Trying times
It keeps hitting me that this coming election is the last one that matters. Actually, I felt that way last time. But this time the hour has gotten even later. But maybe it was always too late. When we play … Continue reading →
Category Archives: Election 2016
Oh, and by the way: attacking Rubio about his finances…
…seems to me like Corzine attacking Christie for being fat, and you know how that turned out. A bad idea, in other words. These things just enhance Rubio’s and Christie’s appeal to the regular voters. You know, the ones who … Continue reading →
The media that was decidedly uncurious about Obama’s past…
…has nevertheless become obsessed with nitpicking at everything that has ever emanated from Ben Carson’s mouth or his pen. Case in point. It would be another thing if everyone was subject to the same level of scrutiny, but it’s not … Continue reading →
More thoughts on Ben Carson as candidate
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 →
Can Jeb fix it?
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 →
Standing up to moderators, standing up to Putin
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 →
On Cruz and auditory memory
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 →
Post-debate polls
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 →
Voter appeal
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 →
After Wednesday’s debate, it’s attack-Rubio time for Jeb and the left
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 →
Not an oxymoron: Ben Carson, black conservative Republican
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 →
On Cruz and leadership
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 →