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Vote Democrat: We promise higher taxes and weaker national defense! Is that a bumper sticker or what? Apparently, the 2008 Democratic Party is working on some secret, bizarre plot to rehabilitate Jimmy Carter. They seem to be determined to make Carter appear to be a leader of Napoleonic proportions. Our own Barney Frank is out […]

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Kevin on October 24th, 2008

Much talk in recent weeks about the so-called Bradley effect. The Bradley effect is named after former Los Angeles Mayor Tom Bradley, an African-American who ran for California governor in 1982. Exit polls showed Bradley leading by a wide margin, and the Democrat thought it would be an early election night. But Bradley and the […]

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Kevin on October 18th, 2008

Nationally syndicated talk host Todd Feinburg and I discussed the presidential race, why Obama can’t close the deal, the role of race and ageism as well as the tsunami around Joe the Plumber. In addition to his excellent work on radio, Todd is also blogging up a storm at Barack’s White Lies.

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Hat Tip: Ace via Slublog Got to give the media credit, they sure aren’t shy about protecting their candidate. I think the reason is obvious. Obama cannot put this race away on his own. The polls are within 2-5 points depending on which one you look at. Joe the Plumber asked a question of Barack […]

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Kevin on October 16th, 2008

During the debate last night, Barack Obama claimed the following about small business in America, The last point I’ll make about small businesses. Not only do 98 percent of small businesses make less than $250,000, but I also want to give them additional tax breaks, because they are the drivers of the economy. They produce […]

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Kevin on October 15th, 2008

Ok Senator McCain, for the life of me I don’t understand why you have yet to do this. This is your last chance. You need a simple, direct theme for your campaign. One that demonstrates the essential difference between you and Obama. Words versus deeds. You see Senator McCain, the guy you are running against […]

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Great question from an emailer overnight, Where are all the strong leaders when you need them? I know where they weren’t, and that’s on stage last night. McCain needed to do something decisive, to press Obama for the entire night. He had no coherent theme or message. McCain had some good minutes within the hour […]

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