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Gun Rights Update

Posted by Jayson Javitz · Published: May 14, 2008 · Comments (7)

What's going on: Georgia's Republican governor on Wednesday signed legislation enacted by the GOP-controlled state legislature that expands gun rights in that state by allowing qualified gun owners to carry concealed firearms: (1) in restaurants that serve alcohol, (2) aboard public transportation, and (3) in public parks. The NRA says... [Full Story]

Rating: 4.5/5 (19 votes cast)

Q: What do you call 25 skydiving plaintiffs' lawyers?

Posted by Jayson Javitz · Published: May 13, 2008 · Comments (4)

A: Skeet. Okay, how about this one: Q: How many plaintiffs' lawyers does it take to change a lightbulb? A: Three. One to climb the ladder. One to shake it. One to sue the ladder company. * * * Speaking of lawyers and tort lawsuits: Bush administration crafts rules to... [Full Story]

Rating: 4.2/5 (9 votes cast)

Veeps

Posted by Jayson Javitz · Published: May 9, 2008 · Comments (16)

Slow news day, huh? Might as well pontificate about prospective V.P. selections. For McCain there are IMO four screamingly-obvious candidates: 1. MN Gov. Tim Pawlenty. 2. Former PA Gov. and DHS Sec. Tom Ridge. 3. Former OH Rep. and OMB Dir. Rob Portman. 4. TX Gov. Rick Perry. For Ridge... [Full Story]

Rating: 3.6/5 (7 votes cast)

Politics Update

Posted by Jayson Javitz · Published: April 25, 2008 · Comments (4)

Clinton lobbies superdelegates after Pennsylvania win * * * Hell, if I were Clinton I'd be pointing to those results -- especially the disasterous numbers for Obama among working-class whites and among mature voters -- until the superdelegates had no choice but to cling to my sides in Denver. *... [Full Story]

Rating: 3.9/5 (9 votes cast)

The NC GOP Wright Ad

Posted by Lorie Byrd · Published: April 25, 2008 · Comments (26)

Boy is this an interesting story right here in my own backyard. The flap between John McCain, the RNC and Linda Daves and the NC GOP is fascinating to watch. Below is a round up of some of the blogs covering the story. At the end I include a few... [Full Story]

Rating: 3.1/5 (10 votes cast)

Congress Update

Posted by Jayson Javitz · Published: April 24, 2008 · Comments (2)

Senate Republicans on Wednesday blocked a Democrat scheme to subject the country's business community to waves of frivolous and vexatious job discrimination lawsuits. Democrat leaders pushed for a vote on the bill with full knowledge it would fail as an election year stunt that specifically was designed to rile up... [Full Story]

Rating: 4.4/5 (7 votes cast)

The Knucklehead of the Day award

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: April 5, 2008 · Comments (7)

Today's winner is Republican Congressman Rep. Patrick McHenry. He gets the award for the following. A North Carolina congressman has apologized for calling a contract employee in Baghdad a "two-bit security guard." Rep. Patrick McHenry, R-N.C., used that term when talking about a visit to Iraq where he was denied... [Full Story]

Rating: 3.5/5 (13 votes cast)

Ron Paul endorses . . . the John Birch Society

Posted by Jim Addison · Published: April 5, 2008 · Comments (76)

Yes, Ron Paul is still running for the Republican nomination, and still declines to endorse John McCain. But he finds the time to salute one of the oldest fringe conspiracy-nut organizations around, the John Birch Society. And you thought he wasn't nuttier than a Snickers™ Bar? Neil Stevens reports at... [Full Story]

Rating: 1.7/5 (106 votes cast)

McCain's V.P. Selection

Posted by Jayson Javitz · Published: March 29, 2008 · Comments (23)

Click the below link for an updated compendium of prospective running mates for McCain. ... [Full Story]

Rating: 4.5/5 (4 votes cast)

GOP rebellion in Alaska

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: March 16, 2008 · Comments (14)

How often is it seen when a Governor endorses a challenger over the long-time incumbent in a Congressional race. From AP- ANCHORAGE, Alaska - A state Republican convention that could have unified a troubled party descended into infighting Friday, with the lieutenant governor announcing his intention to unseat a congressman... [Full Story]

Rating: 3.9/5 (9 votes cast)

The Stakes

Posted by DJ Drummond · Published: February 5, 2008 · Comments (80)

It is well-known from my posts, that I do not support the candidacy of Senator John McCain for President of the United States. Other people have equally strong reasons for their dislike of Governor Mitt Romney, Mike Huckabee, or Congressman Ron Paul. Still others hope against hope that their chosen... [Full Story]

Rating: 3.8/5 (20 votes cast)

How to roast Reagan

Posted by Jim Addison · Published: January 26, 2008 · Comments (10)

Democrats tiptoe the line between honoring Ronald Reagan and opposing everything he stood for. Well, if they want to be effective in chastising Reagan, they need to take their cues from a great spiritual leader: Thanks to K-Lo at The Corner.... [Full Story]

Rating: 4.7/5 (13 votes cast)

Clinton, Romney take Nevada caucuses

Posted by Jim Addison · Published: January 19, 2008 · Comments (9)

As expected, Mitt Romney won the Nevada Republican caucuses going away, with 55%. McCain and Paul are battling for second place at 13%. Romney was the only candidate to campaign actively in Nevada, so the result was a foregone conclusion - the only question was the margin. On the Democratic... [Full Story]

Rating: 2.8/5 (6 votes cast)

South Carolina votes today

Posted by Jim Addison · Published: January 19, 2008 · Comments (7)

The South Carolina primary is today. Polls open at 7 a.m. This is a Republican Primary only; Democrats left their primary next week to avoid losing delegates (the RNC assessed a 50% penalty for earlier-than-allowed primaries, while Democrats take them all). Since the parties have to run and pay for... [Full Story]

Rating: 3.2/5 (5 votes cast)

Romney and reporter get into it

Posted by Jim Addison · Published: January 18, 2008 · Comments (15)

At a campaign stop in South Carolina, Mitt Romney gets into a testy exchange with AP reporter Glen Johnson. CBS has the video. To summarize, Johnson - who resembles a young Michael Moore before the burger-and-fries diet showed results - asks Romney why his "campaign is being run by lobbyists,"... [Full Story]

Rating: 4.1/5 (10 votes cast)

Pro-Huckabee "push poll" in SC rips Fred

Posted by Jim Addison · Published: January 17, 2008 · Comments (12)

It's from the same group who were push-polling against Romney in Iowa. Huckabee pretends to be above the fray, even whines about his record being exposed, but won't stop this crap. Oh, sure, I know - they're "independent." Right. But they don't hide their support for Huckabee. If he can't... [Full Story]

Rating: 3.8/5 (9 votes cast)

Belated Round Up for Monday Night

Posted by Melissa Murphy · Published: January 14, 2008 · Comments (9)

A quick update! The Friends of Fred fundraiser at Fred08 rolled over the $1m mark about an hour ago. And on with the show! No vote for youTeachers Sue to Block Hotel Workers' Union Vote in Nevada Caucus. (Via Lucianne) Suspended The cook at a Devereux medical facility in Berwyn... [Full Story]

Rating: 3.8/5 (9 votes cast)

Another Debate! Great!

Posted by Jim Addison · Published: January 10, 2008 · Comments (6)

Republican candidates for President held another debate last night in South Carolina, site of the next primary on the 19th of this month, hosted by Fox News and the SC GOP. These things are getting better all the time, although I still prefer the format of the ABC New Hampshire... [Full Story]

Rating: 3.5/5 (10 votes cast)

". . . what a 'Comeback' looks like!"

Posted by Jim Addison · Published: January 8, 2008 · Comments (10)

Amid chants of "Mac is back!" and "John Mc Cain!" and "U-S-A!" John McCain spoke to supporters after winning the New Hampshire Republican Primary by an estimated 37% - 29% for Mitt Romney. McCain won among Republicans and independents by similar margins. His speech sounded, at times, more like an... [Full Story]

Rating: 3.1/5 (7 votes cast)

McCain's new life

Posted by Jim Addison · Published: January 6, 2008 · Comments (16)

My long lamented friend Jesse Burke, a man who lived in excruciating pain from the most severe and crippling form of rheumatoid arthritis, inspired many people to overcome their challenges. His motto was, "A winner never quits - and a quitter never wins!" He never met John McCain, that I... [Full Story]

Rating: 3.7/5 (10 votes cast)

Romney's new strategy

Posted by Jim Addison · Published: January 6, 2008 · Comments (2)

I've been analyzing Mitt Romney's chances for the Republican nomination based on the "early state strategy" his campaign put forth. Their concept was to win Iowa and New Hampshire, and gain enough favorable press coverage from those wins to vault him into contention nationally (where he languished in the low... [Full Story]

Rating: 3.6/5 (5 votes cast)

McCain rising; leads GOP in national poll

Posted by Jim Addison · Published: December 30, 2007 · Comments (5)

The horror/slasher movies series which began in the '80s, Halloween and Friday the 13th, featured characters who just wouldn't die. John McCain threatens to become the political version as his once-thought-dead campaign has steadily recovered since going on life support in the spring and summer. After weak fundraising toppled him... [Full Story]

Rating: 3.6/5 (8 votes cast)

McCain, Drudge, and the NYT

Posted by Jim Addison · Published: December 20, 2007 · Comments (6)

The Drudge Report is headlining a leaked New York Times story alleging Senator John McCain gave "special treatment" to a lobbyist for the telecommunications industry at some unspecified point in the past (presumably while he was Chairman of the committee overseeing that legislation). No details are yet available, but part... [Full Story]

Rating: 3/5 (7 votes cast)

A gift? For ME? Thanks, have a job!

Posted by Jim Addison · Published: December 15, 2007 · Comments (3)

When a candidate for President "breaks out" from obscurity to viability, he often finds the accompanying spotlight to be double-edged. While he now enjoys media attention which often amounts to free advertising to stoke his momentum, the light also may shine into areas of his past he might prefer remain... [Full Story]

Rating: 4/5 (14 votes cast)

Mitt Romney's new best friend

Posted by Jim Addison · Published: December 12, 2007 · Comments (19)

Just when his carefully-planned "early state strategy" to win the Republican Presidential nomination seemed threatened by the sudden emergence of Mike Huckabee as a contender in Iowa, other early-voting states, and nationally, Mitt Romney has found a powerful new ally in his quest. His new friend's name? Mike Huckabee. Romney... [Full Story]

Rating: 4.3/5 (9 votes cast)

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