Blog Entries tagged 'Democrats'

Obama Parades Clintons at DNC Just to Have them Crushed by Godzilla Joe Biden

fmartel@fas.harvard.edu — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 05:00:00 +0100

Sorry for showing up a little late to comment on the Joe Biden speech, but I spent the aftermath of the speech sobbing hysterically and then woke up in tears only to begin thesis research. Thanks, Joe.

But before I get to that, I should address Sam's last post on Hillary's speech, in which he brings up the "I guess I should mention Obama and get myself out of trouble" part of the speech. I agree that that was tactfully written and, on paper, an extremely moving use of rhetor [...]

Hillary Clinton's DNC Speech in 15 Words

fmartel@fas.harvard.edu — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 05:00:00 +0100

"Me, me, me, I guess I should mention Barack Obama, me, me, me, Harriet Tubman"

Good job with the party unity there, Hillary. Really selfless speech, there.

Some Thoughts Before the Conventions

krasney@fas.harvard.edu — Sun, 24 Aug 2008 05:00:00 +0100

As we tread swiftly into Convention Season 2008, we should take a look at the complicated issues facing each of the candidates and see how they frame them over the next few weeks. Here are a few:

1. The Economy. The Democrats have been harsh critics of the current economic situation, but many Republicans-no less John McCain-believe that the economy is fundamentally sound. Currently, the second quarter GDP is being correct [...]

Where Were You when Barack Obama Booty-Txted America?

fmartel@fas.harvard.edu — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 05:00:00 +0100

I should preface this experience by noting how much irrational loathing I have for that antiquated communication device that is the telephone. It is loud, obnoxious, makes your ears sweat, and requires undivided attention for use. It has been obsolete ever since Al Gore invented the internet, and my blood usually boils whenever I am forced to use it. I have broken my fair share of cell phones due to various circumstances, but all have been via the smashing of the phone against a wall. Text me [...]

In Biden, a Firm Long-Term Strategy

krasney@fas.harvard.edu — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 05:00:00 +0100

Obama's choice of Joe Biden as his Vice President reflects a strong long-term strategy that plays to many of the concerns about Obama while keeping with the main themes of the campaign. In Biden is a long-time Washington fixture who isn't a Washington insider; a politician who is well-known enough to be credible but has a small-enough cross-section to not drag; and someone who is vitriolic and critical enough to add a new voice to the campaign and speak his own mind, but experienced e [...]

Europe votes for Obama

rmbecker@fas.harvard.edu — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 05:00:00 +0100

During past presidential elections, the debate and fervor that accompanies them generally remains restricted to the States. The rest of the world is usually dealing with it's own problems. However, all of Europe is eagerly watching the candidates. And the man cheered on most by those on the Continent is Barack Obama.

Starting after the Iowa primaries, Europe became fascinated by the young senator. Three French newspapers (Le Monde, Libération, and Le Figaro) all featured Obama o [...]