Did Somebody Say Voter Fraud? In the wake of Deputy Attorney General Paul McNulty's resignation Monday, Attorney General Alberto Gonzales continues to face questions about the GOP's "War on Voter Fraud." And the GOP seems to have found a predictably reliable ally in its war in good old FOX News. Links: * Voter-Fraud Complaints by GOP Drove Dismissals * How U.S. attorneys were used to spread voter-fraud fears * U.S. Attorney: Message to Camden voters wasn't ours * U.S. Attorneys Office: Calls Were Possible "Voter-Suppression Tactic"
You've probably heard from Bill O'Reilly all about the hate and depravity that goes on at the Daily Kos website and at its annual orgy of obscenity and atrocity, the YearlyKos Convention. Never one to shrink from evil, intrepid TPMtv has endeavored to venture into the belly of the beast.
On the Ground in Ames While you may have heard that Mitt Romney recently won the Ames Straw Poll, most non-Iowans probably have no idea what the Ames Straw Poll actually is, or what it looks like. Luckily, helpful TPMtv viewer Greg Hauenstein attended the Straw Poll and filed a report direct from Ames to show us how this fabled event actually plays out in person.
Resistance is futile! 2008 Democratic frontrunner Senator Hillary Clinton (D-NY) took the airwaves by force Sunday morning, flexing her political might with appearances on all five of the Sunday talk shows. And her dial was turned to 11 the entire time, flooding the zone with details of her recently unveiled healthcare proposal, denunciations of the Bush approach to Iraq, and a deafening drumbeat of determination to become the next President of the United States.
Your Daily Politics Video Blog: Well, Tuesday night certainly didn't turn out like we thought. So in today's episode we take our stab at explaining what happened as well as expressing our complete bewilderment about what's going on on the Republican side.
08 Roundup: Episode #10 Your Daily Politics Video Blog: Tuesday is the big showdown in Florida between John McCain and Mitt Romney. And only one of them is going to come out of the state (politically) alive. Join us as we feel the Mittmentum and preview Tuesday's primary and tonight's blow-out, last-chance-for-Rudy debate.
Your Daily Politics Video Blog: You won't want to miss our special Mitt "Who Let the Dogs Out?!?!" Romney edition of our Friday Clip Extravaganza. Hard to believe anyone could ever have doubted that Mitt marched with MLK.
Your Daily Politics Video Blog: Coming off Saturday's South Carolina blow-out, the Sunday shows were a wall-to-wall Clinton pile-on. In today's episode of our weekly Sunday show roundup we bring you the high/lowlights.
More at http://www.theuptake.org Chuck Olsen stops in St. Louis, Missouri to gauge the Super Tuesday political winds there, and ask the question: “What does America need?” Part of The UpTake’s Southern Fried Tour 2008
3 days before the prima-caucus we speak to Texan non-voters about their perspective. Perhaps an Obama Achilles' heel - Republican voters that would vote for him in the general but not in the prima-caucus.
McCain Can't Quit John Hagee Your Daily Politics Video Blog: There's been a lot of chatter over the last few days about John McCain's embrace of Pastor John Hagee, who's well-known for a history of anti-Catholicism and claims that God will send terrorists to create a "bloodbath" in America for its support of a two state solution in Israel/Palestine. So what is it exactly that Hagee's said and just how much has McCain cozied up to him? We thought we'd put all the choicest moments into one quick video so you could take a look and make up your own mind.
In the Lehigh Valley of Pennsylvania both economic recession and recovery exist in the shadows of one another. Here's a selection of the diverse perspectives of Democratic small business owners on the race for the Democratic nomination for President.
More at http://www.theuptake.org While chasing Senator Hillary Clinton through central Pennsylvania I tried to understand the motivations of those who are voting for her and those who are considering giving their support. Among those who had already committed to Clinton echoed the same sentiment: they are ready to take the fight to the convention. Rob Reiner impresses on the crowd that Hillary needs to “win big” in Pennsylvania to stay in contention. He’s absolutely right and is more honest that recent statements by Pennsylvania Governor Ed Rendell that “If we win by 6 to 7, it’s a great victory. if were to win by ten or more that would be astounding.” Pennsylvania can only be considered a “win” for Clinton if it allows her to overtake Obama in either pledged delegates or the popular vote. The proportional allocation of delegates ensures that Obama will retain the lead for the next three primaries. As to the popular vote, here’s a quick back of the envelope calculation. If we ...
Sunday Show Roundup: Sunday Smorgasbord Your Daily Politics Video Blog: Emanuel and Pawlenty engage in a Lame-Off, Terry McAuliffe pronounces Bill on the Obama Bus, and Wes Clark hits McCain at his strongest point. All that and more in today's Sunday Show Roundup Smorgasbord edition of TPMtv.
Sunday Show Roundup: Georgia Veep Sweeps Your Daily Politics Video Blog: The crisis in Georgia provided all the potential vice presidential candidates a crucible in which to do some last-second cramming for the big #2 job. We see how they did in today's Sunday Show Roundup.
Len Edgerly sees how close he can get his Segway to the Pepsi Center. The Secret Service provided the answer.
More at http://www.theuptake.org. Noah Kunin, and the new media masses - trapped at the DNC! All dressed up with nowhere to go, Noah reports on their lack of an egress from their designated area outside of the Pepsi center. Appointments were missed, but at least the trap was catered. Noah comes up with a plan. Watch the video for full details. Follow Noah and the rest of the Uptake team's every move at the DNC over at The Uptake for more.
More at http://www.theuptake.org. A McCain supporter confronts peace activists outside of the John McCain Rally in Blaine, Minnesota. The McCain supporter claims that Iranians do not want peace.
Blame Game Your Daily Politics Video Blog: Forget rapacious CEOs, regulation-busting politicians, and the lobbyists that are keeping the whole system afloat (that is, until it got hit by a torpedo and sank). Republicans have found the real culprit behind the meltdown: Past Dem administrations and minority homeowners!
There was no mystery as to who the media star was after two Minnesota Public Radio hosted congressional debates. In a chaotic scene, reporters crowded around 6th District Republican incumbent Rep. Michele Bachmann after her debate with DFL challenger Elwyn Tinklenberg. One Bachmann supporter proudly yelled to the press "she is a pitbull in lipstick!" Inside the lobby of MPR, a much more subdued scene had Tinklenberg taking questions from a gaggle if reporters for over ten minutes. By the time 2nd District Republican incumbent Rep. John Kline finished his debate with DFL challenger Steve Sarvi, most of the press had vanished. When approached by The UpTake, Rep. Kline refused to take questions.
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