It was a slow week on the political landscape. Even the things that did happen were really more like announcements of the intention to do something at some point. Sluggish action notwithstanding, the panel of experts from Camp Campaign has scoured the newswires to bring you the big Winners and Losers of the Week.
WINNERS:
The Federal Government
Washington DC is intricately tied to the federal government. What happens in Vegas may stay in Vegas, but what happens in Washington transfers to the U.S. government. So the Feds get a freebie of a win this week courtesy of the Washington Redskins,
A Sheriff, a Warlord, and a Pit Bull Walk into a Bar
by Ronald A. Rowe May 2nd, 2012 | Political Opinions, Winners & Losers
President Obama’s Biggest Accomplishment
by T Akery May 1st, 2012 | Presidential Election, Presidential News
President Obama's campaign has rolled out on his biggest accomplishments in an ad. What's really sad about this ad is that it is not about the economy, a drop back down to $2-a-gallon gas, health care, jobs, unemployment or even leaving Afghanistan. You know -- the issues that people really care about and the things that affect their everyday lives a great deal. Nope, the biggest accomplishment being publicized centers on the death of Osama Bin Laden.
Yes, it is great that Osama Bin Laden is dead. Yes, it was a big military victory. But the reviews are mixed
Yes, it is great that Osama Bin Laden is dead. Yes, it was a big military victory. But the reviews are mixed
May Day! May Day!
by Eric M. Blake April 30th, 2012 | Conservative Considerations, General Politics, Political Opinions
Before I kick off, I feel I must make a comment regarding the methods of a certain colleague. Look: going out of your way to emphasize (I swear) spelling errors in the argument of someone who’s challenging your argument (SIC! SIC! SIC!) … that seems to be a common tactic of internet message boards, which can be best translated as, “You’re an idiot, so I don’t have to even bother to take your argument seriously.” Of course, it has nothing to do with content. In a word, it’s “sic”. Really … can’t we discuss things like rational adults?
Interestingly enough
Interestingly enough
Third-party Candidates in the 2012 Presidential Election
by James Maynard April 26th, 2012 | Independent Ideas, Independent Views, Presidential Election
Americans have not elected a president who was not affiliated with a major party since George Washington. However, Abraham Lincoln's Republican Party was only six years old in 1860, George Wallace garnered 13.5% in 1968, and Ross Perot peaked in 1992 with nearly 19% of the popular vote.
Will 2012 be a year where third-party candidates play a large role in the election?
Three parties may be fielding strong candidates this year. The Libertarian Party will likely be represented by a former Governor for the first time – New Mexico's Gary Johnson. The Greens may be fielding a celebrity, Rosanne Barr,
Will 2012 be a year where third-party candidates play a large role in the election?
Three parties may be fielding strong candidates this year. The Libertarian Party will likely be represented by a former Governor for the first time – New Mexico's Gary Johnson. The Greens may be fielding a celebrity, Rosanne Barr,
One Nation Under Dog
by Ronald A. Rowe April 25th, 2012 | Political Humor, Political Opinions, Winners & Losers
This week we take time out to answer the age-old question that has confounded politicians for generations -- Which is worse: driving with your dog in a custom-shielded car carrier on the roof of your car 30 years ago or eating dog meat in Africa 40 years ago?
Yes, instead of focusing on the economy or the deficit or the common defense or social issues or unemployment, both the Obama and Romney campaigns spent the last week in a silly Twitter / Media war trying to argue exactly that question. *
Young Barry Obama ate dog meat while living in Kenya.
Yes, instead of focusing on the economy or the deficit or the common defense or social issues or unemployment, both the Obama and Romney campaigns spent the last week in a silly Twitter / Media war trying to argue exactly that question. *
Young Barry Obama ate dog meat while living in Kenya.
