Eyes wide shut? (Ferraro’s premature optimism)

Obama’s Luck, By Kevin Drum of CBS News, presents a reasoned response to Geraldine Ferraro’s recent inflammatory comments on behalf of the Clinton campaign. He points to the successes and popularity of other young, charismatic Democrats such as JFK and President Bill Clinton, suggesting that Barack Obama’s credentials and positions alone are sufficient to [...]

Inspiration or Plagiarism? What a difference a day makes.

On February 20, Sam Roberts, writing for the New York Times pointed out that back in 1993 there were questions about possible plagiarism raised about President Bill Clinton’s Inaugural speech. Specifically, Mr. Clinton began his inaugural by proclaiming:
“Today we celebrate the mystery of American renewal. This ceremony is held in the depth of winter. But, [...]