How can we forget our good friend Lt. Gen. William G. Boykin, the deputy undersecretary of defense for intelligence? As you may recall, eyebrows were raised around the world when NBC discovered that Bush had asked a man to coordinate our military intelligence in the war on terror who also happened to be an anti-Muslim […]
[tag]Tom DeLay[/tag] is clearly thinking ahead right now and, at least on the surface, is encouraged by what he sees. Whether it’s misplaced confidence or empty bravado, [tag]DeLay[/tag] seems convinced that he’s going to remain a powerful force in politics for the foreseeable [tag]future[/tag]. It’s probably the same arrogance that led him to ask, “What […]
Somewhat unexpectedly, the common thread of the last 24 hours for [tag]Tom DeLay[/tag] is [tag]religion[/tag]. The man who’s been up to his ears in political corruption and ethical transgressions throughout his political career seems to believe that it’s not his lawyers who’ll get him through the next several months; it’s his faith. And he’s milking […]
Unfortunately, I have a few meetings this afternoon that I couldn’t get out of. They were scheduled weeks ago — I know, bad timing — and I’m going to be away from my desk for a little while. So, here’s an open thread in which all of you can do my job for me discuss […]
I finally watched [tag]Tom DeLay[/tag]’s official resignation announcement and saw how much DeLay struggled to smile as if today were a crowning achievement of his political career, instead of the day that saw him give up and run away to prepare his pending legal defense. Reading over the [tag]transcript[/tag], DeLay clearly wanted desperately to strike […]
Last week, at the bizarre “War on Christians” conference, pastor [tag]Rick Scarborough[/tag] presented [tag]Tom DeLay[/tag] as a martyr, compared DeLay to Jesus, and designated DeLay God’s official lawmaker. “I believe the most damaging thing that Tom [tag]DeLay[/tag] has done in his life is take his faith seriously into public office, which made him a target […]
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: * After a heated primary and some hurt feelings, Dems in Illinois’ 6th congressional district are closing ranks. [tag]Christine Cegelis[/tag] formally endorsed [tag]Tammy Duckworth[/tag] yesterday, after initially balking at the idea. The Hill […]
I think Judd is right that seeing [tag]Tom DeLay[/tag] brag about his “K Street Project” now is rather fitting. “When we took over in 1995, the K Street contributions to elections was 70/30 — 70 percent Democrat, 30 percent Republican. Today it’s 60/40 — 60 percent Republican and 40 percent Republican. That’s a change in […]
MoveOn.org political action committee unveiled a hard-hitting new ad campaign this week, called “Red-Handed.” It specifically takes aim at four vulnerable GOP House incumbents — Reps. Nancy Johnson (Conn.), Deborah Pryce (Ohio), Chris Chocola (Ind.) and Thelma Drake (Va.) — and accuses them of selling out to energy interests. Against ominous background music, a narrator […]
As if the corruption scandals weren’t taking enough of a toll on the [tag]Republicans[/tag] this year, they’ve lost their edge on [tag]national security[/tag], too. [tag]Democrats[/tag] smelling blood in November’s elections had an in-your-face taunt for President Bush’s political sage Karl Rove yesterday, claiming they would win on national security issues. […] New York Sen. Chuck […]