thinkprogress.org - 8/26/2008
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In a speech last night at the Democratic convention, Michelle Obama “began a weeklong effort to present her husband — and his entire family — as embodiments of the American dream .” The Houston Chronicle writes, “Despite Republican attempts to paint her as a liberal elitist, she said in her speech that she knows from her family’s struggles and successes ‘ that the American dream endures ...
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Media Spending More Time On GOP Tactics To Disrupt The Democratic Convention Than On The Convention Itself
DownWithTyranny! —
... Karl Rove, who is running the McCain campaign's messaging operation through Steve Schmidt, seems to be the only voice in America badmouthing Michelle Obama's ...
From the Department of Fuck You
Shakesville —
Karl Rove has said some wild shit in his day, but I can think of few things that approach the unadulterated gall of his claim that Michelle Obama failed to sufficiently show her love and respect for this country in her ...
Juan Williams tears up after Michelle Obama speech: ?It?s unbelievable?
The Hollywood Liberal —
... stating, “I’m just thrilled. I mean, it’s almost emotional. … We’ve never seen anything like that”: As a human being, as an African-American, it’s unbelievable. And then to have a family situation, given all the tension in Black America over families, and to see that positive image there for everybody to see. … Man, that’s just awesome. Watch it: Former Bush adviser Karl Rove, however, had an entirely different reaction to the speech, claiming Michelle Obama could have done better “ on saying I love America .” (HT: ...
House Democratic Fundraising Committee To Attack Patriotism Of GOP Members
The Political Carnival —
... as against the troops. But now that Republicans are trying to score political points, they have flip flopped on troop funding.” This, however, is not really the case. [...] Steve Benen writes, “As a substantive, policy matter, lawmakers can have completely legitimate reasons for voting against military spending measures, and opposition to these expenditures does not make one an unpatriotic terrorist sympathizer.” On multiple occasions, ThinkProgress has criticized Republicans and conservatives for questioning ...
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