The Washington Independent

Friday, February 10th, 2012

Posts Tagged mcgovern

Warhol Does Presidential Politics

By | 11.04.08 | 10:33 am

In celebration of this historic Election Day, The Los Angeles Times reaches into the electoral memorabilia vault and profiles what it calls “the greatest modern political poster” — a ghoulish 1972 Andy Warhol mock-up of President Richard M. Nixon, in support of Nixon’s challenger, Sen. George McGovern (D-S.D.).

Net Investors Bullish on Palin’s Prospects for Staying on Ticket

By | 09.02.08 | 4:15 pm

Just for fun, the Internet prediction Website Intrade has opened a contract on whether Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin will be withdrawn as McCain’s running mate. Intrade users can buy and sell Palin’s stock as the projected likelihood of her making it all the way to November fluctuates.