I’ve been meaning to write a post for a couple of weeks about Laurence Silberman, but have let it slip through the cracks. Forgive me for behind so far behind on this one. About a month ago, the White House ended its obstinacy and announced the creation of an “independent” commission to investigate the nation’s […]
The vote on the White House’s Medicare plan — which sort of included a prescription drug benefit — was intended to be a political boon for Republicans. It obviously hasn’t worked out that way and the GOP seems confused as to why. It really isn’t that complicated. As the Washington Post reported over the weekend, […]
As part of my ongoing fascination with anecdotal articles highlighting Bush supporters from 2000 who now loathe him, I give you the “Austin 12.” Newsweek reported this week that the Austin 12 is an informal group of gay Republicans who advised the Bush 2000 campaign, serving as a “sounding board on gay issues.” They’ve been […]
After Bush endorsed the so-called Federal Marriage Amendment last week, the White House insisted that the president arrived at his decision after a lengthy and deliberative process. Scott McClellan said Bush “consult[ed] with constitutional scholars, theologians, religious leaders and others.” The decision was also prompted, Bush argued, by “local authorities” who were trying to “change […]
If the polls are right, Super Tuesday will probably turn out to be Anticlimactic Tuesday. In case you’re wondering, here are the latest polls going into today’s contests: California Field Poll — Kerry 60%, Edwards 19% LA Times — Kerry 56%, Edwards 24% Connecticut Survey USA — Kerry 64%, Edwards 22% Georgia Zogby — Kerry […]
The Oregon Constitution Party hosted its annual gathering over the weekend and the guest of honor, as I mentioned last week, was former Alabama Chief Justice Roy Moore. I know he hasn’t said if he’s running for president or not, but it sure sounds like he’s open to the idea. In fact, he presents himself […]
Forgive me, but I’m a sucker for articles about professed Bush voters announcing they’re sick of him and will vote Dem in 2004. I don’t care how anecdotal these articles are. If I see one, I’m not only going to read it, I’m going to like it. The latest was a front-page item in yesterday’s […]
It seemed like only a week ago that the White House was really concerned with gay marriage and anxious to tout the merits of a constitutional amendment. Oh wait, it was only a week ago. Bush said “decisive…action is needed.” He spoke of “serious consequences” without an amendment. He said marriage “requires” an amendment. He […]
The New York Times had a fascinating, and only slightly discouraging, report about a small Montana town divided over a proposal for creationism in local public schools. The fact that the town is divided at all, however, is the interesting part. After all, Darby, Montana — population 754 — is not exactly Cambridge, Mass. Darby’s […]
Looking over the Super Tuesday states, it’s easy to overlook Vermont. In fact, everyone has. Vermont is easily the smallest of the Super Tuesday contests, offering a total of 15 potential delegates (in contrast, California will divide up 370 delegates). John Edwards isn’t even on the ballot in Vermont, with his campaign having decided months […]