Tag Archives: scandal

Questioning Obama on Blagojevich

Posted on December 20, 2008 by Lee

Hypothetically imagining he had the power to subpoena the president-elect, Michael Isikoff identifies the top five questions the public requires answers to relative to Mr. Obama’s knowledge of, or involvement with, Governor Blagojevich’s criminal misconduct.

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The Silent Man

Posted on December 12, 2008 by Lee

If Rahm Emmanuel falls, it’s “what did the president-elect know, and when did he know it” time. You cannot get any closer to Obama. An ugly business. 

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Oral Nonsex

Posted on November 5, 2008 by Lee

I recall it being reported at the height of the sordid and tedious Monica Lewinsky scandal, that Bill Clinton personally felt he had not violated his wedding vows because in his view, receiving fellatio did not constitute adultery. Evidently Clinton … Continue reading →

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Minor Scandals Can Help

Posted on September 1, 2008 by Lee

Apparently the teenage pregnancy of Sarah Palin’s daughter Bristol has excited social conservatives even more about the candidate (for the when-it-counts demonstration of opposition to abortion). According to Grover Norquist, the soc-cons are “over the moon” in their support. That’s … Continue reading →

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Inventing a Scandal for Sarah

Posted on August 31, 2008 by Lee

When all else fails, just start making stuff up. You really have to feel for Barack Obama, who is at heart an enormously classy guy. The DailyKos diarists do him few favors in his efforts to elevate political discourse in … Continue reading →

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A Loss of Democratic Self-Awareness

Posted on August 29, 2008 by Lee

It’s rather amusing to see the ticket lacking in any executive experience, with a presidential nominee of extremely limited elected experience, attempting to attack McCain’s vice presidential nominee on grounds of inexperience. Reeling a bit perhaps. A more mature Democratic … Continue reading →

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Spitzer Resigns

Posted on March 12, 2008 by MichaelW

But there’s no plea deal regarding the potential federal charges. Is it possible that the feds are going to do to Spitzer what Spitzer paid to do to “Kristen”? (HT: JOM): Eliot Spitzer’s tumultuous tumble from the zenith of a … Continue reading →

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Smearing McCain

Posted on February 21, 2008 by MichaelW

I am not a fan of John McCain, but the rumor-based smear leveled at him by the New York Times is more than a little unfair. Early in Senator John McCain’s first run for the White House eight years ago, … Continue reading →

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