In a New York Times op ed published last week, writer Paul Krugman says: But policy proposals offer a window into candidates’ political souls — a much better window, if you ask me, than a bunch of supposedly revealing anecdotes and out-of-context quotes In that vein, he looks at the proposals of the presidential candidates … Continue reading Krugman: Look to policy for leadership
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Just some stuff I ran across
Catching up a little on my reading, I ran across a few interesting articles. First, there is this piece from TNR (emphasis mine). The issue of negative campaigning and its proper bounds is now dominating the Democratic campaign. In recent weeks, the neck-and-neck race has degenerated into a miasma of trivial flaps--the source of that … Continue reading Just some stuff I ran across
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I'm sure y'all have noticed a lack of posts around here. Tax season is in full swing and I've been buried and will be buried for the next few weeks. I've not had time to watch "The Speech" but I hope to get to it this weekend. A couple of quick items: Bill Richardson has … Continue reading Under
Financial systems bailout
With the intervention of the Federal Reserve into the Bear Stearns mess, Paul Krugman sees a bigger bailout of our financial system on the horizon. As Bear goes, so will go the rest of the financial system. And if history is any guide, the coming taxpayer-financed bailout will end up costing a lot of money. … Continue reading Financial systems bailout
On Obama’s Pastor, Jeremiah Wright
"Nothing in the world is more dangerous than sincere ignorance and conscientious stupidity." -- Martin Luther King, Jr. The story of Barack Obama's pastor, Rev. Jeremiah Wright, hit the MSM over the last few days. But it is a story that has been simmering for quite some time. A quick Google search reveals a Rolling … Continue reading On Obama’s Pastor, Jeremiah Wright
Stuff I heard
From the talking heads on TV this morning: John Edwards is going to endorse Hillary Clinton. Symbolic, especially given that his delegates are already bolting. If he was going to do this, he should have done it sooner. Nancy Pelosi doesn't understand why superdelegates exist but expects that the nomination fight will be over before … Continue reading Stuff I heard
OTR 03/16
This Sunday's On the Record will feature former governor and future Senator Mark Warner. Host Joel Rubin and Warner will talk about the race for the Democratic nomination for president, the war in Iraq, energy independence and transportation in Virginia. Oh yeah - and they'll chat about the Republicans vying for the right to be … Continue reading OTR 03/16
On Ferraro
By now, everyone is aware of the comments made by Geraldine Ferraro last week, but in case you missed them, here they are: "If Obama was a white man, he would not be in this position," she continued. "And if he was a woman (of any color) he would not be in this position. He … Continue reading On Ferraro
Mark Warner on radio at NOON!
Governor Mark Warner will be on WHRV's HearSay with Cathy Lewis today at noon. The Governor will be live in the studio and will be taking your questions.Here are the numbers to call-in: 1-800-940-2240 (Toll Free) 757-440-2665 Make sure to call-in with your question for Governor Warner, today at noon, and listen to HearSay with … Continue reading Mark Warner on radio at NOON!
Drake Tele-townhall meeting
Congresswoman Thelma Drake (R-2nd) held another tele-townhall meeting Monday evening. This one was with her Norfolk constituents. The part of the second that falls in Norfolk is fairly small, so it's not surprising that I recognized some of the participants on the call. I don't know what time the call actually started as it was … Continue reading Drake Tele-townhall meeting
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