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Since two of my commenters have now posted links to the ridiculous Fox News story that makes Sarah Palin look like a brain-dead moron who’s barely smart enough to dress herself, let alone run for VP, let’s take a look … Continue reading →

Let’s start the official countdown, and while we’re at it, let’s start a pool on how long it takes the media to become disenchanted with Obama. Does anyone think it will start before he takes office? My guess is they’ll … Continue reading →

I really don’t feel like being gracious on McCain’s loss. I wasn’t gracious in 2000, when George W. Bush “stole” the election from Al Gore. And even though I came to believe that he didn’t steal it—notably after even the … Continue reading →

Hillbuzz: If we came together as Democrats and Republicans in 2008, why can’t we remain cooperative in 2009 and all years going forward? All of us are willing — will you join us? We won’t agree on everything, but if … Continue reading →

I thought Virginia would pull it out. But the blue counties in NorVA were too much to overcome. Looks like Obama is going to be the nation’s most inexperienced president ever. And I promise to give him just as much … Continue reading →

I’m going to do my “I was right” dance about Virginia. As of this moment, with 30% of precincts reporting, McCain is up by 118,000 votes. Fairfax hasn’t reported in yet. That’s a big one, with about half a million … Continue reading →

Treacher was right. Via Marc Ambinder: A New York City-based Obama home phonebanker who’s been making calls through the MyBO.com hub to PA and VA says he just received this e-mail: Friends — Barack needs your help now — our … Continue reading →

Make calls for the McCain campaign. It’s not over yet. Click here. Did you vote yet? Less than two hours left in VA. Get yourselves to the polls, please.

How important is this statistic for a red victory? Hampton Roads: The region’s hefty black vote is keeping Obama competitive there. So, too, is a narrow slice of the region’s military vote — for example, families angry over multiple deployments … Continue reading →

So go do it. And whatever you do, DO NOT PAY ATTENTION TO THE EXIT POLLS. They were wrong in 2004. They won’t be any better now.

Name a single major accomplishment of his that does not include running for office. Just one. What laws has he helped pass? Who has he helped? What, exactly, has he done? While he was “writing a letter” about Fannie Mae … Continue reading →

This is why Hillbuzz is working for McCain: We truly believe if all of us continue to work as hard as possible tonight and tomorrow in get-out-the-vote efforts, and if we control the Eeyores in our midst and prevent the … Continue reading →

From Hillbuzz again, the former Hillary voters who are now working their asses off for McCain, come these words of hope and cheer: We don’t want to beat a dead horse here (or, donkey, as the case may be), but … Continue reading →

Here’s an up-to-the-minute election blog from the Richmond Times Dispatch. Way to go, Richmond! 7:50 a.m. — Voters report that Precinct 308 in Richmond, at a Richmond library, opened late because a poll worker overslept. Way to go, electronic voting … Continue reading →

It doesn’t matter what the polls or the news say any more, it’s time to get out there and push the lever for John McCain and Sarah Palin. This is who I’m voting for. If you have an elderly neighbor, … Continue reading →

(Bumped) Gallup is calling the presidential race for Obama, two days before the final vote is in. McCain, Gallup says, will need a miracle to win. While only 4% of voters remain undecided in Gallup’s unallocated likely voter model, the … Continue reading →

This is where Meryl was last night: This is what we’re told the polls are saying about Virginia: And this is what the Richmond Times-Dispatch says this morning. Times-Dispatch poll shows tight race for president in Va. The presidential contest … Continue reading →

There are many reasons to vote for McCain. What puzzles me is why four out of five of my fellow Jews are going to vote for Obama. Sammy Benoit has a piece up on Israel National News that my Jewish … Continue reading →