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‘m not sure what Chuck Lorre has against smart people, but with the foul sitcom “The Big Bang Theory” (7:30 p.m. Monday, WBBM-Ch. 2) he tries to have his revenge against anyone with an IQ above room temperature.
2007
It Gets Better
From Talking Points Memo:
But don’t think this allusion to generations of stereotypes about black men was just some stray comment.
The RNC just shot off an email building on the slur. With the headline “Razzle Dazzle”, the email continues the theme that Obama is just another black fancy-pants with a slick smile and nice turn of phrase but either without the candle-power or stick-to-it-iveness to actually get things done.
“Chicago Star Obama Continues His All Show, No Substance Campaign With Event On Broadway,” the email begins.
What to expect next out of the RNC? Obama would be a better singer and tap dancer than president?
I have this vision of Harry Morgan when he played a General who was losing his marble son MASH (before he became the colonel) and during a court martial asks a black soldier to dance a jig.
Did the Reporter Laugh
As for Obama, a senior White House official said the freshman senator from Illinois was “capable” of the intellectual rigor needed to win the presidency but instead relies too heavily on his easy charm.
“It’s sort of like, ‘that’s all I need to get by,’ which bespeaks sort of a condescending attitude towards the voters,” said the official, speaking on condition of anonymity. “And a laziness, an intellectual laziness.”
Going Out with A Bang
Weller Staffer pushes Mike Flannery on the stairs.
That’ll go over well. Guess the headlines won’t be of a fond remembrance of departing Member of Congress.
Transexual Teachers
John Cox is very, very concerned about Transexual Teachers
Why? That’s a very good question.
The best highlight reel yet of the Values Voter Debate has been put together by the Drexel Democrats:
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Believe
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Planned Parenthood Enters the Blogosphere
Go visit them here–I’ll link through the graphic. The blog will be liveblogging tomorrow from the courtroom.
Planned Parenthood Volunteer Videos
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The Tally
Democratic Primary Prediction: Lipinski, but you can change that
+3 D results in Illinois Delegation of 13-6 Democratic Advantage and significantly more progressive.
IL-3 The Democratic Primary on a Bush Dog
IL-3 Map
Already covered here, here, here, here, here, here, here, here, here, and here.
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The Freshman IL-6 & IL-17
IL-6 Map
2004
Bush 53 %
Kerry 47 %
2000
Bush 53 %
Gore 47 %
Cook Partisan Index +3 R
Republican: Uberwingnut Peter Roskam who is excellent at campaigning, constituent service and damn likeable.
Democrat: No serious candidate. Tammy Duckworth decided against the race and no serious candidate has announced.
Given Roskam is a prodigious fundraiser and has high positive name recognition, this is unlikely to be a targeted race. Republicans get a pass on one race.
IL-17 Map
2004
Kerry 51
Bush 48
2000
Gore
Bush
Cook Partisan Index +5 D
Democrat: Progressive Phil Hare won his last race with 57 % of the vote and appears to have no serious challenger. He’s been a great surprise as a strong voice for progressive causes. And he bought some ties.