Political Weekend (a day late, sorry)

US

So Obama won last week, officially. Plus Hillary’s getting right behind him.

But what will it take for her people to really get behind Obama?

Maureen Dowd praises her acting skills.

Why did her campaign go wrong though?

For the Clinton clan, this is a pretty huge change for their lives to take.

Peggy Noonan thinks the American people dodged a bullet.

Here’s an interesting thought, could she be predicating a future run on a failure this year for Obama?

Frank Rich concentrates more on the enormous gap in political philosophy between Obama and McCain.

Jesse Jackson thinks Hillary’s a strong candidate for vice-president.

Obama’s received the endorsement of Kurt Beck, the leader of Germany’s Social Democrats Party. The move represents a key break from tradition of German politics.

Obama has much to do however, and little time to do it in.

Andrew Sullivan and Marc Ambinder consider an Obama presidency.

Politic-ing for the Weekend

John Dickerson comments on Hillary and the issue of race in this democratic election.

Hillary has certainly done a good job of dividing the party on race lines.

Well, at least, if she continues her current attacks, that’s what will happen.

But has she fallen too far? Could it soon be finally over?

By June 15? Done by then?

Michael Tackett still thinks her candidacy is a success.

Superdelegates are certainly siding with Obama.

Time explores the impact of his campaigning roots in Chicago.

He’s remaining cool under pressure.

But Wolfson says he’s neglecting West Virginians.

What about an Obama/Clinton ticket?

She could be a plotting vice to Obama’s President.

Reihan Salam thinks picking her would be a huge mistake.

Matthew Yglesias agrees and adds that many more better-suited candidates for the position exist.

Over this though, Michelle Obama has vetoed the idea.

Does America remain reluctant to address the issue of racism?

John McCain’s judge selections will please Bush voters.

Apparently, an African American running mate for the ol’ dog isn’t really needed.

The lack of interest in his fundamentalist connections is appalling.

But what about those older voters…

Sam’s Top 18 Albums of the Year

Why 18 you ask? I honestly don’t know. But I’ve chosen now so I have to stick to it. I was only going to do ten but it seemed nice to give a little shout out to some further albums and also, I feel like much past 18 and the number begin to become less meaningful. I really couldn’t tell you past eighteen why anything would deserve to be the number of places above anything else. Anyway.

This list is again based on albums released in the UK during 2007 and therefore, I know on in particular which will rankle with American readers on that point, is not based on those to have arrived in the US this year. Apologies for this. I cannot tell when this wrong will finally be righted and albums released in our countries on the same day.

Again, as with all the lists. If you see anything you want to know more about, don’t hesitate to ask in the comments. Enjoy. Next week will see the list for songs of the year which will be long and less well written. Look forward won’t you?

I Wanna Know What Link Is

Second edition of the day folks after Betho treated you all this morning. You lucky little monkeys.

Slate gives reason for even religion to start hating itself.

The Telegraph talks to maybe the greatest songwriter of all time.

Aniston is currency when it comes to selling celebrity magazines, reports Newsweek.

Artrocker gets to talk to Public Enemy’s Chuck D.

The Village Voice gives a balanced argument on blogger favourite Zach Condon and his Beirut project.

Suicide Girls has three really good interviews this week with Gogol Bordello, Tony Kaye and Californication writer, Tom Kapinos.

Bat For Lashes: Extra Koko Show Added

If you haven’t already got tickets for Bat For Lashes’ London show at the Koko in Camden then rush to get tickets for this extra date. Natasha Khan is soulful, gorgeous, kooky and has a beautiful haunting voice – you won’t regret going…

BAT FOR LASHES – EXTRA DATE ADDED
plus special guests
Sunday 28 October
KOKO, 1A Camden High Street, London, NW1 7JE
www.batforlashes.co.uk
http://myspace.com/batforlashes

There’s a list of other shows coming up from Eat Your Own Ears after the jump…