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Friday, August 15, 2008

Campaign Crawlers

The Last Frontier

W. James Antle, III | 8.15.08 @ 12:09AM

Alaska Republicans have a chance to retire Ted Stevens before the Democrats can, but he won't go quietly.

topics: Earmarks, Abortion, Iraq, NATO, Immigration, Alaska, Oil

Political Hay

Big Oil Democrats

Andrew Cline | 8.15.08 @ 12:08AM

They're in the pocket of those whose awful profits they condemn -- and make possible.

topics: John McCain, Barack Obama, Nancy Pelosi, Harry Reid, Economics, Energy, Oil

The Nation's Pulse

Four More Lies

John Samples | 8.15.08 @ 12:07AM

And the unequal, dangerous, expensive, time delayed truth.

topics: Taxes, Education, Business, Entitlements, Global Warming, Iraq, Iran, NATO

At Large

Turkish Toffee Pull

George H. Wittman | 8.15.08 @ 12:07AM

An ugly showdown between church and state averted -- for now.

topics: Business, Islam, Constitution, Law, Military, European Union, NATO

Campaign Crawlers

The Postcard Vote

Emma Elliott | 8.15.08 @ 12:07AM

The Democratic party is trying to increase voter turnout -- in other countries.

topics: John McCain, Television, Social Security, Oil

Another Perspective

High Jinx

Jay D. Homnick | 8.15.08 @ 12:07AM

Some unsolicited advice to aspiring writers.

topics: Russia

Buy the Book

Gullible Gospel

Sean Higgins | 8.15.08 @ 12:06AM

A new book about the Democratic candidate's spirituality is long on faith -- in Barack Obama.

topics: Education, Barack Obama, Religion, Law

Reader Mail

If Slogans Were Jobs

8.15.08 @ 12:01AM

Obama's planning. Athletes these days. Florida zealots. Plus more.

topics: Education, Bill Clinton, Economics, Sports, Islam, Environment, Constitution, Law, Military, Russia, NATO, Socialism, Fascism, Energy, Oil

Thursday, August 14, 2008

The Public Policy

Flower Power

Peter Ferrara | 8.14.08 @ 12:08AM

That must be what Obama expects the economy to run on, after his planners get through with it.

topics: Taxes, Barack Obama, Business, Environment, NATO, Energy, Oil

Political Hay

We Got Zeal Too

Larry Thornberry | 8.14.08 @ 12:08AM

For John McCain, it's Florida or bust.

topics: Taxes, John McCain, Mainstream Media, Television, Business, Books, Military, Africa

Campaign Crawlers

Good & Pawlenty

Nicole Russell | 8.14.08 @ 12:08AM

Is McCain looking Minnesotaward for a veep? Many signs point to yes.

topics: John McCain, Law, NATO, Energy

The Current Crisis

In Michael Phelps' Skin

R. Emmett Tyrrell, Jr. | 8.14.08 @ 12:08AM

International swimming goes the way of over-engineered Grand Prix auto racing.

topics: Business, Sports, Law, NATO

Campus Scenes

Wii's Company

Robert VerBruggen | 8.14.08 @ 12:07AM

How your roommate's Xbox could ruin your perfect 4.0.

topics: Education

The Nation's Pulse

Knighting the Catholic Vote

Joseph Lawler | 8.14.08 @ 12:07AM

The fraternal organization means business this time.

topics: Barack Obama, Television, Business, Abortion

Buy the Book

Original Sin

Daniel J. Flynn | 8.14.08 @ 12:07AM

Two bestselling authors offer a constitutional whodunit.

topics: Constitution, Law, Supreme Court

Reader Mail

Campaign Hero

8.14.08 @ 12:01AM

McCain talks the talk. Politicians gone wild. Fries with that? Back in the USSR. Plus more.

topics: Taxes, Education, John McCain, Barack Obama, Nancy Pelosi, Bill Clinton, Television, Environment, Books, Law, Military, Iraq, Russia, United Nations, NATO

Wednesday, August 13, 2008

Streetcar Line

We Need a "Big Mc" Tax Cut

Quin Hillyer | 8.13.08 @ 12:08AM

If John McCain wants to be president, it's time he learned from Ronald Reagan.

topics: Taxes, John McCain, Barack Obama, Bill Clinton, Economics, Business

Campaign Crawlers

All American Maverick

Robert Stacy McCain | 8.13.08 @ 12:08AM

Pennsylvania parties down with McCain.

topics: John McCain, Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton, Business, Military, Iraq, Russia, Energy, Oil

Media Matters

Penn Pal

George Neumayr | 8.13.08 @ 12:08AM

Hillary did take her controversial pollster's advice.

topics: Hillary Clinton, Television, Religion, Islam

Special Report

Shut Up, They Complained

Kathy Shaidle | 8.13.08 @ 12:08AM

A feisty conservative former publisher has struck a small blow for free speech -- by not shutting up.

topics: Islam, Law

Another Perspective

Do They All Do It?

Lawrence Henry | 8.13.08 @ 12:08AM

John Edwards in tomcat context.

topics: Hillary Clinton

At Large

Elations of August

P. David Hornik | 8.13.08 @ 12:07AM

Greetings from the Israeli Riviera.

topics: Israel

Reader Mail

Everywhere, Angst

8.13.08 @ 12:01AM

Taxachusetts thinks small. Democrats and Orwell. Democrats and Saudis. Growing up is hard to do. Plus more.

topics: Education, Trade, John McCain, Bill Clinton, Television, Business, Sports, Religion, Movies, Law, Supreme Court, Military, Iraq, Iran, Russia, NATO, Africa, Oil

Tuesday, August 12, 2008

Campaign Crawlers

Taxachusetts, RIP

W. James Antle, III | 8.12.08 @ 12:10AM

Massachusetts voters are getting too close to abolishing the state income tax this November for Beacon Hill's comfort.

topics: Taxes, Law, Unions

Political Hay

Democrats: The Missing Years

Jeffrey Lord | 8.12.08 @ 12:08AM

The party that championed slavery and segregation erases its race record from history.

topics: Transportation, Education, Barack Obama, Nancy Pelosi, Business, Social Security, Constitution, Law, Supreme Court, Military, NATO, Africa

Special Report

H-1B Education

RiShawn Biddle | 8.12.08 @ 12:08AM

You'll never guess the identity of one of the largest users of America's skilled worker visa system.

topics: Education, John McCain, Law, NATO, Immigration

The Nation's Pulse

Crude Construction

Sam Kazman | 8.12.08 @ 12:07AM

Kicking the oil addiction metaphor.

topics: Business, Environment, Global Warming, Africa, Energy, Oil

Live From New York

What's On Our Minds

Jackie Mason & Raoul Felder | 8.12.08 @ 12:07AM

Maybe not too much after giving so many people pieces of it.

topics: Barack Obama, Religion, Law, Iraq, NATO, Africa

Movie Takes

"American Teen"

James Bowman | 8.12.08 @ 12:02AM

Is teenage angst really all that earth-shattering?

topics: Movies, Iran

Reader Mail

Lost Verizon

8.12.08 @ 12:01AM

Early termination blues and outrages: a case study. Plus: Two John Edwards, both of whom lie. Fukuyama overruled. A Russian apologist. Plus more.

topics: Education, Trade, Vladimir Putin, Television, Business, Sports, Law, Military, Iraq, Iran, Russia, United Nations, NATO, Africa, Oil

Monday, August 11, 2008

Political Hay

Meet John Edwards

John Tabin | 8.11.08 @ 12:08AM

What his latest lies and evasions tell us about the Democratic also-ran.

topics: John McCain, Law

At Large

Showdown in Georgia

George H. Wittman | 8.11.08 @ 12:08AM

Moscow draws the line on NATO expansion and Russian territorial losses.

topics: Vladimir Putin, Military, Iraq, Russia, NATO

Special Report

History Returns to the Caucasus

Matthew Omolesky | 8.11.08 @ 12:08AM

It already may be too late for Georgia.

topics: Foreign Policy, Vladimir Putin, Law, Military, Iraq, Russia, NATO, Oil

Political Hay

The Anti-Obama

David N. Bass | 8.11.08 @ 12:08AM

Will Bobby Jindal keynote the Republican convention?

topics: Education, John McCain, NATO, Africa, Conservatism, Unions

Another Perspective

Nation Building 101

Erin Wildermuth | 8.11.08 @ 12:07AM

An awful idea whose time has come.

topics: Law, Military, Iraq, United Nations, Oil

The Public Policy

In Defense of Early Termination Fees

Ryan Young | 8.11.08 @ 12:07AM

They ensure we have the best cell phones money can't buy.

topics: Business, Law

Reader Mail

Family Traditions

8.11.08 @ 12:01AM

Joe keeps the faith. Lawrence Henry's resume. In the Novak. Plus more.

topics: John McCain, Barack Obama, Abortion, Hollywood, Movies, Law, Iraq, NATO, Energy, Oil

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