The Simple Case for Why Obama Is the Favorite (Nate Silver) from the New York Times
"...if you look at the right-hand column of this page, you’ll notice that our forecast has moved toward Barack Obama over the past several days. It now gives him about a three-in-four chance of winning the Electoral College on Nov. 6."
Democratic National Convention Night 2: Winners and Losers (Chris Cillizza) from the Washington Post
" Bill Clinton: You don’t have to agree with the policies of the former president to appreciate that tonight you were watching a master at work. ... perhaps most importantly of all, Clinton was quite clearly having a very good time — and he let it show. He adlibbed. He played with the crowd. He smiled and laughed. And, yes, he went on a little too long. But, if you are a student of campaign politics — like we are — what you watched tonight was the work of someone with massive natural ability in the political arena."
Best Convention in... (Michael Tomasky) from the Daily Beast
"On Morning Joe, they've been saying all morning that this is one of best conventions they've ever seen. They just asked Barney Frank. He pointed to 1992. Joe Scarborough said earlier, representing the other sdie, 1980."
Yes, We're Better Off Than We Were Four Years Ago (Andrew Sullivan) from the Daily Beast
"... the difference is that in February 2009, we were losing 800,000 jobs a month; in July 2012, we're adding around 150,000 jobs a month over the past year, despite a huge drop in government employment. The stock market has made big gains - from around 6500 in the spring of 2009 to almost 13000 today, inflation is under control, and interest rates are at deep lows."
Bill Clinton, Playing `Referee,’ Makes Strongest Case Yet for Obama’s Reelection (Greg Sargent) from the Washington Post
"Senior Dems believe Clinton has taken on a unique role in American politics: They think he is seen by genuine undecided and swing voters as a kind of “referee” figure — someone who they can trust to tell them what to think about politics and the economy. These voters, Dems believe, think he understands exactly the kind of economy he want. Clinton played that role with great gusto tonight...
How Bill Clinton Does It (Harris and Martin) from Politico
"The crowd was roaring, TV commentators were gushing, and Barack Obama himself thanked Bill Clinton for his nominating speech with a big hug as he left the stage here Wednesday night. Well might Obama be grateful: In 48 minutes, the 42nd president had stated the case for the 44th
president’s reelection in language that was crisper and more compelling than the case Obama so far has made for himself."
Bill Clinton Delivers for Obama at Democratic Convention (David Maraniss) from the Washington Post
"Twelve years out of office but still and always ready to be needed, he took to prime time as master explainer and policy clarifier, party morale booster extraordinaire, voice of experience, historian longing for the old days of political bipartisanship, earnest economics instructor, hoarse whisperer to the middle class, and empathetic testifier for President Obama, who came to the Democratic National Convention arena on Wednesday night to watch as the former president placed his name in nomination."
The Clinton Speech (Joe Klein) from Time Magazine
"The folks at Fox were speculating that the speech was overly wonky and maybe a lot of people got bored and turned off their televisions. Wishful thinking, no doubt. That's what they always said about his epic State of the Union filibusters-and they were always wrong."
Let's hear from two conservative pundits:
Ex-Bush Aide on How Bill Clinton’s Speech Bested Mitt Romney’s (Matt Latimer) from the Daily Beast
"Clinton is not known for great speeches. But he didn’t disappoint. Ex-Bush aide Matt Latimer on how Clinton’s substantive arguments blew Romney’s cotton-candy slogans away."
Clinton Socks GOP In Its Glass Jaw (David Frum) from the Daily Beast
"He is now collecting accolades for a powerful speech. They are deserved. But it's also true that he was firing in a target-rich environment. ... Yes, Clinton hit hard. But it wasn't Clinton who decided that Republicans would lead with their jaw."
Sandra Fluke: The Democratic Star Rush Limbaugh Made (Michelle Cottle) from the Daily Beast
"He called her a slut. Sandra Fluke showed him—taking the stage in Charlotte and electrifying the crowd with her sharp jabs at the GOP. Michelle Cottle on the Democrats’ new standout."
Pelosi on Retaking the House: 'We Feel Pretty Good About It' (Joan McCarter) from Daily Kos
"On Monday, Nancy Pelosi sat down with a group of new media reporters for a wide-ranging discussion, including how the nation is better off than it was four years ago, and the truth-challenged Romney/Ryan campaign. All that makes her optimistic about the Democrats' prospects for taking back the House."
Live-Blogging Charlotte, Day One (Andrew Sullivan) from the Daily Beast
" Bottom line: a great first night for the Dems. A truly memorable and centrist performance from Michelle Obama. And more respect and gratitude for the troops in one night in prime time than in three nights last week."
Michelle Obama’s Speech: Both Apolitical and Politically Masterful (E.J. Dionne Jr.) from the Washington Post
"The most devastating attack on Mitt Romney at Tuesday’s Democratic Convention came from Michelle Obama, who did not mention Romney’s name and said not a single cross thing about him. She devastated him by implication."
Michelle Obama's DNC Speech Written at 7 Grade Levels Above Ann Romney's (Eric Ostermeier) from Smart Politics
"The First Lady's speech Tuesday was written at a 12th grade level - the highest in history among the wives of presidential nominees and far above Ann Romney's lowest mark of a 5th grade level."
It’s Mitt’s World (Thomas Friedman) from the New York Times
"The world has become more interdependent, and this new reality requires a new kind of American leadership."
PricewaterhouseCoopers On Romney's "Ransomed" Tax Returns: We're Working With The Secret Service from BuzzFeed
"The firm from which Anonymous hackers claim to have obtained Romney's tax returns is taking the threat seriously: “[A]t this time there is no evidence that our systems have been compromised.”"
It's Official, No Romney Bump (Markos Moulitsas) from Daily Kos
"We'll know next week whether Pres. Barack Obama gets his own bump. But Romney's mess of a gathering in Tampa didn't get him anywhere near the 11 points they expected. In fact, they lost ground."
Iowa Delegation Draws Possible 2016 Democratic Presidential Candidates from the Washington Post
"Each morning, the 63 delegates from Iowa have been playing host to a rotating cast of possible presidential hopefuls — the Bookers, Warners, Schweitzers and other Democrats who are trying to forge early ties to the activists who, four years from now, could help propel one of them to the White House."
RACE/CIVIL RIGHTS/McCARTHY ERA NUGGET!!
The Strange Story Of The Man Behind 'Strange Fruit' from NPR's program, Morning Edition
"One of Billie Holiday's most iconic songs is "Strange Fruit," a haunting protest against the inhumanity of racism. Many people know that the man who wrote the song was inspired by a photograph of a lynching. But they might not realize that he's also tied to another watershed moment in America's history. The man behind "Strange Fruit" is New York City's Abel Meeropol, and he really has two stories. "
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