What does McCain think of state legislators making these decisions? The California legislature has twice passed laws to make gay marriage legal but Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger has vetoed them.

"In his veto message, the Republican governor said it is up to the state Supreme Court and then, if necessary, voters to alter Proposition 22, which defines marriage as between a man and a woman in California."

Posted at May 15, 2008 6:56 PM in response to Obama Reaffirms Support For Same-Sex Unions

I am ashamed and disgusted by all this talk about colored folks. Everybody knows there are plenty of decent ones around, and I am sure Obama is one of them, he just doesn't have any business being president. The ones who talked him into this fool notion should be ashamed.

I reckoned that I never thought I would vote for a woman for president in my lifetime, but I see what is going on here. They say Bill Clinton cannot run again which I don't understand, we are not communist russia. But instead he has his wife running for him, and she is one brave little woman, I will give her that. Once it is over she will go back to taking care of the house like any woman naturally would and Bill will run the president part again.

Why don't people understand. I thought city people were supposed to be sophisticated but it's all bizarro this year.

Posted at May 13, 2008 7:38 PM in response to If a Black Man Still Can't Get Served in a West Virginia Restaurant, How Can a Black Candidate Expect to Get Any Votes?

Mr Coates,

Thank you very much for your contribution to this site. I believe your conclusion is correct, that racism can be shown to have a generational component, and will therefore diminish in the future.

It is an odd coincidence that I first read your website only yesterday, following a thread on Michelle Obama. I very much admired your expert demolition of the arguments of Christopher Hitchens in his Slate article. At that time I had no idea you were black - based on your name, I thought you might be a woman. Maybe it is a basic lack of sophistication on my part, but I found your arguments compelling and frankly overly considerate of Hitchens, but nothing you said gave me an inkling that you were fostering any racial or feminist agenda.

Thank you for your common sense.

Posted at May 12, 2008 5:58 PM in response to The Myth Of The Black Racist Voter

At the age of six, John McCain, a young lad in knickerbockers, saw a telegram arrive for his father. It detailed the explosion of the Battleship Maine and called the young naval officer to active duty.

Little Johnny did not see his father again until the end of the war, but his sense of pride had already assured that he would follow family tradition and attend Annapolis, where he would earn the fond nickname "McNasty" from fellow midshipmen.

If a man can't lose his bearings once in a while it just means he is not being mavericky enough. Full speed ahead.

Posted at May 9, 2008 7:59 AM in response to McCain Camp Accuses Obama Of Hitting McCain On Age

Consarn it! I figgered up all the votes from Indiana and North Carolina and Pennsylvania, and Hillary came out ahead.

297 votes AND one more delegate!

It ain't over yet, by crackey

Posted at May 7, 2008 11:25 AM in response to Obama's Popular Vote Gains Tonight Wipe Out Hillary Gains In Pennsylvania

Heyoohhhhhh! Head 'em up, moooove 'em out!

Posted at May 2, 2008 9:35 AM in response to Rasmussen: Democrat Shaheen Ahead By Eight In New Hampshire Senate Race

Mickey Kantor was also the one who talked Hillary into coming on board for NAFTA.

Posted at May 2, 2008 9:31 AM in response to What the Clinton folks really think of Indiana voters

McCain's worst enemy is his own "straight talk".

How dare the DNC distort the McCain myth with his own words. On tape yet. Disgusting.

Posted at April 27, 2008 3:42 PM in response to DNC Launches New Ad Against McCain On Iraq -- RNC Says It's Illegal

I reckon the key word is apology. If that Rodham dame wants more, she has her friends over at Fox.

Posted at April 25, 2008 5:57 PM in response to Keith Olbermann Apologizes For Crack About Hillary

I don't know if anyone else saw what I saw tonight. As Josh said, Obama was not at the top of his form. He seemed a little overwhelmed and uncomfortable at times, though he never folded under the pressure. Perhaps exasperated would be a better word, tired of the same old nonsense repeated once again, as if that was REALLY what the voters were asking about.

On the other hand, to me, Hillary seemed relieved and even upbeat, in a subdued way. She was very smooth, and extremely honest, and I think I know why. I think in her mind, she has accepted it is over. Although not ready to make a public announcement ahead of the PA primary, I think she is preparing the foundation now.

I believe we are already seeing the backlash from this ABC hack job, and frankly it did nothing but create sympathy for Obama. It's like continuing to punch someone after the bell. The studio audience was in rebellion by the end of the telecast - they knew what was happening.

There is a good chance that this will swing votes in Obama's direction, which will make it even easier on Hillary. She said Obama CAN win against McCain - she said it three times for emphasis. She said she is ready to heal the rift in the party. She said she will do anything she can to help put a democrat in the White House.

She is no longer burning bridges. If she somehow receives the gift of an overwhelming win in PA, I think she will continue. But if she gets a marginal victory it will end here. She has already prepared the way for concession.

Posted at April 17, 2008 4:00 AM in response to Post Debate Roundup, Philly Edition