Eric Florack on November 5th, 2008

Welcome, dear reader, to the most intense nightly read on the ‘sphere… The Nightly Ramble

  • First, read Derb.
  • Rita Watson some weeks ago, laid this out, this way, over at TPM…

    What if? Months ago, I expressed my greatest

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    Eric Florack on November 5th, 2008

    Jonah says:

    Quote of the Day, from a reader on Obama’s victory:

    It’s kind of like being diagnosed with testicular cancer.  You hope to live through the treatment, but you don’t look forward to what you’re about to lose.

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    davidl on November 5th, 2008

    My other title would have been Dewey wins.   This is simple.   Barack Obama would not keep his word as a candidate.  He will not keep his word as President.   As per Geraghty’s Law, all of BO’s statements come with

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    Eric Florack on November 4th, 2008

    Reynolds:

    We’ve had eight years of Bush Derangement Syndrome. Before that, we had eight years of Clinton Derangement Syndrome. And though people forget it now, President Reagan inspired a lot of anger and hatred, too. Can I ask that, regardless

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    Eric Florack on November 4th, 2008

    Welcome, dear reader, to the most intense nightly read on the ‘sphere… Bit’sBlog’s Nightly Ramble.

    Not a great deal going on, being election day. The whole of the news orgs are holding their breath until after this usually gets posted.  

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    Eric Florack on November 4th, 2008

    A new report just released — hours before the polls open on Election Day — exonerates Gov. Sarah Palin in the Troopergate controversy.

    The state Personnel Board-sanctioned investigation is the second into whether Palin violated state ethics law in firing

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    Eric Florack on November 4th, 2008

    After two years, we finally get to pull the lever.
    I do not propose to get into specifics, here about what I’m going to do. I don’t suppose I will need to.

    You see, when I vote today, I’m going

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    davidl on November 3rd, 2008

    The Associated Press:

    MADERA, Calif. – Authorities on Monday said they have positively identified two large bones found a half mile from the crash site of Steve Fossett’s plane in California’s Sierra Nevada as the adventurer’s remains.

    Rest in

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    davidl on November 3rd, 2008

    From the New York Slimes:

    Today, we come together to mark a pivotal moment in our state’s history, a day that in the rhythm of democracy marks a transition and a new beginning.

    It is with profound humility about

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    Welcome to the most intense nightly read on the ‘sphere… BitsBlog’s Nightly Ramble

    Around 24 hours from now we’ll be hip deep in it, though I eexpect we won’t have a good answer to the question of who won thw

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    Eric Florack on November 3rd, 2008

    CLEVELAND — Among the thousands of graves at Highland Park Cemetery, one modest tombstone stands out.

     

    Alex Holmes Sr. has been at rest in that cemetery for 15 years. But recent election records show he cast a ballot in this

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    Eric Florack on November 3rd, 2008

    Scott Fybush an NERW relates some sad news, today.

    *It was supposed to be a joyous week in upstate NEW YORK – the debut of the airstaff at Ithaca’s new top-40 station, Finger Lakes Radio Group’s WFIZ (95.5 Odessa). In

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    Eric Florack on November 3rd, 2008

    Does anyone recall that the CBS poll, which was right in the middle of them back in 2004, had Kerry by five points?

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    Eric Florack on November 2nd, 2008

    DavidL wisely quotes Ed Morrissy, Hot Air

    Because, remember: it’s selfish to think that you can distribute the wealth you earned more efficiently and intelligently than Obama and his small, elite group of policymakers. Why, look how well the

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    Let it be said that BO’s plan plan for the West Virginia and Pennsylvania economies, just plain stinks, video:

    Is this what BO means by post partisan politics?

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