Image courtesy of ExposayIt was announced that The Devil Wears Prada star Anne Hathaway will be the new face of Lancome.
Wednesday, January 2, 2008
Pollspot: New Hampshire...Less Than A Week
A CNN/WMUR survey in New Hampshire finds Sen. John McCain and Mitt Romney tied for first place in next week's New Hampshire primary with 29% each. Rudy Giuliani is third with 12%, followed by Mike Huckabee at 10%.
The Democratic primary race is also neck-and-neck with Sen. Hillary Clinton in a statistical tie with Sen. Barack Obama. Clinton leads with 34%, followed by Obama at 30% and John Edwards at 17%.
The Democratic primary race is also neck-and-neck with Sen. Hillary Clinton in a statistical tie with Sen. Barack Obama. Clinton leads with 34%, followed by Obama at 30% and John Edwards at 17%.
Tuesday, January 1, 2008
Late Night Returns Tomorrow
Despite the ongoing strike by the Writer's Guild of America, five late night talk shows are all coming back on the air tomorrow with new episodes. While Jay Leno, Conan O'Brien, and Jimmy Kimmel will be coming back without their writing staff, David Letterman and Craig Ferguson struck a deal with the WGA that will allow their writing staff to come back to work with them. The deal might allow Letterman and Ferguson to book more high profile guests. Robin Williams is the first guest booked for Letterman and he will appear tomorrow. All in all, it's good to see some good entertainment returning.
Pakistani Elections Postponed
Following the assassination of former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto, the election committee in Pakistan has announced that the originally planned January 8th elections have now been postponed for at least 4 weeks.
Source: CNN
Source: CNN
Pollspot: More Iowa
An InsiderAdvantage tracking poll in Iowa shows a statistical tie between Sen. Hillary Clinton and John Edwards in the Democratic presidential race with Sen. Barack Obama starting to lag.
Clinton leads with 30%, followed by Edwards at 29%, and Obama at 22%, with 14% committed to other candidates and 5% undecided. The poll has a margin of error of 3.4%.
Important finding: Edwards was the second choice of 62% of those who supported other candidates that did not receive the required 15% of the vote. Clinton was the second choice of 21% and Obama of 17%.
Clinton leads with 30%, followed by Edwards at 29%, and Obama at 22%, with 14% committed to other candidates and 5% undecided. The poll has a margin of error of 3.4%.
Important finding: Edwards was the second choice of 62% of those who supported other candidates that did not receive the required 15% of the vote. Clinton was the second choice of 21% and Obama of 17%.
Pollspot: Neverending Polls
A new CNN/Opinion Research poll says Sen. Hillary Clinton and Mitt Romney are leading. For Democrats, Clinton leads with 33%, followed by Obama at 31% and Edwards at 22%.
For Republicans, Romney leads with 31%, followed by Huckabee at 28%, Thompson at 13% or McCain at 10%.
For Republicans, Romney leads with 31%, followed by Huckabee at 28%, Thompson at 13% or McCain at 10%.
Pollspot: Des Moines Register
"The final Des Moines Register poll before the Iowa caucuses shows Sen. Barack Obama leading the Democratic presidential race with 32%, followed by Sen. Hillary Clinton with 25% and John Edwards with 24%. The survey's margin of error is 3.5%.
In the Republican race, Mike Huckabee leads with 32%, followed by Mitt Romney at 26% and Sen. John McCain at 13%.Caveat: "The poll reflects continued fluidity in the race even as the end of the yearlong campaign nears. Roughly a third of likely caucusgoers say they could be persuaded to choose someone else before Thursday evening.""
Courtesy of Political Wire
In the Republican race, Mike Huckabee leads with 32%, followed by Mitt Romney at 26% and Sen. John McCain at 13%.Caveat: "The poll reflects continued fluidity in the race even as the end of the yearlong campaign nears. Roughly a third of likely caucusgoers say they could be persuaded to choose someone else before Thursday evening.""
Courtesy of Political Wire
Pollspot: Clinton and McCain in NH
A new poll in New Hampshire shows Senators Hillary Clinton and John McCain expanding their leads in New Hampshire. The New Hampshire primary is in exactly one week.
New Hampshire:
A new 7News/Suffolk University poll in New Hampshire shows Sen. John McCain vaulting ahead of the Republican presidential field with 31% support, followed by Mitt Romney at 25%, Rudy Giuliani at 14% and Mike Huckabee at 9%.
On the Democratic side, the poll finds Sen. Hillary Clinton expanding her lead to 36%, followed by Sen. Barack Obama at 22% and John Edwards at 14%.
Courtesy of Political Wire
New Hampshire:
A new 7News/Suffolk University poll in New Hampshire shows Sen. John McCain vaulting ahead of the Republican presidential field with 31% support, followed by Mitt Romney at 25%, Rudy Giuliani at 14% and Mike Huckabee at 9%.
On the Democratic side, the poll finds Sen. Hillary Clinton expanding her lead to 36%, followed by Sen. Barack Obama at 22% and John Edwards at 14%.
Courtesy of Political Wire
Monday, December 31, 2007
Hillary Picks Up 10th Senator
Image courtesy of Hillary HubGood news for the Hillary Clinton campaign as they prepare for the Iowa caucus. The campaign announced today the endorsement of Senator Maria Cantwell of Washington. Cantwell's endorsement makes Hillary's list of senate endorsements grow to 10. Senator Barack Obama has 2 senate endorsements while Bill Richardson and Senator Joe Biden each have one. John Edwards and Chris Dodd have none.
End of Year Box Office
2007 ends with National Treasure 2: Book of Secrets leading the box office. The new film Alien vs. Predator: Requiem tanked at the box office not even breaking the top 5. Serves the right for releasing it on Christmas. Meanwhile, well received Juno performed well and Sweeney Todd dropped to number 9.
Here's a rundown:
1. National Treasure 2: Book of Secrets - $35.6 million
2. Alvin and the Chipmunks - $30 million
3. I Am Legend - $27.5 million
4. Charlie Wilson's War - $11.7 million
5. Juno - $10.3 million
*Red indicates new to theaters
Here's a rundown:
1. National Treasure 2: Book of Secrets - $35.6 million
2. Alvin and the Chipmunks - $30 million
3. I Am Legend - $27.5 million
4. Charlie Wilson's War - $11.7 million
5. Juno - $10.3 million
*Red indicates new to theaters
2007 Deadliest Year for Iraq (So Far)
While the second half of 2007 saw a dramatic drop in violence in Iraq, 2007 has been the deadliest year for the United States military since the invasion in 2003. 2007 saw the death of 899 U.S. troops. At least 3,902 U.S. troops have died since the start of this (pointless) war.
Source: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/22451069/
Source: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/22451069/
Golden Globes Still On
Despite the Writer's Guild of America announcing that they will picket at the Golden Globes Ceremony, NBC has announced that the ceremony will go on as scheduled.
But will the actors show up? Probably not.
But will the actors show up? Probably not.
Pollspot: Republican National
Sen. John McCain leads a national Rasmussen tracking poll for the Republican presidential nomination. However, his lead of 17% is not statistically significant since his rivals are all within the poll's margin of error. Mitt Romney and Mike Huckabee are a point behind at 16% and Rudy Giuliani is two points back at 15%. Slightly off the pace, but still within five points of McCain, is Fred Thompson at 12%. This would make it a 5-way tie.
Sunday, December 30, 2007
Jimmy Fallon Weds
Image courtesy of Ask MenLots of celebrity weddings recently! Former Saturday Night Live cast member Jimmy Fallon married his producing partner Nancy Juvonen yesterday. Congratulations!
Pollspot: New Hamsphire Tightens
According to Political Wire, "A new American Research Group poll in New Hampshire finds the Democratic presidential race tightening and the Republican race deadlocked.
Among Democrats, Sen. Hillary Clinton leads with 31% followed by Sen. Barack Obama at 27% and John Edwards at 21%. The poll has a margin of error of 4 points.
Key finding: Clinton has dropped 7 points in two weeks while Edwards has gained 6 points and Obama has gained 3 points. Undeclared voters provide positive playback for Edwards based on his television advertising running in New Hampshire and this is reflected in the ballot results. Edwards now leads Obama among undeclared voters 38% to 23%.
In the Republican race, Mitt Romney and Sen. John McCain remain tied at 30%, followed by Mike Huckabee at 11%, Rudy Giuliani at 9% and Rep. Ron Paul at 7%.
Among Democrats, Sen. Hillary Clinton leads with 31% followed by Sen. Barack Obama at 27% and John Edwards at 21%. The poll has a margin of error of 4 points.
Key finding: Clinton has dropped 7 points in two weeks while Edwards has gained 6 points and Obama has gained 3 points. Undeclared voters provide positive playback for Edwards based on his television advertising running in New Hampshire and this is reflected in the ballot results. Edwards now leads Obama among undeclared voters 38% to 23%.
In the Republican race, Mitt Romney and Sen. John McCain remain tied at 30%, followed by Mike Huckabee at 11%, Rudy Giuliani at 9% and Rep. Ron Paul at 7%.
Pollspot: 4 Days To Iowa
According to Political Wire, a new McClatchy-MSNBC poll in Iowa shows a statistical dead heat in the Democratic presidential race and a big shift in the Republican race. John Edwards leads with 24%, followed by Sen. Hillary Clinton with 23% and Sen. Barack Obama with 22%. Edwards has the momentum since the last poll in early December gaining 3 points, while Clinton lost 4 points and Obama lost 3 points.
Among Republicans, Mitt Romney has regained the lead as Mike Huckabee "has lost momentum and support, even among evangelical Christians who had propelled him into the top spot just weeks ago." Romney now leads with 27%, followed by Huckabee at 23%, Fred Thompson at 14%, and Sen. John McCain at 13%. Huckabee is down 8 points since earlier this month, while Romney is up 7 points.
The Green Room is a big supporter of Senator Hillary Clinton and encourages her Iowan supporters to go out and caucus for her this Thursday, January 3rd.
Among Republicans, Mitt Romney has regained the lead as Mike Huckabee "has lost momentum and support, even among evangelical Christians who had propelled him into the top spot just weeks ago." Romney now leads with 27%, followed by Huckabee at 23%, Fred Thompson at 14%, and Sen. John McCain at 13%. Huckabee is down 8 points since earlier this month, while Romney is up 7 points.
The Green Room is a big supporter of Senator Hillary Clinton and encourages her Iowan supporters to go out and caucus for her this Thursday, January 3rd.
Pollspot: Zogby Iowa
A Reuters/C-Span/Zogby tracking poll released today shows that on the Democratic side, there is a three-way statistical tie with Sen. Hillary Clinton leading with 30.7% support, followed by Sen. Barack Obama at 26.8% and John Edwards at 24.2%. The poll's margin of error is 3.3%.
On the Republican side, there is also a tie for first place. Mike Huckabee leads with 27.7%, followed by Mitt Romney at 26.6%, Sen. John McCain at 10.9%, Fred Thompson at 7.8% and Rudy Giuliani at 7.3%. The poll's margin of error is 3.4%.
Courtesy of Political Wire.
The Iowa Caucus will be held Thursday.
On the Republican side, there is also a tie for first place. Mike Huckabee leads with 27.7%, followed by Mitt Romney at 26.6%, Sen. John McCain at 10.9%, Fred Thompson at 7.8% and Rudy Giuliani at 7.3%. The poll's margin of error is 3.4%.
Courtesy of Political Wire.
The Iowa Caucus will be held Thursday.
Countdown to Iowa: 4 days
Longer post forthcoming, but an interesting article I came upon about Obama and his foreign policy experience, or rather, lack thereof.
From the Washington Post
From the Washington Post
Saturday, December 29, 2007
Pollspot: The Poll With Different Results
According to Political Wire, A new American Research Group poll in Iowa continues to be an outlier among the various public surveys that have shown a statistical tie in the Democratic race for president.
On the Democratic side, the poll finds Sen. Hillary Clinton leads with 31%, followed by John Edwards and Barack Obama at 24% each.
On the Republican side, Mitt Romney leads with 32% support, followed by Mike Huckabee at 23%, and Sen. John McCain at 11%.
On the Democratic side, the poll finds Sen. Hillary Clinton leads with 31%, followed by John Edwards and Barack Obama at 24% each.
On the Republican side, Mitt Romney leads with 32% support, followed by Mike Huckabee at 23%, and Sen. John McCain at 11%.
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