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When a Nation Forgets Its Own Clichés (‘Drudge Up’ Edition)

Posted on August 31, 2016 by Campaign Outsider

From our That’s Just Sad desk Every now and again the headscratching staff chronicles the mangled phrases of the differently clichéd among us and, man, they are legion. So here’s another roll call, dating back 12 months. • Last August, … Continue reading →

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To Know Trump (All Bagel and No Schmear Edition)

Posted on November 6, 2015 by Campaign Outsider

What a difference a Tslump makes. One month ago, GOP Hair Apparent Donald Trump was bragging that he didn’t need advertising to fuel his presidential run because “I’m getting so much coverage. It would almost be — you’d OD on … Continue reading →

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Ickiest Quote o’ the . . . Ever (Donald Trump Edition)

Posted on August 15, 2015 by Campaign Outsider

From our Quote o’ the Day desk Yesterday, Politico (who else? well, maybe BuzzFeed) ran this exhaustive/exhausting listicle. The 199 Most Donald Trump Things Donald Trump Has Ever Said Would you vote for this man? 1. “… don’t let the … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged ABC, Buzzfeed, Donald Trump, Ivanka Trump, Politico, The View | 3 Comments

The Arts Seen in NYC (The Divine Patti LuPone Edition)

Posted on July 23, 2015 by Campaign Outsider

Well the Missus and I trundled down to the Big Town last weekend to catch one thing and another and say, it was swell. First, of course, there was crosstown traffic, which takes roughly 30 minutes to navigate. Official Campaign … Continue reading →

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That’s Just So Wrong! (Robin Roberts/Amanda Knox Edition)

Posted on February 2, 2014 by Campaign Outsider

From Saturday’s New York Times: Amanda Knox, Found Guilty in Italy Killing, Vows to Fight Extradition Appearing stunned and fighting back tears, Amanda Knox said Friday that she “will never go willingly back” to Italy and would fight any effort to extradite her “to … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged ABC, Amanda Knox, Good Morning America, Italian appeals court, Meredith Kercher, New York Times, Perugia, Robin Roberts | 1 Comment

Ask Dr. Ads: What’s Up With The Ad Attacking Jimmy Kimmel?

Posted on November 27, 2013 by Campaign Outsider

Well the Doc opened up the old mailbag today and here’s what poured out. Dear Dr. Ads, Imagine my surprise when I unfolded the Boston Globe the other day and saw this: My first reaction was WTF? What’s your reaction? Is … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged ABC, Ask Dr. Ads, Change.org, China Foreign Ministry, genocide of all Chinese people, Hollywood Reporter, Jimmy Kimmel, Jimmy Kimmel Live, jimmy-kimmel-wrong.com, Kids Table, killing all Chinese, mitbbs.com | Leave a comment

When A Nation Forgets Its Own Clichés . . .

Posted on June 25, 2013 by Campaign Outsider

Well, that’s just sad. The hardworking staff has a habit of recording mangled phrases in the press, and here’s our latest batch. • About a week ago, the Boston Globe ran a story about CBS’s decision to stop broadcasting the … Continue reading →

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Can’t Stand The Heat? Get Into The NBA Finals

Posted on June 12, 2013 by Campaign Outsider

Say, that was some beatdown the San Antonio Spurs put on the Miami Heat last night, yeah? The NBA Finals suddenly got interesting when the Spurs won Game One in Miami, and got really interesting when San Antonio totally embarrassed … Continue reading →

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It’s Good To Live In A Two-Daily Town (Split Decision On ‘Last Resort’)

Posted on September 27, 2012 by Campaign Outsider

Dueling TV reviews in the local dailies? Excellent! Details at IGTLTDT.

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Quote o’ the Day (“Even President Clinton” Edition)

Posted on August 10, 2012 by Campaign Outsider

This is priceless. From ABC’s The Note: MUM’S THE WORD FROM TEAM OBAMA: “We have nothing — no involvement with any ads that are done by Priorities USA. We don’t have any knowledge of the story of the family,” Obama campaign … Continue reading →

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