Quin, you seem to focus on the soft money ban in evaluating BCRA’s constitutionality. The ban on issue ads near the election is still part of its regime, and it seems perfectly legitimate to argue that, as a whole, BCRA…
Quin, thank you for reminding us about pressing issues. But campaign finance reform was not a mere policy choice, and labeling it as such tips your hand a little. At the very least, President Bush signing a bill despite considering…
Giuliani’s position here is even more radical than what the Supreme Court has required. “Ultimately, it’s a constitutional right, and therefore if it’s a constitutional right, ultimately, even if you do it on a state by state basis, you have…
A Democratic friend who is inexplicably interested in Huckabee’s campaign (professionally, not personally, interested) noted his fundraising take for the first quarter: $500,000. Wow. CBS notes: But Huckabee’s take in the first three months of 2007 was pretty meager: $500,000….
The ethanol requirement continues to impact the economy. Have you noticed the price of milk going through the roof? Blame politicians’ irrational love of ethanol. Artificial demand for ethanol inflates the price of corn. Which means more expensive feed for…
On Washingtonpost.com’s front page right now is the headline, “Republican Thompson Enters Race.” Fred? No, Tommy. Very funny.
I have been thinking about Giuliani and abortion during this discussion of Romney’s faith this week. If Hugh Hewitt and the various blogs for Romney think folks are raking Romney over the coals for his faith, they ain’t seen nothin’…
Giuliani is playing a little damage control after receiving criticism over comments that his wife might play a role in his administration. WASHINGTON – Republican presidential contender Rudy Giuliani said Friday his wife will not be a member of his…
Dobson’s arrogance in this situation is shocking. I don’t mean his apparent hypocrisy in defending Romney against religious examination while turning it on Thompson. I mean his presumption to judge Thompson’s Christianity in the absence of evidence to the contrary….
The former governor had difficulty drawing more than about 30 attendees at a meeting in Richmond yesterday, NLS reports, while at the same location Lieutenant Governor Bill Bolling hosted over 150 at an advisory council meeting. It looks like very…