Steven Joseph Christopher, 42, proves once again why you can’t trust people with the multiple first names. The Wisconsin native was arrested in Mississippi by Secret Service agents Friday for making threats against President-Elect Barack Obama, U.S. Attorney Dunn Lampton announced. Authorities say Christopher made threats against Obama on an internet chat forum over a [...]
And here we go!
Nov. 4, 2008 Leave a Comment
Thanks for sticking with Blast Magazine for your Election Day 2008 coverage! Here’s our gameplan: Sachin Seth will man the news desk. One of our top newsmen, he will be constantly updating you throughout the night with breaking news, results, and key information. Heidi Buchanan, our Washington reporter, will be providing top analysis. She’ll talk [...]
Beer and politics merge on the road to the White House
Oct. 29, 2008 2 Comments
Beer has long been a part of American politics, and today is no different, from “who would you rather have a beer with”, to brewers crafting recipes named after candidates. From the early days of George Washington’s home-brewed ales and James Madison’s attempts at creating a national brewery, patriots and early American leaders relied on [...]
Will Ferrell reprises Bush role
Oct. 24, 2008 1 Comment
Funnyman Will Ferrell returned to Saturday Night Live during the intro of one of SNL’s special Thursday updates. We stood beside Tina Fey’s Gov. Sarah Palin, making it the only time the two most highly-rated SNL parodies of all time appeared together. SNL regular Darrell Hammond’s reluctant John McCain later appeared in skit, where Farrell’s [...]
Republican Jews bash Obama
Oct. 13, 2008 Leave a Comment
The Republican Jewish Coalition lashed out against Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama Monday, saying his policies and advisors posed threats to Israel and American Jews. [...]
Tina Fey reprises Palin role
Sept. 28, 2008 Leave a Comment
One word: accurate. Two words: comedic timing. Tina Fey did another spot-on impression of Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin on Saturday Night Live. We watched it, live, and loved it, live. SNL also parodied Friday night’s presidential debate, but it didn’t get very good reviews. But for putting this together (they even got the flag lapel [...]
WHAT is the election about?
Sept. 17, 2008 1 Comment
After two years of rumors, expectations and political dramas, America finally has its four main contenders for the presidential race. Democrats Obama and Biden are up against Republicans McCain and Palin. As they prepare to face what will become one of the most historic and awaited elections, there are many questions still unanswered by either [...]
Did CNN (and other networks) show a protest sign during McCain’s speech?
Sept. 4, 2008 27 Comments
I just saw, on CNN, some guy holding a black sign saying “You can’t win an occupation” during John McCain’s speech at the Republican National Convention. Anyone else see that? Anyone capture it on video/screen grab? Security also threw out a protester in a pink dress after someone ripped a sign out of her hands. [...]
Mass. GOP fires broadside after governor’s speech
Aug. 26, 2008 Leave a Comment
The Massachusetts Republican Party released this statement seconds after Governor Deval Patrick walked off the podium at the Democratic National Convention. Boston, MA – The Massachusetts Republican Party issued the following statement today in response to Governor Patrick’s speech to the Democrat National Convention MassGOP Chairman Peter Torkildsen said, “Tonight, Deval Patrick spoke in Denver, [...]
Welcome to the 21st Century
Jan. 8, 2009 Leave a Comment
If one was to judge by the calendar alone, the 21st century started eight years ago this week. Although, when people refer to the 21st century in conversation, often they aren’t talking about the specific time period between January 1, 2000 and December 31, 2099, but the attitude, philosophy, and technological savvy that is becoming [...]