Super Bowl Political Ad
We didn’t see the ad here. But Barack Obama ran ads on the Super Bowl. Fox, the network that broadcast the game, wouldn’t sell ads to any of the campaigns, claiming that it was all sold out, but Obama bought… Continue Reading
Domestic Politics
Mississippi: The Nanny State
I’d like it if I lost some weight. A lot of Americans are like that; people who concern themselves with national health issues are right to note that Americans are, on average, overweight and that this causes a greater strain… Continue Reading
One Wonders
When the primaries are over — which may not be Tuesday night, as it turns out — the Democrats will likely be able to reconcile themselves to whoever wins. Obama fans will, I have little doubt, be able to say,… Continue Reading
John Edwards Endorsement Announcement
With the Democratic race narrowing, the endorsement of John Edwards might just prove decisive. So of course we’ve all been waiting to see if this tips the balance.
They’re Becoming Unhinged (Updated)
For some conservatives, ideological purity is much, much more important than keeping the Clintons out of the White House, apparently. I just don’t understand this sort of thinking. Democrats must love it. Update: If you’re a Republican who is unsatisfied… Continue Reading
Absentee Ballot
My absentee ballot came today. I guess it’s a good thing that it took so long to come — had it come before Tuesday, I’d have voted for Giuliani. As it turns out, that would have been throwing my vote… Continue Reading
Ugh, I Can’t Stand The Whining Pundits
Right-wing pundits — the same sort who have stood resolutely by George W. Bush as he has nearly set the White House on fire these past seven years, the same sort who would have responded to Bush actually slitting a… Continue Reading
McCain-Crist
Some scuttlebutt floating around the Internets has it that McCain’s win in Florida was the result of a last-minute endorsement by Charlie Crist, Florida’s governor. The juicier rumor was that Crist demanded to be named McCain’s running mate in exchange… Continue Reading
Early Returns (Updated)
The Florida polls just closed about fifteen minutes ago, and some early voting and absentee ballots have been reported. McCain has about 34% of the vote and Romney has about 33%, and if the early numbers are any indication, a… Continue Reading
Voter’s Guide
In preparation for this week’s poll here on Not A Potted Plant, I’ve readied some pictures of the spouses of the varioius Presidential candidates. Important stuff here: Ann Romney: Michelle Obama: Cindy McCain: Judith Giuliani: Janet Huckabee: Elizabeth Edwards: Bill… Continue Reading