Category Archives: Election

Well This Is Embarrassing

Posted on Wednesday, November 28th, 2012 by Cindy Rose

Mitt Romney did win something this year, though not quite what he was looking for – he’s been named Number 1 on GQ’s Least Influential People of 2012; here’s their take on Mitt:  ”Was anyone inspired by Mitt Romney? Did … Continue reading →

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The Mainstream Media Provides An Onionism

Posted on Friday, November 23rd, 2012 by Ken

Check out this utterly silly WAPO headline:  Polls offer little guidance for politicians tackling ‘fiscal cliff’.   Whoever thought up that gem should seriously consider switching from WAPO to The Onion, because that title would make an Onion writer proud. Call me … Continue reading →

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Allen West Finally Concedes

Posted on Tuesday, November 20th, 2012 by Cindy Rose

I will be in the throes of a happy dance for most of the day as: Allen West Has Finally Conceded The Election!!! West, one of the most divisive, arrogant, fanatical, right wing characters the Tea Party offered up in … Continue reading →

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Marco Rubio Shows Republicans Will Never Lose The Fringe

Posted on Tuesday, November 20th, 2012 by Ken

Marco Rubio officially started the 2016 campaign by visiting Iowa recently.  This reminds me of the days of my youth, when everyone just sort of understood that the Christmas season started the day following Thanksgiving.  Slowly as the years go by that understanding has … Continue reading →

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An Open Letter To Mitt Romney

Posted on Friday, November 16th, 2012 by Cindy Rose

Dear Mitt, I understand your need to rationalize your loss in the election, it was a tough break. Look at the bright side – you don’t have to be a phony anymore; let’s face it, you didn’t really care about … Continue reading →

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Campaign Finance 2012, Part 2: In the Aftermath of Citizens United

Posted on Thursday, November 15th, 2012 by Cindy Rose

In 2010, Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission, 558 U.S. 310 was heard by the Supreme Court; at issue was whether the advertisement and showing of a political film violated the 2002 Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act (commonly known as the … Continue reading →

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Campaign Finance 2012, Part 1: David vs. Goliath

Posted on Wednesday, November 14th, 2012 by Cindy Rose

In an email shortly after President Obama had been re-elected, my boss here at All Things Democrat wrote: “Tonight, the “corporations are people” argument lost.” We had in fact beaten back the billion dollar right wing money beasts. Karl Rove … Continue reading →

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Allen West Recount Update, Monday, November 12

Posted on Monday, November 12th, 2012 by Cindy Rose

Reported by the AP Sunday evening, via the Tampa Bay Times: A partial recount gave Rep. Allen West a slight bump Sunday in his fight to remain in Congress, but not enough to mandate a full review of ballots or … Continue reading →

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What Happens When You Run A Campaign Like A Business?

Posted on Sunday, November 11th, 2012 by Ken

To answer the query presented by the title, one thing you do is give huge bonuses to staff  who are proven failures.   Oh, and you lose. Let us recall the state of the campaign prior to the 1st debate. Romney was well behind … Continue reading →

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Florida/Allen West Election Update

Posted on Sunday, November 11th, 2012 by Cindy Rose

Sunday morning, Fox News reports: The St. Lucie County Canvassing Board [Florida] announced late Saturday it had set an “emergency meeting” to start at 7 a.m. Sunday at its headquarters, to “recount all ballots cast during early voting.” The number … Continue reading →

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