The Other McCain

"One should either write ruthlessly what one believes to be the truth, or else shut up." — Arthur Koestler

Memo From the National Affairs Desk: Republican Nightmare Campaign Tour

“Empty feelings present themselves, and grief enters our lives on a deeper level, deeper than we ever imagined. This depressive stage feels as though it will last forever.” — Professor William Jacobson “The only thing worse than going out on the campaign trail and getting hauled around in a booze-frenzy from one speech to another […]

Can We Get ‘Zo To Do An Interview With Morgan Freeman?

by Smitty It is really, really tiring to hear the likes of Morgan Freeman trot out hackneyed tropes about Tea Parties and raaaaacism. “Their stated policy, publicly stated, is to do whatever it takes to see to it that Obama only serves one term,” the actor said. “What’s, what does that, what underlines that? ‘Screw […]

Perry Boomlet Already Fading?

In a comment on my own post Aug. 9, I wrote: There have been a few little things . . . that lead me to think Perry is a lot less certain ultimately to win the nomination than some people seem to think. What I fear will happen is that Perry will spend several months […]

‘How Can the Right Defend Greed?”

MSNBC anchor Thomas Roberts said the title quote while discussing President Obama’s speech yesterday: Sister Toldjah is livid: This, of course, is how the debate on taxes, the deficit, the economy, etc will be framed from here on out – all the way up until the November 2012 elections, all in a repeat effort by […]

Sunshine State Spin

Rick Santorum talks to the press after Monday’s debate. TAMPA, Fla. No debate is complete without the post-debate spin, and here are a few photos and videos of the action in the “Spin Room” after last night’s debate at the Florida State Fairgrounds. Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal, a “spinner” for Rick Perry, is swarmed by media. Tea […]

Herman Cain Records Moving 9/11 Tribute, Alex Pareene Calls It ‘Tasteless’

First, watch Herman Cain’s video: Alex Pareene of Salon calls it “incredibly tasteless” and a “monstrosity.” Hey, Alex, since you’re offering your expertise in what’s “tasteless,” I got three words for you: Ping-pong balls. We must never, never, never, never forget that, eh? UPDATE: Welcome, Instapundit readers!

VIDEO: Herman Cain Smacks Around Liberals in MSNBC Post-Debate Panel

Seven minutes of pure awesomeness: If that’s not worth a $25 contribution, I don’t know what is. HERMAN CAIN for PRESIDENT Making Liberals Look Even More Stupid Than They Usually Look

Herman Cain Slams Obama on Jobs: ‘Zero Leadership, Zero Plans, Zero Results and Zero Understanding of Basic Economics’

From the Atlanta businessman’s presidential campaign: “We learned today that not a single job was created during the month of August in the United States of America. In the land of endless opportunity and abundant freedom, the very promise that has inspired generations of industrious and innovative people seems to be dwindling away. After trillions […]

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