Lanny Davis would like the Democrats to retreat from their leftward march and return to the center. It is not completely clear whether he thinks this should happen because it would be good for the country, or whether he believes … Continue reading →
I see perhaps a bit of clarification is in order about yesterday’s post about Palin. So let me just say: (1) I have always defended Palin, judge her to be savvy, and think the media campaign against her was abominable. … Continue reading →
Here’s a new poll indicating that Palin’s support is strong among Republicans but not with the rest of the voters. That’s why I hope she is not the nominee. Yes, she’s got name recognition, all right. But people have made … Continue reading →
The Anchoress thinks that Hillary is positioning herself to run against Obama in 2012. I wouldn’t doubt it; in fact, back in September of 2009 I made the following speculative prediction: If Obama weakens more and more, and his unpopularity … Continue reading →
In a way, the first Tuesday of November 2010 can’t come fast enough for me. But in a way I’m dreading it, because so much is riding on it. I think it’s the most important election—undoubtedly the most important midterm … Continue reading →
Tennessee’s Democratic Governor Phil Bredesen tries to distance himself from the large and dominant left wing of the Democratic Party. This is especially interesting since Bredesen is not running for re-election; term limits in his state prohibit that. Note his … Continue reading →
Worth watching:
Continue reading →…to the Democratic Party and to the nation. The former, however, may not realize that fact, and can’t or won’t get rid of her, due to the power she’s amassed and her ability to pass legislation that an increasingly left-leaning … Continue reading →
Yesterday I wrote a post that was about (among other things) Obama’s failure to deal with the unemployment problem. Then I saw this comment from “Ilion:” This off focus on “jobs” (for “jobs” are not in the bailiwick of government) … Continue reading →
Senator Scott Brown is still a popular guy in Massachusetts, polling a favorability/unfavorability rating of 55/18, according to a Boston Globe poll. Far more surprisingly, Barack Obama is behind Brown with ratings of 54/42. Note that high “unfavorable” number; this … Continue reading →
So much bad stuff is happening every day that bills such as this one tend to slip in under the wire without much fanfare. It was just passed by the House, giving the Citizens United decision that “special” Democrat touch … Continue reading →
I hope that this isn’t another bill we’ll have to pass to find out what’s in it. But that appears to be the case. The much-touted compromise that’s finally been reached is an agreement mostly among Democrats. A spokesperson for … Continue reading →