9 of 11 Peruvian Faith Healers Say Obama Will Win

Maybe this will offset the Alien Endorsement?

VIDEO: Gramm-pa McCain Forgets His Own Military Endorsements

By GottaLaff

It's getting sadder by the day:


This is a little hard to watch... but, no, I don't feel sorry for him. Anyone who has run a sleazy, race-baiting, hate-filled campaign the way he has does not get my sympathy.

By the way, my dad, who is a retired internist (with a truly stellar reputation, and who is very knowledgeable about this subject) told me the other day that he believes Gramm-pa is starting to show definite signs of diminishing mental faculties. This video seems to confirm his (and others') professional opinion.

SNL Thursday Update- Bush Endorses McCain

Will Ferrell is brilliant.

Former Mass. Gov. William Weld (R) to endorse Obama

But that makes sense then right? I mean, Cesca's been documenting all the black republicans that have been endorsing Obama 'cause they're black too, and since William Weld is black.... oh nevermind.

Former Massachusetts Gov. William Weld, a Republican, is endorsing Democrat Barack Obama for president in New Hampshire.

In a statement released Friday, Weld cites the Illinois senator's steady leadership, good judgment and ability to unify Democrats, Republicans and independents. He said Obama "is a once-in-a-lifetime candidate who will transform our politics and restore America's standing in the world."

Weld plans a news conference at Obama's campaign office in Salem at 11 a.m.

PS- Weld endorsed Romney in the R primary.

Newspaper endorsements switch from Bush to Obama

By GottaLaff

After 8 years of Bushage, change is mandatory:

Editor and Publisher notes that Sen. Barack Obama (D-IL) has a significant lead over Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) in newspaper endorsements — 121-42. At least 26 papers that supported President Bush in 2004 have moved to Obama, versus just four that supported Sen. John Kerry (D-MA) switching to McCain. “In California alone, the Obama-Biden ticket picked-up six newspapers that endorsed President Bush in 2004. He also gained a few papers, such as the Los Angeles Times and Cleveland’s Plain Dealer that did no[t] endorse either candidate in 2004.”

The question is, why would any paper switch from Kerry to Gramm-pa? Or to put it another way, why would anyone support Gramm-pa, period?

Shallow Thoughts: Joe Lieberman endorsement edition

By GottaLaff

Today's Shallow Thought:

Why does MSNBC's Contessa Brewer continue to ask every guest if the endorsements by Joe Lieberman and Colin Powell cancel each other out?

She actually equates these two endorsements. I wish I were kidding.

Colin Powell Outside NBC Studio Answering Questions After Endorsing Obama

Ya'll are doing all my work for me this am!! Thanks Jack!!

Salt Lake City Tribune endorses Obama

By GottaLaff

100,000 very smart people

The Salt Lake City Tribune..."A Simple Choice":

Then, out of nowhere, and without proper vetting, the impetuous McCain picked Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin as his running mate. She quickly proved grievously underequipped to step into the presidency should McCain, at 72 and with a history of health problems, die in office. More than any single factor, McCain's bad judgment in choosing the inarticulate, insular and ethically challenged Palin disqualifies him for the presidency.

Still, we have compelling reasons for endorsing Obama on his merits alone. Under the most intense scrutiny and attacks from both parties, Obama has shown the temperament, judgment, intellect and political acumen that are essential in a president that would lead the United States out of the crises created by President Bush, a complicit Congress and our own apathy. [...]

The country desperately needs a new and well-defined road map for the 21st century and leadership that can unite the country behind it.

We believe that Barack Obama can give us both.

The Kansas City Star also endorsed him:

A vote for the future

Years of Washington blunders have left the United States struggling both at home and abroad. Both presidential candidates promise change, but Barack Obama is most likely to deliver:

•A stronger economy: Obama is best suited to lead the drive to reinvigorate the economy, repair gaps in financial regulations, make tax policies more equitable and provide help for Americans in need.

•A safer world: Obama realizes the need to shift more military resources from Iraq to Afghanistan, home of the 9/11 terrorists. He is also committed to closing dangerous gaps in homeland security.

•A healthier America: Obama believes access to health care is a right. He would make coverage more affordable to more citizens and stop insurers from penalizing people for getting sick.

•A new energy outlook: Obama wants to boost renewable energy and encourage more efficient vehicles, buildings and appliances. He doesn’t back excessive offshore oil drilling or a rush to build nuclear plants.

•U.S. leadership abroad: An Obama presidency offers hope for the U.S. to rebuild frayed alliances and gain respect in places like Germany (seen in photo). VP nominee Joe Biden brings strong foreign-policy credentials.

•A safeguard for liberties: Obama wants judges who won’t favor the strong at the expense of the weak. He offers hope for a Supreme Court that would reject excessive executive power and protect precious freedoms.

Take that, Gramm-pa.

Colin Powell Endorsement Gossip

Better than the Madonna/Guy Ritchie divorce!! Via the always on top of it Taegan-

Sources close to former Secretary of State Colin Powell cautioned that his support for Sen. Barack Obama over Sen. John McCain "might stop short of a formal endorsement when he's interviewed on NBC's Meet the Press Sunday," according to the New York Daily News.

"Given Powell's cautious nature, he might decide to make his endorsement of Obama implied, rather than explicit. Even so, a well-informed source told the Daily News: 'After Sunday people aren't going to have any doubt who he's voting for.'"

Today's Newspaper Endorsements- Obama 6, McCain 2

I find it rather ironic that I'm using this from E&P when Greg Mitchell has that ad over there. Love your work Greg!

NEW YORK With exactly three weeks until voters have their say in this year’s presidential race, many newspapers cast their editorial endorsements in the past few days, as we chronicled here. As in 2004, E&P will be charting every editorial endorsement, and presenting a chart showing the tally so far -- and circulation numbers for each paper.

In today's update, Barack Obama gains six papers -- including the Boston Globe -- while McCain picks up two. So far, the Obama-Biden ticket leads with 34 editorial endorsements, with the McCain-Palin lagging far behind with 13. It's too early to project, but in 2004, John Kerry barely edged George W. Bush in endorsements, by about 220 to 205.

In another important measure: Obama has so far won the backing from six papers that endorsed the GOP candidate in 2004, while McCain has earned no flip-flops. Taking a look at the newspapers’ combined daily circulations, McCain trails badly.

12 Newspapers Endorse Obama Today; Gramm-pa McCain? Zero.

By GottaLaff

12-0:

Barack Obama picked up at least 12 newspaper endorsements this weekend, including six in swing states Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, Ohio, North Carolina and Missouri. John McCain, as far as we know, gained none.

Time for Grammps to crank up the smears again. I posted about one of the papers yesterday, the one that called Grammps "the incredible shrinking man" who had made a horrific pick for his running mate.

The Wisconsin State Journal and The Sun of San Bernardino had backed Bush in 2004. [...] Backing Obama: In Ohio, The Blade in Toledo and the Dayton Daily News; the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, St. Louis Post-Dispatch, The Tennessean of Nashville, the Wisconsin State Journal. the Asheville (N.C.) Citizen-Times, and in California the Fresno Bee, Sacramento Bee, Contra Costa Times, The Herald of Monterrey, and The Sun of San Bernardino (which had picked Bush over Kerry).

E&P is charting every endorsement and the circulation size of each paper (see new chart on Monday). So far Obama leads by a 21-9 margin with at least 300 to go.

For excerpts from some of the papers, go here.

61 Nobel Laureates in Science Endorse Obama

By GottaLaff

Of course, Republicans have their own reality, so science doesn't matter. IWRC* Palin, on the other hand, must have some investment in the subjects at hand. Surprised? Not when you remember that she lives on her very own planet:

A group of 61 Nobel Laureates have gotten together to endorse Barack Obama for President. [...] This is the largest number of Nobel Laureates to ever endorse a candidate for office, more than endorsed either Gore or Kerry. (Kerry had 48 total.) That is a remarkable statement. Here is the link to the original letter of endorsement.

Here's the letter:

An Open Letter to the American People

This year's presidential election is among the most significant in our nation's history. The country urgently needs a visionary leader who can ensure the future of our traditional strengths in science and technology and who can harness those strengths to address many of our greatest problems: energy, disease, climate change, security, and economic competitiveness.

We are convinced that Senator Barack Obama is such a leader, and we urge you to join us in supporting him.

During the administration of George W. Bush, vital parts of our country's scientific enterprise have been damaged by stagnant or declining federal support. The government's scientific advisory process has been distorted by political considerations. As a result, our once dominant position in the scientific world has been shaken and our prosperity has been placed at risk. We have lost time critical for the development of new ways to provide energy, treat disease, reverse climate change, strengthen our security, and improve our economy.

We have watched Senator Obama's approach to these issues with admiration. We especially applaud his emphasis during the campaign on the power of science and technology to enhance our nation's competitiveness. In particular, we support the measures he plans to take - through new initiatives in education and training, expanded research funding, an unbiased process for obtaining scientific advice, and an appropriate balance of basic and applied research - to meet the nation's and the world's most urgent needs.

Senator Obama understands that Presidential leadership and federal investments in science and technology are crucial elements in successful governance of the world's leading country. We hope you will join us as we work together to ensure his election in November.

(Click here to read the original with signers)

Dear Nobel Laureates,

Thank you. I agree.

Love, Laffy

*"In What Respect, Charlie?"

Republicans for Obama, and more...

By GottaLaff

Ambinder's post repeats a couple of items I've already covered, but I'm including them anyway. Why? Because taken as a whole, Ambinder's article paints quite a picture:

A former publisher of National Review endorses Obama, as does Rep. Wayne Gilchrist of Maryland, a Republican.

Eight new battleground state polls courtesy of Charles Franklin and the University of Wisconsin are here.

How many game-changers can there possibly be?

A president can fire the Chairman of the SEC. No he can't. Yes he can. No he can't. Yes he can, yes he...well, not directly...

This is an actual AP lede: "John McCain either doesn't want to meet Spain's prime minister any time soon or isn't quite sure who he is."

Johnny, we hardly knew ye.

That last "Johnny" part? Here's an excerpt:

There are now not one but two drawn curtains on Mr. McCain’s plane separating his spacious quarters from the press corps. Left idle is the couch that was built in the front of the plane — called “Straight Talk Air” — to reproduce at 30,000 feet the freewheeling chats with reporters that were the stock-in-trade on his bus; the other morning it was covered with newspapers. Mr. McCain, who promised to hold weekly news conferences if elected president, has not held one in more than a month.

He recently began doing town-hall-style meetings with voters, including one with Ms. Palin on Wednesday night in Grand Rapids, Mich.. But these are mostly by invitation only — reminiscent of Mr. Bush’s town-hall-style meetings of 2004 — as was obvious by the succession of softball and adulatory questions floated across his plate.

Buh-bye J Sid, hello Gramm-pa.