Elections Blog

Greetings Condistas:
I thought it would be good if we could brainstorm, via the blog here, as to how we can accomplish the following:

Here are a few ideas I came up with; albeit already known to most of you; no doubt. But, this will get us started:

1. Get active in your local GOP [...]

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From Russia with Love originally was an Ian Fleming novel (Supposedly, it one of JFK’s favorite books.) Then it was adapted for the silver screen, with Sean Connery staring as secret agent 007 saving the world while seducing exotic women. More recently, it’s become a shoot-’em-up video game. Now, it is going to be adapted [...]

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With less than five months to go before Election Day, Democrats hold two distinct advantages in the midterm campaign that they have not enjoyed for some time. First, Americans continue to say they favor the Democratic candidate in their district, by a 51% to 39% margin. Second, the level of enthusiasm about voting among Democrats [...]

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According to the Des Moines Register:
At least a half-dozen possible presidential campaign staffs have begun taking shape in Iowa, more than a year and a half before Iowans launch the 2008 nominating season and despite no formal announcements by any of the many White House prospects.
Although would-be candidates began tagging Iowa soil within months of [...]

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There was a time Sen. Hillary Clinton could take the support of women for granted. This critically important demographic was all sewn up should New York’s junior senator decide to run for president. But, thanks to her support for the Iraq war (among other issues), Clinton now sees savvy American women looking elsewhere in 2008.
Alternet reports:
A number of women’s [...]

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The Boston Globe did a story on Sen. John Kerry (D-MA) and his quest towards the 2008 Democratic nomination. Take a read and leave a comment.
I’d love to know what people think about Sen. Kerry’s actions and statements over the past couple months regarding Iraq, his plan for a phased troop withdrawal over the [...]

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Sen. Christopher J. Dodd (D-CT) is off and running in his quest to win the Democratic nomination in 2008. According to the Hartford Courant, Dodd raised $1 million dollars this week in his first major push for presidential bucks ($$).
Dodd’s greatest need is to come up with a campaign kitty that will be considered [...]

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With the North Korean missile showdown, Iraq, the New York Times revealing secret intelligence programs, Iran, the approaching 2006 elections, etc. all occupying the press; it is indicative of the growing interest in the 2008 presidential race that the National Journal in their Hotline Blog reported on another type of straw poll where participants have [...]

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There has been an effort by some to overhaul the Democratic presidential primary schedule.  The biggest argument usually is that Iowa and New Hampshire have an inordinate amout of influence on the Democratic nominee in relation to their demographic makeup.  Basically these are pretty white states with pretty middle class people having a huge influence [...]

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Dems send negative attack spam decrying Repub’s negative attacks
From the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee:

If there’s one thing dirtier and uglier than Karl Rove and the Republican propaganda machine, it’s Karl Rove and the Republican propaganda machine backed into a corner.
They know that if they lose the House, the truth will come out about just who [...]

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Dems send negative attack spam decrying Repub’s negative attacks
From the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee:

If there’s one thing dirtier and uglier than Karl Rove and the Republican propaganda machine, it’s Karl Rove and the Republican propaganda machine backed into a corner.
They know that if they lose the House, the truth will come out about just who [...]

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(Photo Courtesty of VA General Assembly) It’s been months in the making. But finally we are able to announce the winners of the Ricnmond Report’s First (and we sincerely hope, last) Stalemate Invitational. Loyal readers of our blog will recall we asked you on March 16 the following question: When will we have a signed and completed budget agreement? The answers poured in. (If you can say that 64 responses consitute a flood.) Many of you optimistically pegged dates in April or May. Henny said: “April 4. Very optimistic.” A Republican wrote: “I predict April 1. An appropriate day don’t you think?” Others were less hopeful. KevinMDS offered that “July 10th sounds like a good day to me. Mostly because it’s my birthday!” A collection of you suggested June 30, the very last day before the government could have shut down without a new budget. John Anderegg picked that

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So my question is, what is the motivation for the Republican Senators who voted for this plan which on its face is self-defeating other than out-of-touch with reality?

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When it comes to the 2008 presidential election, 3 Republicans are knocking the loudest at the door to the White House: Sen. John McCain (AZ), former New York City mayor Rudy Giuliani, and former Rep. Newt Gingrich (GA). The country would be hard-pressed to find 3 more different men. However, each has something in common: adultery.
The question is, does it matter? Will the [...]

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George Allen went up on the air today with his second television ad, just a week after Democrats nominated former Navy secretary Jim Webb to run against him. In the latest ad, Allen talks about being a dad, and his efforts to keep kids safe: Kids grow up fast.My oldest starts college this year. But while we have them, we want to make sure they’re safe. I’m working on new laws and better enforcement to protect our children from internet predators.And to give law enforcement the tools they need to crack down on violent gangs that threaten our schools. I’m George Allen and I approve this message because when comes to our kids, their safety is what matters most. Democrats immediately attacked the spot. In an email from the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee, a spokesman criticized the ad for misleading voters. “Considering that George Allen can’t be straight about what

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If U.S. Sen. George Allen thought he would get a break before the serious campaign begins in September, it looks like he was mistaken. The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee, on behalf of Virginia’s nominee James Webb, has continued its non-stop barrage of snarky e-mails about the senator. While it won’t have any real impact on voters, the e-mails are a constant source of sniping they hope will keep Allen on the defensive. U.S. Sen. George Allen How to do that? Apparently by focusing on Allen’s expected White House bid next year. “BREAKING NEWS,” the latest e-mail, says. “George Allen No Longer Wants To Be Born In Iowa.” That’s a reference to a speech Allen gave some time back to Iowa Republicans, in which he says he wishes he had been born in Iowa. On a TV interview Monday, he changed his tone. “Of course my preference would have been my

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Over the weekend, The Washington Post asked the question many Democrats have been asking since 2004. Why not Obama in 2008? For those of you who have been out hiking the Appalachian Trail or on Mars, we are referring to first-term Senator Barack Obama (D-IL), the political newcomer who has offered a refreshing perspective on [...]

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During the debate of the Iraq War Resolution in the House of Representatives Maxine Waters (D-CA) declared it was unfair to make Democrats take a position on the war:
“And so, many Democrats are going to get trapped. Because they claim that in their districts they have half of their constituents for it, this war and [...]

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During the debate of the Iraq War Resolution in the House of Representatives Maxine Waters (D-CA) declared it was unfair to make Democrats take a position on the war:
“And so, many Democrats are going to get trapped. Because they claim that in their districts they have half of their constituents for it, this war and [...]

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Recently over at BMG there was a post by Lspinti singing the praises about Al Gore.  Perhaps the latest NBC/Wall Street Journal poll shows that most Americans view Gore quite unfavorably (42% to 30%).  As I mentioned on Sunday, I was impressed with Gore and really love his message on global warming.  However, support for [...]

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