The American Spectator

Campaign Crawlers

Romney Plays Himself

Philip Klein | 1.25.08 @ 1:05AM

The turnaround artist finally rolls up his sleeves in Florida.

topics: Education, Health Care, John McCain, Business, Constitution, Law, Military

Political Hay

Reagan and McCain

Peter J. Wallison | 1.25.08 @ 12:08AM

The similarities begin with their extraordinary attachment to principle.

topics: Foreign Policy, Trade, John McCain, Islam, Law, Military, Iraq, Communism, Fascism, Energy, Oil

Eminentoes

The First Black Insult

Lawrence Henry | 1.25.08 @ 12:08AM

How Obama might become the first Barack president.

topics: Barack Obama, Bill Clinton, NATO

The Public Policy

Rudy Thinks FAST

Ronald D. Rotunda | 1.25.08 @ 12:07AM

He's pitching an alternative maximum tax. Tax lobbyists are not amused.

topics: Taxes, Health Care, Economics, Law

Another Perspective

Principles Before Pounds, Please

Adam Creighton | 1.25.08 @ 12:07AM

Politicians should be kept from "cashing in," by law if necessary.

topics: Trade, Bill Clinton, Business, Constitution, Law

At Large

The KGB vs. Shakespeare

George H. Wittman | 1.25.08 @ 12:07AM

The latest Tempest from Moscow.

topics: Education, Iran, Russia, Oil

Buy the Book

State of Humbug

Bernard Chapin | 1.25.08 @ 12:06AM

A conversation with Theodore Dalrymple, author of In Praise of Prejudice.

topics: Books, Law

Reader Mail

Pax Clintonia

1.25.08 @ 12:01AM

Obama without a prayer. TAS gone wobbly? Rooting for tax hikes. Swag tag. Plus more.

topics: Taxes, Foreign Policy, Education, Trade, Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton, Earmarks, Sports, Abortion, Global Warming, Constitution, Law, Supreme Court, Military, Iraq, Israel, Conservatism, Energy, Oil

Washington Prowler

Super Tuesday's Tax Measures

The Prowler | 1.24.08 @ 12:08AM

Big Labor backs stealth moves -- and anti-tax groups seem unaware. Also: McCain's elusive endorsements. Flagrant foul on Coach Majerus. Huckabee angry (again).

topics: Taxes, John McCain, Abortion, Movies, Law, Unions

Streetcar Line

Bush Called It Macaroni

Quin Hillyer | 1.24.08 @ 12:08AM

The president might right his administration in his last State of the Union Address, but don't bet on it.

topics: Economics, Earmarks, Law, Israel, Conservatism, Energy, Oil

The Current Crisis

Hit Them Where It Hurts

R. Emmett Tyrrell, Jr. | 1.24.08 @ 12:08AM

Obama needs to take the higher ground against that Baby Boomer couple.

topics: Barack Obama, Hollywood, Law, Iraq, NATO

Political Hay

A Florida Primer

Jennifer Rubin | 1.24.08 @ 12:08AM

Shining some light on the Sunshine State's hotly contested January 29 primary.

topics: Law, Immigration

Campaign Crawlers

Rudy Catastrophe Watch

Larry Thornberry | 1.24.08 @ 12:08AM

Storming through Florida, the beleaguered candidate plays up new issues of interest to property-owning locals.

The Public Policy

Where's the Beef?

Gregory Conko | 1.24.08 @ 12:08AM

The FDA has it right in the latest dispute over cloned cuisine.

topics: Trade, Environment, NATO

Another Perspective

The Redistribution of Swag

Judah Friedman | 1.24.08 @ 12:07AM

Here's how all those folks at Sundance can really help the little guy.

topics: Hollywood, Movies

Reader Mail

Days of Reckoning

1.24.08 @ 12:01AM

Rudy and the 9/11 candidacy. Fred's withdrawal. South Carolina in black and white. Honor, Iraq, and McCain. Plus much more.

topics: Taxes, Health Care, John McCain, Barack Obama, Economics, Business, Earmarks, Social Security, Islam, Abortion, Global Warming, Constitution, Law, Military, Iraq, Iran, NATO, Africa, Socialism, Conservatism, Immigration, Energy, Oil

Campaign Crawlers

No Race War to See Here

Philip Klein | 1.23.08 @ 12:53AM

Will most black voters hold it against Hillary in November if she bests Obama? Not likely.

topics: Taxes, Education, Health Care, Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton, Iraq, Africa

Political Hay

Not Ready for Presidential Primetime

Andrew Cline | 1.23.08 @ 12:08AM

Fred Thompson: 21st century star, 18th century candidate.

topics: Nancy Pelosi, Sports, Hollywood, Law, Iran, Russia, North Korea, Energy

Live From New York

Giuliani One Note

William Tucker | 1.23.08 @ 12:08AM

If he wants to make a comeback, Rudy needs to change the subject.

topics: Hillary Clinton, Global Warming, Iraq, Russia, Energy, Oil

Special Report

Hopelessly Mandated

Shawn Macomber | 1.23.08 @ 12:08AM

Barack Obama may pretend he's opposed to individual mandates, but all signs suggest he's no less in favor of coercive universal health care than Dr. Hillary herself.

topics: Health Care, Barack Obama, Economics, Iraq, Oil

Another Perspective

Honor and John McCain

James Bowman | 1.23.08 @ 12:07AM

Honor requires loyalty, which isn't the Senator's strongest suit.

topics: John McCain, Military, Iraq, NATO, Conservatism

The Nation's Pulse

Pew 54, Where Are You?

Russ Ferguson | 1.23.08 @ 12:07AM

Where America's presidents go to kneel.

topics: Bill Clinton, Hillary Clinton, Business, Medicaid, Religion, Abortion, Constitution, Law

Media Matters

Rush & Reagan

Lisa Fabrizio | 1.23.08 @ 12:03AM

Unserious critics are trying to write them off in the race for the Republican nomination.

topics: Taxes, John McCain, Constitution, Military, NATO, Conservatism

Reader Mail

Bolton Out of the Blue

1.23.08 @ 12:01AM

The GOP's principled platformer. Also: Faith in Mitt. Abortion divisions. Bombing Auschwitz. Obama and the beasts. Autism and denial. Plus much more.

topics: Taxes, Trade, John McCain, Bill Clinton, Religion, Islam, Abortion, Constitution, Law, Military, Iran, Israel, Pakistan, NATO, Communism, Fascism, Conservatism, Nuclear Weapons, Oil

Campaign Crawlers

The Two-Headed Billary Beast

George Neumayr | 1.22.08 @ 12:55AM

Obama took the gloves off against it in Monday's Democratic presidential debate.

topics: Trade, Barack Obama, Bill Clinton, Hillary Clinton, Law

The Nation's Pulse

More Sadness

G. Tracy Mehan, III | 1.22.08 @ 12:37AM

The latest good news on abortion doesn't erase the last 35 years.

topics: Abortion, Law, Supreme Court, Iraq

Washington Prowler

Huckabee Broke

The Prowler | 1.22.08 @ 12:08AM

"Show me the money" could be his new campaign slogan.

Special Report

The Coming Conservative Platform Fight

Jeffrey Lord | 1.22.08 @ 12:08AM

Former UN Ambassador Bolton on the realities of the 2008 GOP convention.

topics: Taxes, Transportation, Foreign Policy, Business, Abortion, Global Warming, Law, Military, Iraq, Iran, United Nations, NATO, North Korea, Conservatism, Immigration, Nuclear Weapons

Political Hay

Mitt's Premature Obits

Jeremy Lott | 1.22.08 @ 12:08AM

Romney wins by focusing on what matters to him.

topics: Trade, John McCain, Environment, Oil

Another Perspective

Welcome to the Monkey House

Patrick O'Hannigan | 1.22.08 @ 12:07AM

Most journalists, ignorant of religion, focus on Romney and Huckabee. What about Obama?

topics: Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton, Religion, Books, Africa

At Large

The Cost of Hollow Words

Jay D. Homnick | 1.22.08 @ 12:06AM

President Bush's historic aside and Yad Vashem.

topics: Bill Clinton, Iran, Israel, Oil

Reader Mail

Hating on Everybody

1.22.08 @ 12:01AM

Schwarzenegger, Huckabee, McCain, Romney, Edwards, and... Rush Limbaugh?! Good for MLK. Bad for the homeowners. Plus more.

topics: Taxes, Transportation, Education, John McCain, Business, Sports, Religion, Global Warming, Constitution, Law, Supreme Court, Iraq, NATO, Socialism, Immigration, Energy, Oil

Campaign Crawlers

First, South Carolina

W. James Antle, III | 1.21.08 @ 12:08AM

Can John McCain ride his Palmetto State win all the way to the nomination?

topics: Taxes, Foreign Policy, John McCain, Global Warming, Military, Iraq, NATO, Immigration

The Nation's Pulse

A Dream Deferred

Reid Collins | 1.21.08 @ 12:08AM

Another side of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Political Hay

End of the Short Road

Jennifer Rubin | 1.21.08 @ 12:08AM

Mike Huckabee learns about the limits of identity politics.

topics: Taxes, Energy

Washington Prowler

Florida Endorsements

The Prowler | 1.21.08 @ 12:08AM

McCain expects top names to be his. Even the former governor's?

topics: John McCain, Environment

Eminentoes

Arnold's Gray Days

Jeff Emanuel | 1.21.08 @ 12:08AM

Gov. Schwarzenegger has run up a $14 billion deficit, just like his hated predecessor -- and now he's sorry for being a Republican.

topics: Education, Health Care, Business, Entitlements, Law, NATO

Another Perspective

John Dandy

Andrew Cline | 1.21.08 @ 12:06AM

Ex-Sen. Edwards wins pampered male vote.

topics: Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton, NATO

Reader Mail

Actors of the World, Unite!

1.21.08 @ 12:01AM

Socialized medicine for Hollywood. Also: hot private properties. Political Hucksters. Romney and Ron. Junk medicine. Plus much more.

topics: Health Care, John McCain, Hillary Clinton, Abortion, Hollywood, Constitution, Law