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1.29.10
Obama’s first year. Tasers. Pennsylvania senators. Plus more.
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Friday, January 29, 2010
The Obama Watch
Humpty-Dumpty and King Barack
Andrew B. Wilson | 1.29.10
And all the king’s horses and all the king’s men couldn’t put Humpty together again.
Washington Prowler
Pentagon Eats Crow
The Prowler | 1.29.10
After smearing Adara it’s now taking advantage of its competence and its inexpensive solutions.
Another Perspective
Honor and Taking Responsibility: Edward Livingston
James M. Thunder | 1.29.10
Pace President Obama and David Brooks, but power need not corrupt our public officials.
The Campaign Spectator
Lou Dobbs’ America
W. James Antle, III | from the February 2010 issue
The hatching of a kinder, gentler immigration hawk.
Buy the Book
Reloading
Daniel Oliver | from the February 2010 issue
Sarah Palin has the talent and time to retool her image.
The Public Policy
Buttered Guns
G. Tracy Mehan, III | 1.29.10
“The fatal arithmetic of imperial decline.”
A Further Perspective
Teachers Union Spending Spree
RiShawn Biddle | 1.29.10
The worse the Democrats’ political prospects, the better the teachers’ unions are treated.
Thursday, January 28, 2010
Political Hay
The All of the Above President
Philip Klein | 1.28.10
In his State of the Union speech, President Obama tried to satisfy everybody. But during the year, he’ll be judged by the results of his decisions.
The Obama Watch
The President Who Knew He Was Right
George Neumayr | 1.28.10
Could he be a really bad two-termer?
The Current Crisis
Healthcare: A Modest Proposal
R. Emmett Tyrrell, Jr. | 1.28.10
There’s plenty out there preferable to the monstrosity Congress has proposed.
A Further Perspective
The High Costs of a Longshot
J.T. Young | 1.28.10
And they’re all being paid by the losers.
Special Report
Victims of Obamacare
Mark Tooley | 1.28.10
Religious left support for abortion is imploding.
The Nation’s Pulse
Martin and Me
Christopher Orlet | 1.28.10
The author’s 25-year obsession with Martin guitars.
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Campaign Crawlers
No Bye Week for Bayh
W. James Antle, III | 1.27.10
Don’t count John Hostettler out in the Indiana Senate race.
The Right Prescription
Health Reform: Where to Go From Here
Peter Ferrara | 1.27.10
Republicans and conservatives now have their first chance to be heard.
Special Report
Stern Talk
Matthew Vadum | 1.27.10
SEIU president and Obama pal Andrew Stern yesterday called Senate opponents of Obamacare “terrorists.”
Political Hay
Rubio Outpolls Crist
Larry Thornberry | 1.27.10
Conservative takes the lead in Florida.
The Obama Watch
Coming Tonight: The Mythic Tale of How Barack Obama Averted the Next Great Depression
Andrew B. Wilson | 1.27.10
But he won’t tell you about his own complicity in causing the Great Recession or how his reckless policies could yet bring about a real depression. Oh, and he owes Bill Clinton an apology.
A Further Perspective
Obama Security and Insecurity
John Tabin | 1.27.10
Inching toward the right choices — will he get Iran right tonight?
The Nation’s Pulse
Who Are These People?
Lisa Fabrizio | 1.27.10
If our president didn’t know before he does now. Just listen to him tonight.
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
The Obama Watch
Obama Prepares to Squander Another Year
Andrew Cline | 1.26.10
Watching his administration commit political suicide is not as much fun as it should be.
The Right Prescription
Mom Gets Sick: Why Scott Brown Should Listen to Dr. James Rich
Jeffrey Lord | 1.26.10
Health care hits home: Pennsylvania doctor’s health care paper ignored by Democrats Specter and Casey.
Media Matters
The FCC’s War on Broadcasting
Mark Hyman | 1.26.10
Silencing dissent can be very attractive to those who wish to implement unpopular programs.
Political Hay
Three Smooth Stones
Daniel Oliver | 1.26.10
To stay on message, Republicans need do three simple things this week.
Special Report
Peace for Land
Jay D. Homnick | 1.26.10
Knowing Obama after Massachusetts is in no position to hit back, Netanyahu made his move.
At Large
Terrorism Barometer
George H. Wittman | 1.26.10
Why has Osama bin Laden felt it necessary to take credit for a failed bombing?
Monday, January 25, 2010
The Congressional Spectator
Democrats Scramble to Save Obamacare
Philip Klein | 1.25.10
218 is the new 60.
The Obama Watch
‘Sorry, Folks’ — A Message From Your Captain
Andrew B. Wilson | 1.25.10
For the benefit of the president’s State of the Union speechwriting crew.
Washington Prowler
Obama’s Foursome
The Prowler | 1.25.10
Men of honor need not apply. Plus: Obama’s propagandist bloggers.
Political Hay
Not So Fast, Karl Rove!
Ford O'Connell & Steve Pearson | 1.25.10
First of all, ambitious Republicans should set their sights on state and local races.
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