Via the Political Wire, it appears that another Southern Dem is preparing to jump to the GOP. First-term Rep. Rodney Alexander, D-Quitman, is “seriously considering” leaving the Democratic Party because he says the party’s likely presidential candidate is too liberal, and that he might be able to better represent his constituents as a Republican. Alexander […]
Oklahoma Republican Tom Cole started feeling a little heat yesterday afternoon when news reports surfaced explaining that he said a vote against Bush is tantamount to supporting Hitler in World War II. Cole reportedly added, “If George Bush loses the election, Osama bin Laden wins the election.” Cole’s office issued a release yesterday afternoon responding […]
With John Kerry wrapping up the Dem nomination fight this week, the White House hoped to get off the defensive and back into “campaign mode” (as if they ever left) yesterday with the release of three fancy new television ads touting George W. Bush and his leadership. Instead, the Bush campaign is back on the […]
Well, not exactly. But HHS Secretary Tommy Thompson came pretty close — without knowing it — during testimony before a Senate committee yesterday. You may have heard a bit about the 44 million Americans who don’t have health insurance. In the 2000 campaign, Bush said he had a “plan to do something” to help them, […]
Josh Marshall and Atrios are highlighting one of the more disgusting GOP rants I’ve seen in a while. As a radio station in Oklahoma explained: Republican Congressman Tom Cole claims a vote against the re-election of President Bush is like supporting Adolph Hitler during World War Two. It’s what he said recently before a meeting […]
Traditionally, presidential candidates wait to announce their running mates until their party’s national convention. As a matter of history, it’s been a necessity, since the parties weren’t always sure who the nominee would be until the convention chose him. Now, it’s more of an election-year tradition. I strongly believe, however, that it’s a tradition worth […]
The Washington Post had an interesting item today about developments in Congress regarding the so-called Federal Marriage Amendment. In particular, I was struck by a vague description of a counter-proposal Sen. Orrin Hatch (R-Utah) might bring forward. The Post noted that the Senate Judiciary Committee held a “contentious” hearing yesterday on the general question of […]
Now that Kerry’s secured the nomination, everyone is running potential VP picks for the Dem ticket. At this point, it seems clear that Wesley Clark is, at a minimum, in the running. I’ve noticed, however, that Clark may have taken some steps recently that will improve his chances. I don’t want to read too much […]
In a recent episode of The Simpsons, Homer finds himself, albeit temporarily, as a used car salesman. While taking his first customers for a test drive, Homer tries to cover up the odor of his flatulence by turning up the radio. Obviously, one had nothing to do with the other; that’s what made it funny. […]
You may not have realized it when you were picking up some Girl Scout cookies from the innocent-looking youngsters who came to your door, but you were inadvertently contributing to a radical leftist agenda — or so you should believe if you listen to some religious right activists. The AP had an it-would-be-funny-if-it-weren’t-so-sad article yesterday […]