Daily Archives: October 26, 2012

Grassroots vs. Astroturf

Posted on October 26, 2012 by

Kevin Drum: Obama’s Ground Game Advantage May Not Be As Big As It Looks There’s been a disconnect in the ground games of the major parties for some time. Democrats tend to rely on paid, professional operations, while Republicans rely … Continue reading →

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You Might Be an Obamacrat

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If you’re wearing a vagina-themed costume this Halloween, you might be an Obamacrat. If you cared enough to protest Gitmo in 2004, but not in 2012 (it’s still open, dork), you might be an Obamacrat. If you think Big Bird, … Continue reading →

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Mitt Romney’s Speech on the Economy

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Today, Mitt Romney delivered remarks on the U.S. economy in Ames, Iowa. Read a transcript of the remarks below, as prepared for delivery: Thank you all. It’s great to be back in Iowa. And don’t think that this is the … Continue reading →

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#Benghazi Calls for rescue DENIED three times

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CIA operators were denied request for help during Benghazi attack Fox News has learned from sources who were on the ground in Benghazi that an urgent request from the CIA annex for military back-up during the attack on the U.S. … Continue reading →

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Frankenstorm Friday

Posted on October 26, 2012 by

NOAA’s Sandy Interactive map and other links here. Weather Underground (the other WU, not the bombing nutjobs) forecast map Open thread.

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