On Sabbatical from Las Politicas!
Caro and I are taking a break from LP. I can be found over at http://teritabonita.wordpress.com, where I don’t discuss alot of politics.
Caro can be found studying under a French assassin.
Over and Out,
Teri Ann
Is this a sign that the terrorists have won?
If it were only painted red, white, and blue… I would like to know who the marketing genius is on this tawdry piece of equipment. That couple seems to really have rediscovered love now that they are safe from Al Queda at night…
Sleepin’ fine,
Teri
Poppa Was A Rolling Stone…
David Patterson
So, as I am still loving the Spitzer business, I have learned that the Lt. Guvvie of NY could break some molds if Spitzer resigns. He would be the first black governor of NY, and get this, he’s also blind. He even ran the NY Marathon!!! I have read some less-than-flattering criticism regarding some past “truth-stretching” on his part- ie, saying he passed the bar, was an ADA, and that he was born and raised in Harlem. Tomato, tomato. (That doesn’t really work when you type it, does it?)
I mean, I tell people I am the Queen of Sheba, provided it gets me a free cocktail. I’ll be at State Bar tonight… 
XOXO-
An Open Letter to “Client Number 9″
Dear Guvvie,
I have been in a slump, as yourself, apparently.
I have felt sooo bombarded by politicking that I have taken a sabbatical from the whole mess for a while, but I knew, KNEW, there would be a yummy little scandal that would pull me back into the swing of things… so I wanna thank you Gov. Spitzer -and might I say, what a fabulously Freudian name for this little scenario you are in… that’s gonna keep Leno, Conan, & Letterman going for a solid three nights- for getting yourself so stupidly involved in a damn prostitution ring. I mean, yeah, it sounds all classy with its “Emperor’s Club VIP” name, and I mean, if you are paying $1,500-$5,000 a tryst for it, these broads must have discretion, RIGHT? So much discretion that all of America knows that you were in Room 871 at the Mayflower orderin’ in hos like room service.
See, here’s where you screwed up, 9, you shouldn’t have gotten on your soapbox after the ring you took down in 2004… You should have just done the polite pat on the back and kept on truckin, but alas… here we stand. Keep your head up and proudly wear those black eyes that your wife hopefully gave you as a badge of honor as you fight against the wiretaps as and good politician would do.
Back in Black,
Terita Bonita
Ps- What IS that face he’s making?? Its very reminiscent of Mario’s evil twin Wario from Nintendo.
pps- This has to be the best freaking line from the New York Times article “The governor’s aides appeared shaken, and one of them began to weep as they waited for him to make his statement at his Manhattan office.” Someone get me a shot of that. I hope its a guy. Client Number 8, perhaps?
Congratulations, Dr. Studly and his Lady!
Sorry Ladies, Dr. Studly is officially off the market because he and his Lady are engaged! Welcome to the family, Ashley!
Just to clarify…the picture above was taken at Halloween. Studly and his Lady aren’t anachronists.
Caroline
Clinton Campaign Having a Rough February
After capturing the big super tuesday states of New York, California, New Jersey, and Massachusets, Senator Hillary Clinton’s campaign has been showered with bad news. Senator Obama has won all the primaries and caucuses since, in places as geographically and demographically diverse as Maine, Washington State, Louisiana, and Nebraska, indicating his broad appeal. He has outdone Senator Clinton in fundraising efforts by a margin of 2 to 1, and has generally dinged up her aura if inevitability. The latest tribulation comes in the form of a letter written by two New York State legislators rebuking Senator Clinton for allowing her campaign manager, Patty Solis Doyle, to step down in a campaign staff shake-up. The Clinton campaign has admitted that it is counting on victories in both Texas and Ohio on March 4th to keep it in the race. If Ohio’s Rust Belt blue collar voters do what they’re expected to do, the state should fall into the Clinton column, but if latinos in Texas feel slighted by the change of campaign manager, it could cost HRC dearly.
Above is a picture of her on the phone saying “hello? inevitability? why have you been such a stranger lately?”
Dr Studly
Huckabee’s Wit on Display at CSM Breakfast
Mike Huckabee made an appearance at the annual Christian Science Monitor breakfast this morning, and, as usual, delivered some memorable zingers to reporters. I’m going to cut and paste from the New York Times’ political blog, “The Caucus” as posted by John M. Broder in a post entitled “Breakfast With Huckabee”
On running for the United States Senate if this presidential thing doesn’t work out: “It’s more likely I’ll dye my hair green, get a bunch of tattoos and go on tour with Amy Winehouse.”
On the rigors of a presidential campaign: “Arkansas politics and the savagery of it were far more intense than running for president.”
On the recent flood of endorsements of Mr. McCain, now that he is close to securing the nomination: “What are these people saying – that they were for him all along but just forgot to tell him?” (my favorite)
On why Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton seems to be struggling right now: “She does not have the personality of her husband. Very few people do.”
On why Senator Barack Obama appears to be beating her: “The American people are not looking for someone who can fix a carburetor. They’re looking for someone who can drive the car.”
I posted some months ago that Huckabee’s rise was essentially the Republican Party’s chickens coming home to roost. They built an electoral coalition that relied heavily on conservative Christians to get politicians into office who would publicly espouse morally and religously conservative positions, while enacting legislation and policies that heavily favored corporations and investors. It was only a matter of time before a politician arose who perceived the contradiction in that arrangement and capitalized on the frustrations that it manifested. It is his quick wit(as evidenced above), alongside his charming, affable, and down-to-earth style, that has kept his underfunded campaign this deep in the race.
dr studly
Romney Drops Out of Race
Former Massachusets Governor Willard Mitt Romney has dropped his bid for the 2008 Republican presidential nomination, winnowing down the field to just 3 candidates. Despite spending forty million dollars of his personal fortune, he failed to convince Republican primary voters that he was a bona fide conservative. His cost per delegate was the highest, costing a cool million for every convention delegate he won. Goevrnor Huckabee, on the other hand, earned the title of lowest cost per delegate. It will be interesting to see how many of the movement conservatives who are suspicious of John McCain will gravitate to Mike Huckabee by default.
above is a photo of Romney waving bye bye. he’s certainly putting on his bravest face!
dr studly
