Yesterday commenter “davisbr” offered the following slogan for the blog, “Come for the politics, stay for the dance.” I love it—and not least because it can so easily be reversed, “come for the dance, stay for the politics.” Politics is … Continue reading →
…I’ve seen on a lot of blogs is this: “If Newt is nominated, win or lose it’ll be a great show.” Politics as a WWD match. There’s a lot of that going around. Would Newt be the heavy? And would … Continue reading →
Getting ready ahead of time for those results. Fasten your seat belts, folks.
Continue reading →I know a lot of you are Gingrich supporters and I’m not. We’ve debated that quite a bit: why I’m against and you’re for. But now I want to ask a question: why is it that you think he has … Continue reading →
Commenter “reliapundit” has a question: Gingrich retook the lead in SC thanks to…conservatives…who no longer seem to have any problems endorsing a serial adulterer—one who gave the finger to the Tea Party when he endorsed Scozzafava. And thanks to a … Continue reading →
So, tomorrow’s South Carolina’s big day. As a Romney supporter, I wish he’d take a much more aggressive tack in either releasing his tax returns—or, perhaps more importantly, explaining why he pays 15% and why that’s not only perfectly legal … Continue reading →
I can’t. I’m just plain exhausted with these things. I cannot even imagine where the candidates get the energy to do this again so soon. I guess the answer would be “vaulting ambition, which o’erleaps itself.” You can go here … Continue reading →
Commenter “Wolla Dalbo” asks the following question: Neo”“Over the years you have been very calm and even-handed in your criticisms and treatment of all sorts of people and issues. Yet, in the language and arguments you have been using with … Continue reading →
The good news for Gingrich? Perry’s out of the race and has thrown his support behind him. Will all of Perry’s votes (6% at last count) go to Newt? And would it matter enough to allow Gingrich to win South … Continue reading →
…he’d do any better against Obama? And if so, why? Multiple “yes’s” and “no’s” are allowed here: —because Newt’s a non-flip-floppy conservative? —because of Newt’s persuasive abilities? —because Newt’s such a charismatic guy? —because of Newt’s stellar record as a … Continue reading →
…discuss tonight’s debate here, if you’d like.
Continue reading →I’ve seen a lot of comments around the blogosphere from people who feel angry because the present primary system so often leads to the nominee being chosen (de facto, anyway) quite early on. The complaint goes like this: Why should … Continue reading →