Clinton vs Biden: DNC Speech Hitmen

August 27, 2008 - 2:00 pm , By Andrew - Hunter College

Tonight, two of the Democrats’ most vocal and vicious speakers will take the stage at the Democratic National Convention in Denver, Colorado. First to speak will be former President Bill Clinton, followed by vice presidential nominee Sen. Joe Biden.

While it’s still up in the air what President Clinton will say in his speech (which wasn’t pre-approved by the Obama campaign), chances are he’ll come out swinging for his party and Barack Obama. Because he hasn’t said much leading up to the convention, this first-appearance of the general election campaign, I predict, will be used to lay the hurt on John McCain and his attacks in a way only a popular former President can do. Read More »

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Coming To The Big East In 2010 - Men’s Lacrosse

June 12, 2008 - 4:45 pm , By Editor

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The Big East conference is forming a new men’s lacrosse league that will include national champion Syracuse.

The league will start competition in the spring of 2010 and will include Syracuse, Providence, Rutgers, St. John’s, Villanova, Notre Dame and Georgetown.

The schools will play each other once.

The conference’s 16 athletic directors unanimously approved the new league during recent meetings. The conference will apply for an automatic bid to the NCAA tournament.

Syracuse, which won its 10th NCAA title last month, had played as an independent, while the other schools were scattered in other leagues. [AP]

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Former President Clinton Backs Out Of UCLA’s Commencement Ceremony

Former President Bill Clinton won’t be addressing graduates at the UCLA College of Letters and Science commencement ceremony on Friday, June 13, as previously scheduled.

UCLA Chancellor Gene Block will deliver keynote remarks to approximately 4,000 graduating seniors and their guests at the event, which is scheduled for 5 p.m. at Pauley Pavilion.

The American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) asked Clinton and others not to speak at UCLA while its union members are working without a contract and negotiating with the University of California system.

“It’s unfortunate that union activities are affecting a UCLA event intended to celebrate student achievement,” said Judith L. Smith, dean and vice provost of undergraduate education at the UCLA College of Letters and Science. “While we’re disappointed for students and their family members looking forward to hearing a former president speak, we anticipate a joyful mood as we send off graduating seniors with a ceremony filled with colorful traditions.” [UCLA.NewsRoom]

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Geraldine Ferraro Wishes She was Black

March 12, 2008 - 4:00 pm , By Editor

Geraldine FerraroGeraldine Ferraro thinks that Obama is on political easy street because he is black.

Oh Geraldine, I remember when my parents would tell stories about how you and Walter Mondale got electorally sodomized in the 1984 Presidential campaign. And here you are again, back in the limelight and trying to extend your political shelf-life.

I have to say with the utmost regret, that I agree with certain portions of what Ferraro is trying to say - it’s the way she says it that makes her a little media-whorish.

An educated person might say something like, “Obama has the charismatic benefit of being able to speak to multiple disenfranchised voter groups while maintaining a strong mainstream appeal.”

That works a lot better than, “If Obama was a white man, he would not be in this position. And if he was a woman, he would not be in this position. He happens to be very lucky to be who he is. And the country is caught up in the concept,” which is what Ferraro told the media.

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Bill and Hill Get Desperate!

March 11, 2008 - 8:30 am , By COED Staff

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First they made a photo of a bigger and blacker Obama, and now they are looking to join forces.

There are not enough cigars and interns to hold back the wave of s**t that will be spewed on Capitol Hill. Hillary and Bill Clinton are again teaming up on Barack Obama - this time saying the first-term U.S. lawmaker, whom they have derided as inexperienced, would be a strong running mate on a Democratic presidential ticket headed by the former first lady.

In hailing Obama as a possible vice president, the Clintons are reaching out to him and, perhaps more importantly, to his backers, whose support she would need to defeat Republican presidential candidate John McCain in the November election. “The Clintons are in a difficult position,” said Dennis Goldford, a political science professor at Drake University in Iowa, who has tracked the presidential race. “If she wins the Democratic presidential nomination, she would need Obama’s supporters. But she needs to be careful. If this talk of him on the ticket is seen as a cynical maneuver, it could backfire and hurt her,” Goldford said. Read More »

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Politically Inept? Drink and Do Some Research

February 4, 2008 - 11:45 am , By Editor

Like any good twenty-something, I’m on several random email lists, usually of the happy hour variety. When one of my favorite haunts in lower Manhattan emailed me about an open bar next Monday, I did a cartoon-style double-take. Not because I’m that excited about an open bar, but because in the subject line, this one was exclusively for supporters of Barack Obama.

I opened said email instead of deleting immediately, and read that the “suggested donation” was $25 per person, but more would be greatly appreciated, and that the proceeds would go directly to Obama’s campaign.

Maybe I should’ve been disgusted. Instead, I was intrigued. A politician’s supporters realize a great way to get the twenty-to-thirty demographic to donate…give them booze in exchange for the donation. Unlimited alcohol—and sushi!—for four hours, even. Read More »

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Hillary Clinton Lesbian Sex Scandal?

November 5, 2007 - 11:30 am , By Steve - Seton Hall University

Hilary Cliton lesbianOnce again a member of the Clinton family can not seem to keep it in their pants.

At first it seemed to be a venomous little rumor started by Village Voice editor Michael Musto in August - but now various reputable DC sources are confirming what we have all hoped to be true.

Hillary Clinton has been having a lesbian affair with her top female aide, the sexy Huma Abedin.

This would not be the first time Hillary has been accused of being a lesbian but to date it is the first lesbian rumor to be backed by so many high-level reputable sources.

Most recently a “top level” Department of Justice official told Big Head DC that, “I am close enough to Hillary and Huma to tell you that this ‘rumor’ is true.” Interesting, to say the least.

Any other day I’d say this source is not reliable; but the next person to corroborate this story was highly respected journalist and author Ron Rosenbaum.

In his October 30 article “Shocking Inside DC Scandal Rumor: A Media Ethics Dilemma” Rosenbaum said the Los Angeles Times has a story “wrapped up and ready to go about what is a potentially devastating sexual scandal involving a leading Presidential candidate” and they are currently ’sitting on it’ because the paper couldn’t decide “the complex ethics of whether and when to run it.” Read More »

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The Daily Shocker: Beer-Retrieving Dog

September 21, 2007 - 4:00 pm , By Josh - UMASS, Lowell

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This “Beer Retriever” is truly Man’s Best Friend. (CollegeHumor)

Former President Bill Clinton jokes that he may “slit his throat” if Hillary becomes President, thus making him “First Lady/Man.” We will too, Willy - we will too. (USA Today)

A nightclub in London turned away a disabled girl, citing that her crutches were “offensive weapons.” They should have just said, “No fatties allowed.” (ThisIsLondon)

An MIT student was arrested for wearing a fake bomb she designed to an airport; she claimed it was just artwork, no big deal. First, artsy-fartsy hipsters wore keffiyehs, now they don fake bombs in airports. Tragic. (WBZ)

Meet the Soundwagon aka THE COOLEST RECORD PLAYER EVER! It will look dashing next to your lava lamp and gravity bong. (Soundwagon)

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