The idea that political bad news should be reserved for late-Friday afternoons has been around for years, but lately, it’s been taken to new heights (or depths, depending on your perspective). The Washington Post’s Dana Milbank had a disturbing item (yes, that’s two great articles in the same day for Mr. Milbank) today detailing exactly […]
Now than the man-whose-name-shall-go-unmentioned has launched a presidential campaign, my interest in Roy Moore’s future plans have increased dramatically. To be sure, I’ve been fascinated for a while by Moore and his theocratic agenda, but now that he’s taking steps towards a White House campaign, I’ll be offering frequent updates about Moore’s progress. The key […]
Today’s must-read article comes from the Washington Post’s incomparable Dana Milbank, who noted in a front-page piece today that the Bush administration “has repeatedly and significantly overstated the government’s fiscal health and the number of jobs the economy would create.” Sure, we all knew that already, but it’s really encouraging to see it on the […]
The outrage generated by Education Secretary Roderick Paige calling the National Education Association a “terrorist organization” was sweeping and intense. Reg Weaver, president of the NEA, told the New York Times, “Secretary Paige’s comments were pathetic and morally repugnant. They are no laughing matter. When our members learn of his comments, they will be outraged, […]
I’ll have more on this tomorrow, but if you haven’t heard already, this story will likely drive Rod Page from his job. Education Secretary Rod Paige called the nation’s largest teachers union a “terrorist organization” during a private White House meeting with governors on Monday. Democratic and Republican governors confirmed Paige’s remarks about the National […]
The White House had a pretty good strategy in place. Raise ungodly sums of money in 2003 and early 2004. All the while, Bush and his political team would sit back and watch the Dem field of candidates tear each other apart. Eventually, one candidate would emerge after a series of brutal primaries, but at […]
For those of us looking for red states that the Dems can pick up in November, look no further than New Hampshire. A new poll (via Kos) shows Bush’s approval rating has fallen significantly in the Granite State and both of the leading Dem candidates enjoy a sizable lead over the incumbent. A new poll […]
It’s as if they just can’t help themselves. Just as the Bush AWOL story is running out of steam, and the need to lie and cover up subsides, Republicans still find it within themselves to try and deceive. It’s breathtaking. Josh Marshall caught Bush campaign chairman Marc Racicot on NPR this morning, interviewed by Juan […]
Gotta love Garry Trudeau. Doonesbury has been as influential a comic strip as any in recent memory and Trudeau has earned his success. And now he’s presenting the public with another great idea. Headlined, “His Teeth Were There: Was he?” Trudeau is unveiling a fun new contest, offering a $10,000 reward for anyone who can […]
I remain one of those silly optimists who believe the Dems have an outside shot at taking back the Senate in November. Of course, I know it won’t be easy, and it appears it might get significantly more difficult in one week. If the Dems have any chance at all, we’ll likely have to pick […]