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Too many big screens, flashing lights, and high quality sound systems. This is what politics looks like on vacation. This is enjoying politics as a show when you want to get away from it all. It’s as if Disney took over the whole process…it’s all too polished. It’s made for prime time politics.

After Barack Obama assures the Israeli Lobby that “the danger from Iran is grave and real and my goal will be to eliminate this threat,” Hamas unendorses him:

Nader Will Run

James Joyner asserts that the Ron Paul movement is not about Ron Paul but about a rejection of the system. A system which is gamed to prevent such a force from finding root:

Chuck Bryant:

If you haven't yet registered to vote, but want to participate in the February 5 Tennessee presidential primary (and trust Metro with your identifying info), this coming Monday, January 7, is the last day to register. Early voting starts on Wednesday, January 16, and runs through Thursday, January 31.

More information about voter registration is available from Metro Election Commission o

Ballot access is such a sexy topic, isn't it? (Don't answer that.) According to a report filed last week by Ballot Access News, a much-delayed lawsuit may finally be filed on Friday, December 21, to challenge one of the strictest barriers in the nation against third parties.