Joan Walsh

Posts in April 2008

April 2
Elizabeth Edwards: "Obama was charming"
The former candidate's wife attacks John McCain's healthcare plan, praises Hillary Clinton's and shoots down reports of an argument with Barack Obama.
April 5
Americans more ready for a black president than a woman?
A new poll says yes -- as if the sexist attacks on Hillary Clinton hadn't already confirmed it.
April 8
Thank you, Rush Limbaugh!
The right-wing radio host quoted my CNN comments about the sexism Hillary Clinton faces, and I am very grateful.
April 9
My last word (for now) on sexism
I'm a sucker for thinking evidence will change people's minds. So watch this video, and tell me sexism hasn't hurt Hillary Clinton in this campaign.
April 11
Obama and the white working class
The candidate's Pennsylvania remarks, and his passionate defense of them, are more convincing than the debate about them would have you believe.
April 14
John McCain's bad week
President Bush's halt to troop reductions and commitment to an endless Iraq war will haunt the GOP come November -- but Bill Clinton's lame Bosnia gaffe is already dogging his wife.
April 16
Don't blame San Francisco for Obama's "Bittergate"
Candidates pander to wealthy donors in every city, not just mine!
April 18
Will Obama's debate stumble hurt him?
As the front-runner he shouldn't seem so peevish about tough questions. But Clinton missed a chance to recover from her Bosnia debacle.
April 22
Obama rules the Pennsylvania airwaves
The Clinton camp complains he spent more on media in Pennsylvania than on all 20 Super Tuesday states. But will carping about Obama's fundraising prowess really make Clinton seem more electable? Stay tuned.
April 23
What Pennsylvania tells us
Obama's still struggling with white working-class voters. There's still time for him to deal with it -- but Clinton just bought herself some time, too.
April 24
Looking past Pennsylvania
Obama needs to come down from his front-runner's pedestal and fight for working-class voters. Plus: Did Keith Olbermann really say that?
April 25
Keith Olbermann apologizes for his Clinton remark
"It is a metaphor. I apologize." Thanks, Keith -- and thanks to everyone who made it an issue.
April 27
John McCain's "I care about poverty" tour
While the GOP nominee was expressing sorrow over Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans, his friend John Hagee said the tragedy was God's punishment.
Why Jeremiah Wright is so wrong
I applaud Bill Moyers for being fair to Obama's pastor, but their PBS hour won't chase questions about his grim view of America. Plus: More Wright tapes emerge.
April 28
I was wrong about Wright
He is, in fact, a stunning narcissist, and it's clear he's sabotaging Barack Obama.
April 29
Obama "outraged" by Wright
What his pastor said Monday "directly contradicts everything I've done in my life."
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