Who evicted the Denver Three from a public presidential event last month? It wasn’t an overzealous volunteer — GOP officials investigated and found that neither the Colorado Republican Party nor its volunteers were involved. It wasn’t a national party staffer — the Republican National Committee has categorically denied any role whatsoever. It also wasn’t an […]
This was set to be one of the biggest political events Marinette, Wis., has seen in a while. Rep. Mark Green (R-Wis.), who is running for governor, and state Assembly Speaker John Gard (R), who is running for Green’s House seat, held what was supposed to be a “major fundraiser.” They even brought in a […]
The success in derailing — for the time being — John Bolton’s nomination to be U.N. ambassador is a stunning success on a variety of levels, but there was one line in today’s LA Times that really stood out. The paper quoted a Republican strategist — who asked not to be named because of the […]
California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger emigrated from Austria and has indicated his support for changing the constitution to allow naturalized citizens to run for president. He also, apparently, wants to dramatically cut back on anyone else entering the country. Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger said Tuesday the nation’s policy on preventing illegal immigration is too lax, telling a […]
My friend Knobboy alerted me to a member of the House who’s struggling with Bush’s Social Security plan, in part because he feels the president hasn’t been truthful in the past. In fact, this lawmaker said Bush will have little chance to change Social Security until the president overcomes his “credibility problem.” The congressman said […]
The controversy surrounding the Denver Three (Alex Young, Karen Bauer, and Leslie Weise), who were removed from a public presidential event because one of them drove a car with an anti-war bumper sticker, refuses to go away quietly. In fact, it seems to be getting more interesting, not less. Two weeks ago, reports indicated that […]
First “privatization” was a good word; then the White House declared it off limits to everyone. Likewise, “private accounts” were a standard part of the Social Security discussion, right up until polls showed people didn’t like it. The language police in the Bush White House have come to yet another realization about a word that, […]
Today’s installment of campaign-related news items that wouldn’t generate a post of their own, but may be of interest to political observers: * The Republican National Committee’s fundraising continues to defy logic and comprehension. The RNC raised a record $32.3 million in the first quarter of 2005 and finished Q1 with $26.2 million on hand. […]
I mentioned yesterday that Bill Frist is under fire from all sides for his role in an upcoming Family Research Council conference that will slander Dems by arguing their filibusters against Bush judicial nominees is driven by anti-Christian bigotry. Dems are apoplectic, Republicans are a little uncomfortable, several Jewish groups are offended, and editorial boards […]
National Journal’s Last Call and the Progress Report noted an unusual policy at the infamous Bob Jones University. “You may not possess or play computer and video games rated T, M, or A or having elements of blood and gore … Trigger locks are required for pistols.” – “What Not to Bring” to Bob Jones […]