Category: National

Hell has frozen over: Murdoch holding Clinton fundraiser

Rupert Murdoch, of Fox News and other conservative news outlets, will be holding a fundraiser for Hillary Clinton this summer. As a frontrunner for the Democratic nomination for president, this seems more than a little odd. We all know that Hillary is trying to position herself as a middle-of-the-road candidate, going so far as to … Continue reading Hell has frozen over: Murdoch holding Clinton fundraiser →

Do endorsements affect your choice?

Part of politics is lining up endorsements under the premise that if these people support you, others will, too. Webb got a pretty good push today: Jim Webb received today support from seven past and present Senate Democrats including Senate Democratic Leader Harry Reid, former Senate Democratic Leader Tom Daschle, Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin, … Continue reading Do endorsements affect your choice? →

MoveOn.org Drake ads – are they backfiring?

The Pilot's editorial today discusses the latest ad from MoveOn.org regarding Thelma Drake. The ad, which can be viewed on the MoveOn.org website (Quicktime required), is the second of three planned. This ad attempts to draw a connection between Drake and lobbyist Jack Abramoff. On the website is a pdf of the supporting documentation for … Continue reading MoveOn.org Drake ads – are they backfiring? →

More on Hillary

Great piece in the Washington Post on Hillary Clinton. Hillary Clinton has a few problems if she wants to secure the 2008 Democratic presidential nomination. She is a leader who fails to lead. She does not appear "electable." But most of all, Hillary has a Bill Clinton problem. Hat tip to Corey for this.

You might be a Levelhead if you…

Believe people should be able to own guns but not bazookas. Pray for the folks who waste their time worrying about prayer in school. Are concerned about how trade with China will affect the price of bottle rockets. Are troubled by abortion and by attempts to totally ban it. Believe the government should keep its … Continue reading You might be a Levelhead if you… →

“For Virginia Dems, a high-tech option”

The above is the title of the editorial on Harris Miller that appears in today's Virginian-Pilot. Miller obviously impressed the editorial board during his interview: Miller’s eagerness for a debate is understandable. Once the topic moves beyond Iraq, Webb labors in deep waters that Miller swims in easily. They did not give him a complete … Continue reading “For Virginia Dems, a high-tech option” →

Poll: Miller or Webb

I've added a poll covering the upcoming June 13 Democratic primary. The contenders are Jim Webb and Harris Miller. The race is getting a lot of coverage in the blogsphere but not much in the MSM, even though we are just 5 weeks away from the election. The winner will challenger first-term senator George Allen. … Continue reading Poll: Miller or Webb →

Should Hillary step aside?

Nina Burleigh over at the Huffington Post seems to think so. And a lot of the posters agree with her. I haven't made up my mind on this yet. On the one hand, I think Hillary would do fine as president. On the other hand, I wonder if she hasn't painted herself into a corner … Continue reading Should Hillary step aside? →

Federal tax law: Republicans working on bill

Progress on the latest tax bill coming out of Congress is being reported. Senate Finance Committee Chairman Charles Grassley, R-Iowa, and House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Bill Thomas, R-California have been working to resolves issues between the bills coming out of the two chambers. Tops on the list is an extension of the 15% … Continue reading Federal tax law: Republicans working on bill →