We Challenge a Republican on Torture, he FREAKS OUT
For one Congressman, at least, torture doesn't seem like an issue he really wants to engage in. In fact, when the candidate I work for (Bob Johnson ... DrBob around here) forcefully challenged John...
View ArticleNY-23 Dr Bob Johnson challenges torture
New York's upstate District 23 is currently represented in Congress by Republican incumbent John McHugh. At the beginning of the cycle, the district did not appear to be in contention. The NRCC was not...
View ArticleChuck Schumer's Event (UPDATED)
Why, in the middle of the election season, is Chuck Schumer appearing with a Republican Congressman in the heat of a re-election battle? Well, nobody seems to know. Details below the fold, as well as...
View ArticleRepublican Congessman Sums Up GOP on Iraq
I couldn't let this go without letting all of you know about this. I've been extremely busy on this campaign trail, so I haven't had a chance to write for a bit (BriVT has kept you updated some, though...
View ArticleAragorn son of Arathorn, (D) NY-23 w/POLL
Today is Viggo Mortensen's birthday! Aragorn! ( Also the star of A History of Violence. ) Do you know what Viggo Mortensen wants for his birthday? Well, most years, neither would I. But I happen to...
View ArticleUm ... Didn't Congress Just Shred the Constitution?
Iraq's a big issue. Medicare. Corruption. Etc, etc, but ... didn't Congress and George W. Bush just shred the Constitution a couple weeks ago? Didn't the basis of our entire system of justice (Habeas...
View ArticleA View from Inside ...
First off, if you've never worked on a campaign ... you must. There's simply no way of really understanding some things about politics without experiencing it. We on the outside tend to over-estimate...
View ArticleVote for me in the primaries or I'll kick your f***in' ass at YearlyKos `08
How's that for a campaign strategy?Old-fashioned, bare-knuckled brawling.In light of kos' front-pager about not obsessively cheerleading your chosen candidate while running down opponents and engaging...
View ArticleUPDATED - My summary of pointless, over-the-top, picture-filled rants
AMERICA SUCKS!Update [2007-2-4 10:15:38 by Bob Johnson]:And I should add a second line: AMERICA SUCKS! And...
View ArticleThe myth of B*b J*****n during the primary season. W/Poll
I have noted a recent spate of posts expressing un-Christian-like flaggelation of supporters of various `08 Dem hopefuls.My advice to these inveterate Kos-ruiners--and you know who you are--: Cease and...
View ArticleBuy unConventional or Bob Johnson's dog gets whacked
I'm just passing it on, not making the threat myself, of course. But I found a note under the doormat this morning, threatening the VIOLENT DEATH (or at least violent tail-pulling) of popular...
View ArticleIf the Democrats will Not Govern
then the time is rapidly approaching when Democrats will be voted out of office. Cindy Sheehan recently called on Nancy Pelosi in Cindy for Congress to do "her Constitutional and moral duty by July...
View ArticleBob Johnson's 911 call regarding Bill Kristol
The following diary contains strong language, adult content, and scenes of implied, graphic violence. Those easily offended by the words fuck, bastard, son of a bitch, dick weed, Bill Kristol, George...
View ArticleBlack Kos: Yes, We Have Pro-Bad Business Nuts Too!!!
In the african community we are starting to get involved in the investment game, as well as planning for retirement better. The game was often times stack against us. However, I have notice lately,...
View ArticleStudy endorses f**king swearing in the workplace
This may be of interest to only myself, clammyc, Armando and Bob fucking Johnson. But I doubt it. I was recently upbraided for putting the word "fucking" in a diary title. Despite the fact that the...
View ArticleBET's Bob Johnson, Hypocrite
According to CNN, Bob Johnson said:"As an African American, I'm frankly insulted that the Obama campaign would imply that we are so stupid that we would think Bill and Hillary Clinton, who have been...
View ArticleHillary Clinton must resign Bob Johnson
The Clinton people sent out another Supporter to attack Obama again. This is not the first time they have tried to say Obama is a druggie."To me, as an African American, I am frankly insulted the Obama...
View Article"Noblesse Oblige" was 'Progressive' in Victoria's Empire...
...back in the 1880s & '90s, but it's kind of ugly when it rears its head in 2008 America.In full, Hillary said: I would point to the fact that that Dr. King's dream began to be realized when...
View ArticleBob Johnson: Apology Unaccepted
[Warning: This diary is about black stuff, is politically incorrect and I am unapologetic.]Black Entertainment Television founder Bob Johnson apologized today for the remarks he made concerning Senator...
View ArticleBET's Bob Johnson apologizes to Obama
Apologies if this has been diaried but I searched and could not find it:Four days after he made an unmistakable allusion to Obama's teenage drug use and even referred to him as Sidney Poitier, Clinton...
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Bi-racial coalition carried Obama to South Carolina landslide
Voters rejected the politics of division in historic Democratic turnoutFacing a loss in South Carolina, the Clintons did their best to spring a trap on Barack Obama. Their game plan was to lower...
View ArticleMy letter to Bob Johnson (BET founder, Bobcats CEO, Clintonista)
Today, BET founder, Clinton supporter, and Charlotte Bobcats owner Bob Johnson said this about Geraldine Ferraro's comments:Geraldine Ferraro said it right. The problem is Geraldine Ferraro is white....
View ArticleBob Johnson Bashes Obama, Defends Racist.
Bob Johnson stuck his foot in it again. This time he's defending Geraldine Ferraro's incendiary comments. A new AP article notes that the Billionaire BET founder and owner of Charlotte Bobcats has come...
View ArticleYes Barack Benefits From Being Black, Just As Hillary Does Being a Woman,...
The Charlotte Observer reported on its Web site Monday that Bob Johnson, one of Hillary Rodham Clinton's top black supporters, was commenting on remarks previously made by Geraldine Ferraro, another...
View ArticleSTFU Award: BET Founder Bob Johnson
Today I'd like to unveil a new award that I have been giving privately with my friends. It's time to introduce it to my blog.The STFU award is given to an individual who says something so ridiculous,...
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Bob Johnson: The black Geraldine Ferraro
Bob Johnson, BET founderCHARLOTTE, N.C. The Charlotte Observer April 15, 2008 -- "Wading back into the Democratic presidential race, billionaire businessman Bob Johnson said Monday that Sen. Barack...
View ArticleColson Whitehead on Obama: "Visible Man"
Colson Whitehead published a lovely satirical op-ed piece on Barack Obama and the racially-charged criticisms of him in The New York Times yesterday entitled "Visible Man." For those of you who do not...
View ArticleBob Johnson: Please Sit Down
Billionaire BET founder Bob Johnson sent a letter to Majority Whip James Clyburn seeking to lobby the Congressional Black Caucus to support Senator Clinton for VP. If Johnson had any true friends, say...
View ArticleA MESSAGE TO OBAMA SUPPORTERS.... w/ Poll
A MESSAGE TO OBAMA SUPPORTERS.... If you come across angry Hillary supporters or McCain snarky trouble makers, please do not engage them in name calling or snarky attacks. We must fight them with...
View ArticleClinton's Sequel to the Willing Suspension of Disbelief
Like the rest of us, Barack Obama learned from the media that Hillary Clinton will announce the suspension of her campaign for the Democratic Party's nomination for President this Saturday. And while...
View ArticleAR-SEN: Bob Johnson is OUT. Could this mean that Bill Halter is IN?
There were two potential Democratic Primary Challengers to embattled Senator Blanche Lincoln (D-AR). One bailed today.
View ArticleI just talked to Bob Johnson!!
I just got off the phone with longtime Kossack and community treasure Bob Johnson and, as funny as he and his dog Rex appear to be in diary- and comment-form here on DailyKos, talking to the...
View ArticleNo One WANTS To Vote For Ron Paul
So over the course of the past few days a sort of story arc has unfolded, where on the arc we are at now is anyone's guess, but here is my take.Due to the absolutely terrible field that developed in...
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Daily Kos Elections Morning Digest: Rich GOPer slams rival as uneducated...
Want the scoop on hot races around the country? Get the digest emailed to you each weekday morning. Sign up here.Leading Off: •GA-Sen: What is it with Senate candidates making condescending remarks...
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Daily Kos Elections Morning Digest: Rivals weigh McAllister challenge as GOP...
Want the scoop on hot races around the country? Get the digest emailed to you each weekday morning. Sign up here.Leading Off: •LA-05: A long list of local Republicans—and a couple of Democrats, too—are...
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Daily Kos Elections Morning Digest: NYT polls are positive for Democrats, but...
Want the scoop on hot races around the country? Get the digest emailed to you each weekday morning. Sign up here.Leading Off: •Senate: As part of the launch of their new data-focused site called The...
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Republican House candidate says he'd 'rather see another terrorist attack'...
Patrick Henry, seen here giving his famous "water bottles" speech. Why does every last sodding one of these people seem to be a "doctor"?Bob Johnson, a doctor and Republican candidate in Georgia’s...
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Daily Kos Elections Morning Digest: Tillis avoids a runoff, but Clay Aiken's...
Want the scoop on hot races around the country? Get the digest emailed to you each weekday morning. Sign up here.Leading Off: •NC-Sen: Despite some last-minute indicators that suggested he might fall...
View ArticleWho's with me?
Perusing the Hiddens (a dirty secret amusement I indulge from time to time) I found a suggestion that I think might make a fun group here at the GOS:
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Daily Kos Elections Morning Digest: Poll shows Rangel up, but with warning signs
Want the scoop on hot races around the country? Get the digest emailed to you each weekday morning. Sign up here.Leading Off: •NY-13: With a month to go until New York's federal primaries, Siena finds...
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Daily Kos Elections Morning Digest: Big outside groups make more big fall ad...
Want the scoop on hot races around the country? Get the digest emailed to you each weekday morning. Sign up here.Leading Off: •House: Two big organizations focused on the House announced large fall ad...
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Primary-palooza: A look at 2014's remaining primary races
Kansas Republican Sen. Pat Roberts faces a tea party primary challenge August 5. The 2014 primary season has given us plenty of exciting races so far. Among many other things, we've seen a tight...
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Daily Kos Elections Morning Digest: With a week to go, Georgia Senate runoff...
Want the scoop on hot races around the country? Get the digest emailed to you each weekday morning. Sign up here.Leading Off: •GA-Sen, -Gov: A new PPP poll for the progressive group Better Georgia...
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In a surprise, David Perdue upsets Jack Kingston in Georgia runoff
Newly minted GOP Senate nominee David Perdue This primary season has been full of surprises, and Tuesday night marks another one. In Georgia's primary runoff, former Dollar General CEO David Perdue, a...
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Daily Kos Elections Morning Digest: John Walsh hit by plagiarism allegations
Want the scoop on hot races around the country? Get the digest emailed to you each weekday morning. Sign up here.Leading Off: •MT-Sen: Just as things started to look better for appointed Democratic...
View ArticleEdited xTWO!: Prime Number Theory And Bob Johnson
Go ahead. Give me a T&R just for the title!I notice that the famous and exalted and uber-powerful and uber-influential Bob Johnson, who is one of my closest friends, has Daily Kos User ID (UID)...
View ArticleIn defense of Laura
Bob Johnson makes clear he expects me to throw bombs. He is correct. I do. With joy. Especially at Sanders people. Expect more. Until we beat Sanders at the polls and end his campaign with a...
View ArticleBob Johnson too kind to condescending douche bags
I read with unamazement Bob Johnson’s most recent diary (It's gotten this ridiculous: liberals blaming and bashing poor people for Clinton's loss). I always expect this kind of performance from him,...
View ArticleBob Johnson releases massive mega-twitstorm on Trump-Russia!
Bob Johnson, not a law professor, has just released a massive mega-twitstorm about the news that Robert Mueller is about to indict someone in the Trump-Russia investigation!Here’s Bob’s mega-twitstorm...
View ArticleAmerica’s first black billionaire gets police involved after hotel refuses to...
Bob Johnson is the co-founder of Black Entertainment Television (BET) and the official first black American billionaire. He’s a prime example of what some in this country call “proof” that racism isn’t...
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