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What’s In a Name?
Obama volunteers from Columbus, Ohio, who have adopted the middle name Hussein include J. T. Marcum, left, Aaron Barclay, Alex Enderle, Norm Shoemaker and Chelsey McCune. They use the name on the Internet and in greeting one another. Photo by … Continue reading
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Tagged Campaign Tactics, Islam, Obama, Obama Smear Campaign, Presidential Campaign, Religion
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Frank Rich : Scaring Up the Vote
Illustration by Barry Blitt / The New York Times.If Terrorists Rock the Vote in 2008By Frank Rich / June 29, 2008 Don’t fault Charles Black, the John McCain adviser, for publicly stating his honest belief that a domestic terrorist attack … Continue reading
Dems Just Love That "Big Bad John"
Ride ’em Corn Dog : Already a Classic Cornyn video is campaign gold mine;Race in virtual dead heatBy John Moritz / June 27, 2008 AUSTIN — The sight of U.S. Sen. John Cornyn wearing cowboy threads while an ol’ boy … Continue reading
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Tagged Advertising, Campaign Tactics, Corn Dog, Cornyn, Rick Noriega, Senatorial Campaign, Texas, Video
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FOX News : Stop the Lies
The following comes to us from MoveOn.org. FOX News acts as a propaganda arm of the Bush administration and the Republican right. Despite its cartoonish bias, it has broad reach and substantial clout and it should be challenged at every … Continue reading
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Tagged Campaign Tactics, Fox News, Media, MoveOn.org, Obama, Obama Smear Campaign, Propaganda
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You Wanna Win or Not?
Thanks to Harry Edwards / The Rag Blog
And They’re Off and Running…
But, of course, racism and hatred and vicious lies won’t play a major role in this election. We’re beyond all that, right? Well, just read the next four articles for a taste of what we’re facing in this election campaign. … Continue reading
At Texas Republican Convention…
Vendor who sold racist Obama pin:Just meant to be funnyBy Christy Hoppe / June 18, 2008 AUSTIN – The vendor who sold a racist pin at the Texas Republican Party convention last weekend in Houston apologized today and said he … Continue reading
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Tagged Campaign Tactics, Obama, Presidential Campaign, Racism, Republican Party
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Racist Obama Doll Lives
The Sock Obama dollCreators of The Sock Obama seek new company to produce dollBy Sheena McFarland / June 18, 2008 A stuffed sock monkey doll dressed as and named after presidential candidate Barack Obama may not be shelved just yet, … Continue reading
Obama Accuser Has Long Rap Sheet
The Pueblo County Sheriff’s website, which pictures Sinclair under the word ‘Wanted,’ cites felony theft and forgery charges. Courtesy Politico.Specializes in “Crimes Involving Deceit”By Ben Smith / June 18, 2008 Larry Sinclair is wanted in Colorado, but you can catch … Continue reading
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Baracknophobia!!!!
Jon Stewart Mocks Media For Peddling Insane Obama RumorsJune 17, 2008 On Monday night’s “Daily Show,” Jon Stewart mocked the media’s willingness to peddle insane rumors about Barack Obama — and their tendency to blame the rumor-mongering on internet sites. … Continue reading
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Tagged Campaign Tactics, Humor, Media, Michelle Obama, Obama, Presidential Campaign, Satire, Video
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