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By Stonecipher - Sunday, May 18th, 2008 at 11:54 AM
Just about every aspiring political writer in the country adores the work of Hunter S. Thompson. It is almost cliche to say that Thompson's political writing has had an influence on me, but I must admit, it is true.
"Fear and Loathing on the Campaign Trail ‘72" was the first piece of political writing that ever fully stimulated and satisfied e more...
By Stonecipher - Saturday, May 17th, 2008 at 5:49 PM
Just two days ago John McCain made an effort to change his tone on the Iraq War. In a speech he gave in Columbus, Ohio McCain cut the time he planned to stay in Iraq by 95%. Dropping from 100 years, down to just five...at least for most of the troops there now.
Barack Obama on the other hand has a clear understanding of the toll this war is taking more...
By Stonecipher - Friday, May 16th, 2008 at 1:51 PM
Now that we seem to have moved from Primary mode into General Election mode many are writing about Barack Obama's amazing potential to beat John McCain in the fall.
Articles with titles like "Why Barack Obama Will Win" are popping up all over the opinion pages and the blogosphere. There have also been a slew of articles more...
By Stonecipher - Wednesday, May 14th, 2008 at 4:03 PM
We all knew this was coming. Clinton was expected to beat Obama in West Virginia by as many as 40-points and she did. She won by 41-points to be exact and to give credit where it is due.
But as a post this morning on the Daily Kos argues, it's a little too late for momentum and symbolism. This race is over.
Onc more...
By Stonecipher - Tuesday, May 13th, 2008 at 4:01 PM
There is no longer any question about it; Barack Obama has won the fight for delegates in the Democratic Primary. According to the rules set up by The Party, and according to Hillary Clinton circa January 2008, this is a race for delegates and no matter how you slice it Barack Obama wins.
If you don't believe me, go talk to jwilkes more...
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