Drunkblogging the McCain-Obama Bout
In the blue corner, it's Barack Obama. In the red corner, it's John McCain. Ready to document the blows with a martini in hand, it's Vodkapundit's Stephen Green.
Who Won Round Two?
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McCain came out swinging in Tuesday night's debate — but was he the clear winner? (Also: A debate wrap-up podcast with Stephen Green, Glenn Reynolds, James Lileks and Jennifer Rubin; and Roger Simon asks: Is It Over Yet? |
Questions for the Candidates at Tonight’s Debate
Some pointed questions about the surge directed to both candidates in advance of tonight's town hall face-off.
Misunderstanding Chinese Intentions
Why do we turn a naive and blind eye to Beijing's massive military build-up?
Is Mexico Really ‘Dysfunctional’?
Perhaps — but Joe Biden's cheap applause line deserves to be used against him in the court of public opinion.
Obama’s Energy Plan a Mix of Bad and Good
Some steps forward, but also a crazy carbon reduction scheme.
Ayers-Dohrn-Obama Tie Shouldn’t Be Dismissed
As everyone concentrates on Bill Ayers, a bigger story may be Obama's link to Ayers' wife, Bernardine Dohrn.
The Recalcitrance of Facts, or Barney Frank as Doctor Who
The mainstream media holds back the full story of the Massachusetts congressman and the financial crisis.
Ask Dr. Helen: How Do You Deal With a Palin Hater?
When political passion becomes obsessive and unhealthy.
Who To Vote For: Genial Warrior or Ivy League Messiah?
It's still a tough decision for those of us who don't vote a party line.
The Media Discovers the Obama-Ayers Relationship
Will the fact that it's getting mainstream scrutiny change anything?
O.J. Finally Found Guilty
Thirteen years too late, but sweet nonetheless. (Also, Roger L. Simon on Vindication For the Goldman Family)
Americans Can’t Get No Satisfaction
91% of us are unhappy with the state of the nation. The question is: who are the nine percent?
Why the Bailout Infuriates Voters
A bill supposedly meant to stave off financial Armageddon needed pork-barrel "sweeteners" to pass.
Bolivia Spirals Toward Crisis
Things have been going from bad to worse under President Evo Morales, a Chavez clone.
Financial Crisis Sparks Anti-American Fervor in Europe
The credit crunch has made bashing the United States de rigeur again on the continent.
McCain Must Wake Up and Quit Pussyfooting Around
If he doesn't get extremely aggressive very quickly, he won't make it.
British Media Snobs Look Down Their Noses at Palin
What attracts Middle America disgusts the UK media establishment.
Bailout Saga Proves That Elites Don’t Care What We Think
A loophole-laden monstrosity puts a broken political culture on full display.
Student Ignorance of Civics Is Nothing New
American kids' mastery of the facts every citizen ought to know has never been impressive.
Dems’ Split over Obama Not About Race and Sour Grapes
More relevant are the baroque delegate rules and strong-arm tactics that helped him to victory.
From Main Street to Wall Street: The End of an Era
The oil crisis and the credit crunch mark the end of one epoch and the painful but promising beginnings of another that won't come from Wall Street or Washington.
Sarah ‘Barracuda’ Clutch Under Pressure
Palin's debate performance proved yet again that she is able to raise the level of her game when it matters most.
It’s All Coming Down to a Few Key States …
... and both sides have illusions about flipping some electoral votes to red or blue.
Crying Wolf over ‘Stolen Elections’
Sore losers are eating away at trust in the democratic process. And guess who the latest "victim" is ...
