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NJ Governor's Race Goes Down to the Wire
Though Republican Chris Christie has led the New Jersey governor's race by double digits throughout much of the summer, Gov. Corzine has closed the gap. As voters go to the polls, the race remains too close to call. Of the four races to be decided tomorrow, the one whose outcome is probably …A Famous Victory?
Conservatives are preparing to hail a Doug Hoffman victory in NY-23, if it occurs, as a mighty victory. This is a deeply unrealistic assessment. In two of the three most watched races in the country, the candidate of the president’s party is running neck and neck against his main challenger – in …Most Absurd Spin of the Month
The Wall Street Journal has a news story this morning that contends that President Obama and the Democrats in Congress are compiling an impressive list of legislative wins. OK - so what's in this string of unheralded victories? The Wall Street Journal has a news story this morning, …Bill Ayers at the White House?
That's what the visitors' logs released Friday suggested. In fact, it turned out to be a very different Ayers. But comic identity confusion is the least of the problems generated by the White House's misconceived new transparency policy, as I argue in my column today on CNN.com. That's what the …Hoffman Pulls Ahead in NY-23
Updated: A new Siena Research Institute poll released just minutes ago shows Conservative Doug Hoffman with a five point lead over Democratic candidate Bill Owens in NY-23, 41%-36%. However, the number of undecideds in New York has skyrocketed since Republican Dede Scozzafava abruptly pulled out …Prediction Time
The betting markets are too thin to rely on for this cycle, but they do fit with my general read on the situation: McDonnell wins, Hoffman wins, Christie loses. The betting markets are too thin to rely on for this cycle, but they do fit with my general read on the situation: McDonnell wins, …Leave Larry David Alone
HBO and television in general is, as Larry David's critics note, far more likely to insult Catholics than adherents of almost any other religion. Only Southern Baptists and Mormons are in the running for this dubious honor. From a Christian perspective this should be a badge of honor rather than …Bachmann to America: Come Storm Congress
Last night, on Sean Hannity's program, Rep. Michele Bachmann urged the audience to: "come to Washington, D.C. [and] join me so we can go up and down through the halls, find members of Congress, look at the whites of their eyes and say, 'Don't take away my healthcare.'" Rep. Michele Bachmann is …Lesson from NY: Let the Reformers Compete
Dede Scozzafava’s withdrawal in New York's 23rd congressional district has spurred calls for Republican-turned-independent Chris Daggett to do the same in New Jersey's governor's race. But Scozzafava's withdrawal actually strengthens the case for Daggett to remain in the race. Dede Scozzafava’s …Kirk Runs to the Center
By proposing the “centrist” alternative to the Pelosi healthcare bill, House Representative Mark Kirk (R-IL) appears to be building the foundation on which to present himself as a “pragmatic” conservative in his upcoming run for Barack Obama’s old Senate seat. By 84175" target="_blank"> …Demonizing Food Corporations Won't Make America Thin Again
The fabulous productivity of modern agriculture and industry have made food more available than ever before in the history of the world. Human beings, who evolved in conditions of food scarcity, are understandably finding it difficult to adapt to these new conditions of abundance. If you were born …Demonizing Food Corporations Won't Make America Thin Again
The fabulous productivity of modern agriculture and industry have made food more available than ever before in the history of the world. Human beings, who evolved in conditions of food scarcity, are understandably finding it difficult to adapt to these new conditions of abundance. My new National …Hillary Oversells Honduran Deal
Desperate for good news, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton trumpeted a U.S. brokered deal between ousted Honduran President Manuel Zelaya and the de facto government. But despite her claims of an "historic agreement" and expectations for Zelaya's return to power, the standoff may not be any closer …GOP Fights for Foothold in Big Apple
Running as a Republican for the New York City Council is either a very brave or very foolish thing to do. Democrats outnumber Republicans five to one in citywide registration and control 48 of the 51 seats on the City Council. Running as a Republican for the New York City Council is either a very …Dead Heat in NY-23
A poll released today shows Conservative Party candidate Doug Hoffman pulling within one point of Democrat Bill Owens in the tightly contested NY-23 congressional race. A Daily Kos poll released today showed Conservative Doug Hoffman pulling within one point of Democrat Bill Owens in the …Hoffman Comes Clean
In a recent campaign ad, Doug Hoffman decided to take a page from Ralph Lauren by digitally editing away some physical imperfections. Apparently bad teeth turn voters off - especially in New York's 23rd congressional district. Recognizing this, Doug Hoffman has decided to take a page from …