Marshawn Lynch Critiques The Second Debate
I think CNN would do well to hire the ex-Seahawks running back for occasional commentary on politics.
October Surprise
Pretty good so far, but please keep trying. Perhaps you might focus on the Boston Red Sox today.
The Morning After Debate #1
I ended up watching football last night. It was an entertaining game in which I had no particular rooting interest. My friends who watched Debate #1, on the other hand, most all of whom had a rooting interest for one of the two candidates, seem to have woken up this morning looking something like this.
Electile Dysfunction
The inability to become aroused over any of the choices for President put forth by either party during an election year. If the condition lasts more than six weeks, you're screwed.
Also the title of a new book by Alan Dershowitz, which I have no interest in reading. I just like the title.
Caption Contest: Take Your Best Shot
The relationship between candidates and babies on the campaign trail has always been fraught with pitfalls, as this photo so wonderfully demonstrates. What should the caption be?
2016 General Election: A Third Way
I can't wait for the Convention to begin!
Democrat Convention: Final Edition
I consume news and information electronically now, instead of reading print. But it's on the rare morning like this that dead-tree media really shine.
Democrat Convention Night Three: Joe Biden And Malarky
Joey - you coulda been a contender. You coulda been somebody
Democrat Fight Song
Pretty slick, if I must say so myself.
HRC To DWS: You're Fired! You're Hired!
Well, that was fast.
Collector's Item
Passes to political conventions are always much in demand by collectors of political ephemera. I suspect that this 2016 Democrat Convention pass, the Wasserman Schultz one, will see a lot of bidding activity.
GOP Convention: Four Days Of Open Carry
...and nobody gets shot! Who would have thunk it?
New York Times photo
New York Times photo
GOP Convention: First Night
While everyone works furiously this morning to out-do everyone else in sharing or structuring the perfect plagiarism meme, my takeaway from last night's proceedings in Cleveland is nicely encapsulated in a comment from the always-reliable Republican strategist Steve Schmidt:
"What we’re seeing tonight is the weaponization of grief.”
Francis Underwood For President
Seems legit, given the circumstances. (Thank you to my friend Jonathan Roses for the photo.)
If You Like Teflon, You'll Love Clinton!
Nothing sticks to a Clinton.
A Different Kind Of "Game Of Thrones" Returns Next Sunday
"The Circus" resumes next Sunday, just in time for the Conventions.
It Really Does Take One To Know One
"The Clintons have turned the politics of personal enrichment into an art form," he said. "They've made hundreds of millions of dollars selling access and selling favors."
