Is the Clinton Campaign Colorblind?

In the wake of more racialized comments by a Clinton surrogate, this time Geraldine Ferraro, the debate over whether the Clinton campaign is deliberately playing the race card has resurfaced.

The above video offers a very funny satirical video on the subject. Check it out. Pass it around...

UPDATE: Ferraro has put her foot further into her mouth, stating, "I really think they're attacking me because I'm white." Sheesh. Embarrassing.

NAFTA-gate: It Was Clinton, not Obama!

Another despicable dirty trick by the Clintons and conservatives. Have these people no shame? Please, wake up, citizens! Save us from 4-8 years of this Clinton crap. VOTE OBAMA, PUH-LEASE!!!!

Hillary Clinton's Sybillish Personalities?

"On the Red Phone"
by Larry David

Here's an idea for an Obama ad: a montage of Clinton's Sybillish personalities that have surfaced during the campaign with a solemn voiceover at the end saying, "Does anyone want this nut answering the phone?"

How is it that she became the one who's perceived as more equipped to answer that 3 a.m. call than the unflappable Obama? He, with the ice in his veins, who doesn't panic when he's losing or get too giddy when he's winning, who's as comfortable in his own skin as she's uncomfortable in hers. There have been times in this campaign when she seemed so unhinged that I worried she'd actually kill herself if she lost. Every day, she reminds me more and more of Adele H., who also had an obsession that drove her insane.

A few weeks ago, I started to feel sorry for her. Oh Christ, let her win already...Who cares...It's not worth it. There's not that much difference between them. She can have it. Anything to avoid watching her descend into madness. So I switched. I started rooting for her. It wasn't that hard. Compromise comes easy to me. I was on board.

And then I saw the ad.

I watched, transfixed, as she took the 3 a.m. call...and I was afraid...very afraid. Suddenly, I realized the last thing this country needs is that woman anywhere near a phone. I don't care if it's 3 a.m. or 10 p.m. or any other time. I don't want her talking to Putin, I don't want her talking to Kim Jong Il, I don't want her talking to my nephew. She needs a long rest. She needs to put on a sarong and some sun block and get away from things for a while, a nice beach somewhere -- somewhere far away, where there are...no phones.

So, the ugliness will continue...

So, Hillary squeaked by in 3 out of 4 contests yesterday, winning RI, OH and TX, but losing VT. Her campaign is spinning this as a "comeback" and Obama is focusing on the delegate count, which remains in his favor. The strange thing about the "comeback" narrative is that Clinton was leading TX, RI and OH by 20 points or so just a couple of weeks back, so in fact she lost lots of ground between then and yesterday. Each week, her team moves the goal-posts to keep them in the race. On the other score, the math continues to be incredibly daunting for her and Obama remains in the drivers seat for the nomination, but the damage Hillary is doing now with all of her nastiness will not only hurt him in upcoming primaries and caucuses, but also in the general election.

What last night assured is that this thing moves on and that it is only going to get uglier and nastier from the Clinton camp. Their willingness to smear the guy who will probably be the nominee, even going so far as to side with John McCain time and again against Obama, is reprehensible. The clear lesson from the last week or so is that ugly, negative politics is effective in America. And, as long as that continues, the Democrats' prospects in the Fall diminish and McCain grows stronger. Sad.

So, it is gut-check time for Obama and his supporters. What do you think will happen...?

Tomorrow is the Day...

Please, God, liberate us from the torture of the Democratic primary process tomorrow! Have mercy on us by ending this thing decisively. I'm begging You...



Anyone want to venture a prediction on tomorrow's results?

Obama in a Bollywood Styl-ee!

New Will.i.am Obama Video

Ok, in my previous post I wrote to put down politics for this Friday and listen to some Buddy Miles, but I lied... Here is the new Will.i.am Obama video. At least it has music in it, right?

What Has Barack Obama Done For You?

To find out what Barack Obama has done for you, click here.








things that make you go hhhmmmmmmmm... Do you think the site linked above is a positive Obama site, or a negative Obama site?

UPDATE: If you want to know what Hillary Clinton has done for you, click here.

The Clinton Campaign's Disdain for Democracy

OK. It will be no suprise to readers here that I am not a fan of the Clintons, or their DLC Republican-lite philosophy of Democratic Party politics. In addition, I have found their various attempts to willfully misrepresent or distort Obama's record, and their willingness to play the race card, despicable. It is now clear, in their desperation, that the Clinton campaign is going to drag this whole process back into the mud by going negative. More disturbing, the Clinton campaign has a clear disdain for democracy and for all of the people who don't live in "important" states like California and New York.

For just a taste of this arrogant, anti-democratic attitude, read the following statement by Clinton campaign Chief Strategist, Mark "cocaine, cocaine, cocaine" Penn:

“Could we possibly have a nominee who hasn't won any of the significant states -- outside of Illinois? That raises some serious questions about Sen. Obama.”

So, all of us in "insignificant" states clearly don't matter to the Clinton campaign. This is probably why we were not good enough for her to show up a couple of weeks ago. Yet, if she does steal this thing, I am sure they will try to romance us again in the Fall.

At this point, it is incredibly difficult for the Clinton campaign to overtake Obama in pledged delegates, those delegates determined by actual voters in primaries and caucuses. So, they are turning to undemocratic measures, particularly the super-delegates and the sketchy seating of MI and FL delegates. I doubt this will work out for them in the end, but you never know. The party apparatus is stacked with former Clinton appointees. Also, people know that the Clintons have a history of severely punishing anyone who does not support their every move. If party people think she even has a chance to win, a certain number will jump on board out of fear of reprisal if she does steal this thing. That said, there are many, many in the party who are just looking for a solid opportunity to jump ship on the Clintons and get some payback for the last 15 or so years.

So, we will see which way this thing tips, but the anti-democratic arrogance of Penn and others in the campaign is offensive. Spread the word far and wide about these anti-democratic sentiments. Don't let the Clinton campaign swift-boat Obama...

- Redouble your efforts for Obama.
- Donate a little more money to his campaign.
- Talk to as many people in your circle as possible.
- Write a letter to your local newspaper.
- Write to the Clinton campaign and tell them what you think of their slimy tactics.

Obama-mania Hits Nebraska!

UPDATE: Obama wins it big! Thank you, Nebraska...

Obama: 68%
Clinton: 32%

(Click on any of the below thumbnail photos to enlarge)

Event #1: 12,000 attend rally at Omaha Civic Auditorium (2/7/08)

Folks began lining up outside the Civic Auditorium at noon. We arrived at about 2pm. A few thousand people were there already. They told us my camera was too big to go in, but we smuggled it in anyway. To get onto the floor, you needed to go through metal detectors, so we took a seat in the first section of seats to the center-left of the stage. The place was packed and there was an excellent energy. Connor Oberst, of Bright Eyes and Saddle Creek Records fame, played a few songs to get things warmed up. After a bit of a wait, and several rounds of the wave, Mayor Fahey of Omaha introduced the governor of Iowa, who took the opportunity to endorse Obama. Next came Senator Ben Nelson, followed by the man himself, Barack. Obama spoke for about 45 minutes to an ecstatic audience. It was another soaring speech that hit all the right notes. It is clear that Obama is on his A game right now. He worked the crow with ease and grace. On the way out, there was a palpable energy and positivity in the crowd. Young people, old people, men and women, college students galore, African Americans, Latinos, whites, professionals, teachers and working-class folks, Democrats, Independents and more than a few Republicans, were all well-represented.




















Event #2: Free Obama Concert by Bright Eyes w/ M. Ward at The Slowdown (2/7/08)

Omaha's claim to music fame these days is Connor Oberst and his group, Bright Eyes. Oberst is an excellent songwriter, if a bit morose. Bright Eyes records on Saddle Creak Records. Recently, Saddle Creak built a cool club, The Slow Down, near the Qwest Center in downtown Omaha. It is a great venue. Oberst got some friends together, including M. Ward, for a free Obama concert following the event at the Civic Center. There were more than 700 people (capacity and then some) at the show.








































Event #3: Michelle Obama at the Lied Center in Lincoln, Nebraska (2/8/08)

Michelle Obama delivered a grand slam homerun of a talk. She spoke for about 40 minutes to an enthusiastic crowd of many hundred (the venue was filled). She really is impressive; I'd probably vote for her for president. She has been overlooked in this campaign and deserves more attention as a brilliant and successful woman, as well as a committed mother and wife. She models a really positive female identity!






Event #4: Street Rally for Obama in Lincoln, Nebraska (2/8/08)

From 6-8pm, along two full blocks of O Street, hundreds of students (and a smattering of older folks) stood holding signs, chanting, and soliciting honks from passing cars. Suffice it to say that it was a noisy two hours. The energy again was really positive. I've really never seen anything like this in a presidential campaign. People, particularly young people, but not exclusively young people, are really, really jazzed about the prospect of an Obama presidency. There is a palpable sense that history is being created at these events.















Event #5: The Caucus!






Event #6: The Democratic Caucus Party - Duggan's Pub, Lincoln, NE