Discerning the Meaning of the 2009 Elections

By: SJGulitti Friday November 6, 2009 9:06 pm

: If the 2009 elections exhibit all of the characteristics of other off year elections, how can they logically be seen as a referendum on the Obama presidency or the opening volley in some great populist uprising. After all, if the American people are so disgusted with the Obama Administration, would they not be propelled to action by the rising chorus of conservative opposition and thereby get out to affect a change of course via the ballot box?

Tonight’s Election Coverage – A Tale Told By An Idiot

By: Bill Egnor Tuesday November 3, 2009 5:00 pm

One of the reasons the blogosphere has grown up is a frustration with the reporting of the traditional media. Tonight will be a great example of why folks are frustrated.

NY-23: Hoffman Tells $1,761 Clean Energy Lie, Completely Botches it

By: Josh Nelson Tuesday November 3, 2009 4:33 am

This guy is dangerously out of touch:

Super nervous, very creepy, super crazy. This was only two weeks ago.

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