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 →
The report is that he’ll be announcing his departure from the race at a news conference starting at 6 PM. This makes me sad, because I actually think Walker would have made a good president. It also would have surprised … Continue reading →
A more personal look at Carly Fiorina that shows her debate face is not the only one she has: Here she explains her stern demeanor at the debate (starting around minute 1:46): Watch the latest video at video.foxnews.com The whole … Continue reading →
I have deep respect for Thomas Sowell and his work, and this column of his is no different: It is easy to understand why there would be pent-up resentments among Republican voters. But are elections held for the purpose of … Continue reading →
It seems that a poll of Republicans who watched the debate last night showed Trump and Fiorina even at 22%, Rubio at 15%, Carson at 12%, and Cruz and Bush tied at 6%. That’s not a poll of who won … Continue reading →
No matter how they try to tweak the format, there are way too many people on that stage. Even if CNN were determined to be fair about air time and the content of the questions (which I don’t believe it … Continue reading →
How much coverage? This much coverage: When the GOP candidates assemble on CNN’s stage Wednesday night, they will be appearing on a network that has virtually ignored most of them, while spending vast amounts of time covering the now-frontrunner, businessman … Continue reading →
…the other billionaires: But Trump’s rise shows billionaires don’t have to constrain themselves anymore. They can cut out the middleman. It’s the art of the deal on the campaign trail. And if you’re a billionaire with business sense, a flair … Continue reading →
Perhaps you’ve seen it. You know, the one that shows Trump way ahead of the rest of the Republican field at 40%? The poll is somewhat odd, however. For example, the number of Republican voters in it is 472, not … Continue reading →
[Hat tip: commenter G6loq] The interesting thing about that video is that while it’s parody, it’s very close to the actual substance of Trump’s campaign. It makes me wonder whether his entire campaign might be a form of parody. Perhaps … Continue reading →