor Sarah Palin as his vice presidential running mate, he proudly procaimed Ms. Palin is the most popular governor in the United States, with over an 80% approval rating. (Note: the governor has dropped to 68%... Read More
Topics: Sarah Palin , Alaska , Permanent Fund

Who is Batman really?

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October 15, 12:25 PM

Batman and the Penguin debate. Does this remind you of anyone else? (h/t Marc Ambinder)... Read More
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McCain's debate preparation video

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October 15, 12:16 PM

Smuggled out of McCain for President campaign headquarters, here's the video preparted for the Senator in advance of tonight's debate:... Read More
Topics: John McCain

Wonder Woman: I'm afraid of Sarah Palin

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October 15, 12:07 PM

Lynda Carter, who played Wonder Woman in the 1970's television show of the same name, has labeled Sarah Palin as the "anti-Wonder Woman"."She’s judgmental and dictatorial, telling people how they’ve got to live their lives,"... Read More

Believe it or not, Bush still has some juice

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October 15, 11:53 AM

I know. You're thinking: President Bush? Hmmm, is he still around? Despite diligently working his way towards complete irrelevance, President Bush still has the pen to sign off Congressional measures into law. But not without some caveats:The... Read More

Barack Obama and William Ayers, Part 1

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October 15, 11:15 AM

Since John McCain has now vowed to raise the issue at tonight's debate, the extent to which Barack Obama and William Ayers are "palling around" warrants some investigation. After all, were Obama and Ayers hanging at the sports bar every... Read More
Topics: Barack Obama , Bill Ayers