Joe Biden
Posted on August 23, 2008 - Filed Under American Politics, Obama | 1 Comment
I’m delighted with Obama picking Biden as his running mate. Even though he was never really given a fair shake in the Democratic primary, Biden was one of the most assured of all the candidates in the debates, and certainly the wittiest. Until he became a VP candidate I had thought him a likely Secretary [...]
Stewart Nails It
Posted on August 4, 2008 - Filed Under American Politics, Media, Obama | 1 Comment
Jon Stewart highlights how McCain is getting a pass from the media on a whole host of issues, even while his own side keeps complaining that the press is infatuated with Obama.
Obama’s Berlin Speech
Posted on July 25, 2008 - Filed Under American Politics, Obama | Leave a Comment
Colbert on Obama’s Foreign Trip
Posted on July 22, 2008 - Filed Under American Politics, Funny, Media, Obama | Leave a Comment
\o/ He’s funny again! \o/
Jon Stewart on Baracknophobia
Posted on June 17, 2008 - Filed Under American Politics, Media, Obama | 1 Comment
Fox News Jokes About Killing Obama
Posted on May 26, 2008 - Filed Under American Politics, Media, Obama | 2 Comments
What an idiot. This is disgraceful even for Fox News, that toilet bowl of television journalism.
Dancing on Clinton’s Grave
Posted on May 9, 2008 - Filed Under American Politics, Funny, Obama | 5 Comments
Downfall with alternative subtitles.
A cartoon summing up the Democratic race right now.
Via Andrew Sullivan.
Obama Clinches the Democratic Nomination
Posted on May 7, 2008 - Filed Under American Politics, Obama | 4 Comments
Clinton hasn’t conceded just yet, but let’s all just accept that Obama has a lock on it at this point. John Zogby agrees.
Tim Russert agrees too.
Obama Hoping It Up in North Carolina
Posted on May 3, 2008 - Filed Under American Politics, Obama | Leave a Comment
It’s great to see him back on form after a rather unpleasant few weeks.
Throwing Wright Under the Bus
Posted on April 30, 2008 - Filed Under American Politics, Obama | Leave a Comment
He didn’t have much choice, given his former pastor’s media blitz in the last few day, during which time he’s basically shown himself to be a bitter old nut, clinging to crazy conspiracy theories and a runaway persecution complex (see what I did there?). It’s as if he wants Obama to lose the election.
The Onion: Black Guy Asks Nation For Change
Posted on March 22, 2008 - Filed Under American Politics, Funny, Obama | Leave a Comment
The Onion can be a pretty hit-and-miss publication, but this article is hilarious.
“I’ll be honest, when that black guy said he would ’stop at nothing’ to get change, it kind of scared me,” local mechanic Phil Nighbert said. “Just leave me alone.”
Though many were taken aback by the black man’s brazen demands, some, such as [...]
The Economist on Obama
Posted on February 14, 2008 - Filed Under American Politics, Obama | Leave a Comment
The Economist casts a critical (but not unduly harsh) eye over the possibility of a Barack Obama presidency here.
Aww Yeah!
Posted on February 14, 2008 - Filed Under American Politics, Obama | Leave a Comment
I Love You Too, Barack!
Posted on February 6, 2008 - Filed Under American Politics, Obama | Leave a Comment
The Clinton machine can try spinning it whatever way it likes, but Obama’s still in the fight, and he’s got the momentum, and he’s going to be president of the USA!
Optimism’s back!
Obama
Posted on February 4, 2008 - Filed Under American Politics, Obama | 2 Comments
He could do it. He really could do it. Come on America, vote your hope, not your fear!
