Posts Tagged ‘2006’

Daily Briefing: Losers Tour

Friday, November 3rd, 2006

Bush began final campaign trip in Montana, and will travel to other historically Republican strongholds that are now under threat. [WP, NYT]
Campaigns to end with ad blitz that “will boost spending on political and issue advertising past $2 billion in this campaign, or $400 million more than in the 2004 presidential campaign.” [WP]
U.S. Government website releases Iraqi nuclear “cookbook.” Post is titled, “BREAKING! Must Credit Saddam!” [NYT]
Conservative Christian leader Ted Haggard resigns amid allegations of whoring, gaying. [WP]
A cost/benefit analysis of raising minimum wage shows it does cost business owners, does benefit workers. [WSJ]
Economist bloggers believe “Democrats are better for growth than Republicans.” [WSJ]
Report by House Ethics Committee on Pagefuckergate cover-up to be released to an apathetic post election world. [WP]
Latest Military authorization bill eliminates the, “Office of the Special Inspector General for Iraq Reconstruction,” as the reconstruction no longer needs inspecting, obv. [NYT]
New web-based tool showing Metro train arrival times aims to allow passengers an extra few minutes to take care of blowjobs before heading to the station. [WP]

Tags: 2006, campaign ads, campaigns, economics, elections, midterms, minimum wage, nuclear weapons, pagefuckergate, reconstruction, WMATA
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DEMOCRATS

Daily Briefing: Five More Shopping Days

Thursday, November 2nd, 2006

Polls indicate Americans will cast votes for candidates that advocate a new approach in Iraq. [NYT]
Anticipating congressional takeover, Democrats consider new “foreign-policy theme” that allows for withdrawal from Iraq without looking pussy. [WSJ]
The Washington Post’s crook list. [WP]
John Kerry, apologizes for Stupidtroopgate, continues getting Stupidtroopboated. [NYT]
A look back at campaign season 2006 and all the lovely foot-in-mouth, racist, and plain idiotic comments we’ve been treated to. [LAT]
Porter Goss and George Tenet both writing tell-all books telling us what we already know. [Time]
“Punch ‘Foley’ For Negron” seems to be working as race tightens. [NYT]

Tags: 2006, CIA, Corruption, crime, Democrats, florida, john kerry, midterms, polls
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REPUBLICANS

Daily Briefing: DIY Slander

Wednesday, November 1st, 2006

John Kerry is not funny. Neither is the situation in Iraq that Republican candidates are distancing themselves from. [WP, NYT]
“Tuesday’s vote will deliver a referendum on six years of Bush’s leadership.” [WP]
Network news anchors — The New Class, face their first prime-time national election coverage ratings battle. Brian, Katie, and Charlie will have support from master sensei Brokaw, Schieffer, and Stephanopoulos respectively. [WSJ]
Republican leadership’s talking points received loud and clear by average Republicans: “The biggest thing that I’m afraid of is that the Democrats will take power. We’d see an increase in taxes and weaker national defense. Plus, there would be a redistribution of income. Big-time.” [WP]
Hillary Clinton issued her “most comprehensive criticism” to date on all things Iraq. [NYT]
The genius of Barack Obama laid bare: every campaign stop promotes his book, his chances in 2008, and the Democratic candidate he is ostensibly supporting. [NYT]
~~Tommy Carcetti~~ Martin O’Malley is trying to talk his way to Annapolis. [WP]
It’s easy! Create your own vicious Campaign ad! [WSJ]

Tags: 2006, abc news, barack obama, cbs news, elections, hillary clinton, john kerry, martin o'malley, midterms, nbc news, republicans
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RICK SANTORUM

Daily Briefing: The Big Lie Technique

Tuesday, October 31st, 2006

White House leans on the “terrorists will win if Democrats win” line as President Bush campaigns in Texas. [WP, NYT]
Virginia Senate race hinges on turnout, Webb’s staff is “totally geeked out to get things done.” [WP]
Possible Democratic control of statehouses could mean re-redrawing congressional districts and creating a “Permanent Democratic Majority.” [NYT]
Rick Santorum continues to levy accusations against Bob Casey, whose response is, “scoreboard.” [NYT]
Congressional “power ranking” rates members from potent to pointless. [WP]
As a result of the Help America Disenfranchise the Vote Act, 24 states now require some form of photo ID before a ballot can be cast. [WSJ]
Republicans touting robust early voting as a sign of success, cite Florida’s 16th (Mark Foley’s) district as example. [WSJ]
It’s hard work making voting machines: Smartmatic Corp. is accused of being under the influence of Venezuela high-talker Hugo Chavez. [WP]
Sexless Washington busy-bodies use government funds to advance their misery nationwide. [USAT]

Tags: 2006, abstinence, bob casey, campaigns, elections, electronic voting machines, midterms, rick santorum, voting
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IRAQ

Daily Briefing: Ancient Lands, Ancient People Affect Elections

Thursday, October 26th, 2006

Iraq is a “serious concern” for President Bush and he is “unsatisfied,” but we’re still totally winning, obv. [WP, LAT]
In many Congressional races Iraq has become the central issue. “For Republicans it is a problem to be navigated and for Democrats a stick to be brandished.” [WP]
New Jersey’s highest court affirms equal benefits for same-sex couples. Gary Bauer thinks it’s great. [NYT, USAT]
Can’t wait for Democrats to sweep into Congress next month, comrade? These Democrats may be a bit more conservative than you’re used to. [LAT, USAT]
There are ghosts in the voting machines and the old ass poll workers can’t get them out. [WSJ]
Apparently all the crazy shit candidates are saying is because they’re “strained” by the tough campaign season, and not because they’re actually crazy. [NYT]
Kid who first put the Foley emails on the web was fired from Human Rights Campaign, but is still anonymous. [NYT]

Tags: 2006, campaigns, crazies, electronic voting machines, gary bauer, gays, iraq, midterms, New Jersey, pagefuckergate
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IRAQ

Daily Briefing: Plan the Work and Work the Plan

Wednesday, October 25th, 2006

A time is on the table: more troops may be need in Iraq to assist with stability for the next 12 to 18 months until Iraqi security forces take over. [WP, NYT, USAT]
All the big names of the Bush Administration made it to the White House lawn for “Radio Day,” to reconnect with conservative supporters who live in wooded cabins without TV or internet. [WP, WP]
Only the most broke and desperate candidates want President Bush to appear with them. [NYT]
NRCC circulates list of 33 that would meet that description. [The Hill]
Dennis Hastert and Tom Reynolds went before the House ethics committee, offered conflicting stories. Investigation may be winding down, but no answers til after the election. [WP, NYT]
Tennessee Senate seat hinges on Harold Ford’s ability to woo racist voters on rocky top. [WP]
Hillary Clinton has Dick Cheney’s vote locked up for 2008. [Reuters]

Tags: 2006, 2008 , campaigns, dennis hastert, harold ford, iraq, talk radio, timetables, tom reynolds
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IRAQ

Daily Briefing: The Enterprise Incident

Friday, October 20th, 2006

The Bush Administration has declared its intentions to rethink Iraq policy in the face of growing public discontent, possible Democratic congressional gains, and reality. [WP, NYT, LAT, WSJ]
Fundraising may be added to the list of battles Democrats are winning. [WP, WSJ]
Former House Clerk Jeff Trandahl and House Majority Leader John Boehner testified before the Ethics Committee and Pagefuckergate. Hastert aides Scott Palmer and Ted Van Der Meid prepare to take the fall. [WP, NYT]
A hard-partying Maltese via Florida priest came forward to confirm that he was involved in “light touching” of a 12 year old Mark Foley. [WP, NYT]
Both current President Bush and former President Clinton each raised a half-mil for their preferred Senate candidates in Virginia. Sen. George Allen did a little spin control on Bush’s remarks. [WP]
Predator, Ghost in the Shell, Romulan Starships, and Kevin “Hollowman” Bacon — the future is now. [LAT, USAT]

Tags: 2006, campaigns, iraq, Kevin bacon, midterms, money, pagefuckergate, star trek
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BILL CLINTON

Daily Briefing: Barrel Bottom, Reached

Thursday, October 19th, 2006

Congressional approval reaches 16%, lowest in history of WSJ polls. [WSJ]
What’s the matter with Kansas now? Nine candidates have switched from Republican to Democrat in the last year, many of them leading. [WP]
Democrats use failures in Iraq to strong effect against Republicans. [NYT]
New ad targeting black voters and saying Martin Luther King was a Republican has infuriated civil rights leaders. [WP]
Bob Ney will make it to jail when he gets around to it, for now he’ll collect his $3,176 a week and enjoy the lovely fall weather. [NYT]
In a speech yesterday at Georgetown, Bill Clinton described differences in the parties, decried the partisan bitterness, and called for a return to olde timey Aristotelian style political debates. [WP, NYT]
Today, Virginia: Bush/Allen, Clinton/Webb. [WP]

Tags: 2006, ads, bill clinton, bob ney, campaigns, kansas, midterms, polls, virginia
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CRIME

Daily Briefing: DC Rock City

Tuesday, October 17th, 2006

Pennsylvania Congressmen Curt Weldon has homes of friends and family raided by the FBI for shady lobbying contacts between himself, his daughter, and a massively corrupt Russian oil company. [WP, NYT]
Former FDA chief charged with conflict of interest over stocks he held while in office, surprisingly does not blame Democrats. [WP, NYT]
When Dick Cheney appears in second-tier backwater cities his visit is heralded “like a rock star coming to town.” He is adored by 6 year-olds, others who read at that level. [NYT]
Barack Obama is more like an actual rock star; at least he uses drugs. [NYT]
Mark Foley’s hill staffers are still holding their ankles. [WP]
In Connecticut senate race, the Republican candidate polling in the single digits may be key to Lamont victory. [WP]

Tags: 2006, barack obama, crime, curt weldon, dick cheney, fda, hill staffers, mark foley, midterms, ned lamont
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IRAQ

Daily Briefing: Know When To Fold ‘Em

Friday, October 13th, 2006

Mark Warner gives up his presidential run. Why? Warner says, “I’m going to dodge those questions.” [WP, NYT]
Republicans place North Korean nukes on the “Clinton’s fault” list, Democrats mention last 6 years. [WSJ]
Panel questions capability of Iraqi leadership, will tell you the other things they question after the election. [WP]
Republicans won’t “stay the course” with hopeless candidates, plan to “cut and run,” redistribute funding to closer races. [WP]
Senate investigators release report re-confirming the Abramoff/non-profit payola brouhaha. [WP, NYT]
Bush stumps for Hastert in Illinois, refers to him as, “the future speaker of the House.” [WP, NYT]
Proof nothing was learned from the ’60s: ACLU is horrified to learn the Government monitors anti-war groups, sometimes calling them potential terrorist organizations. [NYT]
Muhammad Yunus, Bangladeshi economist who pioneered micro-credit loans, wins the Nobel peace price. Bono continues hanging out with President Bush for some reason. [WP]

Tags: 2006, 2008 , aclu, campaigns, iraq, mark warner, nobel peace prize, north korea
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POLLS

Daily Briefing: A Twiffic Pran to Conquer Earf

Tuesday, October 10th, 2006

White House proposes that new, stricter sanctions on North Korea include weapons, Louis Vuitton Fall/Winter collection. [WP, NYT]
“Axis of evil” still only 33% invaded. [WP]
How the hell did they get that bomb anyway? [LAT]
Papers publish polls. Probable voters pretty pissed at GOP. [WP, NYT, USAT]
Democrats need to gain 15 seats to take control of the House, Republicans admit they plan to lose between 7 and 30. [WP]
Hispanic population in US largely unregistered, those who do vote are open to pandering. [WSJ]
South Korean Foreign Minister Ban Ki-moon to become new UN Secretary General. [NYT]
Google buys YouTube for $1.65 billion, a price that was buoyed by the cute cat videos you uploaded last week. [NYT]

Tags: 2006, Bombs, campaigns, google , north korea, polls, south korea, un
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