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Choose Or Lose
In this electrified election year, where can America's youth turn for voting tips? To the ladies of The Hills, of course. Lauren Conrad, Audrina Patridge and Whitney Port appear in a series of "register to vote" public service announcements. Says Lauren, rather woodenly: "In the time it takes to write the perfect text message, you could register to vote in the 2008 election." In another spot, Whitney claims you can register in the time it takes to say goodnight to your crush. Duly noted! (Click the picture to see the video.) [Think.MTV]
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"Right now I'm leaning toward the black boy..."
The Republicans of Wisconsin are in the mood for CHANGE! Start playing this All Things Considered audio clip around two minutes in for more thoughtful analysis from an undecided truck driver voting in one of today's two primaries. [NPR]
The Republicans of Wisconsin are in the mood for CHANGE! Start playing this All Things Considered audio clip around two minutes in for more thoughtful analysis from an undecided truck driver voting in one of today's two primaries. [NPR]
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It Takes A Village (Or At Least A Grandma) To Raise Barack Obama's Girls
Last night, Michelle Obama — accessorized with perfect flip, a strand of pearls, and a pair of seriously-toned upper arms — sat down with Larry King for a quick, calm chat about issues both political and personal, specifically motherhood (Michelle admits she has a village to help her raise her two daughters), Hillary Clinton's attacks on her husband, and a guy named Bill. Clip above, and entire 18-minute interview here.
Michelle Obama [CNN]
too late for super tuesday
Mike Gravel: The Candidate You Didn't Know You Wanted (And Probably Didn't Vote For)
Did you vote yet? Are you a Democrat bemoaning the departure of Edwards, Kucinich, Richardson, et. al. or are you conflicted about Obama vs. Hillary? Take heart: Mike Gravel is still in the race! (In states where it isn't hugely expensive to get on the primary ballot, that is). Gravel is experienced: he has been a state legislator and a Senator, run a business and spent a few years working, without a salary, for a non-profit dedicated to getting Americans the right to ballot initiatives on the federal level. He's angry about the war too! (He thinks WWII was the only armed conflict that was absolutely necessary). And he's supportive of women's rights. In fact, speaking of women, when many of you took a candidate-matching survey a few months back, he ranked at the top of many lists, but I'll bet most of you didn't take a closer look. Why is that? Well, Mike's got some answers; our interview, after the jump. More »
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Hillary, Not Bill, Will "Wear The Pantsuits" In The White House
In one last push to carry the Super Tuesday primaries — at least the one in New York — a visibly-tired but upbeat Hillary Clinton visited The Late Show with David Letterman last night and talked football (she's happy for the Giants), policy (she really is stealing Edwards' platform on helping the poor!) and Poppa Bill. Letterman was lighter on Clinton than he's been on other recent guests — read: Paris Hilton — but he did press her on the insane amount of campaign contributions required to compete for the presidency and her husband's at-times over the top defense of her. Clip above. More »
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"Thank God Women Are Not Lazy, Negligent Assholes When It Comes To Voting"
Please give a warm welcome to Crappy Hour regular and former Wonkette editor Megan "Anonymous Lobbyist" Carpentier! Today, Megan will be filling in for Jezebel's favorite rabblerouser, Moe Tkacik, who is a bit under the weather (although she was able to rally enough to engage in everyone's favorite IM exchange on current events). After the jump, Megan and Moe take on this weekend's NY Times magazine feature ,'16 Ways Of Looking At A Female Voter', and discover that, well, it doesn't always take a man to traffic in broad generalizations about women.
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Democratic Dames Vie For The Hearts, Minds, Votes Of Women
In anticipation of Super Tuesday, candidates and surrogates were out in full force this weekend, blanketing many Super Tuesday states with messages of hope, change, experience, vision and various other words that resonate with voters despite their nebulous nature. But what was most inspiring to some of us was the sheer number of women — and not just Hillary — who were doing the talking. From Chelsea working on behalf of her mother to Michelle and friends (above), both Democratic candidates are using women to appeal to women. More »
Remember Kelle from ANTM Cycle 3? The one who grew up in "the last gated community in New York City" and cried when she looked at herself in the mirror? The one who Janice Dickinson said looked like she had a penis? Well, she popped up in a video on the New York Times' website today, discussing how she's a registered Democrat, and that Super Tuesday will be her first time voting. As for whether she identifies first as an African American or as a woman, she says that it doesn't matter, because ultimately neither will play a part in who she chooses to vote for. Aww, Tyra raised such a cute, smart girl! [NY Times]
On The View this morning, Sherri Shepherd recounted her close call of almost missing the cutoff for registering to vote via absentee ballot for the election in November. (Shepherd resides in New York, but is a California resident.) And apparently this is the first time that Sherri will be voting...ever! Having turned 18 in 1985, the now-41-year-old has missed out on the past five presidential elections because she "never knew the dates or anything." She said it was important to vote in this one, though, because otherwise, she wouldn't have a right to complain on The View about whomever is elected for an entire year. (She probably meant to say "four years.")
the personal is political
New York NOW President Calls Ted Kennedy A Traitor; Obama A "Psychological Gang Banger"
The National Organization for Women's New York State chapter president Marcia Pappas just went apeshit on Ted Kennedy for endorsing the "new guy," Barack Obama. "Women have forgiven Kennedy, stuck up for him, stood by him, hushed the fact that he was late in his support of Title IX, the ERA, the Family Leave and Medical Act," and also blah, blah, No Child Left Behind, Medicare something. "And now the greatest betrayal! We are repaid with his abandonment! He's picked the new guy over us." Did I mention she also called it the "ultimate betrayal"? She also goes off on Kucinich lovers, Alternet, Progressive Democrats of America, democrats.com and Howard Dean for tolerating Obama. Why does she so loathe Barack? Well, according to a press release she wrote two weeks ago, it's because he's guilty of teaming up with John Edwards to "psychologically gang bang" Hillary. More »
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Six Out Of Seven Black Women Don't Like Republicans
Another Monday, another clip from Real Time With Bill Maher. On Friday night's episode, Bill invited conservative commentator and CNN contributor Amy Holmes onto his show, where she aired footage of an interview with a group of African-American women regarding race, gender, politics and Republicans. Although Holmes' segment itself was fairly interesting, it did raise an important question in my mind: Are TV news producers and journalists so unimaginative with regards to the lives of black women that they think they don't exist outside of hair salons? Do black women not grocery shop? Rent movies? Buy clothes? Work? Walk down the street? Clip above.
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Obama Scores Huge Victory In South Carolina
And when I say "huge margin"... I mean like Reagan in 1984 huge! Ha ha JK. A dear friend of mine just sent me an email suggesting I write a post Monday castigating black folks for mindlessly and predictably casting their ballots for the black candidate. Nice try, Steve! Still not in a bad mood. Fifty-five percent, dudes. White women were the only demographic he didn't dominate or near-dominate. No wonder I have such a hard time with you all. Not really, though; I love you. Let's discuss when I'm sober and can muster a sentiment other than "Take your shirt off and spin it like a helicopter; oh wait, wrong Carolina; whatever victory!! XOXO." More »
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Barack Obama Wants To Rename October "Baracktober"
Illinois Senator Barack Obama appeared on the Late Show With David Letterman last night to read Letterman's Top 10 List (subject: "Obama's Top Ten Campaign Promises"). Unfortunately, the Democratic presidential candidate appeared sorta beaten-down (maybe it was bad lighting, but we blame Letterman's writing staff) but he carried off the bit as best he could. Says Moe: "Those union writers are not making a very good case for the return of scripted television right here. Clip above.
Related: Obama Delivers Letterman's Top 10 List [USA Today]
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John Edwards, David Letterman Tussle After Hair Tousle
Although we were psyched to see Juno screenwriter Diablo Cody on Letterman last night, the actual interview was a bit of a letdown: the two didn't really cover ground they hadn't already covered back in 2006 during Diablo's first Late Show go-round to promote her book Candy Girl. But Letterman's first guest, Democratic presidential candidate John Edwards, did not disappoint! (Who would've thought that a politician would be more fascinating than a former stripper?) After quizzing him on Monday's night's Democratic debate and ensuing "melee", Letterman asked Edwards about Barack and Billary's petty bickering ("When it gets in the ditch, it doesn't add much"), how all the Democratic contenders get along ("We can't stand each other") and, as a parting gesture, requested to touch his famous tresses. Ever the good sport, Edwards agreed...then responded by initiating a mock girlfight. Clip above.
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5-Year Old Obama Supporter Sings Her Own Version Of American Anthem
The incomparable Jeanne Moos of CNN (seriously, does the woman have the best job on TV or what?) did an amusing segment last night about a 5-year-old girl named Ebony and her charming, slightly-stilted — Moos says "mangled" — rendition of "The Star Spangled Banner" at a Barack Obama rally the other day. And since we could all use a smile right now (R.I.P. Heath), we suggest you take a look, if only to marvel at Ebony's post-Christmas Christmas outfit.
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Black Women Choose Barack Over Billary
Last week, cable-ready rabblerouser Bill Maher of HBO's Real Time With Bill Maher ventured to Culver City, California's Fox Hills Mall, where he questioned mallgoers and employees about what is shaping up to be the Sophie's Choice* for black women in the Democratic primaries: Do you back the black man because he's black, or the white woman because she's a woman? (Albeit a woman married to a "black" man.) The black women Bill spoke to are mostly in Barack Obama's favor, and, as for the three men, well, they could care less about the political process, seemingly more interested in "terrorizing" and the price of highly-caffeinated soft drinks. Clip above. *Yeah, bad analogy.
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