Earlier, we parsed the spurious infanticide ... [How To Win Friends And Influence People]
Earlier, we parsed the spurious infanticide charges leveled at Barack Obama by, among others, this woman — Jill Stanek. Jill's a big anti-abortion, anti-birth-control, pro-"purity" and anti-reality activist who got the infanticide ball rolling with the help of some people in the media that take her somewhat seriously despite her use of the word "baby-killer" to describe pro-choice lawmakers. Media Matters, however, points out that Stancek also promotes domestic violence as an acceptable reaction to a

Barack Obama, and Antici...pation [News Roundup]
Yeah, he still ain't telling. Probably tomorrow. [Washington Post] He did reportedly call all the losers last night. No one's admitting anything, though. [CNN] Random Texas Congressman Chet Edwards — who Speaker Nancy Pelosi has been pointing out for months — is apparently shortlisted now, though, and gave a cute press conference with his son in tow. He didn't Say Anything but that it's not so hot in Texas today. [Huffington Post] Time says that Mitt Romney is McCain's main man, so HuffP

Obama Chooses Biden as Running Mate, Guarantees Important Delaware Win [Horse Race]
So, sigh, it's New York Times official. In his increasingly promising race to become America's Next Top Presidential Also-Ran, Illinois senator Barack Obama has chosen foreign policy-hungry Delaware senator Joe Biden as his running mate. We entertained this idea and called it a bad one earlier this week, and I know close to nothing about politics compared to Pareene so I'll just leave this as news without comment. Other than to say that this is a bad, borderline esoteric choice that ought to leave Obama's l

UFO Lobbyist Offers to Brief Obama on Extraterrestrials [UFObama]
Jeff Peckman, who came to national attention earlier this year when he launched a ballot initiative to create an Extraterrestrial Affairs Commission in Denver and later announced that he possessed actual footage of a live ET, continues his campaign to thrust alien life into the political limelight. This week, he invited Barack Obama to hear a briefing on UFOs and extraterrestrial life from a private citizen's perspective. Adjust your tin foil hat and find out what Peckman has to say to the presidential cand

Barack Obama has Chosen Joe Biden to be his Running Mate: WHERE’S MY TEXT MESSAGE
So, it’s about 3:00 a.m. We’ve posted numerous items about Barack Obama’s selection of Joe Biden for VP. And, still not text? What gives? I bet many of you are not happy. Here’s the official text from Barack Obama’s website: Joe Biden brings extensive foreign policy experience, an impressive record of collaborating across party lines, and a direct approach to getting [...]

Barack Obama's 'lost' brother found in Kenya
The Italian edition of Vanity Fair said that it had found George Hussein OnyangoObama living in a hut in a ramshackle town of Huruma on the outskirts of Nairobi. MrObama, 26, the youngest of the presidential candidate's half-brothers, spoke for the first time about his life, which could not be more different than that of the Democratic contender. "No-one knows who I am," he told the magazine, before claiming: "I live here on less than a dollar a month." According to Italy's Vanity Fair his two metr

Video: Fact Check on McCain Tax Lies
Please take a minute to check out a new fact-check video we're releasing today to correct the record on Senator McCain's latest false attack ad, "Painful." Numerous independent organizations have found McCain's claims on taxes to be "false," "misleading" and to represent a "pattern of deceit." In the video, our Deputy Director of Economic Policy, Brian Deese, walks viewers through the ad's laundry list of lies, and provides the truth about Barack Obama's plan to give 95 percent of American families a $1,0

News Bites: Barack Obama Has Chosen His Mate
No, he's keeping Michelle. I meant his running mate! Presidential candidate and Scarlett Johansson penpal Barack Obama has chosen Delaware senator Joe Biden is now in the running to be our next vice-president. The announcement was made via 3 AM text message. Politics via Gossip Girl! Sorta gay comedic actor Chris Kattan has finalized his separation from his wife of two months, Sunshine Tutt. He should have kept her for that hot name alone. At least he's free now to score dudes. Or goats. Or whatever it is

Barack Obama: Audio From the Rolling Stone Cover Story
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Celebs to Rally Behind Barack Obama and New VP Joe Biden
Jennifer Lopez, Ben Affleck, Charlize Theron and Rosario Dawson are among the throngs of celebs who will invade the Democratic National Convention (kicking off Monday in Denver), where Barack Obama will officially accept his party's nomination. (He announced, via text and on his Web site Saturday, that Sen. Joe Biden of Delaware will be his running mate.) See Barack Obama's biggest celeb fans. Lopez will headline a Children's Defense Fund on Wednesday; the day before, her ex Affleck will attend an event f

Obama Makes The Smart Move
It was leaked to the press late last night that Obama picked Senator Joseph Biden as his VP running mate. Although nothing to get excited about, we think this is a smart move. He gets a little cred with older white folks and makes his run for the Whitehouse look less risky by selecting a “seasoned” politician with a strong background in international affairs. Now that this is over, it’s time to go hard and push that shady McCain’s wig back.

Barack Obama Inspires New Handbag
Democratic presidential hopeful Barack Obama inspired celebrity handbag designer Timmy Woods to create a handbag based on the signs used by his campaign at rallies and speeches. The first Obama Handbag will be given to the senator's wife, Michelle. "I hope she will get it in time to wear to the convention [next week]," Woods – whose work was featured on Sex and the City – said in a statement. The bag is made from Acacia Wood and a portion of the its sales will go to charity. See photos of Barack Oba

Barack Obama Slams John McCain for Not Knowing How Many Homes He Owns
After Republican presidential hopeful John McCain couldn't specify the number of homes he owns, Democratic opponent Barack Obama slammed him for not having "a very clear sense of what ordinary Americans are goin' through." Obama told the CBS Early Show Friday that McCain's comment and his policy positions "indicates that you're out of touch, you don't get it." On Wednesday, McCain was asked by Politico.com how many homes he owns with his wife Cindy, heir to the Hensley & Co. beer distribution company.

Barack Obama Chooses Joseph Biden As Vice Presidential Running Mate
Presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama has chosen Delaware Senator Joseph Biden as his running mate, according to a text message sent to supporters at 3 a.m. on Saturday (August 23) morning and a message posted on Obama's campaign Web site. "Joe Biden brings extensive foreign policy experience, an impressive record of collaborating across party lines and a direct approach to getting the job done," read the message about one of the best kept secrets in Washington until the news leaked out

Design the next Obama Tshirt
This special invitation is for supporters like you with artistic or design talent. Imagine people all across the country wearing an Obama T-shirt you designed. Millions of Americans wear Obama gear to show their support, and some of the designs have become symbols of the change we're working to bring to this country. That could be your design if you enter our T-shirt contest by August 31st. On top of that, when your shirt is printed, you'll get one personally signed by Barack. Design the next Obama T-shirt

Joss to sing for Barack Obama
BRITISH soul star Joss Stone is writing a song backing Barack Obama’s bid to be US president. Fan Mr Obama, 47, has asked the 21-year-old singer to record a one-off track as the theme to his election campaign. Devon-born Joss is currently in the studio getting the song ready for November’s election battle with Republican senator John McCain. Democrat candidate Mr Obama approached her personally because he was impressed by her appeal to both black and white voters in America. A source sai

Barack Obama Taps Joseph Biden as VP Running Mate
This just in. After days of speculation, Barack Obama has FINALLY selected his running mate. For those of you that frequent CoverAwards, this will not come as a surprise. Barack has selected Delaware Senator Joe Biden to be his vice presidential running mate. Biden, who has served in the Senate since being elected at the age of 29, is [...]

Whoopi Goldberg: ‘I’ve Had 50 Lovers’
During a discussion on The View moments ago, Barbara Walters teased her Friday interviewee, the First Lady of France, Carla Bruni. She pointed out that Bruni "had over 30 lovers." Sherri Shepherd, who admittedly has gotten around, asked in shock, "She told her husband she had 30 lovers!?" On the other side of the table, however, Whoopi Goldberg was less surprised. She flashed the number of lovers she has had in her life — a feat that required using both of her hands and her feet. Turns out she's had "

Video: will.i.am's new Obama tribute, "We Are The Ones"
Is will.i.am angling for a job in a Barack Obama White House? The Black Eyed Peas frontman on Friday released another star-studded music video in tribute to the presidential campaign of the Democratic senator — this one is titled "We Are The Ones." Backed by a simple vocal refrain of "O-BA-MA! O-BA-MA!," stars such as Jessica Alba, Ryan Phillippe, Kerry Washington, George Lopez and others explain why they support Obama while others such as Macy Gray croon the candidates' last name to the will.i.am-

Barack Obama And Hip-Hop: Does The Support Of Jay-Z, Nas, T.I. Hurt His Chances?
'[Rappers] need to be super quiet on Barack,' Scarface says, or critics will 'smash on him because of what somebody else said.' By Shaheem Reid, with additional reporting by Gil Kaufman Views 14,809 He's on fire in the streets. Kids and adults alike are wearing bootleg T-shirts emblazoned with his face and phrases. Approximately 95 percent of the hip-hop community is singing his praises. And yet his appeal is just as strong in other parts of the country and the wo

Obama-Biden 2008 Newspaper Covers: Ready, Set, GO!
The selection of the quick-witted Senate veteran with significant foreign policy bona fides capped one of the biggest buildups in recent political history, according to the Daily News. Obama will appear with Biden on Saturday at a rally in Springfield, Ill, the site where the Democratic nominee launched his campaign in Feb. 2007. Make the jump for [...]

Video: Joseph Biden on Bhutto’s Assassination
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"Caroline: Pull a Cheney!"
An Open Letter to Caroline Kennedy (head of the Obama VP search team) from Michael Moore: Tuesday, August 19th, 2008 Dear Caroline, We've never met, so I hope you don't find this letter too presumptuous or inappropriate. As its contents involve the public's business, I am sending this to you via the public on the Internet. I knew your brother John. He was a great guy, and I know he would've had a ball during this thrilling and historic election year. We all miss him dearly. Barack Obama selected

Video: "Street Kings" trailer
Tom Ludlow (Reeves) is a veteran LAPD cop who finds life difficult to navigate after the death of his wife. When evidence implicates him in the execution of a fellow officer, he is forced to go up against the cop culture he's been a part of his entire career, ultimately leading him to question the loyalties of everyone around him. Starring Keanu Reeves, Forest Whitaker, Hugh Laurie, Chris Evans and Common. Due out this Friday (April 11, 2008).

Win Nine Golds, Kid, and Then We’ll Talk
A mathematical survey of dubious behavior that measures, on a scale of 1 to 100, just how low a person can go. Asked if she's dating golden boy Michael Phelps, fellow U.S. swimmer (and onetime Playboy model) Amanda Beard harpoons the poor guy: "Come on, I have really good taste." Score: 13 Isn't it ironic that Rush Limbaugh called Barack Obama "the little black man-child"? You could describe Rush the same way, if you leave out the words "little," "black" and "man." Score: 42 It's impossible to know