Democratic Blowout Why You Shouldn’t
Believe It

post from American Street on 27 October 2008 10:25:00 AM. © American Street

[cross posted at E Pluribus Unum]We’re hearing it every day, all day: “Unnamed senior Republicans” believe that John McCain is doomed to a landslide defeat. Barack Obama will win a “massive mandate.” He will be handed more political power than “any president in a generation.”And — who knows? — maybe some of these Republicans actually [...]

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OPEC Cuts Output by 1.5 Million Bpd as Oil Prices
Slump

post from Jutia Group on 27 October 2008 10:24:36 AM. © Jutia Group

The Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) Friday said it would cut oil production quotas by 1.5 million barrels a day in an attempt to put a floor under oil prices, which have plunged nearly 60% from their July record.…

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The "Nah Nah Nah Can't Hear You!" Argument

post from Open Left - Front Page on 27 October 2008 10:22:47 AM. © Open Left - Front Page

The conservative movement meltdown is going into overdrive, if Peter Wehner's op-ed in the[...]

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World Markets Plunge on Recession Fears

post from Jutia Group on 27 October 2008 10:19:48 AM. © Jutia Group

Equity markets around the world nosedived today (Friday) as fears of a global recession intensified.

At noon ET today, the blue-chip Dow Jones Industrial Average Index had plunged 267.46 points (-3.08%), to trade at 8,423.79. The tech-laden Nasdaq Composite Index shed 34.67 points…

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Voter Suppression Incidents 2008

post from Michael Alan Leon: MAL Contends . . . on 27 October 2008 10:13:00 AM. © Michael Alan Leon: MAL Contends . . .

The Brennan Center for Justice is compiling a comprehensive synopsis of current voter suppression incidents around the country of which McCain co-chair and Wisconsin Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen' suit comprises just one of many.

The Voter Suppression Incidents 2008 is an excellent resource, please check it out.

And spread the word: The nonpartisan Election protection coalition (http://www.866ourvote.org/) is fighting voter suppression and is a great resource. Look them up with any problems or concerns: Call 1 866 OUR VOTE (1 866 687 8683).

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The Polls - 10/27

post from TalkLeft on 27 October 2008 10:09:00 AM. © TalkLeft

DKos/R2000 has Obama up 8, 50-42. This is down from Obama's 12 point lead in this poll 2 days ago. ABC/WaPo has Obama up 7, 52-45. Obama was up 11 in this poll 3 days ago. Ras has Obama by 8, 52-44 (Update - Now 5, 51-46.) Hotline has Obama up 8, 50-42. Gallup Expanded has Obama up 9, 51-42 (Update - now 10, 53-43.

Is the race tightening from a blowout to a big Obama lead? Not precisely. In essence, the polls are coalescing around an Obama lead of 7-9 points. At this point, no tracking poll has Obama with less than a 4 point lead or more than a 9 point lead. Most are between 7 and 9.

By Big Tent Democrat, speaking for me only

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Your sacrifice allows others to have food they
need

post from Everyday Citizen on 27 October 2008 10:07:59 AM. © Everyday Citizen

According to the 2006 census, there are almost 400,000 individuals living below the federal poverty[...]

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McCain Campaign Worker Made Up Attack By Black
Obama Supporter -- Verse-Case Scenario by Tony Peyser

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My skeptical wife quickly sensed that this
Was a story no one should be buying
I'd even bet that Tawana Brawley would
Have guessed that this girl was lying.

VERSE CASE SCENARIO

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Republican Senior Senator From Alaska Ted
Stevens-- Guilty On All Charges

Ted and Sarah Will Never Stop Fighting To Keep Alaska Free Of Ethics
A few days ago the GOP was saying that if Stevens was just convicted on a few of the 7 charges it would help his re-election bid. I'm sure they'll come up with some way to explain how being convicted on every one of the charges will also help his re-election bid. Polling says otherwise though and it looks like the red state of Alaska, home of Sarah Palin, will be throwing out convicted felon Ted Stevens and as yet unindicted Congressman Don Young.

This afternoon's Hill has all the sordid details. "The verdict was reached after the jury deliberated since Wednesday and found the 84-year-old senator guilty of failing to report more than $250,000 in gifts from Bill Allen, the former head of Veco Corp., and other friends."

Stevens appeared expressionless, holding his stomach while the verdict was read. The courtroom was silent as the powerful Republican's fate was read to the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia.

Judge Emmet G. Sullivan deferred sentencing until after Feb. 23, when a hearing is scheduled on further motions. Stevens faces up to five years in prison on each count.

The jury did not seem to buy the explanation from Stevens that Allen showered him with gifts he didn't want and was unaware of, and that he believed the $160,000 he gave to another contractor covered all costs for the home renovations.

Stevens could get-- if he weren't a rich, powerful white guy-- 35 years in prison. He's not likely to ever serve a day in jail. Although sentencing isn't until after Bush leaves the White House, it is unlikely that Bush won't pardon him before that. What's a little bribery and perjury between old comrades? My favorite part of this is that the corrupt and contemptible Senate won't even consider expelling him-- or doing anything to him-- now that he is officially a convicted felon.

Despite being a convicted felon, he is not required to drop out of the race or resign from the Senate. If he wins re-election, he can continue to hold his seat because there is no rule barring felons from serving in Congress. The Senate could vote to expel him on a two-thirds vote.

"Put this down: That will never happen-- ever, OK?" Stevens said in the weeks leading up to his trial. "I am not stepping down. I'm going to run through, and I'm going to win this election."

The Anchorage Daily News put the Stevens conviction into the context of an ongoing investigation into the criminal conspiracy of the entire Alaskan Republican Party. Among the crooked politicians already convicted are former Alaska House Speaker Pete Kott, the former chairman of the Special Committee on Oil and Gas, Vic Kohring, and former state Rep Tom Anderson. They will soon be joined by Congressman Don Young, who is probably even more guilty than Stevens, and Stevens crooked son Ben, as well as still-serving state Senator John Cowdery and ex-state Rep Bruce Weyhrauch.

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Polling Update - October 27th - 8 More Days

"For those of you who are feeling giddy or cocky or think this is all set, I just have two words for you: New Hampshire," - Barack Obama

Rasmussen Tracking Poll: Obama 51, McCain 46 (Obama 52, McCain 44).
Hotline: Obama 50, McCain 42 (Obama 50, McCain 42).
Daily Kos: Obama 50, McCain 42 (Obama 51, McCain 40).
Gallup: Obama 50, McCain 45 (Obama 50, McCain 45).

Four poll average: Obama 50.25, McCain 43.75 (Obama 50.75, McCain 42.75).

Here's the overall national trend from Pollster.com.

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