I realize most of the talk about political division is focused among Dems right now, particularly as party insiders debate among themselves about the next chair of the DNC, how aggressive Dems should be in their opposition to the Bush agenda, positioning for ’08, etc. But taking a step back, isn’t the GOP far more […]
Washington Monthly has an amusing, if not all-together serious, piece in the current issue encouraging Dems to consider an outside-the-box approach to presidential candidates. I’m all for creative approaches, so I read it with great interest. Nothing hurts Democrats more than their own aversion to risk. If they are to confront a Republican Party now […]
Remember that wacky state Senate candidate in Kentucky who tried to take office despite not meeting obvious eligibility requirements? I promised to let you know what happened in her court case, which was heard late last week. Surprising no one, she lost. A Republican state senator may not take any official action or get paid […]
The Washington Post’s interview with Bush, published yesterday, is a treasure trove of riches. There are enough bizarre remarks, contradictory claims, and factual errors to keep the blogosphere well-fed for weeks. But the one exchange that summed up so many of the president’s flaws was his twisted belief that his Election Day victory validated his […]
Bush aide Dan Bartlett is known for trying to spin his way out of a jam, but I’m pretty sure he slipped yesterday on Meet the Press. Russert brought up the still-entertaining Armstrong Williams scandal (Armstrong-Gate? Hmm…) and the fact that the taxpayer-financed propaganda may go even further. Russert: Mr. Williams said that other journalists […]