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It’s Sarah Palin. Surprised?

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By | August 29th, 2008|0 Comments

McCain surprise: a woman running mate?

Well, it looks like Pawlenty is out, so I'm 0-2 on running mate picks. But it appears as if McCain the Maverick may be ready to pull a surprise and pick someone no one predicted.All attention has suddenly turned to little-known Gov. Sarah Palin of Alaska. Palin, 44, has served [...]

By | August 29th, 2008|0 Comments

The best lines of the night, including one that wasn’t Obama’s

What did you think of Obama's speech?My initial reaction is that the best line of the night did not belong to Obama. It belonged to Barney Smith, a manufacturing worker from Marion, Ind., whose job was shipped overseas. He said he planned to vote for Obama although he has been [...]

By | August 29th, 2008|0 Comments

What would you tell your insurer to get lower rates?

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By | August 28th, 2008|0 Comments

Gullixson’s guess: McCain will pick . . .

Well, before I make my guess, let me start with who I don't think will be Sen. John McCain's choice for running mate.For example, Paris Hilton is out of the question. She would bring the youth and the financing he needs, but she would have to stop referring to him [...]

By | August 28th, 2008|0 Comments

Sweeney’s guess: McCain picks Romney

John McCain may and may not be naming his running mate on Friday in Dayton, Ohio. That setting has been expected for more than a week, but on Thursday the presumptive Republican nominee told a Pittsburgh radio audience that he hasn't made up his mind. Something tells me his mind [...]

By | August 28th, 2008|0 Comments

The humorous side of the convention, and, yes, there is one

My favorite headline from today's political coverage is this one: "Latest poll reveals 430 new demographics that will decide election."And this one: "America needs to have a superficial conversation about race."And this breaking story: "Cheney to speak at Republican Convention from Section 109, Row 56, Seat 3"Yes, they're all from [...]

By | August 27th, 2008|0 Comments

Clinton hit the right notes. Will it help Obama?

Hillary Clinton's speech fired up the party faithful at the Democratic convention in Denver -- and probably pleased the Barack Obama campaign immensely.The convention opened with fears that unhappy Clinton supporters might spoil Obama's party. But her speech is likely to contribute to a post-convention bump that should last at [...]

By | August 26th, 2008|0 Comments

Sonoma County’s top Dem weighs in on convention

"So far, it's been inspiring and predictable." That's an assessment of the DNC from Stephen Gale, the newly elected chair of the Sonoma County Democratic Party.When I talked to Gale, a Santa Rosa resident, today, he said, "Nothing really happened on the first day that I didn't expect. The appearance [...]

By | August 26th, 2008|0 Comments

Did Kennedy upstage Michelle Obama? Did anyone care?

Sen. Ted Kennedy's unscheduled appearance tonight was certainly the emotional highlight of the first day of the convention, surpassing Michelle Obama's eloquent address. (In case you missed it, click here for a video. To see a photo gallery, click here.)But who cared? Also, how can Sen. Hillary Clinton hope to [...]

By | August 25th, 2008|0 Comments