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POPSPeggy Noonan is Spot On What I like about this clip is the fact that she says that even though experience may be a red herring, Sarah Palin isn't qualified.
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POPSRace in the race One wonders when people (on both sides of the aisle) will realize that skin pigmentation has nothing to do with brain function.
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POPSObama on Abortion Instead of screaming at each other and calling each other murders, why can't we discuss where we can actually agree? What I like about Obama is that he doesn't just leave it with no common ground. There is common ground if you look for it and understand your opponent. If you refuse to understand you will only gain victory through destruction. That is where we are now. Each side generally is out to destroy the other on this issue. Obama understands that it isn't necessary and that even on the most divisive issue of our time, we can find something. Others refuse to even look.
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POPSSay it to my face The Obama campaign has been pretty good. Are they tricking McCain? It will be interesting to see.
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POPSIt aint over til its over The fat lady has not sung. The bell has not rung. Any complacency on the part of the Obama camp is foolish. Think USC v. Oregon State. Think Truman v Dewey
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POPSPetreaus is No Fool - He'd Talk to His Enemies Not surprisingly Petreaus, who understands insurgency and the vicissitudes of modern warfare possibly better than anyone in this country, would talk to his enemies. As he says, he has done so. I wonder who he thinks will win the election
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POPSMcCain Constantly Lies about this Why? Everybody knows he's lying and he still does it. Its ridiculous. True, they both lie but this won is repeated over and over and is demonstrably and obviously false. He really must think the American public is stupid.
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POPS Palin Speaks with Forked Tongue Why do Politicians do this when they know, in this day and age, they will be called to task. At least give people enough credit not to lie when the truth is so easy to discover.
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POPSThe right Strategy may not be Enough for McCain "Lower marginal tax rates will reward work, investment, and risk-taking. They also will put money in people’s pockets as they keep more of what they earn." Kudlow is probably right, this does seem McCain's best shot. The problem is that it is too little and too old.
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POPSNo Political Sermons?
The good old days when powerful politicians could stomp all over free speech. "The debate over Jones’s bill and Johnson’s amendment reveals once again how confusing and confused church-state jurisprudence is and has always been and will always be. Both sides claim that the other is violating the separation of church and state. Barry Lynn, a minister who is executive director of Americans United for Separation of Church and State, argues that “We just can’t have sermons converted into political advertisements for candidates,” and he warns against using “church collection plate money on an ad telling people” to vote for one candidate rather than another. " Oh come on. Seperating church and state is one thing. Stopping the clergy from making political statements is a whole different and very dangerous ballgame. Are you going to stop the clergy from speaking on immigration? How about speaking out about the plight of the poor? Should they stop making speeches about genocide? I
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POPSBiden allows Palin to look good The strategy was exactly right. In essense it was a strategy that said Palin doesn't matter. The voters have seen, and she will show, what kind of successor she will make. Attacking her is just hitting a tar baby. The real target was McCain and using Biden to attack him was masterful. They have, after all, known each other and been members together in the most exclusive club in the world for a long time. The strategy worked well because she didn't really score hits on Obama and McCain can't really attack Biden without looking petty. The best moment was when she slipped and said "John McCain must leave....lead..."
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POPSNeutral is not good for Republicans As any man who has been married for more than ten minutes will admit, women make the world go round. The fact that women liked Palin but were basically neutral bodes ill, not well for the Republicans in this election. They need to gain ground, not just maintain and they can't seem to get any traction. It may however bode well for Sarah Palin's future. I predict that with some experience she will have a future in the party.
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POPSBiden v. Palin On CNN someone said that she would be a candidate in four or eight years. I have no doubt that’s true. She reminds me of a talented sixth round pick in the NFL. She needs some development but with some time on the practice squad she will be a contributor to the Republican Party. Gone is the impression left from the Couric interviews that she is just a dope. The verdict Biden wins. Palin holds her own and improves.
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POPSBiden's Burden I don't see the issue as one of staying "positive." The issue is whether Biden can effectively challenge Palin without appearing condescending or sexist.
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POPSMcCain's Anger Part II Is this the man you want running the country? Is this the temperament you want for commander in chief of the most powerful military force in the world? Is this the kind of person you want to be negotiating with the likes of China, Russia, Iran and Saudi Arabia? Is this the kind of person you want to solidify relationships with allies? I used to think I could possibly vote for McCain. Obama seemed too full of fluff. Obama has not gained much in the way of substance. But I simply can't vote for McCain any more.
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POPSMcCain's Anger Part I I have been thinking about this for a long time. It bothers me that he is so angry, so volatile. See part II
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POPSPre Spinning a Palin Loss Wouldn't it be nice if once, just once, somebody actually surprised us? The more I look at our political system the more I need anti-depressants.
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POPSJoe Biden can only lose this Debate My blog. I really believe that people are underestimating how low the expectations for Palin are. She really can do nothing but look better than expected, which means Biden can only lose unless he is really careful. He's not notorious for being careful.
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POPSMcCain's Playing at "Leadership?" John Mcain is either (a) playing politics and setting himself up to be a hero by screwing around with the US financial system or (b) just a poor leader unable to rein in his own party and provide positive input.
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POPSConservatives target 12-year-old boy and his family in S-CHIP debate What kind of people go after a poor twelve year old kid and his family? Usually I have some respect for both sides (or at least I respect them both equally), but this is just unconscionable. As the article goes on to say: "Now, when dealing with a large group of conservatives who oppose healthcare for poor children on principle, I suppose it’s best to keep expectations low. But this is perhaps the most vile smear the right has launched in recent memory. The Frosts are not political candidates. They are not publicity-seekers. They are not political players of any kind. This is a family who can’t afford healthcare for their kids who need it, and they showed courage asking the president to do what’s right for other families in similar circumstances." Cynics, whom I generally hold in high regard when it comes to politics, like Malkin, ought to step back and look themselves in the mirror. Lambaste the Dems for using the family, but don't go after poor folks and their 12 year old.
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