The New York Times ran an interesting item over the weekend about how Bush has taken on a “direct role” in shaping his campaign’s tactics and strategy. I think the campaign officials who shared the information were hoping to convey one message, but I got a different one. Several aides said Mr. Bush viewed this […]
They just can’t help themselves. It’s like an addiction they know they should kick, but they’re not strong enough to conquer. The same day that Bush tells Matt Lauer that John Kerry’s military service was more heroic than his own and as the Republican’s national convention kicks off with a claim about focusing on the […]
I’m not sure what to make of this, but to see congressional Republicans fighting with the White House with just nine weeks to go before the election, it seems like a story that may be significant. There’s a federal program that offers benefits for thousands of people who work in weapons plants and get sick […]
Bush in May: “People say, ‘Can you win the war on terror?’ Of course we can.” Bush yesterday: “I don’t think you can win [a war on terror].” Bush today: President Bush said Tuesday “we will win” the war on terror, seeking to quell controversy and Democratic criticism over his earlier remark that victory may […]
The hypocrisy and mendacity with which Bush has gone after 527 advertising has been almost impressive in their scope. The president has railed against the independent groups despite creating the law that intentionally carved out a loophole for 527s to exist in the first place. Indeed, while he’s been saying the government ought to “shut […]
Several state and national polls continue to include Ralph Nader’s name in the mix, but considering that he won’t be appearing on most ballots, that’s probably a mistake. The latest setbacks come by way of Pennsylvania and Missouri, two key battleground states in which Nader was hoping to make some kind of point that no […]
Before Rep. Rodney “Turncoat” Alexander (R-La.) switched parties at the last minute, the Dems were looking to win 11 extra seats this year to regain the House majority. Alexander made it 12, but yesterday, Ed Schrock surprised everyone and put another key district in play. Rep. Edward L. Schrock (R-Va.) abruptly dropped out of his […]
Wearing an anti-Bush t-shirt to a presidential event will get you arrested. Wearing a Kerry sticker on your lapel will get you thrown out. Being recognized as a child of a Dem, without anything on your attire, will also get you thrown out. Wearing a pro-choice t-shirt that doesn’t mention campaigns or candidates at all […]
Here’s the kind of sentence that sums up the Bush administration’s economic policies nicely. From the Charlotte Observer: Sales of million-dollar homes are on the rise [in Concord, N.C.], but foreclosures have doubled in the last two years. Some are getting ahead in the Bush economy, while others are barely getting by. Guess which ones […]
I know this was everywhere yesterday, but I wanted to mention it and add my two cents. House Speaker Dennis Hastert (R-Ill.) was on Fox News over the weekend, gearing up for the GOP convention. The conversation shifted to independent political ads and Hastert, remarkably, decided to slander a well-known liberal philanthropist. WALLACE: Let me […]