Why I'm Done With Sarah Palin

I used to be a fan of Sarah Palin, but even I can see that the best thing for her to do now is to step aside. When Sarah Palin first exploded on the scene at the 2008 Republican convention as John McCain’s running-mate, I was enthralled.  Yes, I admit, I thought she was terrific.  Here was this …

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Written by Brad Schaeffer on Tuesday August 16, 2011

Why the GOP Couldn't Win in 2008

Today, Laura Ingraham posed an important question to Donald Rumsfeld on her show: Would Obama be president today if the Iraq war hadn't happened? Laura Ingraham just posed an important question to Donald Rumsfeld on her radio program. Would Barack Obama be president today if the Iraq war had …

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Written by David Frum on Tuesday February 22, 2011

Reagan Never Went Rogue

Many commentators have likened Sarah Palin to revered conservative icon Ronald Reagan. Both were governors of Western states, but the similarities end there. As Sarah Palin embarks on a publicity tour for her book, conservative commentators have again taken to likening the former Alaska …

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Written by Rob Bernstein on Sunday November 22, 2009