Here, in its entirety is my 2012 RNC, DNC convention live blog work for thenation.com. Grand total: 152 illustrations. Great thanks to Katrina vanden Heuvel, Richard Kim. Frank Reynolds, Emily Douglas, Annie Shields at The Nation. And special thanks to Lisa Reist my right hand and guru guide to the dharma of awesome. These are … Read more
Mitt Romney, who was universally condemned for denigrating the “47%” of the US who are whiney complainers, addicted to mooching off the government. I don’t know if everyone understood what he was saying. As a very successful recipient of government largesse for many years and also a person who barely pays taxes, it’s possible he … Read more
Here’s the crashdown for the RNC from last night. For thenation.com all told, 68 pieces. Newt, Calista, Jeb, Marco, the Bot. And not a shred of content between them. Someone had the bright idea yo shove Clint Eastwood in for entertainment value. That worked, but not as intended (unless it was planned by a Democrat). … Read more
Highlights from last n ight. Tonight we wrap at http://www.thenation.com/blog/169608/steve-brodner-live-rnc-art-blog Paul Ryan, tongue puppet, by Koch Industries. Available at RNC concession stands. Paul Ryan’s Growth Agenda. Ryan’s Honest-T Gov. Susana Martinez (NM) slightly delayed tonight. Jan Brewer had to check her papers. Condi Rice, accompanied tonight by an escort of … Read more
Last night blogging from 7-11 pm on http://www.thenation.com/blogs/steve-brodner Back at it again tonight @7 The American virtue of being an a**hole. And away we go! The delightful Ann Romney, here to humanize Mitt. How can she miss? Nikki Haley. Anti-union, anti-black innuendo all in one speech! Nikki Haley, former Sikh, now fiercely anti-immigrant. Also loves … Read more
