http://politicalstrateegery.com Daily Political Discussion Sun, 16 Nov 2008 19:54:13 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en It seems conservative commentator George Will has come an epiphany of sorts.  In his column today Will declares, without a hint of irony, that it if it was socialism McCain/Palin were trying to avoid, they were in the wrong party. "...while Republicans -- whose prescription drug entitlement is the largest expansion ... http://politicalstrateegery.com/thanks-mr-will-only-four-years-too-late/ President-Elect Barack Obama addressed the nation this morning, focusing on the economic crisis and help for the middle class.   Listen here. Here's a full transcript: On Tuesday, Americans stood in lines that stretched around schools and churches in numbers this nation has never seen. It didn’t matter who they were or where ... http://politicalstrateegery.com/president-elects-radio-address-to-the-nation/ I am ready to get out a can of whup'ass and go to town on Tony Perkins, from the Family Research Council. In an article I read on CNN today, Tony Perkins, after meeting with a bunch of conservatives, stated that Republicans lost because of Moderates. Moderates can ... http://politicalstrateegery.com/yeah-thats-what-happened-conservatives-on-why-they-lost/ Yesterday, Rahm Emanuel was offered and accepted the position for White House Chief of Staff. Emanuel was a top aide to former President Clinton and has a lot of White House experience. He has a personal relationship with the Obamas. He has been credited as a brilliant ... http://politicalstrateegery.com/president-elect-obamas-first-major-appointment-rahm-emanuel/ Included in the benefits of an Obama victory is the very strong possibility that he will be filling as many as three seats.  It is an opportunity to have progressive views on the courts for years to come.  Personally, I think Hillary Clinton would make a fantastic Supreme Court Justice. http://politicalstrateegery.com/the-obama-supreme-court/ http://politicalstrateegery.com/a-return-to-common-sense/ I'm tense.  Only a few hours before we start seeing results.  The right wing blogs are virtually silent, and the left wing blogs are stuffed with people just like me.  Looking for any nugget of new info that will provide an insight into what's happening on the ground. I am a ... http://politicalstrateegery.com/open-thread-2/ Yes we can!!!   Get to the polls and work it. *sniffle* http://politicalstrateegery.com/yes-we-can/ Today was a ridiculously crazy day and I barely had time to think about the looming election tomorrow. I was busy moving into a new desk, getting organized for the week and meeting my new boss. I didn't really even think about the election until the afternoon when I heard ... http://politicalstrateegery.com/twas-the-night-before-the-election/ First, sorry Mountain Lover for stepping on your post. You point about Row v. Wade is very important, common sense about reproductive rights hangs in the balance. Vote, dammit! But, it is the night before the election, and since this is my site I figured I would engage in ... http://politicalstrateegery.com/november-4-2008/