We talked yesterday about the new ad from the McCain campaign, which marked a new, dishonorable low in an already-embarrassing presidential campaign. The 30-second spot features one deceptive claim after another. Reporters no doubt realize that the scurrilous ad is a work of fiction, but as Greg Sargent noted today, news outlets are simply unwilling […]
In March, in his first major address on foreign policy, John McCain stated his intention to kick Russia out of the G-8. In rather belligerent tones, reminiscent of the Cold War, McCain blasted Russia and suggested the country is no longer a democracy. The policy always seemed like a very bad idea, and the foreign […]
A few months ago, Rep. Tom Davis, a Virginia Republican and former chairman of the NRCC, told the WaPo, “The House Republican brand is so bad right now that if it were a dog food, they’d take it off the shelf.” Has the GOP “brand” improved since? Apparently not. Nine of 12 targeted Republicans running […]
I keep expecting John McCain to become a better candidate. Part of me assumes it’s inevitable — the more he campaigns, the more time he has to learn about the issues, receive policy briefings from aides, get prepped for media interviews, etc. And yet, McCain, oddly enough, seems to be going in the opposite direction. […]
Before we get into the day’s news, a quick word on Carpetbagger Report advertising. As a rule, I maintain a strict firewall between my content and my advertising. In almost every instance, if a sponsor wants to advertise on the site, I’m going to accept it. Without pointing fingers or getting into specifics, last week, […]