National Review is the flagship conservative movement magazine, although it is no longer the vanguard of right-wing media. Today, the editors of NR decided to endorse Mitt Romney for President: Our guiding principle has always been to select the most… Continue Reading
In the WaPo today, Richard Cohen fumes that “It is absurd that [Mitt] Romney feels compelled to deliver a speech defending his beliefs and that [Mike] Huckabee does not have to explain how, in this day and age, he does… Continue Reading
Ron Paul may well be the coolest 72-year-old running for President, I wouldn’t argue with that. And he’s got solid libertarian credentials, which sounds pretty good, at least on its face. I’m quite sure the GOP could use a good… Continue Reading
In today’s Gray Lady, David Brooks hits on the exact reason why I’m souring from my previous political attraction to Rudy Giuliani — Rudy isn’t being Rudy anymore. As a result, a great opportunity is being lost in favor of… Continue Reading
I’m old enough, educated enough, and cynical enough that I ought to be proof against disappointment in politicians. I do not imagine that there was ever a time that politicians were honest and that they said what they meant all… Continue Reading
Rick Moran resents that his political party has been hijacked. I understand how he feels completely, and that’s why I keep reading his blog.
Just a question, for those who pay attention to politics: should the Republicans court the African-American vote? They are unlikely to get much success. But is it worth it to do anyway?
A lot of Republicans were upset about MoveOn.org’s “General Betray Us” advertisement. Indeed, a lot of sensible Democrats thought it was a bonehead play. But instead of being another right-wing whiner, Rudy Giuliani did something about it. He asked for,… Continue Reading
I’m apparently not the only one who sees a reshuffling of the Republican Party’s coalitions going on. This guy’s assessment of the factions is a little bit different than mine (I don’t see a lot of Republicans standing for the… Continue Reading
The idea that the Republican party needs to find a new directions seems to have a counterpart — it simply needs to find a competent leader. The neo-con ideas of the Bush Presidency, in other words, are perfectly fine ways… Continue Reading