Tag Archives: Governor

Blagojevich’s Football

I was in no doubt that Rod Blagojevich was a troubled and exceedingly peculiar man. These past few days have seen a flood of revealing details from aides and Democratic Party insiders which cast even his sanity into question (potentially … Continue reading

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McCain Hits Back. Hard.

John McCain, in an interview with Brian Williams on Sarah Palin: “The facts are funny things. She’s been in elected office longer than Sen. Obama. She’s been the chief executive of the state that provides 20 percent of America’s energy; … Continue reading

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The McCain Campaign’s New Bumpersticker

They know what butters their bread!

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It’s Palin

CNN and Foxnews are reporting. Pretty surprising to me, but a pleasant surprise. Discussion topic: I am hearing from Obama supporters that she’s a bad pick because she’s inexperienced. Is this an actual argument Obama wants to make? Does this … Continue reading

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Mark Sanford for Veep?

Jason notices that a significant name is missing from the speaking lineup at the Republican convention. The libertarian South Carolina governor and longtime McCain backer would be an unexpected and welcome selection.

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Spitzer Resigns

But there’s no plea deal regarding the potential federal charges. Is it possible that the feds are going to do to Spitzer what Spitzer paid to do to “Kristen”? (HT: JOM): Eliot Spitzer’s tumultuous tumble from the zenith of a … Continue reading

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Helping The NYT Find Media Bias

Story here [via: Instapundit] After reading the story, you will probably need a new one of these:

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The Hottest Governor

Draft Sarah Palin has some excerpts from Alaska Magazine‘s profile of “America’s Hottest Governor.” Palin also happens to be the most popular governor in America. Indeed, with approval ratings often in the 90s, the conservative Republican is perhaps the most … Continue reading

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Jindal sworn in as Louisiana’s governor

(cross posted at Risk and Return) The most prominent Indian American politician in American history has now been sworn in as governor: Bobby Jindal took the oath of office as Louisiana’s 55th governor at noon today, becoming the state’s first … Continue reading

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