I realize that Grover Norquist is a major player in DC, but this seems like the kind of thing that should be controversial but isn’t. While President Bush hits the road to build support, his spring offensive is bringing conservative activists and businessmen into the White House for briefings. “I’ve been in the White House […]
The award for the most bizarre policy connection of the day goes to Georgia State Sen. Nancy Schaefer (R), who connected immigration and abortion in a way I hadn’t thought possible. (thanks to Carpetbagger regular J.C. for the tip) “Guest-worker amnesty must be defeated in Washington, too. If it is not defeated, millions of illegal […]
Based on our judicial system, the Supreme Court’s unbiased jurists consider a case on its merits, approach constitutional questions with an open mind, and reserve judgment until after arguments have been made on both sides. On the other hand, there’s Antonin Scalia. The Supreme Court this week will hear arguments in a big case: whether […]
There are 33 Senate races this year, which means there are at least 66 campaigns that are vying for attention and working hard to put their best foot forward. And yet, there’s something about one of the 66 that just boggles the mind. In an effort to jump-start her sputtering Senate campaign, Rep. Katherine Harris […]
Last week, at a rare White House press conference, the president insisted that the idea he wanted to go to war with Iraq is absurd. “I didn’t want war. To assume I wanted war is just flat wrong…. No President wants war. Everything you may have heard is that, but it’s just simply not true.” […]
OK, one last desperate shameless casual reminder that Koufax Award voting ends tonight. From the looks of the voting thus far, I’d say it’s a close contest and could use some closing-hours support. In other words, those of you who have not yet voted can still do so — and I’d sure appreciate it. It […]
Tomorrow, some of the leading ultra-conservative figures in the religious right movement will kick off the “War On Christians” conference in Washington, DC. Attendees will learn — or rather, be told — about America’s moral decline, and why liberals, gays, the cultural elite, the media, and the federal judiciary are responsible. Perhaps most importantly, the […]
As election strategies go, most consultants suggest candidates and parties play to their strengths. The Bush gang seems ready to do the opposite. Bush and Cheney separately went on the offensive yesterday against the Dems, delivering heated remarks that highlight the issues they’ve screwed up the most. Vice President Dick Cheney also was on the […]
I get the sense that more Dem politicians would be willing to acknowledge the obvious benefits of a [tag]single-payer[/tag] [tag]healthcare[/tag] plan if they weren’t absolutely convinced that Americans would balk at the increased federal spending. After all, that’s what single-payer healthcare is — people get medical care, the government pays for it. I’m convinced Americans […]
In 1996, congressional Republicans were a little concerned about losing their majority control of both chambers, to they struck a deal with the Clinton White House to increase the minimum wage. It undermined Bob Dole’s message — Newt didn’t care; he realized the presidential race wouldn’t be close — and it took away a Dem […]