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John McCain's campaign released yet another statement about Madonna's ill-fitting comparison between their candidate and Adolf Hitler. Said spokesperson Taylor Griffin: It's a disappointing and vulgar attack on John McCain, who has devoted his life to the cause of freedom and the fight against tyranny. But, it's not surprising that Barack Obama and his fellow celebrities stick together. Oy. We thought that moment had passed. Or is it past? Regardless - while a clever jab, Griffin, you're so early August! |
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As he prepares to accept his party's nomination in Denver this week, Democratic presidential hopeful Barack Obama released a new video taking on John McCain's admittedly poor view of the economy. The ad, "Don't Know Much," offers a clever cover of the song by the same name. |
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Gay media honcho Paul Colichman, a former Hillary Clinton backer who owns Regent Entertainment, Out and The Advocate, tells Page Six that he's so disappointed with Obama's gay marriage stance that he refuses to shell out the dough for the Senator's campaign: [Colichman] said he finally dealt with his disappointment over Clinton's defeat last week and came around to Obama. Colichman forgets, of course, that Clinton also defines marriage should be between a man and a woman. She and Obama both back civil unions. |
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McCain Offers Immediate Attack
Barack Obama announced last night that he's picked Delaware Senator Joe Biden as his running mate. Biden, who previously attempted to throw the press off track, brings 35 of Senatorial experience to Obama's ticket. And, thanks to his seat on the Foreign Relations Committee, first hand international policy knowledge, which will help even Obama's odds against John McCain. |
» Done Deal?
Barack Obama said today that he has made up his mind on who he'll pick as his running mate. The candidate also met this morning with Virginia Governor Tim Kaine's staff. Could they be laying the groundwork? [USA Today and WaPo] |
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» Damage Control.
"In an unusual move, Hillary Clinton's staff is creating a 40-member "whip team" at the Denver Democratic convention to ensure that her supporters don't engage in embarrassing anti-Obama demonstrations during the floor vote on her nomination, according to people familiar with the planning." Yes, but can they quell outdoor rallies? [Politico] |
» Virtual Love.
Barack Obama's gays are getting more involved than ever! Scads of journalists and political types have joined forces for the straight-forwardly entitled LGBT For Obama, which works as both a blog and a fundraising tool. Not only will people like Hilary Rosen and Andrew Sullivan been offering their praise, but regular Joes can use the site to funnel money to Obama, thus giving us all a better view of how many gay dollars the candidate's garnered. You should check it out. [LGBT For Obama] |
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Homo-Journo Ryan J. Davis Sounds Off
Adding her name to the ticket would unite and energize the remaining Democrats who are slow to warm up to Senator Barack Obama. A recent poll of convention delegate showed that nearly 30% would like to see Mrs. Clinton as VP, by far the largest bloc. With the former First Lady on the ticket, all evidence points to united party and a Democratic victory in November. |
» Pulling Ahead?
"In a sharp turnaround, Republican John McCain has opened a 5-point lead on Democrat Barack Obama in the U.S. presidential race and is seen as a stronger manager of the economy, according to a Reuters/Zogby poll released on Wednesday." A poll from right-leaning Rasmussen Reports, meanwhile, puts Obama ahead by three points, but only one when you include "leaners". [Reuters and Rasmussen] |
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» "No Go."
Senator Joe Biden, whom many thought Barack Obama would pick as his running mate, insist he's "not the guy." [First Read] |
» Lovin' Obama…
"Sixty-eight percent of [LGBT voters] polled between August 1 and 7 prefer Obama. 10 percent favor McCain, while three percent prefer the Green Party's Ralph Nader and one percent back Libertarian candidate and Georgia Congressman Bob Barr. Three percent chose "Other," while 15 percent remain undecided." McCain's ten percent's far less than President Bush's 2000 and 2004 numbers, when he had 23% of the gay vote. That's sad for McCain. [POQ] |
» Soon…
"Senator Barack Obama has all but settled on his choice for a running mate and set an elaborate rollout plan for his decision, beginning with an early morning alert to supporters, perhaps as soon as Wednesday morning, aides said… Going into the final days, Obama was said to be focused mainly on three candidates: Senator Evan Bayh of Indiana, Governor Tim Kaine of Virginia and Senator Joseph Biden Jr. of Delaware." [IHT] |
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Obama Cites "Tradition" To Strike Down Possible Amendment, McCain Channels Republican Spirit
Appearing before 2,800 Evangelicals, the presidential hopefuls hoped to score big with their perspectives on abortion, the Supreme Court and, yes, gay marriage. [Image via LA Times] |
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Said Founder Now Supports Obama, However Impotently
For those of you not paying attention, ManHunt co-founder Jonathan Crutchley came under fire this week for contributing the maximum donation to Republican presidential hopeful John McCain's campaign. Incensed by the businessman's conservative connections, several ManHunt members canceled their subscriptions and, fearing more backlash, fellow co-founder Larry Basile asked Crutchley to step down as Chairman of the Board. Crutchley agreed.. Which brings us to today… |
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