Politics
Bruce McQuain from QandO joined me last night and we discussed, among other things, the selection of Sarah Palin. Bruce, like me, was not bowled over at first. Then he watched her introductory press conference and saw the groundswell of support for the pick. We discussed how this changes the game, and how it is […]
Word this morning is that John McCain is going to announce Alaska governor of two years Sarah Palin as his running mate. Pro’s: She’s a women, obviously. However, I think McCain is overthinking this if he thinks just simply putting a women on the ticket will bring disaffected Hillary supporters into the fold. That’s a […]
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Did you happen to catch Tim Pawlenty, the other VP finalist everyone is talking about, on Good Morning America this morning? He was very, very impressive. He asked about Obama, “what have you done and what have you run?”  He answered that Obama’s accomplishments are essentially nonexistent and he hasn’t run anything. He went on […]
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One U.S. Senator and the state’s only congressman, both Republicans, are embroiled in a corruption scandal involving now defunct VECO, an oil services company. Senator Ted Stevens, the longest serving Republican in the Senate (aka Part of the Problem), has been indicted on seven counts, remarkably none involve the bridge to nowhere. I learned from […]
Continue reading about Alaska voters are as ridiculous as Massachusetts’
It’s hard not to like Joe Biden the man. Sure, he’s a blowhard, a bit pompous and arrogant. He’s been in the Senate for 36 years. What else could he be? However, his personal story is very compelling. Of all the pre-speech videos, his was the most effective. It’s hard not to admire a guy […]
REUTERS: Obama Speech Stage Resembles Ancient Greek Temple DENVER (Reuters) – Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama’s big speech on Thursday night will be delivered from an elaborate columned stage resembling a miniature Greek temple. The stage, similar to structures used for rock concerts, has been set up at the 50-yard-line, the midpoint of Invesco Field, […]
Continue reading about I just don’t understand why some people find Obama arrogant?
Sorry folks, but Red Sox-Yankees won out last night. For a right of center review, check out the always entertaining Stephen Green of Vodka Pundit who “drunkblogged” the speech. For a left of center review, check out the guys from Blue Mass Group, who are at the convention and blogging up a storm. I may […]