An interesting bit from Fred Thompson on the lawyer as a political candidate. Much of it is biographical and designed to encourage political support for his candidacy (interestingly, Right Said Fred’s website does not describe Thompson’s positions on any political… Continue Reading
From who else but Mike Gravel? (Keep watching; something happens after about ninety seconds.) Now, he says that this was a metaphor. I say, it’s absolutely bizarre.
Hillary Clinton, for all her national prominence, name recognition, lightning-rod fame, and not inconsiderable legislative experience, seems to step into a room that’s had all the air sucked out of it whenever she gives a speech. But somehow, Barack Obama… Continue Reading
In preparing for a project for Oval Office 2008, I’ve been looking not only at the schedule of primary elections but also the way that the primaries are set up. It’s quite messy. Lots of states still have caucuses, where… Continue Reading
A lesbian woman confronted Mitt Romney on his disapproval of same-sex marriage. In response, Romney congratulated the woman on having created a family of her own, and said that the prospect of gay couples raising children together was “fine.” This… Continue Reading
Sure, he wants to take a potshot at Mitt Romney. But what’s this about a “marmot gun“?
Speaking at the commencement address of Liberty University yesterday, Newt Gingrich took direct aim at secular Americans and their role in the public life of America: A growing culture of radical secularism declares that the nation cannot profess the truths… Continue Reading
In the most recent Republican debate, there was an interesting exchange between the three leading candidates concerning the issue of torture. The hypothetical question was placed to the candidates that there had been suicide bombings in the U.S., and a… Continue Reading
Start with the Democrats, with each candidacy reduced to a few words. Then move on to the Republicans, whose summaries are even terser. If you’re like me, you’ll wind up wanting a general election between Zombie Ronald Reagan and Zombie… Continue Reading
Mitt Romney: Up 2.2 points. Fred Thompson: Up 1.2 points Ron Paul: Up .2 points (doubling in value) Elizabeth Dole: Up .1 points (doubling in value) Rudy Giuliani: Down 1.4 points. No other change (including McCain)