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Experience Claim Belied By Hillary’s Campaign Missteps
2008-04-09 09:00:00
The New York Observer opines that Hillary Clinton’s campaign is showing that she doesn’t have the experience needed to run the country. Writes Niall Stanage: Hillary Clinton barely lets a day pass without asserting that she is the more battle-hardened, experienced and reliable of the Democratic presidential candidates. But the campaign she’s running continues to indicate otherwise. … The Clinton campaign has been bedeviled by strategic misjudgments and poor planning for much of its existence. Post from: Christopher Hedges Experience Claim Belied By Hillary’s Campaign Missteps

American Idol Liveblogging
2008-04-09 02:07:00
Michael Johns Michael Johns starts the night with Aerosmith’s “Dream On.” Randy says he is looking to see who can win American Idol . He hears some pitch problems. “It was alright to me.” “This show is about being the best singer.” Paula disagrees with Randy’s assessment of Michael Johns telling him that he sings as good as he looks. Simon thinks it was a good performance, but he is “slightly with Randy.” Simon doesn’t like it when Michael Johns impersonates a rock star. He thought the blues angle would have been better. Syesha Mercado Syesha Mercado sings “I Believe” by Fantasia. Randy says he didn’t find the special connection that he found with Fantasia with Syesha Mercado’s version tonight. Paula says that not too many people can take on songs like Fantasia’s “I Believe.” “Hands down, this is one of your shining nights.” Simon says there is going to be a co...
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Radio Alert: I’ll Be On Vocalo Tonight
2008-04-09 01:36:00
I’ll be on Steve Walsh’s radio program speaking about the attention Northwest Indiana is getting in the presidential election this year. Steve’s radio show is available on 89.5 FM in Northwest Indiana or via live streaming on Vocalo.org at around 7:40 p.m. tonight. I was also on the program last Tuesday at about the same time as well. Post from: Christopher Hedges Radio Alert : I’ll Be On Vocalo Tonight

Barack Obama’s Coming To Gary Thursday
2008-04-09 01:21:00
Barack Obama is coming to Gary , Indiana this Thursday . The campaign stop at Roosevelt High School at 11 a.m. will require voters and other interested spectators to obtain tickets from Barack Obama’s campaign offices, reports the Northwest Indiana Times.  Doors for the Barack Obama campaign event open at 9 a.m. Democratic presidential hopeful Sen. Barack Obama announced a campaign stop in Gary on Thursday as part of his “Road to Change” bus tour across the state. Obama will be speaking at Theodore Roosevelt High School, 730 W. 25th Ave. A news release says the program is scheduled to begin at 11 a.m., with doors opening to the public at 9 a.m. Tickets are required because of space restrictions. Tickets are available at Obama for America headquarters at 4405 W. 5th Ave in Gary, between noon and 9 p.m., or at 200 Billings St. in Valparaiso, between 2 p.m. and 9 p.m. Related news story: Roosevelt Site Of Obama Bus Tour Stop Thursday Post from: Christopher Hedges Bara...
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Don’t Forget John McCain Is Running Also
2008-04-09 01:00:00
I’ve been focusing on all of the attention Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton have been giving Indiana lately, so it is always good to remember that there is a Republican primary coming up in May as well. Sen. John McCain is asking for your votes, even though I don’t think he’s coming to Northwest Indiana in the near future. From a recent John McCain campaign email: On issue after issue, never in recent memory has there been such a stark difference in the direction that opposing candidates want to lead America. I intend to win the war in Iraq and bring our troops home with honor in that victory. Senators Clinton and Obama want to surrender and withdraw our armed forces. When I’m your president, I will continue my fight to end wasteful spending and restore fiscal responsibility to Washington. My Democratic opponents will raise your taxes. In these challenging economic times, the last thing we need is a Democratic president raising our taxes as both Senators Cli...
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Obama Making A 10 PM Visit To South Bend
2008-04-08 13:00:00
Barack Obama will visit South Bend ’s Washington High School late Wednesday evening. Hillary Clinton had earlier been denied a visit to the school, reports the South Bend Tribune. Presidential hopeful Sen. Barack Obama will make a late-night appearance Wednesday at the same South Bend high school where his Democratic primary opponent, Sen. Hillary Clinton, was denied an appearance nearly two weeks ago. The Illinois Democrat is expected to take to the stage around 10 p.m. Wednesday, his campaign confirmed tonight. It will be the first stop on a three-day tour of Indiana ahead of the state’s May 6 primary election. Doors open at 8 p.m. School officials say the appearance isn’t during school hours, as Clinton’s would have been, and therefore is not a disruption to classes. Washington High School students, faculty and staff members are on spring break this week. Post from: Christopher Hedges Obama Making A 10 PM Visit To South Bend

Prayers For Obama
2008-04-08 10:00:00
In these days when some misinterpret the Constitution’s guarantees of freedom of religion to mean the government must stamp out all religion publicly expressed, some Indiana Barack Obama supporters are planning to take a moment or two to pray for Barack Obama, according to the Barack Obama website. The power of the goodwill, well-wishes, empassioned efforts, and prayers that we have all individually given in our support of Barack Obama, has undoubtedly galvanized his journey to winning the Democratic nomination, and ultimately, to becoming our next president. This is an opportunity to exponentially augment that power, OVER THE NEXT 3 TUESDAYS, by collectively focusing our spiritual attention and intention before the next critical primaries. Let’s all take a moment to pray for his continued protection, guidance, and victory at the polls. Praying for our national figures isn’t a bad idea. Let’s all take a moment or two to pray for all of our nation’s lead...
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‘Spine of Steel’
2008-04-08 09:00:00
Hillary Clinton starts her Indiana ad campaign with her “Spine of Steel ” advertisement. Sen. Evan Bayh says: “I’ve known Hillary for twenty years. She’s got a spine of steel. She’ll fight for our jobs, our troops, and the America we love. Strong. Seasoned. She’ll always stand up for us.” Will Hillary’s “Spine of Steel” win over steel workers and other blue collar workers that Hillary Clinton is hoping to win over in May? Post from: Christopher Hedges ‘Spine of Steel’

Bill Clinton Plans Clinton, Indiana Visit
2008-04-08 02:43:00
The small town of Clinton , Indiana is about to meet former president Bill Clinton this Thursday as Hillary Clinton battles Barack Obama for her party’s nomination to be their presidential candidate. Reports The Indy Channel: Former President Bill Clinton will make a four-stop campaign swing through Indiana on his wife’s behalf Thursday, including an appearance in the small city of Clinton. Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton’s presidential campaign said the other events will be in the southern Indiana communities of Boonville, Jasper and Vincennes. Post from: Christopher Hedges Bill Clinton Plans Clinton, Indiana Visit

Hillary vs. Barack Over By Mid May?
2008-04-07 18:45:00
William Kristol predicts the John McCain vs. Barack Obama election contest could begin as soon as mid May. Some Republicans are grasping at the idea that a long, bitter fight for the Democratic nomination will weaken Obama. Their hopes are about to be dashed. After the results are in from Pennsylvania on April 22, or from Indiana and North Carolina on May 6, it should become clear that Hillary Clinton won’t be able to catch Obama in the overall popular vote. Without that possibility, Clinton won’t have a shot at persuading superdelegates to break her way. So Clinton will probably concede by mid-May. She’ll be a gracious loser (they’ll hide Bill away somewhere). The weeks that follow will be a Democratic lovefest. And the money will keep pouring in to the Obama campaign, ensuring Democratic dominance of the airwaves in the summer. Time for Republicans to start their making their case for the presidency before the Democratic summer of love begins. Post from: Christopher Hedge...

Hillary: Blast From The Past?
2008-04-07 17:00:00
The Los Angeles Times writes that Hillary Clinton has changed the focus of her campaign from experience to one focusing on a “back to the future” theme of war bonds. In an old gymnasium in Hammond, Ind., a steel town outside Chicago, Clinton called for issuing federal bonds to rebuild roads and bridges, reminding several thousand supporters of a time when the government helped keep the steel mills running around the clock. “During World War II, we had war bonds, didn’t we?” she asked. “Why don’t we let Americans buy bonds to rebuild America? . . . We can again put thousands of Americans to work.” Post from: Christopher Hedges Hillary: Blast From The Past ?
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If Dems Had Winner Take All, It Would Be Hillary vs. McCain
2008-04-07 15:30:00
Salon’s Sean Wilentz argues that if the Democratic party had a winner take all system, they’d already have Hillary Clinton as their nominee.  Wilentz also writes that Hillary Clinton could be John McCain if she becomes the Democratic party’s candidate — a contention that contradicts Barack Obama’s statements that he can beat John McCain. If the Democrats ran their nominating process the way we run our general elections, Sen. Hillary Clinton would have a commanding lead in the delegate count, one that will only grow more commanding after the next round of primaries, and all questions about which of the two Democratic contenders is more electable would be moot. Post from: Christopher Hedges If Dems Had Winner Take All, It Would Be Hillary vs. McCain

Last Day To Register For Primary Vote
2008-04-07 10:00:00
Today is the last day to register to vote in the Indiana primary.  If you haven’t registered yet, run down to the government center and fill out your registration form at the voter registration office to make sure that it is accepted by the deadline. Post from: Christopher Hedges Last Day To Register For Primary Vote

Chelsea Clinton Visits East Chicago
2008-04-06 23:06:00
Chelsea Clinton visits East Chicago , Indiana today in support of Hillary Clinton’s Indiana primary campaign. Photos by Chris Hedges Post from: Christopher Hedges Chelsea Clinton Visits East Chicago
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A Hillary Loss Would Be Blow To Indiana’s Dem Elites
2008-04-06 09:30:00
Hoosier Access’ Brian Sikma writes that a Hillary Clinton loss would be a blow to Indiana ’s Democratic party establishment, most significantly Sen. Evan Bayh. It should come as no surprise that the Indiana Democratic establishment has for the most part endorsed Hillary Clinton. Evan Bayh holds quite a bit of sway in the party and his endorsement of a presidential candidate is almost binding on anyone who wishes to stay within the good graces of the party. Speaking of favorite candidates, wouldn’t it be interesting to see Schellinger and Clinton loose the Indiana primary and Obama and Thompson win against the establishment? Of course, this is interesting only if you are not hopelessly in love with the Indiana Democratic party’s talking points. Post from: Christopher Hedges A Hillary Loss Would Be Blow To Indiana’s Dem Elites

Obama Plans 3 Day Indiana Trip April 9
2008-04-06 08:05:00
Barack Obama is planning a three day bus trip around Indiana beginning April 9 but an official list of campaign stops hasn’t been announced by Obama’s campaign, reports WNDU. In a release on Saturday, Obama’s campaign announced the “Road to Change” trip will visit communities “large and small.” The campaign expects to release the stops in the coming days. Post from: Christopher Hedges Obama Plans 3 Day Indiana Trip April 9

2528 Spam Messages and Counting
2008-04-05 15:03:00
I don’t know where I’d be without spam filters. My spam filter box has 2528 spam messages sitting in it right now. Akismet has captured 1606 spam blog comments here. Bad Behavior has blocked 1687 splog access attempts in the last 7 days on this blog. Could All That SPAM Be Worth Millions? The Indiana Code has a provision that allows Hoosiers to sue spammers — with presumed damages of $500 per prohibited Deceptive Commercial Electronic Mail. See I.C. 24-5-22 and I.C. 24-5-22-10(d)(2). I’m an Indiana resident, so therefore the law applies to anyone sending Deceptive Commercial email as defined by the statute to my inbox. Jurisdiction is provided in the statute — anyone sending prohibited email submits to the jurisdiction of Indiana. At this rate, if all of those messages in my spam filter were prohibited and I prevailed in an action, they’d be worth more than $1 million at the presumed damages! I wonder if anyone has ever sued a spammer and be...
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Indiana Horserace Tightening
2008-04-05 14:00:00
Poll shows Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton In Statistical Tie Brian Montopoli writes for CBS that the Indiana horse race between Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton is getting tighter and could be too close to call at this point. Depending on what happens in the April 22nd Pennsylvania primary, May 6th – the day that voters in North Carolina and Indiana go to the polls – could be a pivotal day in the race for the Democratic presidential nomination. There has been little polling out of Indiana in this election cycle, but yesterday brought new numbers showing Hillary Clinton with a three-point lead over Barack Obama in the state. That makes the WSBT-Tribune poll too close to call, since the margin of error is 5 percentage points. The poll found that most Indiana voters have made up their minds. Clinton leads among whites and women; Obama among blacks and men. Public Opinion Changes Quickly.  Will Clinton’s $109.2 Million Earnings Sway Their Base? It’s amazing how the co...

Barack Obama Visits Fort Wayne
2008-04-05 11:00:00
Barack Obama observes moment of silence for Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Barack Obama made a visit to Fort Wayne yesterday where he spoke at Wayne High School about racial and social justice, as well as wanting to rebuild the U.S. economy by retreating from Iraq, reports The Indy Channel. Post from: Christopher Hedges Barack Obama Visits Fort Wayne
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Chelsea Clinton To Visit Northwest Indiana
2008-04-05 07:29:00
Chelsea Clinton plans a NWI visit to East Chicago Democratic presidential hopeful Hillary Clinton’s daughter, Chelsea Clinton, will visit East Chicago in an event with Mayor George Pabey as well as Terre Haute, Indiana polis, Evansville and New Albany, according to news various reports. Details are still in the works, according to the reports late Friday evening. From the Northwest Indiana Times “Chelsea Clinton coming to EC“: Clinton, the daughter of U.S. Sen. Hillary Clinton and former President Bill Clinton, will join East Chicago Mayor George Pabey for an 11:30 a.m. appearance at the Association de Hijos de Borinquen, 3485 Michigan Ave. From WISH-TV: Clinton’s campaign says Chelsea Clinton will be in Indiana Sunday through Tuesday. She plans to stop in East Chicago, Lawrenceburg, Terre Haute, West Lafayette, Evansville, New Albany and Indianapolis. Several events will take place on college campuses. Post from: Christopher Hedges Chelsea Clinton To Visit N...
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Chelsea Clinton Coming To NWI
2008-04-05 07:24:00
News Alert: Chelsea Clinton is coming to NWI. More information to be available this morning. Post from: Christopher Hedges Chelsea Clinton Coming To NWI

Clintonian Meltdowns
2008-04-05 01:46:00
The Clintons are causing all sorts of meltdowns in the Democratic party: Bill Clinton explodes in a tirade in a private meeting with superdelegates, reports the Huffington Post. “The Bill Clinton who met privately with California’s superdelegates at last weekend’s state convention was a far cry from the congenial former president who afterward publicly urged fellow Democrats to ‘chill out’ over the race between his wife, Hillary Rodham Clinton, and Barack Obama,” the San Francisco Chronicle reports. Liberal talk show host Randi Rhodes suspended after calling Hillary Clinton a word that might not meet Google’s quality standards. Randi Rhodes, an afternoon host for the progressive Air America radio network, was suspended Thursday after repeatedly insulting Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton at an event last month. Post from: Christopher Hedges Clintonian Meltdowns

Hollywood Isn’t Donating
2008-04-05 01:30:00
TMZ spots a story in the Huffington Post showing that Hollywood celebrities aren’t forking over cash to politicians this year. A new tool on HuffingtonPost.com lets users search through campaign contributions by name or location. A quick look through the database shows several usually political celebs are sitting out the race … so far. The Baldwin brothers, the Sheen/Estevez clan (Martin, Charlie and Emilio), Julia Roberts, Brad Pitt, Johnny Depp, Matt Damon and Ben Affleck all show no donations, says the HuffPost. The Huffington Post lists more Hollywood non-contributors: Many stars turn up nothing thus far, from Julia Roberts, Gwyneth Paltrow, Jennifer Garner, Drew Barrymore and Angelina Jolie, to Brad Pitt, Johnny Depp, Robert De Niro, Matt Damon and Ben Affleck. Post from: Christopher Hedges Hollywood Isn’t Donating

B1-B Bomber Crashes In Qatar
2008-04-05 01:21:00
B1-B Lancer A B1-B Lancer bomber has crashed in Qatar , reports CNN. The crew escaped safely. A U.S. Air Force B-1 bomber caught fire Friday after a landing at al-Udeid Air Base in Qatar, U.S. military officials said. A sweep-wing B-1 bomber, similar to this one, caught fire after landing Friday in Qatar, the U.S. military says. The crew evacuated safely, the officials said. They said the fire began while the plane was taxiing after landing about 9:10 p.m. at al-Udeid, the headquarters of U.S. military air operations for the Middle East. Post from: Christopher Hedges B1-B Bomber Crashes In Qatar

Indy & NWI Pro Obama, South & East Pro Clinton
2008-04-05 01:13:00
Porter County Politics features a Wall Street Journal map showing the strengths of the Democratic contenders seeking votes in this year’s historic Indiana primary. Barack Obama ’s strongholds could be in Indianapolis and Northwest Indiana. Hillary Clinton should do well in Indiana’s East and South , reports the newspaper. The article quotes my one of my political science professors from Bloomington saying that this might be the first time anyone has really cared about the Indiana primary. Pretty exciting times for all Hoosier political junkies. Post from: Christopher Hedges Indy & NWI Pro Obama, South & East Pro Clinton

Democrat Party Worries About GOP Crossover Voters
2008-04-04 13:48:00
While Hillary Clinton’s cry has been to let everyone vote who wants to vote, Democrat ic party officials threaten to block certain people from voting — long time GOP voters who might have had a change of heart and wish to vote for Democratic party candidates. Will Democratic party officials try to suppress voting by people who want to vote for Hillary Clinton or Barack Obama? Why would a party that always raises the specter of voter intimidation resort to voter intimidation to scare people away from the polls who may have changed their party? Will Hillary Clinton or Barack Obama voters be turned away under some sort of threats — maybe aggressive challenging at the polls? Reports The Northwest Indiana Times’ Ken Kusmer: Indiana’s state Democratic chairman says the party will challenge any longtime Republicans who try to use the state’s open primary to create “mischief.” Chairman Dan Parker said Thursday he’s concerned that some Re...
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Does Continued Fight Mean A John McCain Victory?
2008-04-04 13:27:00
Will the continued Hillary Clinton - Barack Obama primary battle and prospect for a convention battle over superdelegates end up being a Pyrrhic victory for the winner? Write Katharine Q. Seelye and Julie Bosman in the New York Times: Convention fights often spell ruin for a party. The 1980 experience for Democrats — as well as a fight in 1968, and one in 1976 for Republicans — all suggest that a bruising primary carried through the summer can contribute to defeat in November. Today, nervous Democrats are worried that history will repeat itself as Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton, who lags in delegates and the popular vote, has refused to concede the nomination to Senator Barack Obama. Despite the increasing rancor of the campaign, Mrs. Clinton says she is staying in until the voting is over. Post from: Christopher Hedges Does Continued Fight Mean A John McCain Victory ?
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Clinton Still Leading In Indiana
2008-04-04 13:17:00
Hoosier Access’ Greg spotlights more Democratic party polling showing the Hillary Clinton has a slight lead over Barack Obama. WISH-TV released a poll showing that Hillary Clinton has a 49-46 lead. I guess this means we’ll be seeing a lot more of both candidates in the coming weeks. Anyone surprised that things are this close in Indiana ? Post from: Christopher Hedges Clinton Still Leading In Indiana

Who’s On John McCain’s VP List?
2008-04-04 03:50:00
John McCain could soon announce a vice presidential pick. News reports say that John McCain’s VP list has about 20 names. McCain, 71, said his search is in the “embryonic stage” but that he has a list of about 20 names and has talked to a couple of people about leading his vice presidential search team. He would like to have his running mate set before the Republican convention in St. Paul, Minnesota, in early September that will nominate McCain as the party’s choice to face either Democrat or Hillary Clinton in the November election. Post from: Christopher Hedges Who’s On John McCain’s VP List ?
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Barack Obama Kicks Indiana Campaign Into High Gear
2008-04-04 03:21:00
Barack Obama plans NWI visit. Barack Obama is coming to Northwest Indiana soon, but no specifics of the Democratic hopeful’s plans have been detailed. His last visit to Indiana was on March 15 when he went to Plainfield. Writes Andy Grimm of the Post-Tribune: Sen. Barack Obama on Friday will make his first visit to Indiana in nearly three weeks, and the senator from Chicago’s South Side guaranteed a visit to Northwest Indiana. Barack Obama’s planned visits to Indiana come after Bill Clinton made a visit to South Central Indiana communities, including Indiana University not too long after a visit to the college town by Chelsea Clinton. Last Friday, Hillary Clinton gathered union supporters and seven local mayors together in Hammond for a rally at the civic center. The Clintons have been all over Indiana, reports Tom Davies of the Northwest Indiana Times: The Clintons have already crossed much of the state with more than a month remaining before the Indiana primary, inc...
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