Political Poop '08

Hillary is STILL fundraising. No, she’s not trying to run anymore…that dream is long deferred. Instead she’s trying to make up for all the money she spent and borrowed to run her campaign. Hillz is in debt for $20 million, half of which was money she loaned herself.
She said in a Web video, “Today, I still need your help." While the text next the video reads: “By helping us pay off our campaign debt, you’re not just helping Hillary elect a Democratic president and grow our majority in Congress. You’re making it possible for her to work as hard as she can on the issues we care about.”
She can’t even fully rely on Barack for help. Though he can help her raise money the Obama campaign isn’t allowed to retire her debt directly. Source
I’m not sure how this politics stuff works. But seems to me that once someone starts borrowing money from themselves that they’re headed for disaster. Dang, sucks to be you Hillz, no?

In Other Poop…

Gov. Schwarzenegger is backing fellow republican John McCain for president. But and however, he wants to make it clear that he and McCain have different beliefs with it comes to off-shore drilling. McCain isn’t opposed to off-shore drilling, whereas Schwarzenegger called the California coastline, “an international treasure.” “Governor Schwarzenegger does not support lifting the moratorium on offshore drilling,” said aide Matt David. It’s McCain’s position on this matter that may lose him Cali’s 55 electoral votes. Source
Way to piss off one of the biggest states in the country. Smart, real smart.

And Finally a Little Obamapoolooza… Barack is covering Rolling Stone…again. He was on the cover of the music mag just a few short months ago and this freckled cutie is back for more. In the magazine, hitting newsstands Friday, Barack discusses his music tastes and what artists are in heavy rotation in his iPod.
"I have pretty eclectic tastes," said the man who may very possibly be our next president. He’s listened too everything from Elton John to Miles Davis. But he seems to be particularly into Bob Dylan and Bruce Springsteen. Not only is he a fan of them but they seem to be fans of his. Springsteen backs Barack’s bid for the presidency. Dylan told a British newspaper that he believes Obama is redefining politics in the United States and could deliver change to a nation in upheaval.
"I've got to say, having both Dylan and Bruce Springsteen say kind words about you is pretty remarkable. Those guys are icons." Source
Rolling Stone is no stranger to politics. The magazine has featured politicians like Bill Clinton, George McGovern, Jimmy Carter, and Al Gore on its cover. But to grace the cover not only once, but twice…within a year…or actually a few short months, is quite a feat.
On another note (I never miss the chance to nitpick) I was watching the Today Show this morning and they featured a story on this magazine cover. When discussing Barack’s musical tastes, the voice over said that Barack likes everything from “Stevie Wonder to Jay-Z”. The establishing shot however was of Stevie Wonder and…Joe Budden. I need to know who is responsible for that. You can see for yourself…fast forward to 1:15.

I mean seriously, all they had to do was type in Jay-Z in Google Images and pick any one of the plethora of pics. Shoddy work…shoddy work.