Boyd Reed
- : Turtle Creek, PA
- : 34
- : Moderate
- : Democrat
- : Occupation: IT Technician Born: 1974, East St. Louis, IL Family: Married, 4 children College: Univ. of Illinois, Urbana, IL Interests: chess, football, reading, baseball, politics, computers
- : Politico (Ben Smith) First Read (MSNBC) Political Ticker (CNN)
- : "Democracy for the Few", Michael Parenti "The Complete Curmudgeon", Jon Winokur "The Stolen Election", Lloyd Robinson "A Good Walk Spoiled", John Feinstein "Who's Your Caddy?", Rick Reilly
- : "First they ignore you, then they ridicule you, then they fight you, then you win." - Gandhi "A man who stands for nothing will fall for anything." - M.L. King "There is no underestimating the intelligence of the American public." - H.L. Mencken "Politicians are like diapers. They should be changed often - and for the same reason." - Anonymous
John McCain and Brian Rogers: The Audacity of Dopes
Today, McCain spokesman Brian Rogers made this comment in response to Sen. Jim Webb's remarks in yesterday's interview with Keith Olbermann. (All emphases mine.) If you didn't think this was a coordinated attack on John McCain's credentials before, it's clear...more »
Posted on July 1, 2008 4:13 PM
The Difference between Shifting and Floundering
Today, the Obama campaign rejected General Wesley Clark's recent comments about John McCain's lack of foreign policy seasoning or executive experience.This, to me, seemed clearly calculated to avoid a long debate about McCain's military service and parsing Clark's words. As...more »
Posted on June 30, 2008 6:27 PM
Who Obama Is - And Why I Support Him
As I have blogged before, I came into this election season as a supporter of Hillary Clinton. I supported her, even though I had reservations about her, because I felt she probably had the best chance among the Democratic candidates...more »
Posted on June 26, 2008 6:49 PM
Jeffrey Berman: Obama's Delegate Mastermind
(Orginally posted as a diary at Daily Kos.)There have been many words written in many places about the great political team that has carried Sen. Barack Obama to presumptive nominee status. Chief strategist David Axelrod has, justifiably, received the majority of the ink,...more »
Posted on June 9, 2008 6:15 PM
Beyond the Keyboard: Ten Steps to Bringing Voters to Obama
One of the terms often used on TPM and other sites is "echo chamber". It is certainly an appropriate term, as many of our posts are essentially exercises in preaching to the choir. Some of our better writers do get linked...more »
Posted on June 7, 2008 8:03 AM
Remembering Bobby
Early on the morning of June 6, 1968, our nation suffered a terrible, tragic loss. Sen. Robert F. Kennedy, fresh from winning the California Democratic presidential primary, was gunned down by Sirhan Sirhan.This loss was made all the more poignant...more »
Posted on June 6, 2008 12:49 PM
Howard Dean Gets His Due
It has been reported today that former Vermont Gov. Howard Dean will stay on as chairman of the Democratic National Committee.I personally think this is the best news of the day.I know many people don't like Howard Dean. I also...more »
Posted on June 5, 2008 1:59 PM
I Never Thought I'd See The Day
Back in June of 2007, while turning hamburgers on the grill and chatting with a friend, I was asked if I really thought a Black man could become President of the United States. My response was, "Even if Colin Powell had run in 2000, I don't think he'd...more »
Posted on June 5, 2008 8:28 AM
Seeing The Angles: Obama, Clinton and the Vice Presidency
"When you don't see all the angles, that's when you're in trouble." -- Carlito Brigante, Carlito's WayThere's been a great deal of discussion over the past few months about the top two Democratic candidates being on the same ticket in...more »
Posted on June 4, 2008 8:24 AM
An Open Letter To John McCain
Dear Senator McCain:Earlier today, you made the following statement as part of your continued attack on Barack Obama's foreign policy plans. I have the knowledge and experience to understand the dangerous consequences of a naive approach to Presidential summits based...more »
Posted on May 21, 2008 6:20 PM
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Gee, Tena....how do you really feel? LOL
Posted at July 4, 2008 2:24 PM in response to Top signs of Netroots overreach
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*sniff* *sniff* I smell snark!
Goes great with a 2008 Rec. :)
Posted at July 1, 2008 5:24 PM in response to The REAL Barack Obama--Unmasking the Beast
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It's the surest sign that Obama is his own man when neither side can successfully label him. It's one of the reasons I switched to supporting him.
Posted at July 1, 2008 5:21 PM in response to The REAL Barack Obama--Unmasking the Beast
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The problem with Clark's comments was the timing. The comments themselves were in no way demeaning McCain's military record. Clark's only problem was that the comments were made at a bad time for the campaign. If he'd said the same thing a week ago or a week later - no problem.
Posted at July 1, 2008 3:58 PM in response to McCain Campaign Accuses Obama Camp Of Coordinating With Webb To Attack McCain
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Actually, I thought the biggest problem with Clark's soundbite was the timing. With Obama doing the big patriotism speech on Monday, the campaign didn't want anything to overshadow it. I think THAT was the real reason Clark went under the bus. If Clark had made those comments today, I think he'd have gotten more campaign support.
Posted at July 1, 2008 3:48 PM in response to McCain Campaign Accuses Obama Camp Of Coordinating With Webb To Attack McCain
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On this issue, I agree with you.
Posted at July 1, 2008 3:07 PM in response to Now A McCain Surrogate Demeans Wes Clark's Service
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Making any deal with an avowed conservative makes me nervous. But I agree that Hagel is infinitely more trustworthy than LIEberman now.
Posted at July 1, 2008 3:01 PM in response to Poll: Lieberman's Approval Rating In Connecticut Sinks To Lowest Ever
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In this regard, though, BHO doesn't hold a candle to Ronald Wilson Reagan.
Posted at July 1, 2008 2:59 PM in response to The REAL Barack Obama--Unmasking the Beast
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As the New London Day tagged its walkback of their 2006 Lieberman endorsement: We Don't Know This Sen. Joe.
Posted at July 1, 2008 12:43 PM in response to Poll: Lieberman's Approval Rating In Connecticut Sinks To Lowest Ever
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This was a reply to dijamo.
(Must...learn...to...click...check box...)
Posted at July 1, 2008 12:41 PM in response to Poll: Lieberman's Approval Rating In Connecticut Sinks To Lowest Ever
