Hidin’ Biden
You know, I haven’t heard anything from Joe Biden lately. Is it because of stuff like this? What Biden says in the video: “The fact of the matter is, the only thing succeeding in Iraq right now is the plan… Continue Reading
Joe Biden
Unrealistic Expectations
No, Barack Obama will not pay your mortgage for you. Joe Biden will not give you a free fill-up. You may even have to hold on to that job you don’t necessarily like.
Lawyers In High Office
Something I read in this post made me wonder – could that really be true? Prof. Kalt writes: Republicans tend to put non-lawyers on their tickets: going back to 1984, seven of their nine candidates were not lawyers; only Dole… Continue Reading
Bet You Couldn’t Have Seen This One Coming
I didn’t watch the Joe and Sarah show tonight. Instead, I went out to dinner with lawyers in my firm and my wife tonight instead. I heard about three minutes on NPR and Palin didn’t sound like a fool —… Continue Reading
Dinosaurs and Presidential Succession
Some might ask why be concerned about Sarah Palin anymore. Tina Fey has lampooned her to within an inch of her political credibility on SNL (and props to Amy Poehler for being such a good foil for that): And the… Continue Reading
If My Mom Were Sarah Palin
My name would be Bash Budweister Palin. What would you be? (By the way, I broke down and made a “Sarah Palin” category. No “Joe Biden” category yet, though, he’s just not interesting enough. Maybe later.)
News I Can Use
If, like me, you frequent political blogs, you’re probably sick to death of Sarah Palin already. Okay, I understand why people are talking about her. She’s new to the scene. We’ve been watching Barack Obama and John McCain and Joe… Continue Reading
Quote Proves True
I picked as my quote of the moment an anonymous but ethusiastic GOP staffer who effused that Sarah Palin “completely changes the narrative,” lifted from a report in the increasingly-partisan Political Animal. This has proven true — Sarah Palin is… Continue Reading
Sarah Palin The Lightweight
Okay, so there had to be a big bone thrown to the right wing. And while you’re at it, make a play for at least some PUMAs. That makes sense. And you can argue that Sarah Palin provides some balance… Continue Reading
Played It Safe Or Took A Risk?
I was thinking it would be Crist at the last minute. But McCain picked Sarah Palin, Alaska’s photogenic young Governor, as his running mate. Back in March, I would have said, “No way.” But I’m pleased with the choice. Here’s… Continue Reading