Initially I was pleased when I realized the Jim Lehrer was the moderator (much better than any of the random network guys, sorry dearly departed Tim Russert, you were not missed tonight) and that he was leading off with a question about the … [Read more...] about Obama Best on Iraq, Lame on Economy
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Can you tell the difference between John McCain and a Carrot?
Take this MoveOn.org quiz and see if you correctly answer 6 short questions about the difference between McCain and Bush--Click here to take the quiz.Bonus points if you can tell the difference between McCain and a carrot on key policy questions: … [Read more...] about Can you tell the difference between John McCain and a Carrot?
See Sam Shepard’s Fool for Love at Capital Stage
(:)(:)(:)(:) for a very solid production of Sam Shepard's play "Fool for Love" now playing at the Capital Stage in Old Sacramento through April 27, 2008.I've lost track of how many times I've seen this play produced. This is certainly the first time … [Read more...] about See Sam Shepard’s Fool for Love at Capital Stage
The Edwards Effect by Paul Krugman
The Edwards EffectBy PAUL KRUGMAN in the New York TimesPublished: February 1, 2008So John Edwards has dropped out of the race for the presidency. By normal political standards, his campaign fell short.Skip to next paragraphPaul Krugman.Go to … [Read more...] about The Edwards Effect by Paul Krugman
Watch Obama’s New Hampshire Primary Speech
Listen, I haven't weighed in lately on the Presidential campaign, or anything. Frankly, I've been preoccupied by a health crisis in our son. When he's really sick, I have trouble doing anything extra. So I've kept, up, but not in my thoughts to … [Read more...] about Watch Obama’s New Hampshire Primary Speech
What My Family is Doing to Eliminate Fascism
While I was emailing a friend threatening to risk a Giuliani presidency rather than vote for Hillary Clinton, my husband was working a little harder to identify and contain fascism. Here's his excellent letter published in today's Sacramento Bee.Top … [Read more...] about What My Family is Doing to Eliminate Fascism
Juno is Mandatory Viewing
(:)(:)(:)(:) for Juno the sleeper comedy in movie theaters now. I'm a sucker for sweet little films. This movie proves that there are plenty of stories yet to be told and that they are worth telling. It's fresh, it's unpredictable, it's witty and … [Read more...] about Juno is Mandatory Viewing
Prediction: Hillary Clinton will not Win the California Presidential Primary
I'll let you in on an important political secret: my mother is the unit California Democrat. As she votes, so vote the Democrats of California. As long as I have been tracking it, this has been proven to be true.* And my mother doesn't like … [Read more...] about Prediction: Hillary Clinton will not Win the California Presidential Primary
Anti-Hillary Sentiment Tests Spiritual Principles
In the past few months, I have moved from generally worried that Hillary Clinton will be the nominee to full-on panicked that she will be. In this same period, I have moved from concerned that she might not win the White House if she were the … [Read more...] about Anti-Hillary Sentiment Tests Spiritual Principles
Maviglio vs. Nichols
You may be interested in reading (Speaker Fabian Nunez' press secretary) Steve Maviglio's comments (and my response) on yesterday's post, CNA vs. Nunez which was also appeared in the California Progress Report. … [Read more...] about Maviglio vs. Nichols
14 White Men Hold CA Budget Hostage
Republicans won’t vote for schools & hospitals without the promise of dirty(er) air Sacramento – That’s the headline all the papers should have written today. Instead they wrote about the slugfest between Democrats and Republicans. It’s … [Read more...] about 14 White Men Hold CA Budget Hostage
Garcia vs. Parra–How Republicans Don’t Serve Their Constituents II
And another thing about Republicans in the California legislature, they don't vote their district, even when they win a tough election. They cow tow to a minority of the party instead of their constituents. Case in point Bonnie Garcia (R-Palm … [Read more...] about Garcia vs. Parra–How Republicans Don’t Serve Their Constituents II