Month: October 2004

This is rich. In today’s endorsement for Clerk of the Circuit Court in DuPage County, the Daily Herald has this to say: Kachiroubas has a comprehensive agenda for change that users of the office would welcome. He also conveys his plans with enthusiasm for the work ahead. So if you head over to his web…

Just got a phone call from Barack Obama. (No, really.) He was calling to thank me and Robin for hosting the party last week. Also received a signed thank you letter in the mail a couple days ago. Classy.

Check this out, perhaps the funniest thing I’ve heard in months. Kudos to the Governor for planting his tongue firmly in his cheek and, well, not taking himself too seriously. Classic.

Roughly two months ago, I wrote: This whole swift boat thing is getting goofy. It reminds me of the Bush camp’s use of Hitler in one of their web-only ads a couple months ago. Somehow, this election promises not to be about ideas, but about who can be more outraged at the other side’s outrage,…

Commentators are claiming shock over Kerry’s reference to Dick Cheney’s daughter during tonight’s debate. Edwards made a similar reference in his debate last week. I tend to agree with this reaction: using anyone’s children for political advantage is shameful. But is there a grey area here? Cheney’s daughter works on his campaign, is open in…

Taegan Goddard: “The bottom line is that Kerry not only sounded more presidential, but looked presidential. By this measure, he was the clear winner.”

Meanwhile, over at MSNBC.com, Keith Olbermann scores each question and concludes that Kerry won the debate on questions — 12-5 (3 rounds a draw) — and on points — 19-3. Olbermann’s been doing a great job during the election, by the way. A high point for me was his interview with Elizabeth Edwards, and his…

Jason provides his take on the night: “Bush clearly dominated.” “Kerry floundered quite a bit, often reverting back to talking points.” “Bush resonated with those of faith, while Kerry’s window-dressing references to the bible and his days as altar boy ring hollow.” And his conclusion, which I whole-heartedly agree with: “If you’re still undecided now,…

Tonight: “The way to succeed is to train Iraqis so they can do the hard work of Democracy. We’ll have 125,000 troops trained by the end of this year.” Deputy Secretary of State Richard Armitage, September 23, 2004: “It’s 100,000 total security forces, and I don’t want anyone to make the mistake that security force…

Tonight: “To say that the borders are not as protected as they were prior to September 11th shows that he doesn’t know the borders. … He just doesn’t understand how the borders work.” From the 9/11 report preface: “Indeed, even after 19 hijackers demonstrated the relative ease of obtaining a U.S. visa and gaining admission…