This is why. Obama is still president, and can veto anything they try to pass. Despite the huge scope of their House victory, the Democrats still control the Senate, albeit by a small margin. And Republicans are not popular with … Continue reading →
Here’s a funny comment at Althouse’s from “bagho20:” Out here in California, we have chosen to sacrifice ourselves. To continue with the experimental treatment even after it has made us seriously ill. We need to establish if the treatment is … Continue reading →
More random reflections on looking at this map of House results: Quite a few states are either all red or all blue. But among those that are mixed, not too many are spotted. In other words, the red-blue divide within … Continue reading →
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 →