Does anyone seriously think for a second that Republican senators, the one group most vocally opposed en masse to McCain-Feingold, are going to bail out the co-sponsor who tried to embarrass them into supporting it in the first place? Those guys would love nothing less than to see McCain hoisted on his own petard. If they think they're going to get blown out in November by the Democrats, McCain is the perfect guy they want holding the bag.

Posted at February 22, 2008 4:58 PM in response to McCain's FEC Problem

Doesn't anyone find it interesting that Wolfson referred to future debates? Funny... I could have sworn just a few days ago the Clintons were begging for debates because they needed the free air exposure. Obama balked. Suddenly they're threatening to not participate in the previously UNAGREED UPON debates? This is a pathetic sham to save face people!

Posted at February 12, 2008 1:59 PM in response to Breaking: Hillary Campaign Goes To War With MSNBC Over Chelsea "Pimp" Comment

Jodyphile:

If you’re such a Fox fan, let me phrase this is a way that you’ll understand.

It is one thing to be concerned about unsubstantiated rumors or smears that someone might experience from morally suspect political opponents. That can be countered, that can be neutralized. Definitely not 100% but it can be dealt with if properly prepared.

It is something else completely when, before a single commercial is run, and for over 10 years running, your candidate starts with over 40% of the country saying they would NEVER get their vote.

Posted at February 11, 2008 6:48 PM in response to Hillary Pollster Mark Penn: Obama More Likely To Suffer Fate Of John Kerry Or Al Gore

Surflaw and Frankly0:

Being aware of the Republican attack machine is not the same as being scared of Republicans. Being aware means that you research your arguments and opponents thoroughly from all sides, and support your side with passionate, reasoned points and a calm, steady demeanor. That way, when the shit does come, at least you know how best to quickly treat the stains.

Being scared of Republicans means dressing up in shit-stained clothes and patting yourself on the back for ingenuity. Being scared of Republicans means instead of standing up to them, you vote along with them on issues that you’re not brave enough or smart enough to defend yourself in a persuasive, rational and definitive manner. Being scared means accepting this tortured logic: everyone has already talked about the stink of my shit before so that must mean the shit can’t get any worse.

It’s this type of fairy-tale mentality that let’s one ignore the rising stink of their own shit getting worse and worse. And then one day, you wake up and the stink is unavoidable. Your nostrils burn with the smell of 5 straight primary losses, an empty campaign bank account, and an election strategy that so far relegated the only other candidate who used it-Rudy Giuliani-to a painfully solo spot in American political history.

Posted at February 11, 2008 6:31 PM in response to Hillary Pollster Mark Penn: Obama More Likely To Suffer Fate Of John Kerry Or Al Gore

I think Solis is part of that long list of Democratic advisors (Brazile, Cutter, Shrum, McAuliffe) who talked a big game, and ended up never delivering wins except to themselves financially. It took John Kerry's flameout to shake out most of these losers who have been losing these elections for us. Here's hoping the DNC can shake some more of these legendary (for reasons unknown!) political consultants into the trash bin of history.

Posted at February 10, 2008 4:10 PM in response to Breaking: Hillary Top Staff Being Reshuffled; Solis Doyle Replaced As Campaign Manager