Joe Biden, 2008: John McCain an ‘Angry Man’, a ‘Sidekick,’ a Coward
In the 2008 campaign, Joe Biden called John McCain an “angry man” and a “sidekick,” and implied he was a coward.
2008 election
Exclusive: Sarah Palin Blasts ‘Lying Scum Media’ for Falsely Accusing Her of Saying Kamala Harris ‘Prostituted’ Herself
Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin’s name trended on social media Thursday due to headlines falsely claiming that she said Democratic vice presidential nominee Sen. Kamala Harris (D-CA) “prostituted” herself.
Pollak: Like Obama, Kamala Harris Lags Among Black Voters — Until She Doesn’t
Polls show that former vice president Joe Biden still leads Sen. Kamala Harris (D-CA) by a wide margin among black voters. But then-Sen. Hillary Clinton (D-NY), too, led then-Sen. Barack Obama (D-IL) among black voters through the fall of 2007 — until, suddenly, she didn’t.
Longtime South Carolina Black Leaders Ditch Joe Biden, Claim Neglect
Former Vice President Joe Biden is being accused of neglecting his longstanding relationships with African American leaders in South Carolina.
Poll: Joe Biden’s Vote for Iraq War Could Hurt Him Among Democrats
Former vice president Joe Biden’s vote for the Iraq War in 2002 could hurt him among Democratic Party primary voters, according to a new Morning Consult/Politico poll released Wednesday morning.
2020: Pete Buttigieg Nabs First Congressional Endorsement from VA Democrat
2020 Democrat presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg scored his first congressional endorsement on Wednesday.
John McCain (1936-2018): Conservative Frenemy, American Hero
Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) passed away Saturday, 4:28 p.m., at the age of 81 after a months-long battle with brain cancer.
Blue State Blues: We’ve Lost to Socialists Before
Republicans have greeted the rise of “democratic socialist” Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez as if she is a sign of redemption for the GOP. They could be wrong.
Nolte: John McCain Deserves Our Thanks for Selecting Sarah Palin as His Running Mate
John McCain now wishes he had not chosen Sarah Palin as his 2008 presidential running mate. That is a shame because on top of his military career, choosing Palin was the greatest service McCain ever performed for his country.
Dutch Media Mock Katie Couric for Skating Snafu
The Dutch media are mocking NBC Olympics commentator Katie Couric for suggesting Friday that speed-skaters from the Netherlands are racking up medals because speed-skating is an “important mode of transport” in their country.
Sarah Palin: ‘Grateful to See the Church Step Up’ for Donald Trump Because ‘Eight Years Ago, I Felt They Didn’t’
During her special appearance on the holiday edition of Breitbart News Daily, former Alaska governor and 2008 vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin talked about her sense of “divine providence” in the 2016 election, and for the first time shared her feelings of disappointment that the religious community didn’t stand up more forcefully for her when she came under sustained attack from the Left in ‘08.
No, McCain and Romney Didn’t Win More Votes than Trump
One of the most pernicious factoids floating around since Election Day has been the assertion that Donald Trump won the presidency with fewer votes than Mitt Romney received in 2012, or John McCain received in 2008.
Wikileaks: Clinton Camp Feared ‘Obama’-Style Voter Fraud in 2016
A recently-released email thread reveals that the Clinton camp was seriously concerned about potential voter fraud harming her chances in the 2016 caucuses again as top operatives were “reliving” their 2008 experiences.
FLASHBACK: Hillary Clinton, Joe Biden Hinted at Obama ‘Assassination’
Hillary Clinton’s presidential campaign responded angrily to Donald Trump’s comments on the Second Amendment Tuesday, pushing the false narrative that he had called for her assassination.
5 Reasons Barack Obama Was — and Remains — Unfit for the Presidency
Obama was unfit for the presidency — and remains so. He leaves office as one of the worst presidents in U.S. history. Here are five ways Obama was unprepared* — and the results:
Sarah Palin: NBC, Fire John Harwood; GOP, Watch ‘The Undefeated’
Commenting on the fallout from Wednesday night’s GOP debate, former Alaska Governor Sarah Palin praised Breitbart Editor-at-Large John Nolte’s column exposing the lies of CNBC debate moderator John Harwood; called on NBC to fire Harwood; and urged people to watch Breitbart News Executive Chairman Stephen K. Bannon’s documentary, The Undefeated, to “get a clue” about the media treatment she received during the 2008 campaign.
Blue State Blues: Why Bill Clinton Is Bad for America
Bill Clinton angles for his return, counting on nostalgia for a better past–one he has done more than anyone else to undermine.
Blue State Blues: What if McCain Had Gone ‘Full Bibi’ on Obama in 2008?
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu continues to face harsh criticism, at home and abroad, for remarks he made on Election Day warning that Arabs were being bused to the polls and voting in large numbers, threatening the future of the right-wing government. Netanyahu has since apologized to the Arab community. From a purely political perspective, however, the only thing that matters is that he won. That raises the question: what if Republicans had done the same in 2008 and 2012?
LBJ or MLK? Selma Debate Highlights Skeletons in Democrats’ Closet
In the 2008 Democratic presidential primary, the moment when the momentum shifted decisively against Hillary Clinton was when the New York Senator embroiled herself in a controversy over whether President Lyndon Baines Johnson or Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. deserved
