Democratic Presidential Primary Yada Yada Yada

March 27th, 2008 | No Comments

The political ads have started airing in Pennsylvania, even though the (closed) primary is still a month away.

Just in time for me to officially be tired of primary season. The longer people wrangle about whether or not Clinton landed amidst sniper fire or whether or not Obama’s pastor is an America-hating racist, the more I am reminded of this.

Go to "Democratic Presidential Primary Yada Yada Yada" »

Wisconsin Hands Obama a Landslide

February 20th, 2008 | 2 Comments

Duh.

This is the first time I’ve really followed Wisconsin political coverage from non-Wisconsin sources and it’s become pretty apparent to me that national pundits really do not get Wisconsin. Or geography, for that matter, as Obama has won all the surrounding states in which he was on the ballot.

Wisconsin was demographically favorable to Clinton, they say. Ok, but Wisconsin is culturally extremely favorable to Obama. Culture trumps superficial demographic breakdowns.

Go to "Wisconsin Hands Obama a Landslide" »

The Democratic Presidential Primary is Clearly All About Me

February 19th, 2008 | No Comments

Wisconsin, Ohio, Texas, Pennsylvania.

Also known as Hillary Clinton’s list of “must-win” states.

Also known as the list of states I’ve lived in (but not in that order).

Go to "The Democratic Presidential Primary is Clearly All About Me" »