Monolithic Black Vote?

Monolithic Black Vote?

by | Nov 15, 2012 | Archive, Southern Partisan

In 13 wards in Philadelphia, reports the Inquirer, President Barack Obama received 99 percent of the vote! A local Democratic ward leader outlined the strategy: “In this election, you had to point out to people what was at stake. And in many cases, they felt...
Obiter Dicta

Obiter Dicta

by | Nov 14, 2012 | Archive, Southern Partisan

Republican leaders said after Tuesday’s election they were “dumbfounded” and “mystified” that their guy, Mitt Romney, didn’t win the presidency. They shouldn’t have been so surprised. Powerful voices on the right were saying...
A Note to Obama

A Note to Obama

by | Nov 12, 2012 | Archive, Southern Partisan

Dear Mr. President: You must be tired. Please take some time off. You worked very hard to get re-elected. As a loyal American, I want you in good health, and that means some rest and relaxation once in a while. But when you ramp it up again, I hope you will consider...
News from Around the South, 11/2-11/9

News from Around the South, 11/2-11/9

by | Nov 9, 2012 | Archive, Southern Partisan

South Carolina: Civil War Artist Depicts CSS  Hunley Launch COLUMBIA — The job of every historian is to gather as much information as possible, then fill in the blanks. Most do the filling with words. Mort Kunstler uses brush strokes. Kunstler, recognized as one of...