Yesterday, three states — Hawaii, Utah, and Idaho — hosted the “Bermuda Triangle” of primaries. Candidates ignored them, focusing on Super Tuesday states, and turnout was pretty low in states that have small population bases to begin with. Two quick (and largely inconsequential) observations to share. One, Hawaii voters really seem to like it when […]
One of the more ridiculous proposals to ever come from the White House was floated in the latest Economic Report of the President 2004, which chronicles the administration’s take on the state of the American economy. As the New York Times noted last week, this year’s White House report “questions whether fast-food restaurants should continue […]
This year, we’re likely to hear Bush repeat the words “September 11” ad nauseum, but the phrase “small businesses” will probably be a close second. Last night, in his incredibly deceptive speech to the National Governors’ Association, Bush spoke repeatedly about his support for small businesses, using the phrase a half-dozen times. A week earlier, […]
The idea that political bad news should be reserved for late-Friday afternoons has been around for years, but lately, it’s been taken to new heights (or depths, depending on your perspective). The Washington Post’s Dana Milbank had a disturbing item (yes, that’s two great articles in the same day for Mr. Milbank) today detailing exactly […]
Now than the man-whose-name-shall-go-unmentioned has launched a presidential campaign, my interest in Roy Moore’s future plans have increased dramatically. To be sure, I’ve been fascinated for a while by Moore and his theocratic agenda, but now that he’s taking steps towards a White House campaign, I’ll be offering frequent updates about Moore’s progress. The key […]
Today’s must-read article comes from the Washington Post’s incomparable Dana Milbank, who noted in a front-page piece today that the Bush administration “has repeatedly and significantly overstated the government’s fiscal health and the number of jobs the economy would create.” Sure, we all knew that already, but it’s really encouraging to see it on the […]
The outrage generated by Education Secretary Roderick Paige calling the National Education Association a “terrorist organization” was sweeping and intense. Reg Weaver, president of the NEA, told the New York Times, “Secretary Paige’s comments were pathetic and morally repugnant. They are no laughing matter. When our members learn of his comments, they will be outraged, […]
I’ll have more on this tomorrow, but if you haven’t heard already, this story will likely drive Rod Page from his job. Education Secretary Rod Paige called the nation’s largest teachers union a “terrorist organization” during a private White House meeting with governors on Monday. Democratic and Republican governors confirmed Paige’s remarks about the National […]
The White House had a pretty good strategy in place. Raise ungodly sums of money in 2003 and early 2004. All the while, Bush and his political team would sit back and watch the Dem field of candidates tear each other apart. Eventually, one candidate would emerge after a series of brutal primaries, but at […]
For those of us looking for red states that the Dems can pick up in November, look no further than New Hampshire. A new poll (via Kos) shows Bush’s approval rating has fallen significantly in the Granite State and both of the leading Dem candidates enjoy a sizable lead over the incumbent. A new poll […]