…continuing problems, have you noticed that she’s still doing fairly well in the polls? First take a look at her standing against her Democratic rivals Sanders and Biden. At the moment, no contest; Clinton wins hands down. And this despite … Continue reading →
This Politico article makes a very interesting point that I hadn’t heard talked about before, although you can bet your bottom dollar that the left has long been aware of it: the census counts illegal immigrants and other noncitizens equally … Continue reading →
Ben Carson is a candidate who has surprised a lot of people. He’s surprised a lot of liberals and leftists who buy (and/or spread) the meme that Republicans and conservatives are racist, because his popularity has been growing and he’s … Continue reading →
Like, for instance, Wasserman Schultz and Obama take the lead, and the Democrats follow in distorting the words and message of a Republican candidate. The idea is to distract from their own failings, and to undermine the opposition So, what … Continue reading →
Speaking of “conversations,” there’s one that’s been going on in a previous thread that I want to highlight. Commenter “RickZ” says—agreeing with Trump—that we wouldn’t be having our national “conversation” on illegal immigration but for Trump. There is no question … Continue reading →
Rubio, on Hannity yesterday. He’s among my three leading candidates at the moment: Cruz, Fiorina, Rubio, in no special order. With Carson not so very far behind. [I can’t seem to rid the video of the initial advertisement, which is … Continue reading →
Fred Barnes says that “everybody got everything wrong” in trying to predict the 2016 race: Nearly everything that was expected to happen in the 2016 presidential race hasn’t, and many things that weren’t expected have. The rise of Donald Trump””even … Continue reading →
I’m curious what you think of his “60 Minutes” appearance. Some excerpts: Scott Pelley: You say you’re gonna lower taxes on the middle class, what are we talking about? Donald Trump: Well, we’re talking about numbers that will be announced … Continue reading →
…to watch this video of Carly Fiorina being interviewed today by Chuck Todd and call her some sort of liberal in conservative clothing.* I’ve been impressed with Fiorina from the start. In my mind, there are several leading candidates, and … Continue reading →
I’ve noticed that Republican voters and especially the conservative base love to nitpick over the records of the candidates. Now, that’s not to say that records aren’t important. They most definitely are; how else can you tell what or whom … Continue reading →
I don’t care if you are against this candidate or that candidate, as long as you’re against them for what they actually do and say and not what someone else says they are doing and saying. In other words, check … Continue reading →
Chris Cillizza’s article on Walker’s dropping out of the race is entitled “How Donald Trump Destroyed Scott Walker’s Presidential Chances.” I’m no Trump fan, to say the least. But I beg to differ. I think Trump’s huge popularity and aggressive … Continue reading →