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Archive for March, 2008

“Forget tonight. She could win 16 straight and still lose.”

Blog: March 4th, 2008

Newsweek’s Jonathan Alter breaks down the race. Giving Clinton the benefit of every doubt (even assuming she won Vermont tonight – which she didn’t) it’s almost impossible to get the elected delegate lead.
Which means the only way for Clinton to win is to have Super Delegates hand her the nomination.
– Steve

Texas called for Clinton

Blog: March 5th, 2008

NBC is projecting Texas for Hillary. 51% to 48% at this point.

Obama and NAFTA and the impact of Canadian interference on Ohio and Texas

Blog: March 5th, 2008

A report from the CBC can be seen here (it’s Windows Media video file). It details how Canadian officials misrepresented the Obama campaign’s positions on NAFTA and how the McCain and Clinton camp used that misinformation agains Obama in the days leading up to Texas and Ohio.
It’s pretty outrageous.
– Steve

Comic strip #100

Blog: March 5th, 2008

I can’t believe there have been 100 of these things already. The nomination contests have been more surprising , complicated and dramatic than I’d ever expected and the strip has been even more fun to do because of it.
I can’t tell you how much I appreciate all the kind words, and support I’ve received since [...]

A Gaffe of Media


March 7th, 2008

Nafta-gate view from above

Blog: March 8th, 2008

Received a great note from Canadian reader Stephen G who helps sum up the Obama Nafta-gate nonsense from the perspective of his higher latitude…
I thought you’d be interested in some follow-up on the Canadian Obama NAFTA-smear memo fiasco.

McCain ads on Socks and Barney

Blog: March 8th, 2008

A number of readers including Jeff S have asked…
I’ve been meaning to ask you for some time now; considering that you’ve endorsed Obama, why is it all I see on your site is banner ads for McCain?
It’s the genius of Google. They run the ads on the pages and McCain’s campaign has been buying a [...]