Smarting from ridicule about the way John Edwards' sexual mischief was covered up or ignored for months, the mainstream media have decided to avoid similar charges that they are protecting Barack Obama. Hence the unprecedented New York Times page-one … [Read more...] about Running on the Cult of Personality — September 2008
Do Party Platforms Really Matter? — July 2008
DO PARTY PLATFORMS REALLY MATTER? One of the main features of any political convention is adoption of the platform, a statement of Party principles and goals. Some people take party platforms very seriously; others think they are a waste of time. Of … [Read more...] about Do Party Platforms Really Matter? — July 2008
Why Hillary Clinton Lost
The post-mortems are rolling in to explain the long-drawn-out and spectacular failure of Hillary Clinton's once-so-promising presidential campaign. She and her supporters are sure they know how and why she was rejected: she was the victim of … [Read more...] about Why Hillary Clinton Lost
Will a Dark Horse Take the Republican Reins?
Although the next presidential election won't take place until November 2008, and the nominating conventions won't convene until next August and September, the media have been covering the candidates all through 2007 as though they were … [Read more...] about Will a Dark Horse Take the Republican Reins?
What Republicans Want In A Presidential Candidate
The media have designated the frontrunners for Republican and Democratic nominations for President and seem to expect American voters to line up behind one of them right now even though the national nominating conventions won't take place until … [Read more...] about What Republicans Want In A Presidential Candidate
Hillary’s ‘Mom Strategy’ Gets Off To A Bumpy Start
Hillary Clinton has finally announced her run for the presidency. According to her erstwhile friend, political pundit Dick Morris, she will run on the "Mom Strategy" which, he says, "gives her a credible way to tack to the left on the … [Read more...] about Hillary’s ‘Mom Strategy’ Gets Off To A Bumpy Start
Questions To Ask Presidential Candidates — January 2007
Questions To Ask Presidential Candidates The 2008 presidential campaign has begun. Candidates are already making appearances around the country, especially in early-primary and early-caucus states. Voters should evaluate … [Read more...] about Questions To Ask Presidential Candidates — January 2007
The Race To The Middle For 2008
The best postmortem on the 2006 election came from that perennial politician, Senator Ted Kennedy (D-MA). He said, "People want to know who's on their side. Whether it's health care or wages or retirement issues, they want to have … [Read more...] about The Race To The Middle For 2008
Conservatives Are Challenged To Reassert Themselves
Big Media are repetitiously posing the post-election question: will President Bush now work with the Democrats? The bigger question the media fail to ask is, will he work with Republicans? Will he work with the 88 percent of House Republicans and 58 … [Read more...] about Conservatives Are Challenged To Reassert Themselves
We Need Voter ID For Honest Elections
In at least six states, the crucial issue in the November 2006 election may turn out to be whether or not voters must present photo ID. Since we have to show government-issued ID in order to board a plane, cash a check, enter a federal building, and … [Read more...] about We Need Voter ID For Honest Elections
