Author - SK Ashby

Election 2012

Chart of the Day

This is why the gap between President Obama and Mitt Romney is beginning to widen. Independents have swung dramatically away from the Right and toward the Left as the Republican primary drags on. The...

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Open Thread

Michigan Roots

Artist - Adam Zyglis In other news, the New Jersey assembly passed same-sex marriage today. Governor Chris Christie says he will veto it. If you're looking for a good laugh, try this.

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Economy

Smells Like Socialism

The Dow Jones closed today at its highest level since May of 2008, and the Nasdaq closed at its highest level since December 2000 during the last days of the Clinton Administration. If we are indeed...

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Epic Fail

A Lesson in Bad Optics

From the Derpartment of "you can't make this shit up." Mitt Romney had no public events on his schedule yesterday which left the traveling press flummoxed. But like a good press corps scorned, they...

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Open Thread

Trolls Under The Bridge

Artist - David Fitzsimmons In other news, the Republicans on the Senate Judiciary Committee, lead by Chuck Grassley, are blocking the approval of the renewal of the Violence Against Women Act because...

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Comedy

Cock-Blocking The Almighty

This is a thorough and comprehensive, and hilarious, take-down.The Colbert ReportGet More: Colbert Report Full Episodes,Political Humor & Satire Blog,Video ArchiveColbert is a national treasure.

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Open Thread

Fighting Back

I just love the Godzilla imagery. Artist - RJ Matson In other news, the pro-Romney super PAC Restore our Future is launching a major ad-buy across the country to prepare for Super Tuesday. Expect a...

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Epic Fail

Incoherence in Maine

An update on the Maine Republican caucus which the Ron Paul campaign is challenging the results of. It turns out the problem is more widespread than simply one county not having their votes counted...

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Open Thread

Incurable Romantic

Artist - John Cole In other news, the fiscal 2013 budget proposed by President Obama today includes increased funding for bringing trade cases to court in the trade battle with China. But, but... I...

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