Targeting Wright

A new television ad from the Republican Party running in North Carolina attacks Senator Barack Obama as “too extreme” for the state. It is built around the well-known video clip of the Rev. Jeremiah Wright Jr. — Mr. Obama’s former pastor — declaring “God damn America.” As noted in New York Times, the only words [...]

Show me the money

This week the McCain’s campaign admitted that it will probably have to accept public funds for the general election in November. This means that Mr.McCain could have a guaranteed $84 million to spend between the Republican convention in September and the election. This also indicates that if he accepts cash from taxpayers, he cannot spend [...]

Rocky-Baracky

On a memorable Fox News split-screen, Sylvester Stallone has already endorsed John McCain. It’s somehow interesting to watch this image, an action figure in Hollywood dream works and a tough guy in the real war. You can say it’s a perfect opportunity for the Republican candidate to pose as Rocky Balboa. However, in the real [...]

Hillary, Elton and Sexism

English pop star Elton John pulled in $2.5 million for Hillary Clinton with a Radio City Music Hall benefit concert last night. “Can U Feel the Love Tonite”? Mrs Clinton probably did. However, it was not the “love”, but one line from Mr. John caught the attention of the media quickly: I’m amazed by the [...]

Be Cool

One of Barack Obama’s funniest lines is a reference to his distant cousin, Dick Cheney. “You hope you’ll be related to somebody cool”, and the crowds crack up every time. Just use your imagination, things can get real interesting, or serious (maybe not). We learn from the England Historic Genealogical Society (and the Associated Press) [...]