political campaigns

As they say, "great trains . . ." Glen has posted a response (at TennesseeFree) to Newscoma's "Girl Politics" post, so I thought I'd post my Friday night draft on the subject. I have a little different take on it, but . . .

I’ve been bothered by Sarah Palin all day. The choice has given me the creeps, then I get this press release from the Defenders of Wildlife:

I’ve been bothered by Sarah Palin all day. The choice has given me the creeps, then I get this press release from the Defenders of Wildlife:

Nate Rau on a City Council member who makes his living doing political work:

Mitchell’s for-profit political activities and connections have drawn detractors who hint at instances of impropriety that Mitchell says he is cautiously taking steps to avoid.

Where is big oil companies spending their (ill-gotten) record profits? Why on, lobbyists, so that Congresscritters don’t support the people’s wishes.

Reuters on racial code in politics — and life:

Mike Byrd wants to know why you can’t see what he sees:

That man may last, but never lives,
Who much receives, but nothing gives;
Whom none can love, whom none can thank,
-- Creation's blot, creation's blank.

- - Thomas Gibbons

I was suspicious when Ron Fournier, Washington Bureau Chief for the Associated Press, presented John McCain with a box of donuts at a press conference earlier this year. Geez, Mr. Fournier, are you covering the campaign or part of it?