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Andrew Sullivan notes the Obamaniacs’ pre-reaction to the idea of pro-war, pro-Clinton Evan Bayh as his running mate. Sounds like fun times ahead.  It would be hard to fuck up Barack Obama’s brand any worse than picking John McCain’s honorary … Continue reading →

When I type “Pawlenty” into my Yahoo-powered NRA-ILA search box, I get back this: John McCain 2008 Gear McCain 2008 Stickers, Buttons, Pins Magnets, T-Shirts, Free Shipping. www.politicalgifts.com/mccain08 Nothing found for “pawlenty” Do they know something we don’t? Nothing wrong … Continue reading →

David Gergen probably doesn’t care, but Ouch! From a fascinating profile of McCain’s new top guy, Steve Schmidt: Nonetheless, Schmidt says he won’t allow the campaign to get thrown off by momentary distractions and pundits shooting from the hip. To … Continue reading →

Nobody noticed it yesterday, so I’m bumping it to its own post. Comments from Marylanders on this purported outrage would be appreciated. This means you, Kirk.

Okay, last one. Remember how Bush chose Dick Cheney for veep after Cheney vetted everybody else, and Bush was left thinking Cheney was the best-qualified of ’em all? Well, it’s a bit farfetched, but those in the Obama Must Choose … Continue reading →

In the Saddleback Forum event the other night, when asked to name three wise people on whose counsel he’d rely as President, McCain mentioned three people: Gen. David Petraeus, Rep. John Lewis, and eBay CEO Meg Whitman. Could one of … Continue reading →

Okay, I made my predictions on the VP choices yesterday. Here’s where I hedge my bet with The Inside Stuff (TM) that has been percolating along in my clippings file for the last four years. Back in 2004, McCain’s right-hand … Continue reading →

was Saturday. Go to Kirk’s place to see some celebratory musings. “You all know what holds up a chicken, right?” Can civvies be Legs? ‘Cause if so then I guess I’m just a damned Leg. Maybe this will help my … Continue reading →

1.1 billion people. 1 gold medal. Read the whole thing. Aftereffects here: Call it the Abhinav Effect. In the 24 hours since the shooter shot for gold at the Beijing Olympics, 65 air rifles have flown off shelves from just … Continue reading →

I would dearly LOVE IT if Obama picked Biden for his VP, as seems to be the buzz since Biden was summoned to Georgia. Does no one recall why Joe B. left the race in 1987? I was a youthful … Continue reading →