On Tuesday, Lisa Z. reminded us that we should all complain about a lack of a paper trail when we vote this time around. Her story is here. On the same day, our friend Marga suggested that we should also make a xerox copy of our complaint before handing it in to a poll worker […]
Some people are finding an anti-miscegenation racist signal in the RNC’s “Tacky Blonde” Harold Ford attack ad. In defense of the ad, local conservative blogger, Nathan Moore, writes that he’s been “in hundreds of Republican meetings, and not once can I think of a time when race was brought up and discussed in any context.”
Dude, […]
Yesterday, during the White House’s “Radio Day,” Mr. Karl Rove predicted the Republicans would retain control of Congress, discounting polls and the legimate momentum that points to a Democratic takeover. “You heard it here first,” Rove declared in his interview with Fox News Radio.
In the manufactured reality of Bush administration, Rove could very well be […]
Because radio is such an important tool in getting out the orchestrated and targeted message of the GOP, the White House organized “Radio Day,” a tax-payer funded 24-hour campaign commercial where more than 30 talk-show hosts were invited to question senior administration officials. If you listened to any radio in the last 24 hours you […]
An email sent to us from Lisa Zhito was a much needed reminder that those of us concerned with the integrity of our elections can do something during this election season.
She writes: “I know many of you have been active on this issue and spoken before the Election Commission. But only until the complaints start […]
There’s a movement afoot to reclaim elections for the people. Interviews, documentaries, blogs, articles, websites, toll-free hotlines. The problems have been identified. Listed below are interviews, articles, films and websites to fill you in.
Eternal Vigilance: The Fight to Save Our Election System
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In this episode we interview Rob Richie, executive director of FairVote, formerly the Center for Voting and Democracy, a non-profit organization that researches and advocates election reforms that promote voter turnout, accountable governance and fair representation. Richie is an expert on both international and domestic electoral systems and has directed the Center since its founding […]
President Bush can talk about the Dow’s record numbers and tax cuts that are good for everyone but middle-class voters are not buying it. They know the harsh reality.
“Disenchantment over the war in Iraq has morphed into disillusionment over the direction of the country, breeding distrust in the administration’s policies, surveys suggest. Moreover, concerned by […]
Yesterday morning on ABC News’ This Week, George W. Bush forgot that recording equipment was invented decades ago and told George Stephanopoulos that “We’ve never been ’stay the course.’”
Hey, Mr. President, check this out. YouTube has about 83 more. Google News about 5,220. Hey! Your Daddy said it too!
Guests: Rob Richie, Executive Director, FairVote & co-author of Every Vote Equal, and Will Kimbrough, Rawker! & Activist. His latest release is Americanitis (Amazon, iTunes). Elbert Ventura joins us for another edition of MMFA Smackdown!
