Michigan revote a no go?

Marc Ambinder is reporting that Michigan’s proposed new primary may be dead in the water…
Senate Democrats emerged from a closed-door caucus this morning and proclaimed that a fledging idea floated by top Michigan Democrats to create a special June 3 primary election is all but dead.
“The votes aren’t there to do it,” said Sen. Buzz […]

Obama’s Philadelphia speech on race

The big news of the day is Barack Obama’s speech in Philadelphia discussing race. In it’s lead up, it was compared to Kennedy’s speech on catholicism and Romney’s speech on mormonism. Though it was billed as a speech discussing race - it’s clear from those comparisons and the discussions regarding Obama’s pastor which prompted it, […]

“A more perfect union”

That’s the title of Obama’s speech. Marc Ambinder reports that Obama wrote the speech himself.
The full text of the speech is here.

– Steve

Jesse Ventura, indepdendent Presidential candidate?

Reason.com reports that former Minnestota Governor, professional wrestler and Predator victim Jesse Ventura is considering a run for the White House…
“As I begin to write this book, I’m facing probably the most monumental decision of my 56 years on this planet. Will I run for president of the United States, as an independent, in 2008? […]

NY Gov. Paterson admits to numerous affairs - FOR FREE!

The just-sworn-in replacement for prostitutee Elliot Spitzer’s recently vacated and disinfected seat, David Paterson, held a news conference today acknowledging “several” affairs…
During a nearly half-hour press conference at the state capitol in Albany, David Paterson said he has had affairs with “several” women, two of whom had at one point been on the state payroll.
The […]