By now, everyone knows the results of the Iowa caucus. Romney and Santorum virtually tied (with Romney technically "winning"), Ron Paul a close third, and everybody else sucking. What does it mean? Pretty much like I said. It just means the end, or the beginning of the end, for several candidates. Michele is out…. … and Rick Perry should … Read More
Iowa – Finally!
This is the final snapshot from Pollster (which isn't a poll itself, but a conglomeration of all polls). As you can see, Gingrich's surge is all but over, and Paul's is on the decline. Santorum's surge is well-timed. He could even win. The top tier is Romney, Paul and Santorum. Don't be surprised if Santorum wins. This is an evangelically … Read More
Obama-Clinton in 2012
Wait. Obama-Clinton? Robert Reich, among others, thinks it is a great idea. My political prediction for 2012 (based on absolutely no inside information): Hillary Clinton and Joe Biden swap places. Biden becomes Secretary of State — a position he’s apparently coveted for years. And Hillary Clinton, Vice President. So the Democratic ticket for 2012 is Obama-Clinton. Why do I say this? Because Obama … Read More
Santorum Gets His Surge
As Newt plummets, Santorum gets his notice to come up in the polls. At least in Iowa. Which doesn't matter, because it's not a real primary, and the conservatives there are batshit crazy. But it's nice to see that Santorum is getting a little notice. And he has plans to fix things: WASHINGTON — At a campaign event in Iowa on … Read More
The GOP Landscape
I find it hard to comment on the GOP presidential bid, if only because it moves too quickly, and I'm not sure what I could add to the cacophany of punditry out there. I mean, I like the gaffes, but even that has become "old hat". It's almost pedantic and cliched now to point out the obvious: that this field … Read More
This Is Dangerous
Via The Corner: Newt Gingrich spoke this morning about how he would curb judges’ power. In an interview on CBS’ Face the Nation, Gingrich said it was “inadequate” to wait for the appointment of good judges to change the judicial system, and suggested that judges should be impeached. Speaking about Gingrich’s plan, Bob Schieffer noted that Gingrich proposed that “Congress should subpoena the … Read More
Rick Perry’s Anti-Gay Ad
Rick, if you want to bash gays — in the military or elsewhere — perhaps you shouldn't wear a "Brokeback Mountain" jacket and use the music of the liberal gay 20th century composer, Aaron Copeland. The ad:
GOP Candidate Lie Of The Day
"I'm not ashamed to admit that I'm a Christian, but you don't need to be in the pew every Sunday to know there's something wrong in this country when gays can serve openly in the military but our kids can't openly celebrate Christmas or pray in school." – Rick Perry in his new ad Hey, Rick. Kids CAN openly celebrate … Read More
Herman Cain Reaches Out To Women
It's rather obvious to point out that Herman Cain has a "woman problem", having apparently sexually harassed several of them, and carried on a "relationship" with one for 13 years behind his wife's back. Oh, what is a campaign to do? This, apparently: The newest section of Herman Cain’s website, “Women for Cain.” It is chaired by his wife and … Read More
Good Economic News
The November jobs report is out, and the unemployment rate has dropped from from 9% to 8.6%. That's the lowest rate since March 2009. As is always the case, there was a significant gap between the private and public sectors. Businesses added 140,000 jobs last month, while budget cuts forced the public sector to shed 20,000 jobs, which continues to be … Read More
Perry Dumb-Dumb
Rick Perry at St. Anselm's College in New Hampshire today: “Those who are going to be over 21 on November 12th, I ask for your support” Two things: (1) The general election is on November 6, 2012, not November 12. (2) Eighteen year olds can vote. … although maybe Perry already knew that second one, and just doesn't want the vote of … Read More
Cain’s Newest Accuser
Responding to a fifth accuser, who claims that she and Herman Cain have had an on-and-off sexual relationship for 13 years, Cain said that he knew the woman and was trying to help her out financially, adding this on CNN yesterday: I have no idea what it is that she's going to have to show proof. Hmmm, let's see: She … Read More
GOP Candidate Clown Show Act Of The Day
Man, watching the GOP race for President is like watching trains crash in your backyard every day. It's just bizarre how laughingly unqualified these candidates are. I mean, Newt and Mitt are certainly serious candidates. They have their problems (flip-flopping, being Washingtons insiders who take lobbyist money, etc), but nobody can question that they are "ready for prime time". The … Read More
Cain’s Idiocy Of The Day
From CNN: Asked by a reporter if he supported the "wet-foot, dry-foot policy," which allows Cuban immigrants to stay in the United States once they get in, Cain responded: "Wet-foot, dry-foot policy?" The Miami Herald reports that Cain's handlers then intercepted the questioning and rushed Cain away from the press. When he came back later, Cain didn't answer another question about the … Read More
Quote Of The Day
“I know he says they paid him as a historian to give a historic lesson, but I’m unaware of any history professor being paid that much money to give someone a history lesson… This is exactly what I’m talking about: people who came to Washington, who had public service, and they cash in on it. They use their public service and … Read More