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Where Do You Land on the Voter Demographic Map?

dray — Sun, 26 Oct 2008 00:18:15 +0000

Jonathan Darmin writes this fairly interesting article on class politics and the possible future of Sarah Palin if Obama wins the presidency:

The GOP's Palin Problem | Newsweek Politics: Campaign 2008 | Newsweek.com

I that I often don't know which voter class I fall into when I read articles like these. Hispanic Minority? Danish Minority? Religious? Liberal? Liberal-Religious-Moral-Conservative? Or simply "white middle class"?

So confusing. Anyway, somebody get me a Palin button now.

DK

Tina-Fey – Google News

dray — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 20:35:52 +0000

"I thank my parents for somehow raising me to have confidence that is disproportionate with my looks and abilities. Well done. That is what all parents should do"
Tina-Fey – Google News

Debates Outcome

dray — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 21:47:54 +0000

As Judged by the fabulous Mr. Dickerson.

I don't have time to do any real blogging, but this article does a great summary of the final debate and it's outcome. After just listening to it in its entirety, I find it quite balanced (for a left-leaning journalist, anyway).

McCain did well in the final debate, but not well enough to matter. – By John Dickerson – Slate Magazine

Palin Recaptures Her Image

dray — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 16:02:13 +0000

You Gotta give the woman credit, she's doing a lot better than I would in this situation. Could you imagine it?

Moderator: So, Dan Ray, what do you think we should do about the economy?

Dan Ray: Is there an issue with the economy? I've been living in Canada for the last 3 years

Opponent: (Rolls eyes)

Dan Ray: Do any of you like enchiladas? Or Star Trek? And if so, do you like red sauce or green sauce? And if it's red sauce do you like it spicy? Can we sing a song? I brought my guitar…

The TV Watch – Palin Recaptures Her Image – NYTimes.com

In the Spirit of the Presidential Debates

dray — Sun, 28 Sep 2008 20:01:43 +0000

This may be the best three minutes in the history of T.V. Ever. And I'm not kidding.
YouTube – West Wing Presidential Debate

Something’s Fishy

dray — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 17:30:56 +0000

Well this is convenient.

Teen daughter of GOP VP pick is pregnant – CNN.com

McCain Chooses Palin as Running Mate – NYTimes.com

dray — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 17:43:04 +0000

Wow.

McCain Shoots himself in the foot? Or a Stroke of Pure Genius?

McCain Chooses Palin as Running Mate – NYTimes.com

If Obama Loses – Slate Magazine

dray — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 16:36:02 +0000

I thought this article raised some pertinent issues

Racism is the only reason Obama might lose. – By Jacob Weisberg – Slate Magazine

Poll shows McCain in 5-point lead over Obama | Reuters

dray — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 16:23:51 +0000

There is literally nothing in the news today.

Poll shows McCain in 5-point lead over Obama | Reuters

This is Awesome.

dray — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 18:08:50 +0000

If you're a journey fan, then there's no way to explain this. Just watch it and then google like mad. And yes, that is the REAL journey.

YouTube – JOURNEY on Ellen De Generes Show – "Faithfully"