Eric Florack on April 10th, 2008

“I never cease to be amazed at the misogynist attitude of some of the people in this country,” he said. “I say to hell with them.”

–Elton John at a Hillary Love-in last night

Oh… so Hillary Clinton is losing

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  • “If there is a mystery at the heart of Barack Obama’s “Dreams From My Father”, one thing is not left a mystery, the fact that Barack Obama organized his life on the ideals given to him by his Kenyan father.

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Eric Florack on April 9th, 2008
WASHINGTON (AP) – Democrats plan to push legislation this spring that would force the Iraqi government to spend its own surplus in oil revenues to rebuild the country, sparing U.S. dollars.The legislation follows a recommendation by Gen. David Petraeus,

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Eric Florack on April 9th, 2008

So, Jimmy Carter is going to Syria to meet with Hamas?

Cute.

Does anyone remember how there was a little nonsense form the Democrats who were spreading the SR71 Blackbird rumor? Where GHW Bush had suppsoedly gone to Iran

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Eric Florack on April 9th, 2008

Hume, last night:

If you had any doubt that insurgents in Iraq are aware of the political seasons here in the U.S., consider this: New data from the Defense Intelligence Agency shows that enemy initiated attacks during the entire course

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  • I can’t let this touching post of McQ’s slide off into oblivion in Google somewhere, without commenting on it. The guys involved with this project would modestly tell you it’s all part of being a soldier. They’d be right in

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davidl on April 7th, 2008

Barack ObamaRemember where you read this, next time Ace is trolling for votes.

I predict.  One the ‘rats will nominate Barack Obama.   Two, Obama will be Swit Boated, and lose badly.   Remember that Swit Boating is where someone dares to speak

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Eric Florack on April 7th, 2008

By way of Memeorandum, I note Sean Wilentz already casting about looking for somewhere beside Hillary Clinton, her past, her policies, her politics and her personality, to place the blame for her loss of the nomination:

Unlike the Republicans, the

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Eric Florack on April 7th, 2008

The wires are humming just now with the news that Mark Penn, Head cook and bottle washer for the Clinton campaign, has quit. One such story comes form the Washington Post:

ALBUQUERQUE, April 6 — Mark J. Penn quit Sunday

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Eric Florack on April 7th, 2008

Word this morning from the London Times that Iran had forces on the ground at Basra:

IRANIAN forces were involved in the recent battle for Basra, General David Petraeus, the US commander in Iraq, is expected to tell Congress this

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Eric Florack on April 6th, 2008

I hate to say this, but I’m not all that worked up about any of Hillary Clinton’s (or any other politician’s) hypocrisy.  Hypocrisy is unbecoming, and it may even raise some question of character (although I’m not sure how exactly),

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davidl on April 6th, 2008

You may now take Mr. Heston’s firearms. Charlton Heston is dead at age 84. The Associated Press offers an ironic headline, “Oscar-winning star of ‘Ben-Hur’ was known for heroic roles:”

LOS ANGELES – Charlton Heston, who won the

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Eric Florack on April 5th, 2008

MISSOULA, Mont. — On the air, Ed Schultz, a liberal talk show host based in Fargo, N.D., is well-known for his blunt criticisms of the Bush Administration and the Republican Party. But Mr. Schultz, a fervent supporter of Senator Barack

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By way of James Joyner, I note Teagan Goddard, the morning:

Taegan Goddard argues that Hillary Clinton’s release of seven years of tax returns just after four yesterday was smooth.

Tactically, it’s a perfect time to release them?—?especially if there’s

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davidl on April 4th, 2008

The Clinton’s income, from the Drudge Report:

World Exclusive: 4/4/08 15:43:06 ET
2000-2007 Returns
Feds Taxes Paid: $33.7 million
Charity: $10.2 million
Her Senate Salary: $1,051,606
His Presidential Pension: $1,217,250
Her Book Income: $10,457,083
His Book Income: $29,580,525
His

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