The way I see it, this video of Jonathan Gruber merely exposes the so-called Obamacare architect admitting what everybody who’s been paying any real attention already knew: the intentional duplicity with which the law was passed on the part of … Continue reading →
Here’s an article that attempts to give the inside scoop on yesterday’s meeting between Obama and leaders of Congress. It as not a happy time: The Republicans’ approach, three days after they resoundingly won control of the Senate in midterm … Continue reading →
Annotated by yours truly, that is. Here’s Axelrod’s statement (my translations of Axelrod’s words and speculative interpretations of his more candid thoughts are in brackets): DAVID AXELROD: Well, some of us were concerned about this election [we were all sweating … Continue reading →
I am especially happy about the victories of Tim Scott, South Carolina’s Senator, and Mia Love, new Representative from Utah’s 4th District. There’s no way to deny that their race becomes important, if only because Democrats have emphasized race so … Continue reading →
You think the GOP is a bunch of stupidheads, who won despite themselves? Maybe not: But none of that would work if Republicans did not get the right candidates, a basic tenet that had eluded them in recent elections. This … Continue reading →
Krauthammar gets it. Don’t forget that he’s a psychiatrist, too. Here he was last night, speaking on Obama: Not sure I agree with him about impeachment, but he makes some good points on that, too. And I agree with just … Continue reading →
What Democrats said to Republicans when Democrats were in charge of Congress: We don’t have to listen to you any more. What Democrats will say to Republicans now that Democrats are no longer in charge of Congress: Bipartisanship forever!
Continue reading →Well, here we go again. I was just thinking something I’ve thought before, that the key to winning with either GOP or conservative candidates is personality. Yes, yes, yes, principles and experience and intelligence matter. A lot. But—fortunately or unfortunately—in … Continue reading →
Peggy Noonan’s been on a roll lately, and this column of hers about quarantine is especially fine. I recall similar stories to the one she tells, from my in-laws. My own parents had no immigration stories. My father virtually never … Continue reading →
…election eve jitters. Or election eve anticipation. Or both. Or neither.
Continue reading →…they know if you’ve been bad or good, so be good for goodness sake. And that means you better vote on Tuesday or they’ll find out. Got it? Good: The New York State Democratic Committee is bullying people into voting … Continue reading →
(The mid-terms, that is, not the Republicans.) Thus saith an op-ed by David Schanzer and Jay Sullivan appearing in today’s NY Times. Of course, they don’t actually say to cancel them because Republicans stand to do well. Their argument is … Continue reading →