John Tabin
Most of the networks now agree: Scott Walker has prevailed in the recall election, just as Aaron predicted earlier today (and I forecasted three weeks ago). Governors, take note: You can take on the public sector unions and win. Proceed…
Bill Pascrell has bested Steven Rothman in New Jersey’s Ninth Congressional District. At first blush, good news for Hamas supporters who need an advocate in Congress. But on Twitter, National Review‘s Dan Foster raises an intriguing possibility: Pascrell wins #NJ9 But…
A fun montage, care of the Washington Examiner‘s Charlie Spiering:
Today’s Democratic primary in New Jersey’s Ninth Congressional District — which, due to redistricting, is a contest between two incumbent congressmen, Steve Rothman and Bill Pascrell — has developed into an ugly fight over Israel. Pascrell has courted the local…
John Edwards, charged with six counts of violating campaign law, was found not guilty on one count today; the judge declared a mistrial on the other five counts, as the jury could not come to a unanimous verdict on any…
A story my father likes to tell: It’s the 60s, during his years in college in Chicago, and he’s with his parents in Highland Park, Illinois for a High Holiday service at Congregation Solel (where I would become a bar…
From the Wall Street Journal: LAHORE—A Pakistani doctor who helped the Central Intelligence Agency track down Osama bin Laden was sentenced to 33 years in prison, officials said, a decision that will further strain relations with the U.S. The doctor,…
If you’re familiar with our friend Phil Klein, whether through his work at the Washington Examiner over the past year or here at AmSpec in years past, you know that he’s long been one of Mitt Romney’s most dogged and…
Paul Ryan says he’s “nervous” about the upcoming recall election in his home state of Wisconsin: Ryan told editors and reporters of The Washington Examiner that the race between Walker and Tom Barrett, the Democratic mayor of Milwaukee, will be close despite…
Jim mentioned this earlier, but it’s worth highlighting Dick Lugar’s shrill parting statement. Though he says “I hope my opponent wins in November,” it doesn’t sound like he means it: If Mr. Mourdock is elected, I want him to be a…
