“Kentucky, Arkansas primaries: Is it racism?”
The Fix ponders.
Category Archives: campaigns
“In Edwards Case, Judge’s Words May Hold Key, Experts Say”
The New York Times offers this news analysis as we await the John Edwards verdict. The article discusses a point, which I make more fully in this Slate piece, tying the Edwards prosecution to those of Tom DeLay and… Continue reading
“Congressman: Photoshopping Mom A Brilliant Media Trick”
Brad Sherman whopper.
“Obama Hits Romney Less in TV Ads Than Bush Pounded Kerry”
Bloomberg reports.
Another Reason People Will Hate Getting Called by Pollsters
“Two witnesses say Edwards did not have to report $900k”
The latest: “Two witnesses with a wealth of knowledge about campaign finance laws testified in the John Edwards trial Monday that the $900,000 at the heart of the case went to personal expenses for the candidate – and therefore… Continue reading
“In new TV ad, Sherman tries to differentiate himself from Berman”
The Jewish Journal reports.
“John Edwards defense: prosecution theory OKs campaign-paid abortions”
“Ralph Nader Loses Challenge to Fees in Pa. Ballot Case”
BLT: “The District of Columbia Court of Appeals has denied former presidential candidate Ralph Nader’s latest attempt to set aside a Pennsylvania court’s judgment against him related to his 2004 run for president.”
“Meet Keith Judd, the Felon Challenging Obama”
The Daily Beast reports.
“The Power of the Petition; How the effort to recall Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker could swing the 2012 presidential election.”
Sasha Issenberg at Slate: “But there’s a consolation for Republicans: They’re thrilled to get their hands on the petition documents, and the 900,039 names they believe will help them make sense of the state’s political geography on behalf of Mitt… Continue reading
Moderate Lugar Issues Strong Statement on Way Out the Door
See the second statement here.
“What George Soros’ donations tell us about 2012”
The Fix reports.
MORE: NYT: “Senior leaders of the Democratic Party expressed alarm on Tuesday that a $100 million plan by liberal donors to increase voter turnout would duplicate a similar effort by President Obama’s campaign and squander… Continue reading
“Liberals Steer Outside Money to Grass-Roots Organizing”
Must-read NYT: “After months on the sidelines, major liberal donors including the financier George Soros are preparing to inject up to $100 million into independent groups to aid Democrats’ chances this fall. But instead of going head to head… Continue reading