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Finally, more than a dime’s worth of difference between the parties
Bright lines. For years, conservatives complained with solid justification that there was very little daylight between Republicans and Democrats, especially in Washington. In the era of so-called...
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Quotes of the day
Smears. “The long-simmering feud between Democrats and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce has erupted into a full-scale war… “‘Just this week, we learned that one of the largest groups paying for these ads...
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Poll: What was the Obamateurism of the Week?
Seals, signals, and stops. Drop everything, folks, because it’s time once again to pick the Obamateurism of the Week! We tend to think of this presidency as half-empty, and it often gets its signals...
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NFL Week 5 open thread
I can see a Moss moon arrivin'. Everything balances. Notre Dame wins two in a row, yesterday edging Pitt 23-17; I take my first losing week at 2-4, putting my season record to a still-respectable...
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Hix Nix Politix Trix
Desper-ix. Politics and dating have two rules in common. First, desperation is not an aphrodisiac — and second, don’t leave “hickys” where people can see them. In the latest silly kerfuffle in midterm...
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Videos: Minnesota Republicans get air time on Monday Night Football
Twin Cities push. Those of us in the Twin Cities that watch Monday Night Football will get a reminder that Republicans are fighting for the opportunity to represent Minneapolis and St. Paul in...
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On my desk: City of Man
The future of Christian engagement in politics. Or, more precisely, on my Kindle — about which more in a moment. In City of Man, Washington Post columnist Michael Gerson and Commentary’s Peter Wehner...
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The “As Seen On TV” President
Instead of change, people want their money back. Have you ever bought a product after seeing an infomercial where that product looks so amazingly impressive that you simply must have it? It’s OK, you...
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Quotes of the day
Enemies list. Via Jon Henke: “Foreign-connected PACs “Election cycle: 2010 “Total: $12,204,154 “To Dems: $6,517,903 “To Repubs: $5,581,701″ *** “That is the same tactic and logic that Sen. Joe McCarthy...
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Obamateurism of the Day
Do as I say ... Barack Obama has spent the better part of the last two weeks cajoling discouraged Democrats to get engaged in the midterm elections. Allahpundit captured this typical exhortation in the...
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NOW’s endorsement hypocrisy strikes again
The company they choose. Let’s see if we can guess who NOW added to their Hall of Shame over an insult to a “powerful woman.” No fair clicking through first and peeking at the answer: So what’s wrong...
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Obama’s attack on Chamber of Commerce backfiring
McCarthyism. When the New York Times punctures a White House meme, it can reasonably be considered a flop. Last week, Barack Obama himself accused the Chamber of Commerce of using foreign money to...
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Everything You Believe About Minnesota Is Wrong
Uff da! My radio colleagues Ed Morrissey (with the A-squad Hot Air) and King Banaian (of SCSU Scholars, also found in the Green Room) will post on occasion about politics in Minnesota, where the three...
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Halperin: Consensus is Obama’s in way over his head
Who'da thunk it? This may seem hard to believe, considering all of the deep experience Barack Obama brought to the presidency, but a consensus in Washington has formed that he may be in over his head....
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Video: Harry Reid’s greatest living Americans are …
... dead. This revealing and humorous moment comes to us from CBN’s David Brody, via Jeff Dunetz, showcasing the rather unusual thought processes of the current Senate Majority Leader. Brody asked...
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Foot bandits strike in Greece!
Plus, Ramussen shows rebound for ObamaCare repeal. Recall that Barack Obama warned Americans in August 2009 that we need ObamaCare to protect us from doctors who choose amputations over treatment...
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Video: The “Jaws” Giorango Debate
"I didn't know the extent..."? Mark Kirk and Alexi Giannoulias held their first debate yesterday on Meet the Press, and from the reaction on Morning Joe today, the Democratic nominee created more...
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The Ed Morrissey Show: Peter Wehner, Joel Demos
3 pm ET! Today on The Ed Morrissey Show (3 pm ET), we will speak with author and Commentary columnist Peter Wehner about his new book, City of Man, co-authored by Michael Gerson. We’ll step through...
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A Clinton visit the newest sign of desperation?
First Frank, now Hinchey. With Barack Obama’s popularity plummeting to the point where a visit does more damage to Democrats than Republicans, incumbent Democrats have increasingly turned to Bill...
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Video: Manchin’s got a gun …
Ambition's come undone. When Republicans created campaign ads featuring firearms, the Left howled about mindlessness, violence, and intimidation. Will they make the same complaint about Joe Manchin’s...
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