http://politicalderby.com Because it's a horserace... Sat, 05 Jul 2008 15:18:39 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en http://politicalderby.com/2008/07/05/photo-of-the-day-what%e2%80%99s-the-caption-102/ Apparently folks in Indiana heard about our CNN segment last week. Bayh a popular pick for veep short list Hoosier senator's credibility and popularity could help Obama in key states, experts say By Mary Beth Schneider If Sen. Barack Obama popped the question, Sen. Evan Bayh would say yes. But pundits and politicians agree that ... http://politicalderby.com/2008/07/05/political-derby-makes-an-appearance-in-the-indianapolis-star/ 232 years ago this morning, fifty-six delegates from the thirteen British colonies met at what would come to be known as Independence Hall in downtown Philadelphia. Most of them had spent the better part of the previous several months debating and arguing about the best course of action in regards ... http://politicalderby.com/2008/07/04/july-4-1776/ http://politicalderby.com/2008/07/04/photo-of-the-day-what%e2%80%99s-the-caption-101/ http://politicalderby.com/2008/07/03/photo-of-the-day-what%e2%80%99s-the-caption-100/ Let's face it. If you're running for president, you're sometimes going to receive a compliment that just make you cringe. CNN reports a conference call former Vice President Dan Quayle had with reporters on Tuesday, in which he stated: "I have a lot of grudging respect for what he [Barack Obama] did ... http://politicalderby.com/2008/07/03/senator-youre-no-jack-kennedy/ It's early. Waaaaay early. But already there has been a shuffle at the top of John McCain's campaign brass. John McCain has shuffled his top advisors after months of hand-wringing among Republican political operatives complaining about his presidential campaign's lack of focus. Senior advisor Steve Schmidt, who had been traveling with McCain, is ... http://politicalderby.com/2008/07/02/trouble-in-the-mccain-campaign/ http://politicalderby.com/2008/07/02/jason-lands-on-cnns-american-morning/ I loathe the man, but his impact is undeniable. Rush Limbaugh has apparently inked himself a deal that could be worth an excess of $400 million over the next eight years, according to a Drudge flash this morning. That should be enough loot to widen the doors of his home, so he ... http://politicalderby.com/2008/07/02/rush-limbaugh-is-a-big-fat-filthy-rich-idiot/ This past Sunday, Wesley Clark, (General, United States Army - Retired), waded neck deep into the political swamp and started taking potshots at Senator John McCain (Captain, United States Navy – Retired) and his military service to the United States during the Vietnam War. Said Clark: I don't think riding in ... http://politicalderby.com/2008/07/02/clark-webb-tag-team-mccain/ http://politicalderby.com/2008/07/02/photo-of-the-day-what%e2%80%99s-the-caption-99/ Just a mini-update, because the VP Power Rankings change about as often as Ryan Seacrest whitens his teeth. Republicans 1. Mark Sanford - He's a conservative darling, and fits the profile well, if McCain cares to appease the grassroots. The question becomes, does Mac Daddy really care about the conservative base? 2. ... http://politicalderby.com/2008/07/01/2008-vp-power-rankings-july-1st/ The Wall Street Journal makes a compelling case for two men that would likely give Barack Obama his best chance at beating John McCain in the general election - Senator Joe Biden and former Vice President Al Gore. Gore is obviously the reach candidate here. Why would someone who served eight ... http://politicalderby.com/2008/07/01/obamas-choice-biden-or-gore-seems-right/ To quote the late, great Chevy Chase as Clark W. Griswold in the classic film, "National Lampoon’s Vacation," ‘I could give a frog’s fat (arse)’ about anything John McCain or Barack Obama does for about a good two months. (What’s that? Chevy Chase isn’t dead? But didn’t his career die ... http://politicalderby.com/2008/07/01/got-summer-blues-ignore-the-candidates/ Welcome to the second edition of "If the election were held today". Using a fun little site called 270towin.com along with the RealClearPolitics poll averages, I'm going to post an electoral map with the results as they could happen if votes were counted today. Now obviously, this is all based on polling, ... http://politicalderby.com/2008/07/01/1774/ Though I live in what is commonly referred to as the Washington DC Metro Area, I very seldom cross the Potomac and venture into the Nation's Capitol. There reasons for my chronic avoidance of DC are many - it's crowded, there's no place to park, and I always feel less ... http://politicalderby.com/2008/07/01/rise-of-the-obamatons/ http://politicalderby.com/2008/07/01/photo-of-the-day-rename-mccains-plane/ How hard do you think Wes Clark was spanked by Obama's advisers after his boneheaded exchange with Bob Schieffer? IHT reports: McCain frequently points out that he led "the largest squadron in the U.S. Navy," but Clark said on CBS television that that was not enough to support a claim to ... http://politicalderby.com/2008/06/30/wes-clark-reminds-us-all-why-his-own-bid-went-down-in-glorious-flames/ http://politicalderby.com/2008/06/30/photo-of-the-day-what%e2%80%99s-the-caption-98/ http://politicalderby.com/2008/06/28/photo-of-the-day-what%e2%80%99s-the-caption-97/ 221 years ago this September, the founding document of the United States became the Law of the Land.  Attached to main document was a list of ten amendments which came to be known as the Bill of Rights.  Since the Constitution's ratification, and specifically since Marbury vs. Madison, the Supreme ... http://politicalderby.com/2008/06/27/surprise-the-second-amendment-means-what-it-says/ http://politicalderby.com/2008/06/27/photo-of-the-day-what%e2%80%99s-the-caption-96/ http://politicalderby.com/2008/06/26/photo-of-the-day-what%e2%80%99s-the-caption-95/ For those who consider themselves part of the MTV generation (which is a subtle reminder that you're only 30 years away from collecting social security), you'll recall MTV's "Rock the Vote" campaign in the late 90's. MTV wanted me to "Rock the Vote!" MTV wanted me to "Choose or lose!"  MTV wanted me to "Fight ... http://politicalderby.com/2008/06/25/rock-the-vote-but-not-on-mtv/ I've recently taken some flack for being a single issue blogger - namely most of my posts are dedicated to taking potshots at Barack Obama.  This flack is not entirely correct.  I used to take potshots at Hillary Clinton. Never the less, I've decided to broaden my horizons a bit and ... http://politicalderby.com/2008/06/25/its-not-easy-being-green/ http://politicalderby.com/2008/06/25/photo-of-the-day-what%e2%80%99s-the-caption-94/ I have to say that James Dobson has a lot of nerve telling Barack Obama that his interpretation of the Bible is distorted. Since when is his word on the scripture law? Silly me, I thought the Protestant movement started with moving away from what one person (the Pope) had to ... http://politicalderby.com/2008/06/24/pope-dobson/ I know the Alaska Governor is a bright spot in the GOP right now, and her story is compelling, but it's inconceivable to me that a 103-year-old candidate running on experience would pick such a political newcomer as his Veep. Palin is arguably even less experienced than the guy J-Mac ... http://politicalderby.com/2008/06/24/interesting-take-on-sarah-palin-from-politico/ One of the many people currently occupying the underside of the Team Obama Bus just got hit in the face with the Obama "Seal".  Not even the hip latin "Yes We Can" phrase could make up for the fact that people looked at the fruit of Obama's graphic artist and ... http://politicalderby.com/2008/06/24/obamas-new-campaign-poster/ Do you use Google's "I'm Feeling Lucky" button? You should. The oft neglected neighbor of the much more popular "Google Search" button can provide just as many hours of entertainment. Take for example, the presidential candidates. I was doing research online and, with the modern journalists' credo in mind ("If It's ... http://politicalderby.com/2008/06/24/cmon-obama-mccain-rolls-dice-im-feeling-lucky/