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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.

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.

The Nation's Pulse

Four More Lies

John Samples | 8.15.08 @ 12:07AM

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

At Large

Turkish Toffee Pull

George H. Wittman | 8.15.08 @ 12:07AM

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

Campaign Crawlers

The Postcard Vote

Emma Elliott | 8.15.08 @ 12:07AM

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

Another Perspective

High Jinx

Jay D. Homnick | 8.15.08 @ 12:07AM

Some unsolicited advice to aspiring writers.

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.

Reader Mail

If Slogans Were Jobs

8.15.08 @ 12:01AM

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

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.

Political Hay

We Got Zeal Too

Larry Thornberry | 8.14.08 @ 12:08AM

For John McCain, it's Florida or bust.

Campaign Crawlers

Good & Pawlenty

Nicole Russell | 8.14.08 @ 12:08AM

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

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.

Campus Scenes

Wii's Company

Robert VerBruggen | 8.14.08 @ 12:07AM

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

The Nation's Pulse

Knighting the Catholic Vote

Joseph Lawler | 8.14.08 @ 12:07AM

The fraternal organization means business this time.

Buy the Book

Original Sin

Daniel J. Flynn | 8.14.08 @ 12:07AM

Two bestselling authors offer a constitutional whodunit.

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.

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.

Campaign Crawlers

All American Maverick

Robert Stacy McCain | 8.13.08 @ 12:08AM

Pennsylvania parties down with McCain.

Media Matters

Penn Pal

George Neumayr | 8.13.08 @ 12:08AM

Hillary did take her controversial pollster's advice.

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.

Another Perspective

Do They All Do It?

Lawrence Henry | 8.13.08 @ 12:08AM

John Edwards in tomcat context.

At Large

Elations of August

P. David Hornik | 8.13.08 @ 12:07AM

Greetings from the Israeli Riviera.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The Nation's Pulse

Crude Construction

Sam Kazman | 8.12.08 @ 12:07AM

Kicking the oil addiction metaphor.

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.

Movie Takes

"American Teen"

James Bowman | 8.12.08 @ 12:02AM

Is teenage angst really all that earth-shattering?

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.

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.

At Large

Showdown in Georgia

George H. Wittman | 8.11.08 @ 12:08AM

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

Special Report

History Returns to the Caucasus

Matthew Omolesky | 8.11.08 @ 12:08AM

It already may be too late for Georgia.

Political Hay

The Anti-Obama

David N. Bass | 8.11.08 @ 12:08AM

Will Bobby Jindal keynote the Republican convention?

Another Perspective

Nation Building 101

Erin Wildermuth | 8.11.08 @ 12:07AM

An awful idea whose time has come.

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.

Reader Mail

Family Traditions

8.11.08 @ 12:01AM

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

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