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Posts on Monday, September 1, 2008

Hurricane politics

Three years after the Republicans suffered a great blow to their reputation for managerial competence, the GOP reverts to election-year attention levels.

Palin: Forbesian, Buchananite...or Paulian?

The answer may depend on the presidential cycle in question.

Sarah inhaled

The Alaska governor has admitted she doesn't have that kind of Bill Clinton problem.

Clinton's conundrum

Why picking Palin should make Hillary work harder for Obama -- or not.

OMG: Palin's daughter now pregnant

Amid rumors about cover-up of earlier pregnancy, this one is for real and confirmed.

Thought for the opening day of RNC

Imagining the media fallout if the pregnancy news were on the other side of the partisan ledger.

Abstinence-only educators

Bristol Palin and the double standard on abstinence-only education.

Conservative reaction to Palin pregnancy

The right seems mostly to be stunned into silence.

Obama statement on Palin pregnancy

The Democratic nominee says everyone should back off.

GOP convention adjourns for the day

After making a show of patriotism, and claims of non-partisanship in talking up the efforts of Republican governors, Republicans brought a shortened session to a close.

GOP convention getting back to normal

With Hurricane Gustav having caused less damage than originally feared, it appears that Republicans are ready to get back to business.

Currently in War Room

Chris Matthews on Senate rumors: "Absolutely not true"

The host of "Hardball" denies that he's staffing up for a campaign; former Clinton spokesman says Matthews should quit TV if he's planning to run.

Tuesday, Dec 2, 2008 02:20 EST

Conservatives band together against nonexistent threat

A prominent right-wing media watchdog announces the formation of a group dedicated to fighting against the Fairness Doctrine.

Tuesday, Dec 2, 2008 01:40 EST

Georgia gears up for Senate run-off

With celebrity campaigners working on both sides, incumbent Saxby Chambliss clings to a lead over his Democratic challenger.

Monday, Dec 1, 2008 23:55 EST

Clinton not resigning just yet

Hillary Clinton won't leave the Senate until she's confirmed as secretary of state; meanwhile, the man responsible for choosing her successor isn't talking.

Monday, Dec 1, 2008 22:25 EST