Video: Donny & Marie Osmond Headline Hit Las Vegas Show Oct 31, 2008
Still comedians such as Wayne Brady at The Palazzo and George Wallace at Flamingo continue to dominate the landscape as do variety shows such as America's Got Talent winner ventriloquist Terry Fator who opens a new show at The Mirage in February 2009. For more information on all Las Vegas entertainment visit. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
YESTERYEARS FOR WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2008 Oct 30, 2008
George Wallace has invented something, too. It is called a word launcher. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
Radical Loon When Obama Was Only 47 Oct 30, 2008
Hundreds of college professors have signed a letter vouching for Ayers, which would be like Lester Maddox producing a letter from George Wallace assuring us that Maddox is a respected member of the community. No, really, I've got the letter right here. (Human Events Online)
LETTERS: NCT, Oct. 28, 2008 Oct 29, 2008
" to SOLON wrote on Oct 28, 2008 5:34 PM:You go ahead and create your own gods and let us know how that works out for you. Sally did not create her God. He created her. To Gary wrote on Oct 28, 2008 5:47 PM:You presented absolutely no justification for your vote of h8. You should return your high school diploma an go enroll in a civics class. The prior vote is meaningless when a law infringes on the rights of others. It doesn't matter what percentage approves the measure. I suggest you take your... (North County Times)
Re-elect Murphy, a tireless champion Oct 29, 2008
18), even went so far as to caution that violence could befall the Republican candidates, mak ing an outrageous comparison to Huey Long and to George Wallace. I was quite surprised that the letter was printed, as it appears to me to be threatening. (NJ.com -- Times)
Peter Brimelow Oct 28, 2008
So the rational thing to do, in the immortal words of George Wallace (who was good at it) is: send them a message. Politics now is notoriously dominated by the marketing mindset, which is why we have content-free and purely reactive celebrity campaigns. (The American Conservative)
Election will test Ark. streak in picking winner Oct 27, 2008
The trend began after what many political observers called its oddest ticket-splitting election: the 1968 race where the state's voters simultaneously elected Republican Winthrop Rockefeller governor, Democrat J. William Fulbright senator and gave its electoral votes to American Independent nominee George Wallace. Since then, the state's majority has gone for the winner in each presidential contest. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
Column: ‘Rusty red' bellwether in national elections Oct 26, 2008
Montana voters gave Socialist Eugene V. Debs 9 percent of the vote in 1904 and 1908, Alabama Gov. George Wallace 7 percent in 1968 and Independent John Anderson 8 percent in 1980. The president's race in Montana features Republican John McCain, Democrat Barack Obama, Libertarian Bob Barr, Independent Ralph Nader and Constitution Party nominee Ron Paul on the ballot. (Missoulian, MT)
Raising the Barr? Oct 25, 2008
"But 'Bob the Builder' is. 'Bob the Builder' says that Joe should be able to keep the fruits of his labor, and shouldn't be responsible for the mistakes of other people; Though Barr lacks the name recognition of Ralph Nader or Rep. Ron Paul, it seemed for a fleeting moment earlier this summer that he was positioned to grab a share of the spotlight, either from the residual interest of Paul supporters after the Texas Republican suspended his campaign, or by playing the role of Republican spoiler... (Yahoo News -- Politics)
Sowell: Politics Spoil Polls, Roil Pols Oct 24, 2008
John Lewis has likened McCain to George Wallace. U.S. Rep. (Newsmax)
Mercurio: Obama has a trump card Oct 23, 2008
John Lewis' comparison of McCain to George Wallace has caused the campaign to "rethink" a few things about race and the race. "When Congressman Lewis calls John McCain and Sarah Palin and his entire group of supporters... racists and we should be compared to George Wallace and the kind of horrible segregation and evil and horrible politics that was played at that time, you know that you've got to rethink all these things," Davis told conservative talk radio host Hugh Hewitt. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Candidates' safety is imperative Oct 22, 2008
Not to mention Malcolm X and John Lennon, and the attempts on George Wallace, Gerald Ford, and Ronald Reagan, and others I may, mercifully, have forgotten. I, too, wince when someone talks about the possibility of something happening to Obama. (Boston Globe -- Editorial)
Transcript: John McCain on 'FOX News Sunday' Oct 20, 2008
" Now you've hired the same guy who did the robo calls against you to reportedly, to do the robo calls against Obama and the Republican Senator Susan Collins, the co-chair of your campaign in Maine, has asked you to stop the robo calls. Will you do that? MCCAIN: Of course not. These are legitimate and truthful, and they are far different than the phone calls that were made about my family and about certain aspects that things that this is this is dramatically different, and either you haven't... (Fox News)
READERS WRITE Oct 20, 2008
The very idea of comparing McCain s campaign to that of Gov. George Wallace is an abomination, and frankly, Lewis should be ashamed ... John Lewis s intemperate remarks about John McCain being another George Wallace were not only wrong, they were divisive. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Palin, or Fey? Both are on SNL Oct 20, 2008
The entry titled "Sarah Palin on SNL: 'Caribou Barbie' raises the house -- and Tina Fey was there, too," and any of the comments about it. Get the latest news, opinions and blogs on politics and the election from across the state on the. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
John Lewis Rebukes McCain & Palin Slurs Oct 19, 2008
John Lewis, a Georgia Democrat and veteran of the civil rights movement, says the negative tone of the Republican presidential campaign reminds him of the hateful atmosphere that segregationist Gov. George Wallace fostered in Alabama in the 1960s ... George Wallace never threw a bomb. (Atlanta Daily World, GA)
Hate mongers Oct 19, 2008
John McCain and Gov. Sarah Palin to segregationist George Wallace ... "George Wallace never threw a bomb. He never fired a gun, but he created the climate and conditions that encouraged vicious attacks against innocent Americans.". (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Election lawsuits piling up Oct 18, 2008
Political bosses such as Richard Daley or George Wallace may have died, but they have successors. One- party machines in Hawaii and south Texas intimidate critics and journalists as they harvest votes from illegal aliens and the dead. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
There can be no acceptance of Obama Oct 18, 2008
" In fact, FOCA would go way beyond codifying Roe vs. Wade by eliminating many sensible restrictions on abortion that most Americans support, like parental notification for minors seeking to have an abortion, and bans on late-term and partial-birth abortion proce dures. As a pro-life Democrat, I have written my senators and representative in Congress, as well as Democratic presidential candi date Sen. Barack Obama, expressing my opposition to FOCA and asking them to reconsider their sponsorship... (NJ.com -- Times)
Maybe Sarah Palin Is Like George Wallace Oct 18, 2008
Are John McCain and Sarah Palin heirs to George Wallace's legacy ... He issued last week accusing Palin and John McCain of "sowing the seeds of hatred and division." He invoked "another period, in the not too distant past," when George Wallace "created the climate and the conditions that encouraged vicious attacks against innocent Americans who only desired to exercise their constitutional rights." ... So how is Sarah Palin likeand not likeGeorge Wallace. (Slate)
Issue of Race Grows With Likelihood of Obama Win Oct 18, 2008
John Lewis, the black Georgia Democrat and prominent civil rights leader who accused the GOP ticket of "sowing the seeds of hatred and division" and recalled the atmosphere segregationist Alabama Gov. George Wallace fostered in the 1960s; and Democratic Rep. John Murtha of Pennsylvania, who referred to the western part of his state as "a racist area.". (Newsmax)
McCain, Obama stage lively third debate Oct 17, 2008
Lewis expressed concern about the slurs used by some McCain supporters and invoked Alabama's segregationist governor, the late George Wallace. McCain called Lewis' comments "very unfair and totally inappropriate," and he chided Obama for not repudiating them. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Debate Transcript Oct 16, 2008
One of them happened just the other day, when a man I admire and respect -- I've written about him -- Congressman John Lewis, an American hero, made allegations that Sarah Palin and I were somehow associated with the worst chapter in American history, segregation, deaths of children in church bombings, George Wallace. That, to me, was so hurtful. (CBS News)
Derrick Z. Jackson: The politics of plumbing Oct 16, 2008
How dare civil rights hero John Lewis compare my campaign to George Wallace. Voter fraud by ACORN. (Boston Globe)
Palin's attack strategies frame tonight's final debate Oct 16, 2008
"Sen. McCain and Gov. Palin are sowing the seeds of hatred and division, and there is no need for this hostility in our political discourse. "There was a governor of the state of Alabama, George Wallace. He never fired a gun, but he created the climate and the conditions that encouraged vicious attacks against innocent Americans who only desired to exercise their constitutional rights. (Anchorage Daily News)
Again, not everything said in debate was true Oct 16, 2008
"Housing experts say that's not true. The subprime lending boom was fueled by private companies, not by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Three of every four subprime mortgages in 2006 were purchased for sale into the secondary mortgage market by the investment banks that are at the heart of today's meltdown.McCain also said he was hurt that Obama didn't repudiate recent remarks by Rep. John Lewis, D-Ga., a civil-rights icon who likened the McCain-Palin campaign to segregationist George Wallace.... (Anchorage Daily News)
THE FINAL DEBATE: STYLE MATTERS Oct 16, 2008
John Lewis comparing the McCain-Palin campaign to George Wallace and weakly declared it was "hurtful.". It wasn't until later that McCain mentioned Ayers, and only after stipulating he doesn't care about a "washed-up terrorist." So what's the problem. (New York Post -- Opinions)
PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER: McCain's tactics: This is change? Oct 16, 2008
John McCain is no George Wallace ... "George Wallace never threw a bomb. He never fired a gun, but he created the climate and the conditions that encouraged vicious attacks on innocent Americans who were simply trying to exercise their constitutional rights," Lewis said. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
This time, it's personal for candidates Oct 16, 2008
McCain recalled how Lewis, a veteran of the 1960s civil rights movement, compared the Republican campaigns tone to segregationist George Wallace, the former Alabama governor and presidential candidate ... In fact, Obamas campaign did repudiate Lewiss comments shortly after they were made: Senator Obama does not believe that John McCain or his policy criticism is in any way comparable to George Wallace or his segregationist policies. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Sketch: If only John McCain hadn't looked so old and angry he ... Oct 16, 2008
In the end, however, the sheer nastiness of McCain s demeanor seemed to get the better of him, especially when he said that I regret some of the negative aspects of both campaigns then moments later tried to set a racial trap for Obama by declaring how hurt he had been by allegations from one of the Democrat's supporters that rhetoric at McCain/Palin rallies was reminiscent of the segregationist George Wallace. Obama reminded McCain that TV coverage of those rallies had clearly captured members... (Times Online)
SCRIPPS HOWARD NEWS SERVICE OPED BUDGET Oct 16, 2008
John Lewis had a fair point to make before going too far -- because in 1968 George Wallace carefully and strategically fomented hate at every campaign stop. 650. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
McCain slips up on road to the White House Oct 16, 2008
Senator McCain also accused Senator Obama of condoning comments by the Democrat congressman John Lewis, who compared the tone at McCain-Palin rallies to the segregationist rhetoric of the late Alabama governor George Wallace. Senator Obama tried to rise above the fray, refusing to criticise the Republican vice-presidential candidate Sarah Palin's experience and even praising Senator McCain's stance on torture. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Joe the Plumber was of little use to John McCain Oct 16, 2008
McCain strangely chose to go on the attack and said he was disappointed at Obama's silence in the face of comments that compared him to George Wallace. Obama pointed out that he had repudiated the remarks and moved quickly to the high road, arguing that voters were less concerned with the candidates' hurt feelings than with solving economic problems. (Los Angeles Times)
McCain presses Obama in sharpest exchange yet Oct 16, 2008
the civil rights leader who last weekend issued a blistering statement that said the angry rhetoric at the rallies of McCain and his running mate, Gov. Sarah Palin, reminded him of the era of George Wallace, the late segregationist governor of Alabama. McCain, who has often cited Lewis as a man he greatly admires, said he was surprised by the statement, and Wednesday night asked Obama to repudiate it. (News & Observer)
Calm and Steady Wins the Race Oct 16, 2008
The civil rights hero had said McCain's campaign reminded him of segregationist George Wallace. Obama could have said something big and shown some of that capacity for healing and bridge building that he talks about. (Slate)
John McCain And Barack Obama Sharpen Attacks In Final Presidential Debate Oct 16, 2008
" The line was already being called out as the quote of the evening by many pundits moments after the debate ended, but it did not throw the calm, measured Obama whom some Republican commentators on CNN called "professorial" and cold during the debate. One of the most heated exchanges of the night, though, came when Schieffer brought up the relentlessly negative tone of the campaign and asked both men if they would repeat to each other's face some of their campaigns' nastiest charges. McCain... (VHI.com -- Music News)
Taking the road that's most convenient Oct 15, 2008
Consider: Over the last few days, conservatives have waxed wroth that Georgia Congressman John Lewis compared John McCain and Sarah Palin's campaign rhetoric with that of former segregationist governor George Wallace of Alabama and suggested it could incite violence. And on this one, I think McCain and the conservatives have a point. (Boston Globe)
McCain vows fight-back on economy Oct 15, 2008
Over the weekend, the Republican candidate became embroiled in a war of words after a civil rights icon, Democratic congressman John Lewis, said the tone of his campaign had reminded him of 1960s segregationist George Wallace. Bookmark with. (BBC News -- Americas)
Talking Points Oct 15, 2008
The congressman even brought up George Wallace. Related. (Fox News)
A LAUGHABLE 'RACISM' CHARGE Oct 15, 2008
a civil-rights hero, sold off another chunk of his reputation by coughing up some absurd partisan talking point about how the McCain-Palin campaign reminds him of that of Dixiecrat segregationist George Wallace. And over the last week, a host of reporters o 00004000 minously fretted that the McCain campaign's use of former domestic terrorist Bill Ayers as an issue is a racist ploy. (New York Post -- Opinions)
READERS WRITE: Election and race Oct 15, 2008
George Wallace never threw a bomb, he never fired a gun, but he created the climate and the conditions that encouraged vicious attacks against innocent Americans who were simply trying to exercise their constitutional rights ... The Rev. King would be embarrassed of him and his George Wallace comment. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
McCain's silence lends weight to race-baiting Oct 15, 2008
Lewis did, however, say that the inflammatory rhetoric McCain and, especially, Palin have used reminded him of the atmosphere of hate created and exploited by George Wallace. Sen. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Time for Lewis to rein in the rhetoric Oct 15, 2008
Now, he claims that the campaign of McCain echoes the long-ago rhetoric of former Alabama Gov. George Wallace. Is there a trend here. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Stop the name calling (676) Oct 15, 2008
Rick wrote on Oct 14, 2008 3:41 PM:" What is this thread..."Racist Central"? My Lord, I thought this type of thinking went out of style with George Wallace. ". Roslyn wrote on Oct 14, 2008 3:43 PM:" Can't believe Americans are so nasty and miserable and think they know everything. When you talk listen to yourself because them maybe you would be embarrassed and realize how ridiculous you sound. More people should be pro choice. ". (Rockingham Daily Journal, NC)
Lewis doesn't regret remarks Oct 15, 2008
John Lewis on Tuesday said he had no regrets for claiming that Republican rhetoric in the presidential contest reminded him of words spoken by segregationist Alabama Gov. George Wallace but he admitted that he could have made his point in a different way ... During another period, in the not too distant past, there was a governor of the state of Alabama named George Wallace who also became a presidential candidate. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
In voting booth, race may play a bigger role Oct 15, 2008
In some cases, like the condemnation of the Republican ticket issued last weekend by Representative John Lewis, the Georgia Democrat who is a civil rights leader, the topic has come up openly: Lewis invoked George Wallace, the noted segregationist, in rebuking McCain as tolerating political rallies marked by crowds yelling insults and threats at Obama. But more often, it is found only in sentiments that are whispered, internalized or masked by discussions of culture or religion, and therefore... (International Herald Tribune)
Moran to Biden: Palin's Rhetoric Make You 'Concerned for Obama's Safety?' Oct 15, 2008
During the 7 AM half hour of Monday's CBS Early Show, correspondent Jeff Glor reported on a couple moments at recent McCain campaign events as evidence of harsh Republican attacks against Barack Obama: "A few recent fiery McCain campaign moments...Including one where McCain had to take the mic away from a woman who incorrectly called Obama an Arab." Glor went on to explain: "All of it led Democrat and civil rights leader John Lewis to issue a controversial statement, charging the Republicans... (MediaResearch.org)
Trentonian Editorial: Umpteenth Time, It's A Race Card Oct 15, 2008
He likened John McCain to Alabama's notorious segregationist governor, George Wallace. The news media - Obama's campaign surrogates - like to help out in any way they can. (The Trentonian, NJ)
McCain plays the race card Oct 14, 2008
HAVING FAILED to convince voters that they represent a break from the tragic Bush presidency, Republican presidential candidate John McCain and vice presidential running mate Sarah Palin are careening into George Wallace territory to destroy the nation's first African-American nominee, Democrat Barack Obama. How close. (Boston Globe)
Once in background, race now at the forefront Oct 14, 2008
John Lewis, the Georgia Democrat and civil rights leader, went as far as invoking George Wallace, the segregationist governor of Alabama, to accuse Sen. John McCain, the Republican nominee, of fomenting racial hatred. (Albany Times Union)
* McCain tones down negative rhetoric Oct 14, 2008
STRONG CRITICISM: A long-time civil rights activist and lawmaker slammed McCain and Sarah Palin for whipping up a climate of hate similar to Dixicrat George Wallace THE GUARDIAN, TAMARAC, FLORIDA Tuesday, Oct 14, 2008, Page 7 ... Lewis likened the attacks made by the Republican candidates against Obama to the climate of hate that was whipped up by governor George Wallace, a Democrat who held the governorship of Alabama intermittently over 30 years until 1982. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Struggling McCain to pitch new tax cuts Oct 14, 2008
a civil rights leader, was "reprehensible." Lewis accused the GOP on Saturday of "sowing the seeds of hatred and division" and appeared to imply that McCain was in line with segregationist George Wallace. He later said that was not his intent. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Dow booms for a day Oct 14, 2008
The idea that he would use George Wallace s name to describe the McCain/Palin campaigning is sickening. John Lewis is not to be criticized given the abuse against him during the civil-right marches, but John McCain can be compared to Wallace despite his heroic service to this country and torture as a POW.. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Obama's race remains a potent issue Oct 14, 2008
On Saturday, Representative John Lewis, the Georgia Democrat and civil rights leader, went as far as invoking George Wallace, the segregationist governor of Alabama, to accuse Senator John McCain, the Republican nominee, of fomenting racial hatred. For Lewis and many other Democrats, the recent heckling of Obama at Republican rallies - where he has been called Arab, Muslim, traitor, terrorist, friend of terrorists, Barack Hussein Obama - amounts to code words that reflect latent or overt racism... (International Herald Tribune)
'It's a Girl!' Oct 14, 2008
"It's A Girl! No, we're not referring to Angelina Jolie's latest adoption, rather the simple announcement found on one of the more popular 2008 presidential campaign buttons -- pink in color -- available through John McCain's official campaign store, GOPTrunk.com. The button refers to the Republican party's first-ever woman vice presidential candidate, Sarah Palin, although it can obviously be used again and again for whenever the stork arrives. No Appointment Once upon a time, it was mostly... (Human Events Online)
Obama Should Apologize for the Hollywood Hate Oct 14, 2008
During another period, in the not too distant past, there was a governor of the state of Alabama named George Wallace who also became a presidential candidate, Lewis informed. He wrote that Wallace created the climate and the conditions that encouraged vicious attacks against innocent Americans. (Newsmax)
McCain in 'hatred' war of words Oct 13, 2008
John Lewis accused Mr McCain's campaign of "sowing hatred" against opponent Barack Obama and said he was reminded of 1960s segregationist George Wallace. Mr McCain, who recently said Mr Lewis was one of his most admired Americans, called the reference "beyond the pale". (BBC News)
Issue of race creeps into campaign Oct 13, 2008
In a provocative twist, Lewis drew a rhetorical line connecting McCain to the segregationist Alabama governor George Wallace, and through Wallace to the 1963 church bombing in Birmingham that killed four girls ... Obama's spokesman, Bill Burton, distanced the campaign from Lewis's remarks, saying Obama "does not believe that John McCain or his policy criticism is in any way comparable to George Wallace or his segregationist policies. But John Lewis was right to condemn some of the hateful... (MSNBC -- Race)
Transcript: Rick Davis, David Axelrod on 'FNS' Oct 13, 2008
" And hello again from Fox News in Washington. Well, it was a wild ride on Wall Street this week and one of the roughest so far on the campaign trail. We'll talk about the financial crisis with our two governors in a few minutes, but first, the rough back and forth between the candidates. And we're joined by Rick Davis, McCain's campaign manager, who is here in Washington, and from Chicago, David Axelrod, chief strategist for Obama. Well, let's start with the latest controversy over angry... (Fox News)
Congressman says McCain 'sowing seeds of hatred'... Oct 13, 2008
John Lewis, a Georgia Democrat and veteran of the civil rights movement, says the negative tone of the Republican presidential campaign reminds him of the hateful atmosphere that segregationist Gov. George Wallace fostered in Alabama in the 1960s ... "George Wallace never threw a bomb. He never fired a gun, but he created the climate and the conditions that encouraged vicious attacks against innocent Americans who were simply trying to exercise their constitutional rights," said Lewis, who is... (The Drudge Report)
Take time to correct friend's prejudice words Oct 13, 2008
avee wrote on Oct 12, 2008 11:42 AM:" WASHINGTON (AP) - Rep. John Lewis, a Georgia Democrat and veteran of the civil rights movement, says the negative tone of the Republican presidential campaign reminds him of the hateful atmosphere that segregationist Gov. George Wallace fostered in Alabama in the 1960s.Im really getting tired of all these super sensitive groups who cant wait to find something to be offended about. Many times these people who call others bigots... (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Lewis clarifies criticism of McCain, Palin Oct 13, 2008
Lewis: George Wallace "created the climate ... that encouraged vicious attacks" ... John Lewis said Saturday that controversial remarks he made comparing the feeling at recent Republican rallies to those of segregationist George Wallace were misinterpreted ... The civil rights icon issued a statement Saturday evening which said a "careful review" of his remarks made earlier in the day "would reveal that I did not compare Sen. John McCain or Gov. Sarah Palin to George Wallace.". (CNN)
Yet another war of words rocks US presidential race Oct 13, 2008
He also appeared to suggest attacks on Obama were reminiscent of late segregationist Alabama governor and presidential candidate George Wallace, whose rhetoric in 1963 was blamed for a church bombing in Birmingham, Alabama, that killed four little girls, he said. McCain said in his own statement that Lewis had launched a character attack against Governor Sarah Palin and me that is shocking and beyond the pale. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
post a comment » Oct 13, 2008
John Lewis is right, Senator McCain now looks like George Wallace, fomenting hatred when he has nothing positive to offer. But, one has to wonder if some of those angry people yelling vile phrases at election rallies could be deliberate plants by the McCain/Palin team, to stir up the crowd and also make McCain look like a peacemaker. (International Herald Tribune)
McCain tones down harsh Republican rhetoric Oct 13, 2008
The harshness of the Republican attacks prompted Representative John Lewis, who literally carries the scars from the beatings he received fighting for civil rights in the 1960s, to compare Mr. McCain to the politician and (later reformed) bigot George Wallace, a notorious figure from that era ... George Wallace never threw a bomb. (Globe and Mail)
