Tag Archives: Morning Score

When a Nation Forgets Its Own Clichés (Horse’s Mouth Edition)

Posted on November 13, 2017 by Campaign Outsider

From our That’s Just Sad desk From time to time the hardclipping staff chronicles the mangled phrases issued by the differently clichéd among us and, man, they just keep piling up. Here’s our latest collection, in reverse chronological order. (Boldface … Continue reading →

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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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Claire McCaskill’s Fabulous Scott Brownout

Posted on August 21, 2015 by Campaign Outsider

New York magazine’s Marin Cogan has a corker of a piece in The Cut today (tip o’ the pixel to Politico’s Morning Score). Drinking Beer and Watching Baseball With Senator Claire McCaskill — the Most Candid Woman in the U.S. Senate “WHAT??? … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Claire McCaskill, Crystal Cruise's Crystal Visions Enrichment Program, Marin Cogan, Morning Score, New York magazine, Politico, Scott Brown, The Cut | 1 Comment

Why Is Katie Couric Consorting with Mitt Romney?

Posted on June 12, 2015 by Campaign Outsider

This weekend former Massachusetts governor and relentless presidential candidate Mitt Romney (R-Do You Like Me Now?) is hosting his E2 Summit at an upscale ski resort in Utah, where at least six GOP presidential candidates will show up presumably to get … Continue reading →

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PAC-on-PAC Action in U.S. Senate Races!

Posted on September 19, 2014 by Campaign Outsider

It’s the Clash of the Titans (Political Fundraising Division) in swing-state U.S. Senate races these days. The latest thing is Super PACs attacking the opponent’s Super PAC in TV spots. Start with the Senate Majority PAC whacking Arkansas GOP Senate candidate Tom Cotton … Continue reading →

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‘Lean’ Times for New England Democratic Candidates

Posted on September 15, 2014 by Campaign Outsider

From Massachusetts governor to New Hampshire Senate, the political tides are shifting in the early days of the general election campaign. From the Rothenberg Political Report (tip o’ the pixel to Politico’s Morning Score): See that little arrow lower right? That’s … Continue reading →

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Politico Pimps Out Its Daily Tipsheets to Advertisers

Posted on July 16, 2014 by Campaign Outsider

From its inception, Politico has pursued one objective: to win the morning. Toward that end, the (mostly) online publication has launched an armada of daily tipsheets. For some time now, those daily digests have featured embedded advertising along these … Continue reading →

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Let the $2.6 Billion* Rumpus Begin! (Kids Klub Edition)

Posted on April 30, 2014 by Campaign Outsider

It is a truth universally acknowledged that the quality of any TV spot is in inverse proportion to the number of the advertiser’s children/grandchildren appearing in it. Regardless, today’s Politico Morning Score noted two campaign commercials featuring the candidate’s kids. Start … Continue reading →

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What Can Brown Do for New Hampshire? (Pickup Truck Edition)

Posted on April 12, 2014 by Campaign Outsider

On Monday former Massachusetts Sen. Scott Brown (R-Elsewhere) will launch the first TV spot in his Quixotic Quest to become a Two State Senator (pat. pending) by beating Democratic incumbent Sen. Jeanne Shaheen in New Hampshire. From Politico’s Morning Score: SCOTT BROWN … Continue reading →

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Dems Have Same Things Tisei in 6th District Rematch

Posted on January 23, 2014 by Campaign Outsider

Richard Tisei (R-JustMissed) is ready for Round 2 with 6th district Rep. John Tierney (D-Won’t Be Missed). And the Democrats are picking up right where they left off in 2012. Via Politico’s Morning Score: DCCC HITS TISEI AS HE ANNOUNCES … Continue reading →

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