CNN has the headline, no article. MSNBC has something — he’s being replaced by Robert Gates, CIA Director under Bush 41. The NY Times editorial from this morning is prescient. UPDATE: Apparently, it’s been in the works for some time. Yet, Bush said last week that Rummy would stay on for the remaining two years. So . . . Bush … Read More
Pictures From Rebecca’s Wedding
Cameraphone didn’t do justice. She was beautiful and not at all tinted green. A terrific day for a terrific couple, and I was glad to witness it.
Election Post-Mortem
Well, my predictions were pretty close. I predicted a Democratic gain in the House of 24 seats — it’s 28 right now. In the Senate, I predicted a Dem gain of five seats (meaning that they don’t take the majority). They have four in the pocket, and have all but "won" in Montana and Virginia. Those states will probably be … Read More
Live-blogging the Election Results
Apparently, CNN’s invitation to me got lost in the snail mail, so I’ll be liveblogging solo. Don’t get the impression that I’m sitting here at my computer doing this all evening. It’s a long night and the results will be trickling in. So I’m doing this and other things (like reading scripts). 6:00 p.m. – Canary in the coalmines. Polls … Read More
We Interrupt This Election To Bring You Important News
Britney Spears filed for divorce a few hours ago. Here’s the actual divorce papers filed in court today (PDF format). She’s citing "irreconcilable differences" — but that’s probably because there’s no box for "He’s a talentless hanger-on".
Why Vote-By-Mail Is Better
No waiting for hours in line No polling place intimidation No confusion about where to go to vote No need to make arrangements for childcare or time off from work No malfunctioning voting equipment No need to hire and train poll workers Increased election process integrity through signature verification Lower election administration costs Increased voter turnout Any arguments to any … Read More
Attack Of The Squirrels – Part Two
Here’s what I wrote only five days ago, on the subject of squirrels: I think they’re planning something big. When will you people listen to me?!? I was right!!!
Election Day Potpourri
I HOPE TO LIVE-BLOG THE ELECTION RETURNS TONIGHT, SO STAY TUNED…. But if you want to follow the returns yourself, the WSJ has a great checklist (PDF format) with tips on what to look for. I know. I usually don’t get revved up about midterm elections either. But this one is important, because we need people in Congress to act … Read More
Picture Of The Day
So Bush is out on the campaign trail, riling up the base (as they say): Okay. Maybe not.
A Night At The Opera
Me? Not a big opera fan. I mean, Porgy and Bess, sure. But that’s about as far down that path as I’ve ever cared to go. But Heather and her fiance Jeff were appearing this weekend in the Greensboro Opera Company’s production of Madama Butterfly at the War Memorial Auditorium. How could I say "no" to that? It was pretty … Read More
Stupid Is As Stupid Does
It’s a game called "The Stupid Game". Basically, you sit around with your friends and answer the question, "What’s the stupidest thing you’ve ever done?" A guy in Michigan was playing the game at a party with his pals, and answered: "Shot a guy in the head." He’s now under arrest. I think playing that game was the second stupidest … Read More
The State Of the Race, Part III: Good News From VA?
The most recent poll, just released, puts Webb over Allen by an astounding eight points. That’s a contradiction with a Gallup Poll released this morning, which put Allen up by three. The difference? The Gallup Poll was conducted Nov. 1-3 (in the wake of the Kerry messup). This new poll was conducted Nov. 3-5. Looks good.
The State Of The Race, Part II: My Predictions
Senate 50-50, which means Republicans retain majority. We’ll ultimately win Missouri (it’ll take more than a day to get the official results), but it ultimately won’t matter because we’ll lose Virginia. See my prediction map here. House Democrat pickup of 24 seats, meaning they’ll take majority control. RELATED: A good cheat sheet for tomorrow.
Evangelicals In Crisis
What John says: And it’s a very welcome crisis, I think – not in the "I hate the religious right, let them suffer" kind of way, but rather, in the "the religious right has gotten away from Jesus" kind of way. They no longer represent Jesus’ teachings, they now represent Ceasar’s. The religious right has "gone too far," says Hamilton. … Read More
Groganisms
"Groganism" – n. (1) a strained metaphor or simile, or a series of mixed metaphors, inserted into a political opinion column; (2) misused words and phrases — named after columnist Kaye Grogan Today’s Groganisms: "If the pollsters associated with Zolby, the Associated Press, and other liberal media would conduct polls without allowing themselves to be systematically biased — they would … Read More