Tag Archives: Hillary Clinton

When a Nation Forgets Its Own Clichés (‘Tamper Down’ Edition)

Posted on June 23, 2017 by Campaign Outsider

From our That’s Just Sad desk Every now and again the hardclipping staff chronicles the mangled phrases uttered by the differently clichéd among us and, man, they are legion. Here’s our latest batch, in reverse chronological order. • The other … Continue reading →

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Donald Trump Is the Uber of American Politics

Posted on November 12, 2016 by Campaign Outsider

Let’s begin with the obvious about the 2016 U.S. presidential election: Given that they were the two most-disliked American presidential candidates in polling history, Hillary Clinton was the only opponent Donald Trump could possibly have beaten, and Donald Trump was … Continue reading →

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Bostonians Have Seen Twice the Political Ads Anyone Else Has

Posted on October 27, 2016 by Campaign Outsider

For the past umpteen months, it’s felt like the Boston television airwaves have featured nothing but TV spots variously promoting/pummeling Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump and Maggie Hassen and Kelly Ayotte. Now comes statistical confirmation, via MediaPost’s Marketing: Politics Daily. … Continue reading →

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Xavier University Hits #1 in Higher Education Rankings!

Posted on October 10, 2016 by Campaign Outsider

But first . . . The hardwatching staff knows it should join the rest of the chinstrokerati in commenting on last night’s presidential debate, so we’ll venture these few observations. 1. We really need a shower. 2. Anderson Cooper and … Continue reading →

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Regal Cinemas Is Screening Clinton v. Trump II – Free For All!

Posted on October 8, 2016 by Campaign Outsider

So the hardworking staff opened up the old emailbag yesterday and here’s what poured out. That More Details link lists over 200 Regal Cinemas nationwide and says this: Regal Cinemas is excited to offer voters, debate teams, political science classes, or … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Clinton Crazies, Clinton v. Trump II, Donald Trump, Hillary Clinton, presidential debate, Regal Cinemas, St. Louis, Trump Toughs, Washington University debate | 2 Comments

Donald Trump Is Our First Cubist Presidential Candidate (Because He’s on Every Side of Every Issue)

Posted on September 9, 2016 by Campaign Outsider

Seriously, could Donald Trump be any more scattered in his policy positions? Handy clip ‘n’ save graphic, compliments of Garry Trudeau’s Doonesbury. Now come the latest examples of Trump’s Fractured Fairy Tales. Exhibit A (via Mediaite), after Trump … Continue reading →

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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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Hillary Clinton Again Hitched to Death Penalty Opportunist

Posted on July 25, 2016 by Campaign Outsider

Yesterday’s New York Times featured this front-page piece about Hillary Clinton’s running mate, Tim Kaine. On Death Penalty Cases, Tim Kaine Revealed Inner Conflict Kevin Green’s lawyers were pleading with the governor for mercy. It was spring 2008, and Mr. … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Bill Clinton, Christopher Hitchens, déjà veep, Gilda, Greenville Correctional Center, Hillary Clinton, Jennifer Flowers, Kevin Green, Michael Dukakis, New York Times, Rickey Ray Rector, Rita Hayworth, Tim Kaine, UK Observer, Virginia, Willie Horton | 2 Comments

Presidential Candidates: Want Free Ads? It’s a Snap(chat)!

Posted on August 24, 2015 by Campaign Outsider

The news media love to label things, and presidential elections are no exception. So 2000 was the Hanging Chad Election, 2004 was the Internet Election, 2008 was the Facebook Election, and 2012 was the Twitter Election (with this dissent). But the … Continue reading →

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When Hillary Met Snapchat . . .

Posted on August 11, 2015 by Campaign Outsider

The 2016 presidential hopefuls are on mobile platforms like Brown on Williamson. Instagram, Pinterest, Snapchat, WhatsApp – WhatsEver. But it’s not always pretty. Case in point: Hillary Clinton’s baptism by Snapchat this week. The call: The response: … Continue reading →

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