They don't like you, they really don't like you

From Washington Monthly:

* Bush's approval rating is down to a stunning 25%. When Nixon resigned in disgrace, his approval rating was 24%.

Get off my GraNE's Lawn!

Yesterday Sarah Palin was in Nebraska which is funny because it is usually a totally red state but her visit, many speculated, was prompted by fears that the Second District could be up for grabs and the Husker state divvies up its electoral votes. The stories of concern were in part due to the fact that the Obama campaign just opened up a second field office in Omaha which means they think they have a shot. But here's what Governor Golly had to say:

“The pundits today on TV—one of them was saying, check out the vice president’s schedule, check out where she’s going — she’s going to Nebraska,” Palin said. “But the pundit was saying the only reason she’d be going there is ‘cause they’re scared, so they gotta go there and shore up votes. And I so wanted to reach into that TV and say no, I’m going to Nebraska because I want to go to Nebraska.

But here's the thing. OK, two things. First, you are not vice president! Second, I know me some Nebraska and I know there's only two reasons to go there.

1. Cornhusker football.
2. GRAN-NE!

#1 is out because the Huskers played Saturday night and let's not talk about that. And #2 is out because I'm fairly certain my GranNE would rather clean the Cornhusker locker room with a toothbrush than see Governor Gosh Golly Gee.

Norm's Gotta Go

This ad is really touching and I hope the Dems do more of this:




Go Al Franken!
P.S. I *heart* Minnesota. It gave us Paul Wellstone, Amy Klobuchar, Suki Sumo and one of the most brilliant political minds of our time...Ikenstein! (And also with MN ties is Gus!)

Can I call ya Joe?

Thank you Gus for making my ma ape fall off the couch laughing with this wonderful clip from SNL:



And thank you, Tina Fey, for perfectly capturing the most absurd persona in American politics ever.

One Step Closer to the White House!

I have exciting news on my mission to be adopted by the Obama daughters. I just got an e-mail from Best Friends that this week on Entertainment Tonight Michelle Obama announced they will adopt a rescue dog for their daughters.

Look at HOW MUCH I want to live with those fabulous ladies!

And while my ma ape says that I am more accurately called a rescued dog rather than a rescue dog, I think we all know what she meant. She wants a Wally!


The Gallup Polls show good stuff for Obama:

As you can see, my favorability ratings are nothing but good so come and get me, Malia and Sasha!

It' Palin Palooza!

We laugh, so that we do not cry.

Debate Recaps

For those of you who missed last night's debate here is a recap of Palin's debate strategy, though they forgot to add "inappropriate winking" to the flow chart:

The 'Toon Speaks the Truth

My nightmare!

Debate Games!

I must thank one of the smartest ladies I know who also happens to be a Canadian (and thus can laugh without actually having to contemplate saying the phrase "President Palin")--SOPHIE LA BRADOR--who posted this Debate Bingo Card. I'm so excited to play! Sophie looked three sheets to the wind in her post so I suspect there is a drinking component to this as well. My ma ape has proposed a drinking game in which every time Joe Biden mentions Scranton, riding the Amtrak train, or getting up after you've been knocked down, you take a swig. But she has to work tomorrow so I don't think that'll fly.

(P.S. If I ever do have to say "President Palin" Sophie has offered to marry me for citizenship purposes. Also then I could play for the Roughriders.)

Regular Joe!

Tonight my hometown boy Joe Biden hits the stage for the Veep debate. I wonder if Palin will be test driving the new McCan't Campaign slogan: "Life's Not Fair."



GO JOE!!!

(P.S. Joe, I have agreed to be gassy so that you can be less gaffe-y).