As if by clockwork, the Bush administration put its mischief to use on Friday afternoon — part of a disturbing end-of-the-workweek pattern for these guys — this time using the Treasury Department to issue slanted press materials to criticize John Kerry’s economic proposals. In light of recent events, one might assume this gang would be […]
I think we can finally put this one to rest. From yesterday’s Meet the Press: Tim Russert: Would you under any circumstances run as John Kerry’s vice president? John McCain: When my kids were smaller, my wife used to wear a T-shirt that said, “What part of no don’t you understand?” I’d like to start […]
I know the conventional wisdom insists that John Kerry is a flip-flopper while George W. Bush is stubborn and never changes his mind, but have you noticed how many times Bush has flip-flopped in dealing with the 9/11 Commission? Off the top of my head, I can think of eight distinct instances in which Bush […]
The president hosted a quick Q&A with reporters yesterday at Fort Hood, Texas, just a half-day after his August 6, 2001, PDB was released to the public. I know he was just wrapping up yet another vacation, and sometimes it can be difficult to get back into “work mode” after some time off, but Bush’s […]
The woes of not blogging on weekends. I feel like I’ve arrived at the movie theater too late and all the best seats are taken. Likewise, I’d like to weigh in on the news and controversy surrounding the release of the President’s Daily Briefing from August 6, 2001, but all the best commentary is already […]