Loading ...Time for a Make-Over
By CJP | May 9, 2008
Good morning, Janes! It’s an exciting day here at CJP. After months of window shopping, we’re putting on a new outfit today. When you next visit us, the CJP web site will feature a brighter color scheme, a new logo, and lots of new tricks to make it easier for the Janes to find all of our election-related content.
As with any make-over, we’re going to disappear behind a curtain for a bit. We won’t be posting today, but we’ll be back Monday with the Sunday Show Scorecard, the scoop from West Virginia, and of course, the big reveal.
See you Monday, Janes!
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My Dear Senator Obama, Ka-Blam! Love, HRC
By CJP | May 8, 2008
In a move that CJP could only love (we love our stationary), Hillary Clinton penned a letter today to Barack Obama to implore him to work with her to have the problem-children delegations from Michigan and Florida seated at the Democratic convention….and counted toward the delegate total for the nomination. The full letter is on CNN.com
In part, she wrote:
One of the foremost principles of our party is that citizens be allowed to vote and that those votes be counted…It is not enough to simply seat their representatives at the convention in Denver. The people of these great states, like the people who have voted and are to vote in other states, must have a voice in selecting our party’s nominee.
Sincerely,
Hillary Rodham Clinton
Janes, shouldn’t every nuclear option feature personal correspondence? So tasteful.
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Vote early and often. Really.
By CJP | May 8, 2008
Janes, just a quick reminder that just because you voted for president, you might not be done voting in your primaries this election season. Depending on where you live, your state may have chosen to move its presidential primary forward, while leaving the main primary where it was later in the year.
For example, Georgia Janes voted in the presidential primary on February 5th, but there’s another primary on July 15th. That’s when they pick their parties’ candidates for Congress, Senate, school board, county commissioner, dog catcher, etc. Ignore these more local elections at your own peril. No matter if the issue is toys from China, the war in Iraq or the size of your 2nd grader’s classroom, the people affecting those issues are probably on the ballot.
So what’s your state doing? So glad you asked. Click on your hometown on the CJP “Ready to Vote” map to see if your state’s primaries are so nice, you’ll be voting twice. Also, we’ll be resuming our daily updates to remind you of your registration deadlines and Election Days. Stay tuned, ladies…
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Thursday Morning Jane
By CJP | May 8, 2008
Good morning, Janes! After a few problems with our Internet connection this morning, we’re taking our chance to post while we can. So get ready to be the smartest women who know what we do: That you’ve got to get while the gettin’s good. Here’s your Morning Jane…
Top Domestic Story: Campaign 2008
- Hillary Clinton’s campaign chairman, Terry McAuliffe, said today that the Democratic nomination will be decided by early June, rather than at the Democratic convention in August. But he added, “She can win the states we need to win in the general election. Why should Hillary Clinton, until there is a nominee with the number of necessary delegates, why should she get out?” [Reuters]
- A claim by Arianna Huffington that John McCain did not vote for George Bush in 2000 could could create some much-needed breathing room from GWB, says U.S. News. Still, McCain denies ever telling Huffington that he did not vote for Bush, and his camp added about Huffington, “She’s a flake, and a poser, and an attention-seeking diva. And that’s on the record.”
- Problem-child Michigan has come up with a plan to seat its delegates. The proposal would give Clinton 10 more delegates than Obama, a smaller proportion than she won in January that would not cut Obama’s lead significantly. Now all they need is the DNC’s approval. Good luck with that! [Detroit Free Press]
Top International Story: The first UN aid flight has landed in Myanmar, bringing food, medicine and other supplies. Three more flights are expected today, but the UN says all will require aid teams to stay with the good to ensure that the military leadership does not siphon aid away from people who need it. One agency called the need for relief in the country “immediate and vast.” [BBC]
Both Democratic candidates have said the “Dodd-Frank bill” is their model to deal with the mortgage crisis. Yesterday, President Bush pledged to veto said bill, which would pay banks to renegotiate loans for strapped homeowners. Although the relief would be limited to people living in their homes, Bush said it would “reward speculators.” Frank said Bush has, “stopped trying to govern.” [IHT]
Worried that a head full of gray hair will limit their work and social options, men have discovered “Color Camo,” a perfect salt-and-pepper combo that turns the clock back just far enough. It’s a tough balance though. Says one colorist, “If you go too light, you’ll look like Donald Trump, and if you go too heavy, you’ll look like Wayne Newton.” [New York Times]
Although it’s not our fave Kate Middleton, a royal bride is walking down the aisle soon. Princess Anne’s son, Peter Philips, will marry a 30-year-old Canadian named “Autumn” next Saturday. “Not since Diana tied the knot with Charles in 1981 has a new recruit caused such a stir.” [Daily Mail]
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The CJP Poll: Should She Stay or Should She Go?
By CJP | May 7, 2008
   Former Senator George McGovern today called for Hillary Clinton to drop out of the presidential race for the good of the Democratic party. But at an in event in West Virginia, HRC said that she’s staying in until “a nominee is chosen.” Hmmmmm, whatever could that mean?
Now we want to hear from you, Janes. No matter your party affiliation, what do you think the Mrs. should do? Stay in and fight? Bow out sooner rather than later? Let us know what you think in the latest CJP poll (to the right) or in the comments section below.
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Obama Victory Speech
By CJP | May 7, 2008
When Obama went to the podium last night, he seemed to be turning the pages of his play book to the beginning of the fall campaign. He spoke about the country’s desire for change, about the new map for victory he’ll use to win for the Democrats, and about preventing a third Bush term, in the form of John McCain. Excerpts below:
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Clinton Speech Last Night
By CJP | May 7, 2008
On the off chance that you went to sleep before the Indiana votes came in last night, below is a clip from Hillary Clinton’s victory speech in the Hoosier state. She begins by sounding a note of unity on behalf of the Democratic party, but adds that, “It’s so important to count the votes in Florida and Michigan.” She wraps it up by saying, “We’re going to keep fighting because America is worth fighting for.” Not exactly the words of a woman on her way to the coat check.
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Wednesday Morning Jane
By CJP | May 7, 2008
Good morning, Janes! We thought that when the filly had trouble in Kentucky this weekend it wasn’t a great sign for the the other fillies racing around the country. Can HRC survive the injury she sustained last night? Will she keep running? As long as she’s got enough money for hay and horseshoes, we think she might keep on keepin’ on. But we’re not bookies, so predictions aren’t our strong suit.
No matter whether the ponies gallop toward the wire or if somebody pulls up, we’ll be here to keep you posted from our seats on the rail. All you have to do is follow the action from the CJP Race Day box seats. Here’s your Morning Jane…
Top Domestic Story: Campaign 2008
- Obama won big in North Carolina with a 14-point victory that gave a resounding answer to whether Rev. Wright would bring him down (no). Hillary Clinton squeaked out a two-point, late-night win in Indiana that fell short of the knock-out she needed to keep the momentum on her side. [AP]
- But don’t order the coffin for Clinton’s campaign just yet. Not only did she schedule a rally for West Virginia today, she also vowed last night to have all 50 states counted toward the nomination, signaling her plan to push for the Florida and Michigan votes, which she won. [Washington Post]
- John McCain’s chances of winning the jet-set may be in danger. When a traveler at the Aspen airport heard McCain’s recorded voice over the intercom, the jet-setter complained that it could give the senator an unfair advantage in November. McCain will now likely be taken out of the rotation of celeb voices reminding fliers to place their laptops in the bins ALONE. [AP]
Top International Story: As the death toll continued to rise in Myanmar, the military government asked for aid from the U.N. and got a scolding from George Bush about human rights abuses. Said one American aid worker, “I’m not saying the U.S. shouldn’t have concerns about democracy. I’m saying that the idea is you try to make it easier rather than harder for the regime to take on international assistance.” [New York Times]
Dmitry Medvedev, the man whose name the Democrats could not quite recall during a debate with Tim Russert, is the new president of Russia. During his inauguration, Medvedev pledged, “Human rights and freedoms … are deemed of the highest value for our society.” But the move to appoint his mentor, Vladimir Putin, prime minister leaves the world wondering how different his tenure will be. [BBC]
Postpartum depression isn’t just for the ladies anymore. A new study shows that the fathers of 9-month-olds are twice as likely to exhibit signs of major depression than other men their age. The study helpfully goes on to detail how much this will mess your baby up, but we pass it on in a spirit of information sharing, not blame. [USA Today]
So what’s former presidential sure-thing Rudy Giuliani up to these days? Shopping for pants on the sale rack at a TJ Maxx in Bridgehampton. Oh cruel fate. [NY Post]
Quelle nightmare. [Daily Mail]
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