I don’t want to make too much of a single poll, but this recent one by Quinnipiac indicates some very interesting trends about Ben Carson’s support. Carson is leading the field nationally in that poll when pitted against Clinton (as … Continue reading →
No, he can’t. I never saw Bush as a viable candidate. Despite his establishment support, he just doesn’t have a constituency to speak of. I started saying so a year and a half ago, and there’s no reason to change … Continue reading →
Obama the class act likes to ridicule the opposition: “Have you noticed that everyone of these candidates say, ‘Obama’s weak. Putin’s kicking sand in his face. When I talk to Putin, he’s going to straighten out,’” Obama said, impersonating a … Continue reading →
This tidbit about Cruz (from commenter “Orson”) is certainly interesting, and it explains a lot: According to Sean Hannity, Cruz has eidetic aural memory. He remembers everything he hears ”“ and thus, at the debate, segmented his complaints with perfect … Continue reading →
I’ve been curious to see some non-internet post-debate polls on the Republican side, particularly ones for primary states. Here’s a new one for New Hampshire: One-in-four (26%) likely GOP primary voters in New Hampshire continue to back Donald Trump for … Continue reading →
Commenter “Oldflyer” writes, comparing reactions to Obama and Rubio: In 2008 we elected a first term Senator from a minority ethnicity because he was smooth, hip, and glib; and of course, a minority. Now, people seem to think we should … Continue reading →
Have you noticed that Rubio is now more of a target since his performance in the Wednesday debate? I think it’s obvious why the left finds him a formidable opponent: young, quick, able to deliver a blow without looking mean, … Continue reading →
Jonah Goldberg points out something that the MSM has been purposely ignoring: Carson has the highest favorables of any candidate in the GOP field. But…most analysis of Carson’s popularity from pundits focuses on his likable personality and his sincere Christian … Continue reading →
Reflecting more on last night, I want to emphasize Cruz’s leadership role. Yes, I was happy to hear the substance of Cruz’s criticism of the MSM. But that’s been done before, in particular by Gingrich and by Trump, as well … Continue reading →
Roger L. Simon points out how CNBC moderator John Harwood lied during the debate last night: But more than that, the debate revealed something I had thought about before, but never seen so clearly ”” how bias can affect the … Continue reading →
It turns out that instead of a snoozefest, the third debate was fascinating. And it was all thanks to the incredibly clear anti-GOP bias of CNBC. What am I talking about? Group dynamics, that’s what. I’ve studied groups and I’ve … Continue reading →
Family tradition? He’s the establishment’s puppet and they won’t let him go, although his heart isn’t in it? Sibling/father rivalry? Habit? Inertia? Stubbornness? He’s got the money and the time and nothing better to do? Seriously, one of Jeb Bush’s … Continue reading →