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Friday, August 29, 2008

Campaign Crawlers

Gamblin' Man

W. James Antle, III | 8.29.08 @ 8:54PM

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 @ 2:50PM

They said the evangelical movement was dead.

Political Hay

The Others Palin in Comparison

Jay D. Homnick | 8.29.08 @ 2:26PM

John McCain's historic pick.

Campaign Crawlers

Obama's Freudian Slip

Philip Klein | 8.29.08 @ 5:09AM

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

Campaign Crawlers

On to St. Paul

W. James Antle, III | 8.29.08 @ 12:29AM

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 @ 12:08AM

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

Washington Prowler

Speaking of Edwards

The Prowler | 8.29.08 @ 12:08AM

Democrat bad boy cashes in.

Political Hay

Identity Crisis

Robert Stacy McCain | 8.29.08 @ 12:08AM

Democrats "embrace it all" in a search for transformation.

The Nation's Pulse

What Big Labor Wants

Ivan Osorio | 8.29.08 @ 12:08AM

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 @ 12:07AM

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 @ 12:07AM

What's left of the Olympic spirit?

Movie Takes

"Tropic Thunder"

James Bowman | 8.29.08 @ 12:02AM

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

Reader Mail

One Reason Alone

8.29.08 @ 12:01AM

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 @ 8:53AM

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

Campaign Crawlers

Kerry Looks Backward

Philip Klein | 8.28.08 @ 12:19AM

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 @ 12:10AM

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 @ 12:08AM

Tony Blankley has their liberal number.

Special Report

The Lucky One?

Andrew Cline | 8.28.08 @ 12:08AM

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 @ 12:08AM

Nora Ephron explains it all for you.

Eminentoes

Barack Oboring

J.P. Freire | 8.28.08 @ 12:08AM

He's as unfunny as a laser guided toothache.

Streetcar Line

Dream Ticket Memories

Quin Hillyer | 8.28.08 @ 12:07AM

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

Reader Mail

A Touch of Evil

8.28.08 @ 12:01AM

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 @ 3:41AM

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 @ 2:27AM

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

Washington Prowler

A Huge Embarrassment

The Prowler | 8.27.08 @ 12:08AM

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 @ 12:08AM

A campaign gimmick strikes a real chord.

Among the Intellectualoids

Cheerleader Caucus

Robert Stacy McCain | 8.27.08 @ 12:07AM

The promise of victory unites the Democratic coalition.

Political Hay

Pro-Life Democrats Need Not Apply

Daniel Allott | 8.27.08 @ 12:07AM

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 @ 12:07AM

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 @ 12:07AM

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 @ 12:01AM

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 @ 3:21AM

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

Campaign Crawlers

American Girl

John Tabin | 8.26.08 @ 3:14AM

Did the real Michelle Obama speak at the Democratic Convention?

Campaign Crawlers

Carter Fades Away

Philip Klein | 8.26.08 @ 3:09AM

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

Washington Prowler

Who Is Valerie Jarrett?

The Prowler | 8.26.08 @ 12:08AM

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 @ 12:08AM

Congressional sponsor rejects slavery apology by Democrats as "red herring."

Political Hay

Carolina on His Mind

David N. Bass | 8.26.08 @ 12:08AM

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 @ 12:08AM

Has Michelle Obama compromised the University of Chicago Medical Center?

Among the Intellectualoids

Much Higher I.Q.

James Bowman | 8.26.08 @ 12:07AM

Democrat elitists are sometimes too smart for their own good.

Reader Mail

Biden His Time

8.26.08 @ 12:01AM

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 @ 12:08AM

Can't they all just get along?

Washington Prowler

The Gal That Got Away

The Prowler | 8.25.08 @ 12:08AM

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 @ 12:08AM

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

In Memoriam

Conventional Nostalgia

Robert Stacy McCain | 8.25.08 @ 12:07AM

Phony protests for a phony convention.

Political Hay

Conventional Wisdom

Nicole Russell | 8.25.08 @ 12:07AM

Are they obsolete?

The Public Policy

Down With Trickle Down

Joseph Lawler | 8.25.08 @ 12:07AM

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

Reader Mail

Here's to Youth

8.25.08 @ 12:01AM

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

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