Monthly Archives: October 2008

Drudge’s ‘Stolen Election’ Narrative?

Posted on 10/31/2008 at 11:55 pm by Bob Cesca

Drudge is screaming about a new and insanely wacky Zogby poll — again — showing McCain inexplicably leading 48-47. Don’t panic! It’s a ridiculously far-fetched outlier. Nate Silver debunks it here. But I’ve been trying to figure out Drudge’s fake … Continue reading →

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Senate Pick-Ups

Posted on 10/31/2008 at 9:41 pm by JumpyPants

Posted by JumpyPants Right now we have 51 Senate seats (including Sanders and (gag, cough, hairball) Lieberman). For the filibuster-proof majority, we need ideally need 10 more (hairball, Lieberman), though 9 will do as venal Joe will do anything to … Continue reading →

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You Son of a Bitch

Posted on 10/31/2008 at 7:14 pm by Bob Cesca

The whole “pump you up” schtick is just sad anymore, no? Arnold: “I want to invite Senator Obama because he needs to do something about those skinny legs. I’m going to make him do some squats. And then we’re going … Continue reading →

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Halloween Open Thread

Posted on 10/31/2008 at 5:47 pm by Bob Cesca

Open thread for documenting your Halloween festivities and/or cable news hackery. Adding… It’s a perfect night to order my book, One Nation Under Fear. Share

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Your Soul Needs To Watch This

Posted on 10/31/2008 at 4:37 pm by Bob Cesca

This made me smile the smile of all smiles. Share

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Louisiana?

Posted on 10/31/2008 at 3:24 pm by Bob Cesca

Hmmm. Loyola University for WAFB News: McCain 43% Obama 40% Undecided 17% If Senator Obama wins Louisiana, I’ll eat a shoe. Share

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She Doesn’t Know, Does She

Posted on 10/31/2008 at 2:51 pm by Bob Cesca

Sarah Palin, First Amendment Champion: “If [the media] convince enough voters that that is negative campaigning, for me to call Barack Obama out on his associations, then I don’t know what the future of our country would be in terms … Continue reading →

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Former Reagan Chief of Staff Ken Duberstein…

Posted on 10/31/2008 at 2:40 pm by Bob Cesca

…endorsed Senator Obama just because Duberstein is black. Huh-what?! Duberstein is white? Then why is he endorsing Senator Obama? Rush Limbaugh said that when a Republican, like Colin Powell, endorses Senator Obama “it’s totally about race.” Limbaugh lied! That’s insane! … Continue reading →

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This Is Funny…

Posted on 10/31/2008 at 2:32 pm by Bob Cesca

…and a little creepy. So You Think You Can Dance h/t Sullivan Share

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Ten Grand for Obama – Panicky Update

Posted on 10/31/2008 at 1:40 pm by Bob Cesca

Time is running out to meet our ‘Ten Grand for Obama’ fundraising goal of $10,000 by Election Day. We now have 3.5 days and $3,500 to go before our midnight Monday night deadline. That seems like a big hunk of … Continue reading →

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30 Days, 30 Reasons – Number 5

Posted on 10/31/2008 at 1:26 pm by Bob Cesca

Number 5 – Fishing by Lee Stranahan (Forgot to post this yesterday. Sorry, Lee!) Share

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20.1 vs. 6.1

Posted on 10/31/2008 at 1:13 pm by JumpyPants

Posted by JumpyPants Building on Bob’s glee, below, over McCain having to campaign in his home state, I think it’s worthwhile to look for a second at the respective leads the candidates have in their home states (according to the … Continue reading →

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Pollgasm

Posted on 10/31/2008 at 1:09 pm by Bob Cesca

Gallup (new likely voters model): Obama 51%, McCain 43%. CBS/NYT: Obama 52%, McCain 41% I’m only speculating here, but it appears as if the TV special worked its magic. Share

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Afternoon Awesome

Posted on 10/31/2008 at 12:40 pm by Bob Cesca

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Ah-hahaha!

Posted on 10/31/2008 at 12:17 pm by Bob Cesca

I love it! Love it, love it, love it: The Daily Courier reports Sen. John McCain will be campaigning in his home state of Arizona on Monday, the day before Election Day. Ever since I heard about that first tight … Continue reading →

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