The Other McCain

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

Ash!

by Smitty It’s slightly mundane, the triumph of a Presidential candidate with enough motivation for the job to take on a little rain: Mitt Romney looks great in the rain twitter.com/NicoHines/stat… — Nico Hines (@NicoHines) October 8, 2012 Indeed, it’s a far cry from the ol’ boom-stick days: UPDATE: [well, so much for letting me […]

‘THE MANTLE OF LEADERSHIP’ —
Text of Mitt Romney’s Speech at VMI

The text of the foreign policy speech Mitt Romney gave today at the Virginia Military Institute, as prepared for delivery: I particularly appreciate the introduction from my good friend and tireless campaign companion, Gov. Bob McDonnell. He is showing what conservative leadership can do to build a stronger economy. Thank you also Congressman Goodlatte for […]

‘Machine Gun Preacher’ Endorses Mitt

“If you see @mittromney, tell him he’s got the Machine Gun Preacher’s vote.” — Pastor Sam Childers (@machgunpreacher) on phone just now — Robert Stacy McCain (@rsmccain) October 8, 2012 When the cellphone rang this morning and I saw the name on caller ID, it was a pleasant surprise: “Sam, how the heck are you, […]

Monday Night Allen Vs. Kaine Debate

by Smitty The Washington Examiner has details: Virginia Senate debate When: 8 p.m. Monday Where: Richmond Host: AARP, League of Women Voters Virginia, WVCE-radio and WTVR-TV The debate will be televised statewide, including by C-SPAN. Check local listings for coverage or go to wtvr.com for a livestream. George Allen is a seasoned politician. Many might […]

Another Republican Lie!

In a ludicrously shameless attempt to lower expectations for Thursday’s vice-presidential debate beatdown, RNC chairman Reince Priebus calls Joe Biden “a gifted orator”: “I think people realize that Joe Biden is a gifted orator. He’s very good at rhetoric. And I think he’s very relatable,” Priebus said on CNN’s “State of the Union.” Reince — and […]

A Different Spin On Obama’s Denver Clock-Cleaning

by Smitty Daily Pundit links VDH in yet another rational review of What Went Wrong In Denver. Sure, as far as it goes. But if I may “. . .think of a man, and. . .take away reason and accountability“, maybe we need to recall that the Obama Administration is nothing if not the ultimate […]

Is America Ready For A President Who Can Humbly Say I Was ‘Completely Wrong’?

by Smitty NRO hasn’t got any embed code I can find, but Mitt on Hannity definitely mowed on crow for his 47% remark. What a refreshing development, after four years of “There is no personality conflict: I’ve got the personality, you’ve got the conflict” from #OccupyResoluteDesk. The Romney campaign should find subtle ways to underscore […]

The New Yorker Cover Lays Down A Stone Cold #Eastwooding

by Smitty Via Drudge, here’s one for the books: Debating from an angry chair Angry pout that steals the air Ego hurts and I don’t care What do I see across the way, hey See my job molded in clay, oh Stares at me, yeah I’m afraid, hey Changing the shape of his face, ah […]

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