The Outside Scoop

Calling Fredo Steinbrenner

go4marc — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 23:31:35 +0000

Time to whip out Pop’s checkbook:

Reporters pressed. Each time, Ramirez deftly pushed back, either with humor (“The price of gas is up and so is mine”) or with a subtle indication that he likely won’t be in a Dodgers uniform next spring.

“I want to thank the fans in L.A. for their support, it’s a great place to play,” he said. “Now I’m moving on. The sky’s the limit. Let’s see what happens.”

An Informative, Balanced Documentary on Both Candidates?

go4marc — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 23:26:45 +0000

In one Program?

Seriously?

Yes. Summary and Review Here

If it’s over in Florida, then it’s OVER.

admin — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 19:00:17 +0000

This latest development could be the beginning of the distancing that many Republicans wanted all along…

Quick - Name All SIX Presidential Candidates!

go4marc — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 21:42:29 +0000

Yeah, I couldn’t do it either.

This is from the California sample ballot. At least McCain and Obama aren’t right next to each other…

Is it Over?

admin — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 22:29:26 +0000

From CNN post re latest polling:

More Americans appear to have an unfavorable view of Gov. Sarah Palin, and that may also be helping Obama in the fight for the presidency. Forty percent now have an unfavorable view of Palin, up from 27 percent a month ago and from 21 percent in late August, when McCain surprised many people by picking the first-term Alaska governor as his running mate.

“A majority of Americans now believe that Sarah Palin would be unqualified to serve as president if it became necessary, and her unfavorable rating has doubled,” Holland said.

McCain About to Play Race Card?

go4marc — Sun, 05 Oct 2008 02:09:21 +0000

Don’t be fooled - the references to “character, personal relationships”, etc. are all about the McCain Camp’s desperate and pathetic attempt to frame the question:

“Seriously. You’re not really going to vote for a black guy, are you?”

From the Washington Post

What a Maverick!

admin — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 21:47:47 +0000

So…. If he was President, he would have vetoed the bill he just voted for?

Is Joe Six-Pack pulling a Muhammad Ali?

admin — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 23:38:25 +0000

Possible, but not likely. Interesting article though…

Flatline.

go4marc — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 05:03:27 +0000

Pronunciation: \ˈflat-ˌlīn\

Function: intransitive verb

a: to be in a state of no progress or advancement b: to come to an end

The Lipstick Is Off The Rose

go4marc — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 03:45:32 +0000

What a difference a few weeks make. Just days after their convention, the Republicans saw their ticket actually edge in front of Obama-Biden. Sure, some of the bounce was going to evaporate, but I don’t think they saw this development coming.

Our thoughts on what to look for at tomorrow’s debate to follow…