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Friday, August 15, 2008

Campaign Crawlers

The Last Frontier

W. James Antle, III | 8.15.08

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

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

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

At Large

Turkish Toffee Pull

George H. Wittman | 8.15.08

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

Campaign Crawlers

The Postcard Vote

Emma Elliott | 8.15.08

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

Another Perspective

High Jinx

Jay D. Homnick | 8.15.08

Some unsolicited advice to aspiring writers.

Buy the Book

Gullible Gospel

Sean Higgins | 8.15.08

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

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

Thursday, August 14, 2008

The Public Policy

Flower Power

Peter Ferrara | 8.14.08

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

For John McCain, it’s Florida or bust.

Campaign Crawlers

Good & Pawlenty

Nicole Russell | 8.14.08

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

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

Campus Scenes

Wii’s Company

Robert VerBruggen | 8.14.08

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

The Nation’s Pulse

Knighting the Catholic Vote

Joseph Lawler | 8.14.08

The fraternal organization means business this time.

Buy the Book

Original Sin

Daniel J. Flynn | 8.14.08

Two bestselling authors offer a constitutional whodunit.

Reader Mail

Campaign Hero

8.14.08

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

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

Pennsylvania parties down with McCain.

Media Matters

Penn Pal

George Neumayr | 8.13.08

Hillary did take her controversial pollster’s advice.

Special Report

Shut Up, They Complained

Kathy Shaidle | 8.13.08

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

John Edwards in tomcat context.

At Large

Elations of August

P. David Hornik | 8.13.08

Greetings from the Israeli Riviera.

Reader Mail

Everywhere, Angst

8.13.08

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

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

Special Report

H-1B Education

RiShawn Biddle | 8.12.08

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

Political Hay

Democrats: The Missing Years

Jeffrey Lord | 8.12.08

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

The Nation’s Pulse

Crude Construction

Sam Kazman | 8.12.08

Kicking the oil addiction metaphor.

Live From New York

What’s On Our Minds

Jackie Mason & Raoul Felder | 8.12.08

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

Movie Takes

“American Teen”

James Bowman | 8.12.08

Is teenage angst really all that earth-shattering?

Reader Mail

Lost Verizon

8.12.08

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

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

At Large

Showdown in Georgia

George H. Wittman | 8.11.08

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

Special Report

History Returns to the Caucasus

Matthew Omolesky | 8.11.08

It already may be too late for Georgia.

Political Hay

The Anti-Obama

David N. Bass | 8.11.08

Will Bobby Jindal keynote the Republican convention?

Another Perspective

Nation Building 101

Erin Wildermuth | 8.11.08

An awful idea whose time has come.

The Public Policy

In Defense of Early Termination Fees

Ryan Young | 8.11.08

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

Reader Mail

Family Traditions

8.11.08

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

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The Spectacle Blog

Anthony Weiner’s Campaign Video

Patrick Ryan | 1:33PM

Immigration Bill Clears Key Committee

Jordan Gonzalez | 11:56AM

Nixonian

Yogi Love | 11:54AM

Moore, OK by Steve Breen

Patrick Ryan | 11:50AM

He’s Just Not That Into You

Ross Kaminsky | 11:34AM

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