The Denver Post yesterday came out against the Connerly initiative in Colorado: Amendment 46 isn't as simple as it seems, and there have been disingenuous arguments on both sides of the issue to further muddy the waters. We hope Colorado voters take the time to understand what it means and what it will do. And then,Continue reading "Denver Post: Amendment 46 Wrong for Colorado"
What’s the difference between a “racial joke” and racism?
"McCain dumps racial-joking campaigner" is the title of Mark Silva's post yesterday on the Chicago Tribune's Swamp politics blog. Silva's post cites an earlier post by Don Frederick of the Los Angeles Times on the subject, which is titled "John McCain backer dropped from Virginia campaign team due to racially tinged column." The story isContinue reading "What’s the difference between a “racial joke” and racism?"
Zogby says ‘Bradley effect’ unlikely this year
John Zogby on forbes.com today says the "Bradley effect is not likely to be a factor in the presidential race this year," citing the relative accuracy of polls in the Democratic primaries and the increasing racial tolerance of younger voters. Analysis of Zogby polling has showed that younger voters, whom I identify in The WayContinue reading "Zogby says ‘Bradley effect’ unlikely this year"