Was Warren G. Harding a good President ?

The New York Times: Reports " THE last year or so has not been kind to Warren G. Harding, who was the 29th president, from 1921 to 1923... "

Lets Get Real:

It is interesting how history treats US Presidents, how they look either good or bad after a few years. One has to say that Harding comes across as more fun that President Wilson and more forward thinking that most people of the age.   In the mind of this blogger, the best US President was Ronald Reagan, he hat it all, a spirit of hope for the US, he could manage the relationship between the White House and the Congress and he ended the Cold War with the help of President Gorbachev, not bad for a former actor.   The most over rated President is President Kennedy, his early death makes it hard to say what kind of President he could have been, but his action in Cuba and Vietnam hurt the US image.  The failed invasion at the Bay of Pigs lead to the Cuban Missile Crisis.   The one act of greatness by President Kennedy was not bombing the Cuban missile sites after the shoot down of the US plane, also doing the secret deal with USSR over the Turkish missiles.  The most under rated President is President Lyndon Johnson, he pushed for civil rights, and more government spending on the problems faced by the US, the major negative was of course Vietnam.   When you think of LBJ its Vietnam that you most connect with the LBJ period, the error was that LBJ knew the War was a mistake but did not know how to end it, that cost the lives of thousands of Americans. 

The Trump Factor - Election 2016

Guardian: Reports " Donald Trump puts third-party run on back burner as poll lead balloons..Trump tells conservative radio show he would rather not run independent campaign, as poll released on Thursday puts him 16 points clear of Ben Carson  "

Lets Get Real:

The Bush campaign has to up its game, the Donald is running away with the nomination, they have to spend their hundred million of dollars in taking down Donald Trump, one can assume after his comments on women that the Trump will lose a majority of the female vote in 2016, his immigration plan will lose with those of an ethnic background, how can you throw out millions of people, it is not American.    On the other side Biden IF he is getting in to the race has to act, Iowa is not that far away in election terms, also there is the need for money.   2016 in its own right could be a very interesting race. 

Daesh in War Crime - Daesh Crisis

BBC News: Reports " Islamic State (IS) has published images of what appears to be the destruction of the Temple of Baalshamin at the ancient ruins of Palmyra in Syria. "

Lets Get Real:

At some point the West will have to send in ground troops to take out Daesh, they are a threat to the civic and physical structure of the Middle East.   Daesh (IS) fighters have no concern about modern values of the West.   How many men, women, and children have to be killed by Daesh before the West gets its head out of the sand and does something that will lead to the destruction of Daesh.   Time to ACT is now, later might be to late for many people and buildings in Syria and Iraq. 

Tony Blair and Iraq - The Lessons of the Iraq War

Guardian: Reports " Chilcot inquiry to spread blame beyond Tony Blair's inner team, sources say...While former PM will bear brunt of criticism over Iraq war, report is expected to target wider number of people than had been thought "

Lets Get Real:

Thus we are now getting leaks from the the IRAQ Inquiry, this kind of leaking helps no one and makes the proceess look political.    The Iraq Inquiry needs to get its act together and publish a draft version of its review of the events leading up to the War, then a full text when all is finished.    The blog supported the Iraq War, thus has a different view from the Inquiry results.    The reason for this view is simple, Iraq was a regional threat that had to be dealt with, the failure by the Allies was was do to after victory.    Also at present it can be argued that the US and the UK has to go back to Iraq, Daesh has to be removed, thus the past is the past, we must look forward to the US and the UK going back in to Iraq. 

North Korea Update - North Korea " Crisis "

Telegraph - Korea Live: Reports in its 3.20pm the following post, " US troops mobilise on North-South Korea border..These images show American forces on the move in the South Korean town of Paju bordering North Korea...The International Crisis Group said earlier today there was a significant number of US troops mobilising in the region.  "

Lets Get Real:

Everyone shows their teeth, thus above the US side, and North Korea goes on its annual rant about WAR, the South Koreans will be told by the US not to start  a war over  PR loudspeakers. everyone then after a few days goes back in their natural boxes in till next year.   The North Korean Army is large but its military structure and machines are old hat, while the South Koreans have the latest US equipment.    One would assume that North Korea does not have a death wish. 

The Idiot in North Korea and his phony threats - North Korea

Guardian: Reports " Kim Jong-un puts troops on 'war footing' after two Koreas exchange artillery fire..North Korean leader tells soldiers to be ‘fully battle-ready to launch surprise operations’ as already elevated cross-border tensions reach dangerous heights  "

Lets Get Real:

Kim Jong- un is a spoiled child who rants when he is left alone, this latest development should be ignored, the North WILL NEVER attack South Korea, as the reaction from the US and its allies would be to wipe out North Korea, even China would never allow it to get that far, they do not need a nuclear disaster on their doorstep.    The North Koreans should carry on with their public PR over the border, they should tell North Korea to grow up or find a leader who is less of an idiot.    This annual rant from the North is boring, it only happens when the US and South Korea have pre planned military operations together.   The Idiot from the North should be told to get back in to his box, it does not want the West to see him as a real threat, then the US and it allies would have to act, and the loser would be North Korea and China. 

Clinton unsafe with British Security - Email Scandal - Election 2016

Daily Mail: Reports " David Miliband dragged into Hillary Clinton email scandal after it emerges confidential British intelligence was sent to presidential hopeful's private account  "

Lets Get Real:

This story is like Chinese Water torture, drip by drip the Clinton PR on the email scandal is falling apart.   One has to assume, China, Russia, North Korea did try and might have been successful in any attempt to break the security on the secret Clinton server.  One would also has to assume that secrets on the server were read by the enemies of the US.   It can be argued that former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has to consider her position.  How can it be right for others to see their careers wrecked and even jail time for lesser offences.   There needs to be a scapegoat from the Clinton Camp, if you're were or are on the Clinton staff you have to be worried that you will be thrown under the bus. 

When will the Madness of Daesh END - Election 2016

Guardian: Reports " Beheaded Syrian scholar refused to lead Isis to hidden Palmyra antiquities..Khaled al-Asaad, 82, was interrogated by militants for a month before he was murdered in the ancient city "

Lets Get Real:

WHY, WHY, the terror of Daesh has been shown to the World and the World still does not place Western troops in Iraq and Syria to get rid of this vile terrorist group.    They are the lowest of the low,  they require either to be tried for their crimes or killed off, the fight will take years and it depends who is in the Oval Office.   Thus US voters, do you want the US respected, feared when it has to be, then elect a President who is tough, will do what has to be done, lets hope the successor to Obama is more in the shape of Reagan than Obama. 

The Clinton Email Scandal grows - Election 2016

Fox News: Reports " An email from a top Clinton adviser containing classified military intelligence information, and one from a top aide containing classified information about the Benghazi terror attack, were the documents that kick-started the FBI investigation into the mishandling of classified information, Fox News has learned.  "

Lets Get Real:

It is drip, drip, drip with the Clinton emails, if it was any one else they would see lawyers being hired in case the case went to Court, lets recall the former CIA Director did a lot less than Clinton and saw his career go down the toilet.   But this is the Clintons, they will get through, the law does not impact them, they can never be touched.    The Clintons will have to throw someone under the bus, that what is staff are for, however close they are to the candidate.   Thus more Clinton scandals, at least HRC is not Donald Trump, if she faces the Donald in 2016 it will be a cake walk to the Oval Office.   This blog will supporting her if DT is the Republican nominee. 

Trump leads after Republican Debate - Election 2016

CNN - Politics: Reports " The survey finds Trump with the support of 24% of Republican registered voters. "

Lets Get Real:

Donald Trump is still leading the Republican pack after the debate, with Jeb Bush 2nd on 13%, while third is Doctor Ben Carson on 9%.   One does not have to be that clever to see that Republicans want a non political type to be their nominee for President.   But this and reality are two different things, a candidate needs to have a staff operation in Iowa for the first real test of the Republican field.  As noted in my previous post the Bush Campaign is buying air time in the early States, will the Donald use his 10 BILLION to fight back, and how will his immigration policy go down with the rest of the Country, those illegal immigrants and their legal friends and family can be expected to vote against Trump in 2016.   There is no way the US will throw out millions of illegal immigrants and split those families, that would have appalled President Reagan.   This is why Trump is not fit to be President. 

The Clinton Email Scandal - Redux - Election 2016

Fox News: Reports " State Dept. uncovers nearly 18,000 missing emails sought from ex-Clinton spokesman "

Lets Get Real:

There is always something with the Clintons and their staff, the latest find by the US State Department after they said they had no emails from this staffer.   One can only guess what the FBI will find on the Clinton server, nothing is EVER that lost when it comes to computer information, no matter how much you clean the drive.   One should be balanced when one thinks about Clintons, that means not recalling their history of scandals and their spin of such scandals.   Lets see what the FBI finds, if they do a REAL search, this blog has it doubts, its Chicago politics after all voter. 

The Clinton Email Scandal - Election 2016

Fox News: Reports " Official: More than 300 Clinton emails flagged for potentially classified info "

Lets Get Real:

The Clinton email scandal is like slow water torture, it never ends, one has to ask if Hillary Clinton was just Hillary Jones would she be joking about her problems with the FBI or would she be hiring a top criminal lawyer.   This blog expects this FBI investigation to go nowhere, they will slow walk it through 2015 and the dump it around December 2016, by then Clinton will either be POTUS Elect or she would have lost the election, everything is political, and there is no way that the Obama Department of Justice will go after HRC, they do not have the backbone, sometimes politics is that brutal and honest, if you have the right name and money you walk, everyone else does five years in the big house. 

The Biden problem for the Oval Office - Election 2016

CNN - Politics: Reports " Concerns inside White House about possible Joe Biden candidacy "

Lets Get Real:

The Oval Office has placed its future in the hands of Hillary Clinton, a Clinton Campaign can distance itself if the Obama polls go down, that is not the case with a run by the Vice-President.  The Biden Campaign team would want to make sure the White House did not cause problems for Biden when it comes to policy, so no risky policy moves that would cause the Vice - President to seek some distance from Obama.    This blog thinks Hillary Clinton could do with a real campaign, she is not that good on the campaign, a real threat to her nomination would make her fight hard for the prize.   A Biden win 2016 would place Obama up there with Reagan, yes dear voter it is that important to the White House. 

Trump vs. The Bush Super Pac - Election 2016

Guardian: Reports " Jeb Bush backers to spend at least $10m on TV ads in early voting states..‘Eight-figure’ buy is Right to Rise USA’s first big expense as Super Pac plans promotional spots in Iowa, New Hampshire and South Carolina "

Lets Get Real:

The Bush Super Pac should start to hit Donald Trump, his views on women as shown by the Kelly row shows that he will turn off half the population, also the Pac should force Trump to spend HIS money.   As the article notes the Bush Pac has over a hundred million with change, so force the Donald to spend his 10 billion in the race, he might be a great business man but his thin skin shows that he is not fit to be President.    Everyone with that amount of money has enemies, the Bush Pac should go after them, leak damaging stories to the press, since the press is obsessed with the Trump they will run with the stories.   The Bush and Walker Camps need to hit Trump hard before its to late in the Campaign. 

David Miliband on Corbyn - Election 2016

Daily Mail: Reports " Britain could become a 'one governing party state' with the Tories ALWAYS in power if Jeremy Corbyn wins, warns David Miliband  "

Lets Get Real:

Mr Miliband senior speaks the truth to the Labour Party, for this blog a one party State under the Conservatives would be fantastic, but if you're  a true Democrat you want to see a good opposition keeping the any government on its heels.   A Corbyn Labour Party would cause a civil war within Labour after a few weeks, the majority of the UK population is never going to be as left wing as a Corbyn Labour Party.   Thus real Labour voters have to vote for either Ms Cooper or Liz Kendall,  a vote for Andy Burnham would give the Labour Party five more years of  a Northern Ed Miliband.   The Labour Party faces a choice either get real or be thrown in to the dustbin of politics.  That is the choice for Labour. 

Donald Trump and Immigration - Election 2016

BBC News: Reports " Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump says he wants to end the automatic right to citizenship for all children born in the United States. "

Lets Get Real:

It seems that Mr Trump wants to rip up the US Constitution to get the Republican nomination for President.    This flawed policy should make sure who ever is the Democrat nominee has a easy run to the Oval Office.   There are million of illegal immigrants in the US, you can not throw them out, this would tear families apart, and is against the spirit of the US.   The Democrats should  hit Trump hard over this policy, they should be followed by the other Republican candidates, Trump is a joke as a candidate, the problem is that he might win. 

Burnham Waffle - Labour Leadership Contest

Telegraph: Reports " Andy Burnham: Labour's base has crumbled - we can't take anything for granted now..Andy Burnham, once the favourite to lead Labour, says his formidable rival Jeremy Corbyn isn't to blame for the party's crisis  "

Lets Get Real:

One gets the impression that Mr Burnham is a Northern Ed Miliband, the favourite at the start of the election he has seen his base of support move to Mr Corbyn.    IF Andy Burnham had fire in his belly it has gone very quite, you have to want the Labour leadership and you do what you have to do when it comes to taking the prize,  that means getting your hands dirty if you want to lead.    IF this blog had a choice it would be Liz Kendall, she comes from the right wing of the Party, but that base has become narrowed after Gordon Brown came in to power.   Interesting month ahead for Labour. 

Brown to ATTACK Corbyn !! - Labour Leadership Contest

Guardian: Reports " Gordon Brown to speak on Labour leadership as MPs panic over Corbyn..Labour MPs – among whom support for Corbyn is low – pushing for an intervention from Brown, who they believe has more credibility than Tony Blair "

Lets Get Real:

Lets see if former Prime Minister Gordon Brown can BRING the Labour Party to its senses, the former PM was very effective in Scotland when they had their vote if they wanted to remain part of the UK.   THE question is has the old New Labour hands left it to late to change the course of the leadership election.   The BIG MO is behind Corbyn, it almost like the Labour Party has given up on government for the future and is looking to be politically pure.   THERE is a cost to being pure, you're not in government and its not fun being in the opposition for two decades. 

New Labour Attacks Corbyn - Labour Leadership Contest

Daily Mail: Reports " Jeremy Corbyn is the political version of SUSAN BOYLE who people feel they 'have to back', says Alastair Campbell  "

Lets Get Real:

Thus Mr Campbell strikes, his article of yesterday and now this, the old New Labour creators must be really worried, they have the Iraq Report to come and and now this, one can see Mr Corbyn throwing Blair etc out of the Labour Party if the Iraq report is damaging. If you're a Conservative you are having a good time, Labour tearing itself apart, lets have more fun, one can only wish that Mr Corbyn wins, then the Conservative Party will not face any real opposition in till 2025.  Even if one of the others win the Party has moved to the left, being left might make the Labour Party members happy but it will not win elections.  There is an old saying, be careful for what you wish for, it might happen. 

New Labour vs. Old Labour - Post 2015 Election

Daily Mail: Reports " Very 'survival of the Labour party' under threat, warns Jack Straw as Corbynmania sees 400,000 sign up for leadership election "

Lets Get Real:

The old New Labour hands have started to make their presence felt, that is good, they have to use every tactic in the book to prevent Jeremy Corbyn becoming leader, a Corbyn win would mean that the UK did not have a real opposition, the general voter will laugh at a Corbyn leadership, it would be for Labour the return to the opposition years of the early 1980s.   Corbyn wants to retaken the railways back under public control, take over business, regulate the private sector so it does not work.  Also he wants a closer link with Russia, the end of NATO, you get the idea voter.   As a Conservative blog this blogger wants Corbyn to win, the Conservative Party will then not have to worry in till 2025.

More on the Clinton email scandal - Election 2016

The Daily Beast: Reports " These weren’t just ordinary secrets found in Clinton’s private server, but some of the most classified material the U.S. government has. "

Lets Get Real:

Will the Obama Department of Justice throw the book at Hillary Clinton, no way, if she was a Republican they would, but this is their NEXT Queen, the expected Democrat nominee, the Democrats play Chicago hardball, expect nothing more after the FBI gets its hands on the Clinton server, they will slow walk the investigation.    By the time they are finished either Clinton will be POTUS or she would have lost, either way the file will be closed.   This blog lives in the real world, hardball politics is just business its not personal.

The Clinton Email Scandal - Election 2016

The Hill: Reports " Hillary Clinton’s presidential campaign on Wednesday sought to dismiss criticism that her decision to give the FBI her private email server suggested any admission of wrongdoing. "

Lets Get Real:

IF VP Biden wants to get in to the 2016 race this would be the time, the Clinton Campaign is under a cloud, its faces a tough fight from the left in the shape of Senator Sanders, the VP could be the back up choice, a safe pair of hands, who would have thought you would say that about Biden, as long as he keeps his gaffes in the low number and acts Presidential, he could get the nomination.  Interesting days if your a Democrat. 

Trump has NO SHAME - Election 2016

CNN - Politics: Reports " Donald Trump said Monday that Fox News anchor and debate moderator Megyn Kelly should be the one apologizing to him, and not the other way around.  "She should really be apologizing to me, to tell the truth," Trump told MSNBC's "Morning Joe." "

Lets Get Real:

Trump has NO SHAME, he is doing a Obama, doubling down on a mistake, one does have to wonder either Trump understands the American voter better than all the writers in page and TV or Trump is the mad one with ten billion, while the voter is asleep at the wheel.   At this moment this blog is not sure which of the above is right.   One would have thought that Trump would have allowed the issue to drop, but no he wants the apology not the other way around, one really has to consider that Mr Trump could win the nomination of the Republican Party, that would be a disaster for the Republican Party and the US.  In that case support HRC. 

What makes Trump a Teflon Candidate - Election 2016

Guardian: Reports " At this point, there is no historical parallel that captures the emergence of Trump on the scene. There have been populist firebrands before and there have been candidates who have tapped into resentment over immigration. There even have been self-funders who have able to make political decisions without any hesitation about worrying donors or the party establishment. But there has been no candidate who has combined all of those aspects with a level of celebrity rivaling a movie star or even a Kardashian. "

Lets Get Real:

This blog does not quite agree with the above, there have been teflon Presidents before, one only has to think of JFK, and how the press covered up his affairs at the White House and out.   There is also Ronald Reagan, the original teflon President, nothing ever stuck to the Gipper, yes there was Iran - Contra but his VP, Bush 41 won the Presidency in 1988, it was seen as a Reagan third term.   The we come to slick willy, the classic Bill Clinton, the voter knew in 1992 that he was a draft dodger, liked women, and other numerous flaws, he liked to eat to much!!  Donald Trump main asset is HIS money, a fool does not have the assets of ten BILLION.   Also he is seen as anti Washington, and the US after eight years of Obama wants a real outsider as POTUS.    Thus when will Trump self implode, lets hope its before the elections of 2016, a politically damaged Trump elected would be a disaster, even President Underwood would be better, and he is a DEMOCRAT. 

NEW LABOUR vs. Old Labour - Labour Leadership Contest

Daily Mail: Reports " The Labour leadership contest plunged into further acrimony today after Tony Blair's former spin chief Alastair Campbell said a victory for Jeremy Corbyn would be a 'car crash' which would guarantee the Tories another five years in power. "

Lets Get Real:

This blog was wondering when the old hands of New Labour would start to get in to the fight, they have left it late, it seems that Jeremy Corbyn is on course to be the next Labour Leader.   The Labour Party will split in six weeks, how can those from the Blair wing of the Party serve with an extreme left winger, it would be the 1980s all over again.   The New Labour machine was seeing as a winning combination, so time for that machine to make sure anyone but Corbyn wins, pull any political strokes they have too, in other words go in hard against Corbyn.   This blog is a Conservative blog and proud, but even we on the Conservative side see the need for an opposition that is a real threat, so for the sake of Democracy if nothing else it has to be ABC, anyone but Corbyn. 

Trump STILL a WINNER - Election 2016

NBC News: Reports on the following poll after the Republican Debate and the spat between Trump and Megan Kelly of Fox News, " ..Trump from coming in at the top of the poll with 23 percent. Sen. Ted Cruz was next on the list with 13 percent. "

Lets Get Real:

It seems Americans like a WINNER, no matter if he is not Presidential, one would think after the Kelly row that Trump would sink in the polls, af now that has not happened, lets see what other polls say, the thought of Trump as the Republican nominee makes this Conservative shudder at the prospect, the Bush political machine needs to get in to action, lets see the other Republicans attack Trump, otherwise this blog is supporting HRC. 

Jeb Bush on Donald Trump - Election 2016

Telegraph: Reports the following, " Jeb Bush 'called Donald Trump an a******' in private rant..

According to a report Mr Bush made disparaging remarks about his rival for the Republican presidential nomination "

Lets Get Real:

It seems that Jeb Bush might not be ready for prime time, if the above is true is shows that Governor Bush allows others to get under his skin, Donald Trump was supposed to have blown it  by now, but he still in the race.   It depends how Trump and Bush do tonight, after his mistakes with Clinton and Trump, one would think that Governor Bush would be more careful and not allow the big persona of Tumper to get under his skin.   Lets recall Bush 41 was Vice - President to Ronald Reagan and was a very loyal VP, being in that spot means always being in the shadow of POTUS.  It was rewarded with the Presidency in 1988, Jeb Bush should learn from his father.  The attack dog of any campaign in the Vice - President, the candidates have to shown they want the job but also that they can be Presidential. 

The Democratic Debates - Election 2016

CNN -  Politics: Reports " CNN and the Democratic National Committee announced Thursday the network will host the first Democratic primary debate in Nevada on October 13. The exact location will be announced in the coming weeks. "

Lets Get Real:

The point of the Democratic Debates is to PROTECT Hillary Clinton, there are no other real candidates, so the Democratic Party has to create some buzz about the race, thus this later debate and a limited amount of debates.    The Democrats want to make sure that HRC is battle ready and is aware of any weak points in her campaign.   There is always the Biden factor, will the current US Vice - President, Joe Biden run, he would have to get the money in fast and does he want to spend a year on the campaign trail, also lets be honest here he will be in his 70s if he gets elected, an Biden no NO REAGAN. 

The Two Republican Debate - Election 2016

Fox News: There are two Republican debates tonight, one at 5pm and one at 9pm, the main one is at 9pm, this has ten of the candidates with the best poll ratings with Republicans, the article states the following on the first debate, " Syndicated columnist and Washington Examiner chief political correspondent Byron York wrote that the 5 p.m. debate provides opportunities for candidates for several reasons. Namely, Trump won't be on the stage dominating attention, it will be less personality-driven, and the winner of the debate will get momentum.  "

Lets Get Real:

This blog will be watching both debates to see how Governor Perry does in the first debate, after his disaster the last time when he could not name the Government Departments he wanted to close down, lets hope he is up to speed, he could be a real challenge if he ups his game tonight.  Then we come to the main EVENT, how will Donald Trump do with the rest of the pack at his heels, will he remain cool, and above the fight or will he allow the other candidates to get under his skin.   Also it is time for Governor Jeb Bush to show he can hack it, he has gotten in to a fight with HRC that did not need to happen, he has to to ready to take the fight to Trump, or Senator Rubio could come from behind as the main challenge to Trump.  The Debate is late in the UK, you will need a lot of coffee, its a two hour debate.  

Corbyn and disarmament - Labour Leadership Election

Guardian: Reports " Corbyn to set out plans for UK nuclear disarmament 70 years after Hiroshima..Labour leadership hopeful will vow to scrap Britain’s Trident programme at CND event marking anniversary of 1945 bombing of Japanese city "

Lets Get Real:

IF the UK gave up its nuclear missiles it would be a national disaster and open the UK to be blackmailed by even North Korea.   One gets the impression that Mr Corbyn has been caught out by his own success and at the end of the day does not want to be Labour leader, it would be a thankless job even for Mr Corbyn,  most of his MPs would be after his head after a few months if he was lucky, the Labour Party would go so left it would never get elected again to government.   This is madness by Labour, when will the grown ups take charge, or is it to late for New Labour within the Labour Party. 

End the Labour Madness - Alan Johnson, Former Home Secretary

Guardian: Reports " Labour must 'end the madness' over Jeremy Corbyn, says Alan Johnson..Former home secretary says party should back Yvette Cooper because she can unite the party to win power  "

Lets Get Real:

The problem with Yvetter Cooper is that she is married to Ed Balls, the once right hand man for Gordon Brown, the Blair or virus section of the party might think they have gone down the Gordon Brown road with Ed Miliband and do not want to lose in 2020.   But on the other hand it would allow time for David Miliband to come back after a few years and take the Party in to the 2020 election, as a campaigner Ms Cooper does not impress and is too rigid in the House of Commons.  At least Ms Cooper is not CORBYN, and it would be up to her to show that Ed Balls is not pulling the strings from behiond the curtain or their front door.   If only Mr Johnson had wanted to be leader, he would have saved the Party a lot of stress over the last few weeks. 

Biden vs. Clinton - Election 2016

BBC News: Reports on the moves by the Clinton Camp ahead of a possible Biden run, the article notes the following, "  a forthcoming $2 million (£1.28 million) television advertising buy in the early voting states of Iowa and New Hampshire, featuring two spots touting their candidate's personal story. "

Lets Get Real:

The Clintons are not taking prisoners this time, they are in the 2016 election to win, and in that process they will roll over and will not forgive any blocks on the road.   As a sitting Vice President, Joe Biden should have been a front runner, but he has left it to late, the Clintons have the money tied up and most of the Democratic establishment.  Also a move by Biden would place POTUS in a bad position, he would have to make sure that any policy news does not hurt his VP.  If Biden does not run then POTUS can push for action via executive action and hope it sticks after 2016.   Also lets be honest here, both Hillary and Joe are not young any more, does the VP really want to spend a year on the campaign trail, it would be wiser for the VP to be made a Ambassador to Europe in a Clinton victory.    The running for Presidency is a young man,woman's game these days. 

The Burnham Family vs. Corbyn - Labour Leadership Contest

Telegraph: Reports on the views of the mother and father of Any Burnham, the article notes the following, " Mr Burnham's 75-year-old mother, Eileen, and father Roy, 74, both attacked Mr Corbyn over his plans to move Labour further to the left. "

Lets Get Real:

The important month is August, the Country on the whole goes on holiday that month, even Westminister, so who ever really wants the job has to campaign when everyone else has turned off and looking for a good time at the beach.   This is the time for Liz Kendall to get her high heels and to start to hit the opposition, being Labour Leader is a thankless job at the best of times, and it is not the best of times, thus the candidates will have to make their presence felt, do interviews, go around the Country, make sure your on the social media, and if ALL else fails, PRAY, can not do any harm. 

Kinnock on Corbyn Surge - Labour Party Leadership Contest

Daily Mail: Report " Jeremy Corbyn is backed by 'malign Trots' warns ex-Labour leader Neil Kinnock as he urges members to back Andy Burnham  "

Lets Get Real:

Ever once in a blue moon Kinnock gets it right, this was the former leader who stated at the election of Ed Miliband that they had gotten their Party back, meaning back from New Labour, the Party structure that won three elections for Labour.   Mr Kinnock calls for the election of Any Burnham, this would be a mistake, Mr Burnham the former Health Secretary would be a northern Ed Miliband, it would not end well, the only real candidate is Liz Kendall, she comes from the Blair wing of the Labour Party, or the virus Part if you take in the views from the Trade Unions.  Time for Labour voters to think with their heads and vote Kendall. 

Split in Labour Shadow Front Bench - Labour Leadership

BBC News - Politics: Reports " Shadow Chancellor Chris Leslie has said he would not serve under Jeremy Corbyn if he becomes Labour leader. "

Lets Get Real:

The Labour Party is in a STATE of civil war, the surprising surge of Jeremy Corbyn has taken the New Labour element of Labour by shock, the Labour Establishment thought a centre left candidate would win as in the shape of Andy Burnham, but the Burnham campaign has never really got off the ground, also Mr Burnham is a Northern Ed Miliband, he was the darling of the left before Corbyn came along his argument for a far left Labour Party.   This blog thinks it will be a close race, but Labour will go for the safe choice of Burnham, better a candidate who might be a future PM than a candidate who would return Labour back to the days of Michael Foot.