After putting $35 million into their dream of forming a web-based centrist/independent political party, Americans Elect is in trouble. The group hired signature gatherers and got their group listed on the ballot in 27 states, but couldn’t gather much interest … Continue reading
1. Following President Obama’s statement that he supports gay and lesbian people being able to marry, Gallup finds that 51% approve and 45% disapprove of Obama’s announced position, numbers that closely track to overall views on marriage. For Democrats, the … Continue reading
Mitt Romney is criticizing President Obama for changing his views about gay and lesbian people being able to marry. Romney, known for his multiple positions on many issues, says Obama is a flip-flopper. You know who else flip-flopped on gay … Continue reading
With the defeat of Hooiser Senator Dick Lugar in his primary race, the demise of Republican moderates becomes a subject really worth understanding. As luck has it, a relevant book was awaiting me when I returned last night from a … Continue reading
1. Richard Cohen has more foolish advice. Cohen says Barack Obama should read Caro’s new volume on Lyndon Johnson to either “teach him how to be president” or to “teach him how to be a better president.” What should Obama take from … Continue reading
UPDATE 4: Ron Paul has won every delegate that is not awarded based on elected office. It is also being reported that Paul supporters control the Republican state committee. UPDATE 3: Ron Paul has also won 3 delegates representing the … Continue reading
Some say the Obama campaign is wrong to draw a contrast between the president’s decision on bin Laden and the views expressed by Romney. Why? On the one hand, it’s because, they say, any president would have made the same … Continue reading
The Maine GOP caucus mess has its second act and the Ron Paul crowd may be winning. After three ballots for the position of convention secretary, the Paul- supported candidate, Ron Morrell, has won, 1119-1089. This was an issue going … Continue reading
1. John Sides points out that saying a president is like Jimmy Carter isn’t even a good insult, since the most recent poll had his approval rating at 53%. It’s 74% among Democrats, 56% among Independents and 28% among Republicans. Why is … Continue reading
Look, the dismay expressed by some about President Obama’s ad (see below) regarding the decision to send SEALs into Pakistan to try to kill bin Laden comes down to an attempt to rewrite a very basic fact: Barack Obama said … Continue reading
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