The results of this election represent a backlash against the machinations of President Obama and Congress. But it isn’t just backlash; it’s whiplash. Whiplash in the medical sense is caused not just by a sudden wrenching movement, but by a … Continue reading →
(1) It’s not enough for candidates to be conservative. They need to be good, as well. Surely such candidates can be found, but many of the Republican candidates who lost last night (especially in the senatorial races) were not among … Continue reading →
Just heard it on Fox; can’t find a decent link as yet. This is bad news. He retains his seat, and probably the Majority Leader position, too. Chuck Schumer may be sad about it, though. No Majority Leader spot for … Continue reading →
Well, I’m back at my computer. Not a moment too soon. I’m writing this very quickly; apologies if it’s kind of sketchy. Expectations were so high that reality couldn’t quite match it (particularly upset at how badly my guy Bielat … Continue reading →
Well, it all comes down to today. I’m going to be especially busy during the day and early this evening, although I plan to be back at my trusty computer by the time things really get going later tonight. But … Continue reading →
So, it’s come down to this: one more day till the election. Are you excited, nervous, cocky, or blase? Or perhaps some combination? Here’s a thread to discuss it all. I briefly listened to some of the cable stations this … Continue reading →
Very good news indeed: If Democrats lose control of the House of Representatives next week, as most political observers expect, there is a good chance that the House Speaker will opt to spend time with her eight grandchildren rather than … Continue reading →
Susan Estrich writes that the people of Nevada should re-elect Harry Reid because of his ability to bring home the bacon. And that’s about the only reason. A more crass and cynical political column I don’t think I’ve ever read. … Continue reading →
You may notice that I haven’t done any posts on how many seats the Republicans will gain next week. And I don’t plan to, either. That’s because it’s not my thing. There are plenty of articles all around the MSM … Continue reading →
Obama’s words come back to haunt him—and Harry Reid:
Continue reading →…but the score stands at 49% for him, 37% for Bielat, and 12% undecided. How could anyone be “undecided” at this point about Frank? If all those votes end up going to Bielat (unlikely, but possible), and the Republican turnout … Continue reading →
When I read this column by Brian McGrory criticizing Barney Frank in the Boston Globe, I had to keep checking the venue to make sure I wasn’t imagining things. Since I’m not a regular Globe reader anymore (although I put … Continue reading →