Republican Campaigns
Romney Slams Obama-Biden in Apparent Audition
Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney was leading the pro-McCain forces in Denver Tuesday in what appeared to many to be an audition for the number 2 spot on a McCain ticket. Romney drove home the fact that Obama’s “qualifications” for the White House stem more from celebrity than leadership or experience.
I admire Romney’s drive [...]
MD GOP - It’s Time for the Revolution
I know the timing could be better, but Maryland Senate Minority Leader David Brinkley’s announcement that he will step down means that it’s time for grassroots Republicans to demand change. If we ever want to see Maryland become a true two party state, the GOP must begin to offer true alternatives. Democrat-light will simply not [...]
OUCH Indeed
The sun will rise this morning and I am sure that it will set this evening. However, today is one of those rare days that I find myself in agreement with Eric Luedtke over at Free State Politics.
While I agree with the Club for Growth on many issues, Pat Toomey’s people seem to have [...]
When Does Consistency Equal Flip-Flopping?
When you’re a liberal.
Eric Luedtke somehow thinks that he’s clever:
Ha. McCain, during his little sit-down with Rick Warren, said he wouldn’t have nominated Ginsburg, Breyer, or Souter to the Supreme Court. Except he voted to confirm them as a Senator. Flip-Flop John strikes again.
No Eric. This is one instance where McCain is being quite [...]
Eric Cantor for VP!
No, this isn’t an endorsement. McCain will pick whoever he’s most comfortable with. But I have to admit that the idea is not only intriguing, placing Eric on the ticket would be a great choice!
Cantor’s young, smart, and respected among all of his colleagues. Cantor’s a fighter! While I don’t always [...]
House GOP Continues Sit-in
Welcome to the Revolution! House conservatives, led by Rep. Mike Pence (R-IN) and Rep. Jeb Hensarling (R-TX) vow to continue their 1960’s style sit-in to protest the Democrat-led adjournment of the House without acting to combat the rising cost of energy.
We’re starting to see some of the fire that ignited the Reagan, then Gingrich revolutions. [...]
Kaine for Veep?
Bearing Drift tackles the potential Obama-Kaine ticket from a slightly different angle. If you think I’m tough on leftists, read here. DCH tackles the “religious faith” of both the Messiah and Kaine. Some folks may consider it bad manners, but the analysis is dead on.
Another interesting question posed by DCH is -
God [...]
McCain Ad Portrays Obama As Celebrity, Not Leader
I was a bit surprised when the Hedgehog Report thoroughly panned John McCain’s new ad. I think the point comes through loud and clear - Do we want a rock star or a leader? Do we want higher taxes? Do we want higher gas prices?
Kudos to McCain! America can’t afford Barack [...]
Bomb Throwing in the Virginia AG’s Race
Chris Obenshain has a great post at Bearing Drift on the escalation of attacks on AG candidate John Brownlee by supporters Ken Cuccinelli. While Obenshain doesn’t state it, I believe that this is a great lesson in attempting to meld principle with electability.
No conservative attacks Cuccinelli for his principles. However, the question of [...]
Ted Stevens Indicted
Sen. Ted Stevens (R-AK) has been indicted by a federal grand jury. Steven, 84, the nation’s longest-serving GOP senator has been indicted on seven counts of falsely reporting hundreds of thousands of dollars in services he received from a company that helped renovate his home.
Unlike our Democrat brethren, we should not defend or protect [...]
Bigots for Kratovil
Kratovil for Congress shill “Bud the Blogger” doesn’t like Andy Harris’ pollster. Bud claims he’s gay. I say, “So What?”.
Frankie’s boy says that pollster Arthur Finkelstein “married” his long-time partner. Again, “So What?”.
Bud claims that this somehow proves that Maryland Sen. Andy Harris is not a conservative. How? When has [...]
Andy Harris Leads in Poll …
… for a REASON!
A recent poll shows Maryland Sen. Andy Harris with a 16 point lead over his Democrat rival Frank Kratovil. There’s a good reason for voters’ overwhelming approval of Harris. Contrary to some, who seem to believe that the world ends on the eastern shores of the Chesapeake Bay, there are [...]
The Jim Gilmore / Mark Warner Debate
Since I wasn’t at the Homestead for today’s debate (and there was no live C-SPAN coverage), I’ll have to depend on press and blog accounts like everyone else. Shad Plank calls the debate a push. I was a bit disappointed that the Daily Press criticized Gilmore for lacking specificity on non-drilling energy policy [...]
Why We Don’t Deserve to Be The Majority Party
Missouri State Treasurer Sarah Steelman is running for governor. Who is attacking her at every opportunity? People like House Minority Whip Roy Blunt (R-MO) and Sen. Kit Bond (R-MO).
Why? Steelman appears to be a Republican more in the mold of Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal, Sen. Jim DeMint (R-SC), [...]
Another Outstanding Quarter for Andy Harris
Maryland Senator, and First District congressional candidate, Andy Harris has again out-raised his opponent, Queen Anne’s County States Attorney Frank Kratovil.
Despite Kratovil’s courting of liberal special interest money, Harris has raised more money than his opponent for the 4th consecutive quarter. Harris currently has over $150,000 more cash on hand than his Democrat opponent [...]
