Topic: Campaign

She persisted: Hillary Clinton still has the long knives out for Bernie Sanders
She persisted: Hillary Clinton still has the long knives out for Bernie Sanders September 10, 2017 Monica Showalter Hillary Clinton will stop at nothing to pin her election loss on Bernie Sanders.  Now one of her staffers is spreading rumors about his supposed Russia collusion – again.
Republicans blow Democrats out of the water on fundraising - wonder why?
Republicans blow Democrats out of the water on fundraising - wonder why? July 23, 2017 Monica Showalter Is it that hard to figure out that one party stands for optimism and the other stands for chaos and piggery? Maybe this isn't so hard to explain.
(Lawn) signs of the times
(Lawn) signs of the times October 12, 2016 Jay Michaels At this time four years ago, my neighborhood was festooned with “Mitt” signs. 
It's second thoughts Sunday for 2008 Obama supporters
It's second thoughts Sunday for 2008 Obama supporters November 4, 2012 Thomas Lifson Today looks like a very bad day for President Obama's campaign, as former 2008 supporters are having second thoughts.
Mitt's Royal Slam
Mitt's Royal Slam October 30, 2012 J.R. Dunn Romney treated the campaign the same as he would have treated a new business back in the '80s or '90s. If he brings this off, if he is elected on November 6, Mitt Romney will stand as the most masterly political strategist of his epoch.
The Relationship Legacy of the Obama Cult
The Relationship Legacy of the Obama Cult October 23, 2012 Kevin Jackson Cults, by their very nature, shatter the existing personal relationships of the members they ensnare. The Obama cult is no different. Obama has ruined more relationships than internet porn.
In Obama's World, There Is No You
In Obama's World, There Is No You October 22, 2012 Daren Jonescu Our president has a pathological habit of converting concrete human lives into an abstract, "composite" humanity which, to his corrupted intellect, seems more real than life itself.
Mitt Romney: The Whitest Man in the Room?
Mitt Romney: The Whitest Man in the Room? October 8, 2012 Gary Jason Romney's whiteness has been hit by various super-PACs, including the organization "African Americans for Obama." But Obama's allies in the academic world are really stepping up to the plate.
Should Mitt Hire Jay Leno and Pat Caddell?
Should Mitt Hire Jay Leno and Pat Caddell? September 27, 2012 C. Edmund Wright The Romney Campaign is overlooking an attack on Obama that could win the election for it.
Obama, the greedy boss
Obama, the greedy boss September 25, 2012 Tom Trinko The LA Times just revealed that it appears that Obama pays his campaign workers less than the national average wage and Romney pays his campaign workers more than the national average wage
'It's the Country, Stupid'
'It's the Country, Stupid' September 21, 2012 Lee Cary There's a word that often describes too much of the inside-the-Beltway, northeast-corridor "conservative" punditry.
Guess who's trashing Obama campaign signs in Austin, Texas?
Guess who's trashing Obama campaign signs in Austin, Texas? September 20, 2012 David Paulin How to account in a pro-Obama neighborhood for a shocking act of vandalism occurring on the front lawn of Tom and Beth Priem?
Fear of the Five Percent
Fear of the Five Percent September 20, 2012 J. Robert Smith What the "experts" advising Romney seem to overlook.
Obama store sells Obamerican flag
Obama store sells Obamerican flag September 20, 2012 Thomas Lifson I am shocked that the Obama store would sell a version of the American flag with the fifty stars replaced by the campaign's iconic O with flowing stripes across the bottom.
The Obama Campaign's Racial Slander Strategy
The Obama Campaign's Racial Slander Strategy September 19, 2012 J.T. Hatter Americans will pay the price for the racial hatred being incited by the Democrats and their media shills. The price will be steep and paid in blood.
Who's 'dead'?
Who's 'dead'? September 19, 2012 Thomas Lifson Progressive pundits need to look in the mirror.
The Redistribution States of America?
The Redistribution States of America? September 19, 2012 Thomas Lifson Progressive media unwittingly help focus the campaign on issues that work in Romney's favor.
Rodeo clown media frantically distract from Obama's foreign policy disaster
Rodeo clown media frantically distract from Obama's foreign policy disaster September 18, 2012 Thomas Lifson A recording made 4 months ago surfaces just as Obama's foreign policy blunders ignite grave national security crisis.
While Obama Fields Softballs, Romney Plays Smallball
While Obama Fields Softballs, Romney Plays Smallball September 17, 2012 Gene Schwimmer Show me a Republican campaign in which Democrats are offering advice and the Democrats' advice is better, and I'll show you a Republican campaign in trouble.
Some Precursors of Obama's 'Yes, we are better off!'
Some Precursors of Obama's 'Yes, we are better off!' September 16, 2012 Paul J. Shlichta Claiming victory in the midst of the ruins of defeat is an old political ploy; it is the ubiquitous little black nothing of propaganda.
Romney Stuffs Obama, John Sununu Needs To Stuff It
Romney Stuffs Obama, John Sununu Needs To Stuff It September 12, 2012 Geoffrey P. Hunt While Romney wasted no time in leading from the front, his otherwise trusty ally and effective campaign proxy bulldog, former NH Gov John Sununu said " He probably should have waited..."
Bill Clinton plays the Obama hole card against Romney
Bill Clinton plays the Obama hole card against Romney September 12, 2012 Lee Cary We predicted the Mormon card was coming, but didn't anticipate the player.
Obama's Slogan
Obama's Slogan September 11, 2012 Lee Cary Forward. It's an order, not an appeal. A command, not a call. It has been, throughout history, the language of the dictator.
The Democratic Party's Polarizing Convention
The Democratic Party's Polarizing Convention September 10, 2012 Janice Shaw Crouse Four lasting impressions remain. They will haunt the campaign that lies ahead.
The GOP's Independent Voter Fixation
The GOP's Independent Voter Fixation September 10, 2012 J. Robert Smith The "Gee, bless his heart, the president just hasn't gotten it right, gosh darn it!" theme is thin porridge for voters. Independents need to see that the president's policies -- and their ensuing failures -- were predetermined by his deep-rooted beliefs.
New York Times drifting into self-parody territory
New York Times drifting into self-parody territory September 4, 2012 Thomas Lifson This is going to be an amusing campaign season.
From One Amateurish President to Another
From One Amateurish President to Another September 4, 2012 Jack Cashill Today's quick history remembers Bill Clinton as a successful president whose tenure was marred only by his sexual peccadilloes. Not so fast. In reality, the hallmark of the Clinton White House was its utter disorganization.
Eastwood Showed the Way for Mitt's Ad Men
Eastwood Showed the Way for Mitt's Ad Men September 4, 2012 Jack Nostromo Clint Eastwood's improv performance scared liberals, confused and even embarrassed certain conservatives and was an advertising gold mine for the Romney advertising team. If they have the wit to learn from him
Evil Right-Wingers Turn to Family, Not Government
Evil Right-Wingers Turn to Family, Not Government August 31, 2012 Daren Jonescu Campaigning last week, President Obama raised the question of where one should turn for help in pursuing one's happiness. The answer: government, "applause"; family, "booo."
Presidential Debate Advice for Mitt Romney
Presidential Debate Advice for Mitt Romney August 29, 2012 Lee Cary First, when Mitt speaks, his eyes tend to quickly sweep across the audience. He scans. It's common behavior, but there's a more effective level of eye contact.
Who's the Extremist?
Who's the Extremist? August 28, 2012 Jeffrey Folks Obama's charge of extremism is a classic example of the sort of rhetorical manipulation that Orwell called the Big Lie. Obama has identified his own greatest weakness and is attempting to turn it against his opponent.
A Campaign of Contempt and Personal Attacks
A Campaign of Contempt and Personal Attacks August 27, 2012 Janice Shaw Crouse Turning voters' attention away from his abysmal record to the supposed failures of Mr. Romney.
Is the Roll Out of the Ryan Pick Already Spinning Out of Control?
Is the Roll Out of the Ryan Pick Already Spinning Out of Control? August 14, 2012 Tara Servatius In the two news cycles since the pick, it has become clear that handling the very foreseeable fallout from the Ryan vice presidential pick is far above the current capabilities of the Romney campaign.
Latest embarrassing Obama fundraising gimmick is downright creepy
Latest embarrassing Obama fundraising gimmick is downright creepy July 22, 2012 Thomas Lifson And the perfect laugh-out-loud funny parody.
Is Mitt Manning Up?
Is Mitt Manning Up? July 12, 2012 Victor Volsky Watching the strange lassitude that engulfed the Republican presidential campaign around the Independence Day break, one couldn't help wondering: where was the Mitt Romney of the primaries, Mitt the Terrible?
The Campaign Ads That Will Defeat Obama
The Campaign Ads That Will Defeat Obama May 2, 2012 Edward Olshaker An Obama campaign based heavily on gaffes and primary attacks on Romney will backfire, because the president's own gaffes are far more damaging. Scandals and blunders suppressed by the media are ripe.
Dems Use Ted Nugent's Remarks to Distract from Ann Romney Flap
Dems Use Ted Nugent's Remarks to Distract from Ann Romney Flap April 18, 2012 J. Robert Smith Seeking moral equivalency is a time-honored tactic by Democrats when caught on the wrong side of a controversy