Rick Santorum sits down for a chat with Real Clear Religion: RCR: If you happen to run into Dan Savage, what would you say to him? RS: I would tell him that I’m praying for him. He obviously has some serious issues. You look at someone like that who can say and do the things […]
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The Rev. Jeremiad White
A preacher introduces Rick Santorum at a campaign rally by calling on Jews, Muslims, Buddhists, and all who don’t worship Geeeeeeezus to “GET OUT” of the United States. But, hey, it’s okay. He’s not one of those scary, hateful preachers who can give a candidate a preacher problem—this one’s white. (Via JMG.)
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President Obama Calls Republican Candidates Members of the Flat Earth Society
MSNBC says: President Obama delivered what was billed as an energy speech on Thursday in Maryland, though his remarks took campaign overtones when Obama mocked his Republican challengers as members of the “Flat Earth Society.” …”Lately, we’ve heard a lot of professional politicians, a lot of the folks who are, you know, running for a […]
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Seventeen Minutes in Re-electable Heaven?
As briefly touched upon in GMN, here is the last four years, as recounted by Obama for America in its new campaign video, The Road We’ve Traveled:
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Mayoral Sniping Starts at Forum, Spreads to Twitter
This year’s mayor’s race has hardly been a polite affair. Yes, even as the candidates have largely kept things collegial, it’s been open season for reporters and surrogates, who’ve indiscriminately (and unsurprisingly) taken to firing flaming arrows, raising legitimate beefs, and taking assorted cheap shots. That dynamic changed last night at a forum on planning, […]
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Not Exactly Constructive… But What Is?
Politician-bashing is generally something I try to stay away from. I watch the actual debates and keep up with current events, but some of the personal attacks on candidates are distracting and even confusing. However, I completely endorse this form of ranting, and who knows? I think even Rick Santorum might see the humor in […]
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Kermit the Frog on Colbert
Two of my obsessions—politics and Muppets—smooshed together for almost four minutes last night. It was glorious:
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No Santorum, No GOP Presidential Debate in Portland
We knew Willard Romney wasn’t going to make the GOP presidential debate planned for Portland this coming Monday. And we also knew Newt Gingrich, who can’t refuse a debate any more than I can refuse a questionable buffet, was going to show up no matter what. But now comes word that the candidate nipping at […]
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Candidates Say the Dumbest Things
1. Buzzfeed made a video of some of the very most uncomfortable moments from Mitt Romney’s Fox News interview yesterday. Romney manages to sound like an asshole while trying to defend his wealth, for starters. Then, he makes himself sound like a weak frontrunner, a flipflopper, and a third-rate George W. Bush impersonator. Then he […]
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Newt’s Getting Desperate
When you start seeing headlines like this… “Santorum-Gingrich Ticket Floated By Gingrich Adviser” …you know someone’s campaign is in real trouble. I can’t really picture Santorum welcoming Gingrich onto a ticket with him, in part because I think these last three Republican candidates genuinely loathe one another on a deeply human level. And I don’t […]
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Romney on Planned Parenthood: “We’re Gonna Get Rid of That”
Yesterday, Mitt Romney told a Missouri television station that he wants to “get rid of” Planned Parenthood. Here’s video: He’s got his finger on the pulse, that guy. He knows just what people like to hear.
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Sarah Palin Says She Will Debate President Obama “Anywhere, Anytime”
On her Facebook wall, Sarah Palin said: I’m willing and free to discuss these issues with the President anywhere, anytime; and I’m sure any of the four patriots currently running for the GOP nomination would also welcome the opportunity to talk about the problems everyday Americans face due to the abject failure of our current […]