Archive for the 'D.C.' Category

Obama Adds 4 Superdelegates Today

By Justin Gardner | Related entries in 2008 Election, Barack, California, D.C., Democrats, Hillary, Super Delegates!!!, Washington

By the way, I’m adding “Total Delegates Needed To Clinch” to the totals below because Obama is getting within 100.
First, Rep. Henry Waxman and Rep. Howard Berman of California…
Senator Obama’s vision for change has inspired tens of millions of Americans,” Chairman Waxman said. “And he’s also proved that he has the experience, judgment, integrity, [...]

May 15th, 2008 | Permalink| No Comments »

Obama Racks Up 2 More Superdelegates Today

By Justin Gardner | Related entries in 2008 Election, Barack, Colorado, D.C., Democrats, Hillary, Super Delegates!!!

Sorry, I couldn’t resist that picture.
He’s +4 today over Hillary.
First, former Colorado governor and DNC chairman Roy Romer:
Roy Romer, a former chairman of the Democratic National Committee and former governor of Colorado, said Tuesday that he is supporting Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., for president. In announcing his decision, Romer urged other superdelegates to do the [...]

May 13th, 2008 | Permalink| 2 Comments »

Political Zombies

By donar | Related entries in 2008 Election, Barack, Cartoons, D.C., McCain, Media, Political Graffiti, Washington

May 6th, 2008 | Permalink| No Comments »

Papal Politics

By donar | Related entries in 2008 Election, Barack, Cartoons, D.C., Hillary, Political Graffiti

Hello, this is my first post to Donklephant. My name is David Donar and I’m a political cartoonist. I’ve been published in the Best Editorial Cartoons of the Year, and now I’m really excited about expanding into the world of blogging. Thanks to Justin for having me and I look forward to adding something to [...]

April 20th, 2008 | Permalink| No Comments »

Dancing Is Now Illegal?

By Justin Gardner | Related entries in Civil Liberties, D.C.

At least at national monuments in D.C.
Also, from somebody at the scene…
Perhaps six minutes into the event, security tried to stop us and kick us out of the memorial. Most of the Jefferson fans questioned the officers to try to understand what authority they citing to use force against us. Unfortunately I wasn’t near the [...]

April 13th, 2008 | Permalink| 2 Comments »

McCain Sweeps Potomac Primaries

By Justin Gardner | Related entries in 2008 Election, D.C., Maryland, McCain, Virginia

Forgot to post this. After his scare in Virginia, he easily beat Huck in the other two contests.
Now to return Huck’s call about that VP position…

February 12th, 2008 | Permalink| No Comments »

2008Central.net’s Live Blog Of Obama Rally In Madison, Wisconsin (February 12, 2007)

By 2008Central.net | Related entries in 2008 Election, Barack, D.C., Maryland, Virginia

[Re-published from 2008Central.net. This liveblog on Donklephant will be updated periodically. For the latest please visit the active liveblog at 2008Central.net]
Today (02/12/08), Barack Obama is having a rally in Madison, Wisconsin. Doors opened at 6:15 CST and Obama is scheduled to speak at 8:15 CST (just in time to opine on the results of [...]

February 12th, 2008 | Permalink| No Comments »

Obama Wins D.C.

By Justin Gardner | Related entries in 2008 Election, Barack, D.C.

Not a surprise, but if he can lock up Maryland, which looks likely, this will be a big night for him and a really, really bad night for Hillary. Especially since he’s up in Wisconsin and Hawaii for next week’s primaries.

February 12th, 2008 | Permalink| No Comments »

Exit Polls Show Big Numbers For Obama

By Justin Gardner | Related entries in 2008 Election, Barack, D.C., Democrats, Hillary, Maryland, Virginia

He could have another big night.
From Drudge…
EXIT POLLS SHOW 2:1 OBAMA LEAD OVER HILLARY IN VA AND MD, 3:1 IN DC… DEVELOPING…
Also turnout is high, despite bad weather…
In Maryland, turnout was anticipated to be about 40 percent, which is above normal according to Ross Goldstein, deputy administrator for the state’s Board of Elections. [...]
Virginia election [...]

February 12th, 2008 | Permalink| No Comments »