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Thursday, October 31, 2024

The New York Times published an op-ed on the polls yesterday jointly authored by Democratic pollster Celinda Lake and Republican pollster Amanda Iovino. Their main observation is expressed in this one bar graph...


Tuesday, October 29, 2024

We have unhappy news: Jeff Bezos thinks you are an idiot. Don't feel too bad, though, because he thinks we are idiots, too. Facing a rebellion from the staff of The Washington Post, not to mention an exodus of subscribers, he published an op-ed yesterday explaining why he spiked the paper's endorsement of Kamala Harris. In short, it was about integrity: read more


Barbara Pierce Bush tells PEOPLE she's "hopeful" that voters will back Harris on Nov. 5 to "move our country forward and protect women's rights" read more


"It may be little, but that's no secret," you're saying right now. But that is not what we are talking about. Nope, we mean something else said at the now-infamous Madison Square Garden rally (see above). Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) was there to participate, and also to remind everyone watching that he doesn't actually care about the values expressed in the Bible (if he did, he would not have remained on stage while the others spewed their bile). When Trump announced Johnson on stage, the former president said: "We can take the Senate pretty easily, and I think with our little secret we are gonna do really well with the House. Our little secret is having a big impact. He and I have a little secret"we will tell you what it is when the race is over."


Allow us to begin today by reminding readers of one of the most famous "October Surprise" stories in American history. On October 29, 1884, Reverend Samuel D. Burchard gave a speech on behalf of then-GOP nominee James G. Blaine. And, in an attempt to fire up Republican voters prior to the election, the good reverend thundered: "We are Republicans, and don't propose to leave our party and identify ourselves with the party whose antecedents have been Rum, Romanism, and Rebellion." That was not the wisest thing to say in a city full of Irish Catholics, who all heard the news within 24 hours, thanks to New York City's thriving newspaper trade (there were five successful dailies at that time). Blaine lost New York State by just 1,149 votes, and the election 219 electoral votes to 182. If you flip the Empire State's 36 EVs, then Blaine wins election, 218-183.


Comments

"--look in the GD mirror..."

#67 | Posted by shrimptacodan

That's hilarious... considering that shrimptacodan's parents had to remove all the mirrors in the house where he grew up because of the trauma he experienced the first time he saw his own reflection.

shrimptacodan's November 5th challenge (is she up to it?)

"--which is the dumbest, most ignorant comment I've read throughout my internet travels today...."

Posted by shrimptacodan | Flag: Not really in a position to gauge other people's comments. Not really at all


#8 | Posted by shrimptacodan | Flag: shrimptacodan's November 5th challenge (is she up to it?)

#35 | Posted by visitor_

We covered this topic previously, you smooth-brained, mouth-breathing knuckle-dragger.

You're welcome.

Oh, and Happy Anniversary ! ! !

#83 | Posted by visitor_ | Flag: A desperate cry for help

Garbage Force One, it's as pathetic as it looks.

#69 | Posted by visitor_ | Flag: This comment has been approved and ordained by MAGA Jesus

"Kamala's support is much higher than the polls indicate."

#14 | Posted by visitor_ | Flag: You got that right, Willis

Happy Anniversary

#25 | Posted by Gal_Tuesday at 2024-10-31 11:20 AM | Reply | Flag: Amazingly Newsworthy

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