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Friday, March 21, 2008

Bill Richardson Endorses Barack Obama


New Mexico Governor and former Presidential candidate, Bill Richardson will be endorsing Senator Barack Obama. Richardson joined Obama at a rally today demonstrating his clear support for the Senator in the 2008 Presidential race. Richardson's importance as a superdelegate will help Obama immensely in the upcoming weeks before the Pennsylvania Primary on April 22nd. For the full story, click here.

Wednesday, March 19, 2008

Twins for Brangelina


Various outlets are reporting that Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie are expecting twins! Congratulations!

Pollspot: North Carolina

The latest Public Policy Polling survey in North Carolina shows Sen. Barack Obama barely edging Sen. Hillary Clinton, 44% to 43%. Clinton actually leads among Democrats in the poll, 44% to 43%. But Obama has the overall lead based on a very strong performance with unaffiliated voters, with whom he has a 53% to 35% advantage.

While they appear tied, I believe Obama still has the advantage there. Nonetheless, GO HILL!

Shia Skips Court


Shia LaBeouf failed to appear in court on Tuesday to face an unlawful smoking charge. The Transformers star was scheduled to appear in a Los Angeles County courthouse on the misdemeanor offense, but neither he nor his lawyer showed up. A $1,000 bench warrant for LaBeouf was subsequently issued cause he dissed the law!

Anderson Cooper Has Skin Cancer


CNN Anchor Anderson Cooper was diagnosed with a small spot of skin cancer underneath his left eye. He has already had it treated and it was only a minor case. He returns to the air tonight. Get well, Coop.

Kirstie and Oprah


Variety is reporting that Fat Actress star and former Jenny Craig spokewoman Kirstie Alley has inked a development deal with Oprah Winfrey's Harpo Productions.

Clinton Nets Two


After a month long drought where Senator Barack Obama picked up a large number of superdelegates, Hillary Clinton finally picked up two today. She picked up a superdelegate in West Virginia and one in Pennsylvania with Representative John Murtha. The current superdelegate totals are Clinton at 249 and Obama at 212.

90210 Revival


Beverly Hills 90210 is getting an update and revival on the CW. Read about the new show and get a first look here.

Barack Obama's Speech on Race

Yesterday morning, Senator Barack Obama addressed the issue of race, which has been a hot topic recently in the 2008 presidential election. In what proved to be one of the most inspiring speeches, Obama cited American history, his personal story, and his relationship to Rev. Jeremiah Wright. It is true that Obama is known for giving great speeches, but this one was quite groundbreaking. Click below to watch an excerpt of his speech. To read the full transcript of the speech click here.

Tuesday, March 18, 2008

Clinton to Release Documents

Senator Hillary Clinton is finally releasing documents that the press and Senator Barack Obama's campaign has been asking for. Her tax returns are still not being released.

The New York Sun is reporting that "More than 11,000 pages of Senator Clinton's schedules from her eight-year stint as first lady are going to be released tomorrow by the National Archives, which operates the Clinton Presidential Library...The documents will be redacted, or edited, for privacy and security reasons. Some amount of material is also expected to be deleted on orders from President Clinton, likely because it concerns confidential advice to him, but Mr. Clinton's representative to the Archives, Bruce Lindsey, said he proposed fewer redactions than Archives officials initially suggested."

The Green Room is a big supporter of Senator Clinton and her presidential bid.

Re-Post: Why Not Obama

Since Senator Barack Obama delivered a speech on race today and tried to dump his Rezko ties and Rev. Wright ties on a Friday news cycle, I'm honoring him by reposting my opinion on why I think Obama is NOT the best choice for President.
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I have always been a supporter of Senator Hillary Clinton. With that said, I do not dislike Senator Barack Obama and, should he get the Democratic nomination for president, I will support him. However, there are numerous reasons why I personally feel that Senator Obama is not as ready or as qualified to be the next president of the United States as Senator Clinton is. It is important to note that I don't think that either Clinton or Obama are the best and most qualified candidates that ran this election season. They are both superstars with fans and this has undoubtedly helped both of them. But...it has now come to a showdown between the two and the choice for me is clear...Hillary Clinton. She is, by far, the better candidate over Barack Obama.

First off, there is the love and hype for Obama. Yes, he is a phenomenal speaker. He has ignited people into politics in a way that I don't think any candidate, not even JFK, has ever done before in the history of our nation. But his words do not match his actions always and, after the election of George W. Bush, I have become cynical and skeptical towards "just words". Senator Obama gave a speech in 2002 in opposition to the Iraq War. Congratulations! You were right. The war would be a disaster. However, if your whole platform last year when you started your campaign was that you were against the war then why did you constantly vote to fund it and vote identically as Senator Clinton? In your own words, "it's business as usual." Obama, though not him alone, continues to throw the fact that Hillary voted in support for the war back in her face to try to show voters that he has better judgment. This is a tired argument. Obama was NOT in the senate at the time of the vote and therefore no one really knows how Obama would have voted had he had the same intelligence that was available to the MAJORITY of senators that voted for the war, including Senator Clinton. It's a waste of time for me. I don't care if you voted for the war or against the war. The point is...we ARE at war. So get us out. And you both agree that we need to get out so Senator Obama...stop trying to drive this issue as a wedge.

This leads me to my next issue with Obama. His whole stance on "politics as usual." He says he'll be different and that he will play things differently than the status quo and that he will bring the end of dirty politcs. Really though...he's not. He's playing the game just as those have played it before and he's masked it well. Part of his platform was that he would not attack. He has. He's played this election no differently than Senator Clinton. Do I have a problem with his attacks? Absolutely not. I most definitely think he should say what he needs to say to defend himself and to gain momentum. However, I have a problem with you attacking after saying that you will not attack and then masking your attacks as something else. Own up to the things you're doing and at least get some respect and stop sending out your staff to say things about your opponents. Say them yourself.

As a person who is training to be a part of the media, I think I am qualified in saying that the media has leaned towards Obama. There is no doubt a Clinton hating media. The way the stories are covered between Clinton and Obama is just upsetting and unfair. To me, Obama is getting a free pass. Even the whole trial of Antonin Rezko, who has been tied to Obama, has been seriously overlooked. One thing I know about the media is that, while the media loves a good comeback and the rise of a person...they love the fall of an individual so much more. The media will turn on Obama, like they do on everyone, at some point soon and I do not think he will be prepared for how much of an effect it will have. Can you imagine being loved and then suddenly unloved? I think he's gotten too wrapped up in the media not being so hard on him and he's become a big celebrity with all the supporters he has acquired. What happens when the crowds leave? What happens when they move on to someone else? Trust me...they will. If not now...then later. Will you be able to handle it? Maybe. But who knows. I compare Obama to one of those LiveStrong bracelets that Lance Armstrong made so popular. Everyone jumped on the bandwagon and everyone wanted one. Those bracelets rose fast, peaked, and now they are out of fashion and in the past. Barack Obama is a LiveStrong bracelet. Overexposure is a killer.

When people say that Hillary has been plotting her rise to the presidency for years and that all she can see ahead of her is the White House, it is infuriating. Every single person running has been plotting their rise to the presidency and has their eyes on the White House. They are all ambitious. I don't doubt that they all want to help change the country for the better...but to say that only one of them is power hungry is, simply, wrong. I see Obama as wanting the power way more than Hillary. I see him as impatient. He was elected to the senate in 2004 and then less than two years into his term he already has his focus on a new job. He's still a senator, but he's rarely there. True, Hillary is rarely there these days as well. However, at least she served a full 6 year term before throwing in her hat for the presidency. At least she spent the first years of this decade really and truly learning the workings of the Senate and making friends, joining strong committees, and working with Republicans who had previously villified her. I just cannot help by being put off by Obama being chosen to do one job and then neglecting that job because he wants to climb the next step of the ladder.

With all this said and probably a couple more unwritten things that I forgot to mention, notice I neither mentioned race nor gender, I firmly believe that Hillary Clinton is the BETTER candidate over Barack Obama. She's been vetted and tried over and over again. He has not. She's been patient. He has not. More importantly, I've been listening and I've been talking to people and I know that there is no one in the race right now with more knowledge on the issues than Hillary Clinton. I've spoken to health insurance professionals that have told me how Obama's insurance plan is seriously flawed in comparison to Hillary's and how it's clear that he doesn't quite understand it as well as she does. Again, I will support Obama should he win the nomination. No doubt he has worked harder than everyone. But he still does not have the nomination despite what the media says and despite his attitude that he has this in the bag. If anything, I think Hillary's losses will prove to be a good thing because I think it humbles a person and will make her realize not to take the job for granted because it was hard to get there. She's ready. If she wins...bring on the hate storm. She could win the presidency and people will still speak ill of her, perhaps even more so than now and in the past. She's not running to be liked...because many people will never like her no matter what. I admire her for putting herself out there and dealing with all the hate she has to face. She's a powerful woman...but she didn't get to where she is today by sliding by and leaning on her husband. She's intelligent and, get this, she's actually a warm and good person. It's been sad to see many of the Democratic elite turning their backs to her because they don't want to see her in power. I don't see it as a pro-Obama vote by some of the superdelegates, but more of an anti-Clinton vote. But that's a whole other argument over Hillary's electability. The party is split. Of course, I end this with an encouragment for the United States to vote for Hillary Clinton.

Minghella Passes


Director Anthony Minghella has died of a brain hemorrhage. He was 54. Rest in peace.

Monday, March 17, 2008

Halle Gives Birth


Actress Halle Berry gave birth to a baby girl yesterday. Congratulations!

Friday, March 14, 2008

Friendly Candidate Conversation

The back and forth between both the Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton campaigns have truly reached high levels of intensity. The bitter rivalry seems endless and does not bode well for the Democratic Party. Many Democrats are worried, including myself, that the mudslinging will cause a very bitter divide going into the general election.

Yet, perhaps things are not as bad as they seem. Earlier today, Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton were spotted in the Senate together having what looked like a friendly conversation. Both happily greeted each other on the Senate floor while casting a vote. Then, Obama guided Clinton back to her chair, where both candidates sat and talked for several minutes with one another.

What was said during the conversation remains a mystery, but the two seemed to be getting along just fine. Check out the video here.

Thursday, March 13, 2008

Britney Breaks the Ice

While Britney Spears is busy getting her life back together (hopefully), her record label has released the video for Britney's third single from Blackout, Break the Ice. Only thing is...Britney is NOT in the video. It's completely animated. Check it out below.

Racism Goes Both Ways

After former Representative Geraldine Ferraro, who was part of the Hillary Clinton campaign, made some racist and hateful comments about Senator Barack Obama, I thought that would be the end of the ugliness in both campaigns. WRONG! Barack Obama's spiritual advisor, Jeremiah White, has gone on a hateful rant about how the world is ruled by white people and how Hillary has never been a black man. Well...he got that one right. Hillary Clinton made a mistake by not immediately denouncing Ferraro and her comments, will Barack Obama make the same mistake because this is hateful.

Wednesday, March 12, 2008

The Hallows will be Halved


Variety is reporting that the final film in the Harry Potter series, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, will be split into a two part film. The first half of the film will be released in November of 2010 with part two following in May of 2011.

Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince hits theaters this November.

I'm all for this since more of the novel will be allowed to fit into the screenplay.

Pollspot: Pennsylvania

A new Strategic Vision poll in the next big battleground state that nobody believed would matter...Pennsylvania....shows Sen. Hillary Clinton holding a big lead over Sen. Barack Obama, 56% to 36%. In a general election match up with Sen. John McCain, McCain leads Clinton, 48% to 42%, and tops Obama, 47% to 44%.

Go Hill!

Madonna Inducted


Madonna was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame this past week. The 49-year-old's new hip hop themed record, Hard Candy, hits stores next month.

Spitzer Resigns


New York Governor Elliot Spitzer has resigned after it was discovered of his involvement in a prostitution ring.

Disgraceful.

Another Good Show for Barack Obama


In the past week, Presidential candidate Barack Obama has accumulated a few more wins and important delegates in the race for the Democratic Nomination.

The Wyoming primary on March 8th proved to be a good show for Obama as he won 61% of the vote, compared to his opponent, Senator Hillary Clinton who only received 38%.

Obama also won by similar margins in Mississippi on March 11th with 61%, with Hillary Clinton trailing behind with 38%.

Both are grand wins for Barack that will undoubtedly award him with a majority of the delegates for each state. Yet, it doesn't stop there.

Although Hillary Clinton claimed victory in the Texas primary, it was announced last night that Obama had won the Texas CAUCUS, giving him an extra boost and an addition of delegates to his lead.

Barack Obama still witholds a strong lead in delegate count to his opponent Hillary Clinton. Momentum is important, but it is all about the math as we get closer to the convention. I think the numbers speak for themselves.

Tuesday, March 11, 2008

Why Not Obama?

I have always been a supporter of Senator Hillary Clinton. With that said, I do not dislike Senator Barack Obama and, should he get the Democratic nomination for president, I will support him. However, there are numerous reasons why I personally feel that Senator Obama is not as ready or as qualified to be the next president of the United States as Senator Clinton is. It is important to note that I don't think that either Clinton or Obama are the best and most qualified candidates that ran this election season. They are both superstars with fans and this has undoubtedly helped both of them. But...it has now come to a showdown between the two and the choice for me is clear...Hillary Clinton. She is, by far, the better candidate over Barack Obama.

First off, there is the love and hype for Obama. Yes, he is a phenomenal speaker. He has ignited people into politics in a way that I don't think any candidate, not even JFK, has ever done before in the history of our nation. But his words do not match his actions always and, after the election of George W. Bush, I have become cynical and skeptical towards "just words". Senator Obama gave a speech in 2002 in opposition to the Iraq War. Congratulations! You were right. The war would be a disaster. However, if your whole platform last year when you started your campaign was that you were against the war then why did you constantly vote to fund it and vote identically as Senator Clinton? In your own words, "it's business as usual." Obama, though not him alone, continues to throw the fact that Hillary voted in support for the war back in her face to try to show voters that he has better judgment. This is a tired argument. Obama was NOT in the senate at the time of the vote and therefore no one really knows how Obama would have voted had he had the same intelligence that was available to the MAJORITY of senators that voted for the war, including Senator Clinton. It's a waste of time for me. I don't care if you voted for the war or against the war. The point is...we ARE at war. So get us out. And you both agree that we need to get out so Senator Obama...stop trying to drive this issue as a wedge.

This leads me to my next issue with Obama. His whole stance on "politics as usual." He says he'll be different and that he will play things differently than the status quo and that he will bring the end of dirty politcs. Really though...he's not. He's playing the game just as those have played it before and he's masked it well. Part of his platform was that he would not attack. He has. He's played this election no differently than Senator Clinton. Do I have a problem with his attacks? Absolutely not. I most definitely think he should say what he needs to say to defend himself and to gain momentum. However, I have a problem with you attacking after saying that you will not attack and then masking your attacks as something else. Own up to the things you're doing and at least get some respect and stop sending out your staff to say things about your opponents. Say them yourself.

As a person who is training to be a part of the media, I think I am qualified in saying that the media has leaned towards Obama. There is no doubt a Clinton hating media. The way the stories are covered between Clinton and Obama is just upsetting and unfair. To me, Obama is getting a free pass. Even the whole trial of Antonin Rezko, who has been tied to Obama, has been seriously overlooked. One thing I know about the media is that, while the media loves a good comeback and the rise of a person...they love the fall of an individual so much more. The media will turn on Obama, like they do on everyone, at some point soon and I do not think he will be prepared for how much of an effect it will have. Can you imagine being loved and then suddenly unloved? I think he's gotten too wrapped up in the media not being so hard on him and he's become a big celebrity with all the supporters he has acquired. What happens when the crowds leave? What happens when they move on to someone else? Trust me...they will. If not now...then later. Will you be able to handle it? Maybe. But who knows. I compare Obama to one of those LiveStrong bracelets that Lance Armstrong made so popular. Everyone jumped on the bandwagon and everyone wanted one. Those bracelets rose fast, peaked, and now they are out of fashion and in the past. Barack Obama is a LiveStrong bracelet. Overexposure is a killer.

When people say that Hillary has been plotting her rise to the presidency for years and that all she can see ahead of her is the White House, it is infuriating. Every single person running has been plotting their rise to the presidency and has their eyes on the White House. They are all ambitious. I don't doubt that they all want to help change the country for the better...but to say that only one of them is power hungry is, simply, wrong. I see Obama as wanting the power way more than Hillary. I see him as impatient. He was elected to the senate in 2004 and then less than two years into his term he already has his focus on a new job. He's still a senator, but he's rarely there. True, Hillary is rarely there these days as well. However, at least she served a full 6 year term before throwing in her hat for the presidency. At least she spent the first years of this decade really and truly learning the workings of the Senate and making friends, joining strong committees, and working with Republicans who had previously villified her. I just cannot help by being put off by Obama being chosen to do one job and then neglecting that job because he wants to climb the next step of the ladder.

With all this said and probably a couple more unwritten things that I forgot to mention, notice I neither mentioned race nor gender, I firmly believe that Hillary Clinton is the BETTER candidate over Barack Obama. She's been vetted and tried over and over again. He has not. She's been patient. He has not. More importantly, I've been listening and I've been talking to people and I know that there is no one in the race right now with more knowledge on the issues than Hillary Clinton. I've spoken to health insurance professionals that have told me how Obama's insurance plan is seriously flawed in comparison to Hillary's and how it's clear that he doesn't quite understand it as well as she does. Again, I will support Obama should he win the nomination. No doubt he has worked harder than everyone. But he still does not have the nomination despite what the media says and despite his attitude that he has this in the bag. If anything, I think Hillary's losses will prove to be a good thing because I think it humbles a person and will make her realize not to take the job for granted because it was hard to get there. She's ready. If she wins...bring on the hate storm. She could win the presidency and people will still speak ill of her, perhaps even more so than now and in the past. She's not running to be liked...because many people will never like her no matter what. I admire her for putting herself out there and dealing with all the hate she has to face. She's a powerful woman...but she didn't get to where she is today by sliding by and leaning on her husband. She's intelligent and, get this, she's actually a warm and good person. It's been sad to see many of the Democratic elite turning their backs to her because they don't want to see her in power. I don't see it as a pro-Obama vote by some of the superdelegates, but more of an anti-Clinton vote. But that's a whole other argument over Hillary's electability. The party is split. Of course, I end this with an encouragment for the United States to vote for Hillary Clinton.

Friday, March 7, 2008

A Monster of a Mess


A top aide for Senator Barack Obama has resigned after a news report leaked where she called Senator Hillary Clinton a "monster." And the gloves are off. Full story here.

Wednesday, March 5, 2008

Because it's just too damn funny...

I'm coming back to my entertainment base to show you the trailer for the new Anna Nicole Smith biopic starring Willa Ford.



I smell disaster. But I'll probably watch.

Bush Endorsement


President George W. Bush has now officially endorsed Senator John McCain for the presidency. The two ran against each other in 2000.

Thank You Texas

Senator Hillary Clinton is the projected winner in Texas.
This is truly incredible.
Thank you Texas.

Tuesday, March 4, 2008

Thank You Ohio


Senator Hillary Clinton is the projected winner in Ohio tonight.

Now, let's win Texas and do this thing!

1 and 1


So far....Senator Barack Obama can claim victory in Vermont and Senator Hillary Clinton can claim victory in Rhode Island.

McCain Wins Nomination


After almost clinching the nomination in 2000, Senator John McCain has finally won the Republican nomination for president.

Vote for Obama

Today is a crucial day for voters in Texas, Ohio, Rhode Island, and Vermont.

We need a President with great judgment and the ability to unite the country to get things done.

Someone who can inspire and give people the sense that everyone has their own personal stake in the government.

Americans are hungry for change and are turned off by old-established politics and corrupted Washington.

We need someone with leadership to move this country forward for the better.

That person is Barack Obama.

Join the movement and vote for change you can believe in.

Vote For Hillary


Today is a pivotal day.

Texas, Rhode Island, Ohio, and Vermont.

Go out and vote.
Vote for our future.
Vote for real change.
Vote for experience.

Let your voice be heard.
Stand with us.

Vote for Hillary Clinton

Together, we can win.

Monday, March 3, 2008

Stand for Hillary


Texas, Ohio, Rhode Island, and Vermont


Tomorrow is an important day.

Look deep before falling for hype and rhetoric.

Think about the next four years.

Think about the last eight.

Use your voice.

Take a stand.


Vote for Hillary Clinton


The time is now