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Friday, August 29, 2008

Campaign Crawlers

Gamblin’ Man

W. James Antle, III | 8.29.08

John McCain takes a chance on Sarah Palin, but it may be well worth the risk.

Special Report

And Along Came Palin

David N. Bass | 8.29.08

They said the evangelical movement was dead.

Political Hay

The Others Palin in Comparison

Jay D. Homnick | 8.29.08

John McCain’s historic pick.

Campaign Crawlers

Obama’s Freudian Slip

Philip Klein | 8.29.08

In his acceptance speech, the Democratic nominee shows his hand.

Campaign Crawlers

On to St. Paul

W. James Antle, III | 8.29.08

John McCain faces two challenges next week: reassure the right and convince independents he is the one who can deliver.

Special Report

The Healing Bomb

Shawn Macomber | 8.29.08

How to celebrate this landmark moment for black Americans without losing our soul.

Washington Prowler

Speaking of Edwards

The Prowler | 8.29.08

Democrat bad boy cashes in.

Political Hay

Identity Crisis

Robert Stacy McCain | 8.29.08

Democrats “embrace it all” in a search for transformation.

The Nation’s Pulse

What Big Labor Wants

Ivan Osorio | 8.29.08

This end-of-summer weekend, it’s licking its chops in anticipation of big Democrat victories.

At Large

Genius Left vs. Stupid America

George H. Wittman | 8.29.08

Some things never change, such as the tendency of Europe to blame the U.S. for Russian perfidy.

Sports Arena

Curing the Hangover After Beijing

John C. Wohlstetter | 8.29.08

What’s left of the Olympic spirit?

Movie Takes

“Tropic Thunder”

James Bowman | 8.29.08

Ben Stiller’s satirical satire of Hollywood doesn’t go far enough.

Reader Mail

One Reason Alone

8.29.08

This is what it means to be a Dem. As Obama’s luck would have it. On Heath Shuler’s side. Dream lineup. Kent State debate reignites. Plus more.

Thursday, August 28, 2008

Campaign Crawlers

Where’s Johnny?

John Tabin | 8.28.08

Do you get the feeling that someone is missing from the convention?

Campaign Crawlers

Kerry Looks Backward

Philip Klein | 8.28.08

The former Democratic presidential candidate’s narcissistic speech did nothing to advance the case for Barack Obama.

Campaign Crawlers

Lifelong Democrats

W. James Antle, III | 8.28.08

Pro-lifers crash Barack Obama’s party — and trash John McCain’s.

The Current Crisis

The Mainstream Moron Media

R. Emmett Tyrrell, Jr. | 8.28.08

Tony Blankley has their liberal number.

Special Report

The Lucky One?

Andrew Cline | 8.28.08

How did the talented Barack Obama get so far so fast?

Another Perspective

Is This What It Means to Be a Democrat?

G. Tracy Mehan, III | 8.28.08

Nora Ephron explains it all for you.

Eminentoes

Barack Oboring

J.P. Freire | 8.28.08

He’s as unfunny as a laser guided toothache.

Streetcar Line

Dream Ticket Memories

Quin Hillyer | 8.28.08

The night in Detroit that conservatives found themselves am-Bushed.

Reader Mail

A Touch of Evil

8.28.08

Catholics and the Obama-Pelosi crowd. Fans of Fran Drescher. Shortchanging the nominee. Whose side is Mark Warner on? Plus more.

Wednesday, August 27, 2008

Campaign Crawlers

Obama Needs More Than Change

Philip Klein | 8.27.08

With their convention half over, Democrats have failed to make a case for Barack Obama. And Hillary did not help matters.

Campaign Crawlers

Lukewarm Warner

W. James Antle, III | 8.27.08

The Virginia Democrat fails to fire up the crowd in Denver.

Washington Prowler

A Huge Embarrassment

The Prowler | 8.27.08

Nancy Pelosi’s big mouth is the last problem the Obama campaign wanted to contend with.

Another Perspective

Dr. Seuss For President

Shawn Macomber | 8.27.08

A campaign gimmick strikes a real chord.

Among the Intellectualoids

Cheerleader Caucus

Robert Stacy McCain | 8.27.08

The promise of victory unites the Democratic coalition.

Political Hay

Pro-Life Democrats Need Not Apply

Daniel Allott | 8.27.08

In its newly ratified platform, the Democratic Party reinvigorates its commitment to abortion.

The Public Policy

Obama’s New Tax Welfare

Peter Ferrara | 8.27.08

The Democrat will not only raise all taxes, but claim tax credits are tax cuts — even though taxpayers will pay for these gifts to those who do not pay taxes.

The Nation’s Pulse

American Papists

Lisa Fabrizio | 8.27.08

This time Nancy Pelosi has truly gone too far — which isn’t good news for Joe Biden either.

Reader Mail

Isn’t She Lovely?

8.27.08

Michelle stands by her man. Racism revisionism. Mensa Democrats. A poem for Lawrence Henry. Plus more.

Tuesday, August 26, 2008

Campaign Crawlers

Changing of the Guard

W. James Antle, III | 8.26.08

Ted Kennedy passes the torch. But can liberalism return to Camelot?

Campaign Crawlers

American Girl

John Tabin | 8.26.08

Did the real Michelle Obama speak at the Democratic Convention?

Campaign Crawlers

Carter Fades Away

Philip Klein | 8.26.08

In Denver, Jimmy Carter came and went in a New York minute.

Washington Prowler

Who Is Valerie Jarrett?

The Prowler | 8.26.08

The shadowy adviser and friend the Obama campaign would rather you not know about.

Special Report

The Slavery Apology Backfire

Jeffrey Lord | 8.26.08

Congressional sponsor rejects slavery apology by Democrats as “red herring.”

Political Hay

Carolina on His Mind

David N. Bass | 8.26.08

Obama intends to win in Jesse Helms’s old stomping grounds.

The Nation’s Pulse

Cronyism We Can Believe In

David Catron | 8.26.08

Has Michelle Obama compromised the University of Chicago Medical Center?

Among the Intellectualoids

Much Higher I.Q.

James Bowman | 8.26.08

Democrat elitists are sometimes too smart for their own good.

Reader Mail

Biden His Time

8.26.08

Not in Kansas anymore. Recycling RFK. Radical in the Rockies. Reid Collins has character. Plus more.

Monday, August 25, 2008

Campaign Crawlers

Democrats Take Denver

Philip Klein | 8.25.08

Can’t they all just get along?

Washington Prowler

The Gal That Got Away

The Prowler | 8.25.08

Obama’s bad experience shows in Biden pick. Plus: A conservative scheme to embarrass McCain.

Special Report

Joe, Mo, Bobby, and Me

Jeffrey Lord | 8.25.08

Values issues and Joe Biden’s speeches when I helped sink his first campaign.

In Memoriam

Conventional Nostalgia

Robert Stacy McCain | 8.25.08

Phony protests for a phony convention.

Political Hay

Conventional Wisdom

Nicole Russell | 8.25.08

Are they obsolete?

The Public Policy

Down With Trickle Down

Joseph Lawler | 8.25.08

Obama’s economic platform is simple. Promise anything for votes.

Reader Mail

Here’s to Youth

8.25.08

Beer for adults. Above and beyond on abortion. Conservatives have no energy. Plus more.

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