He writes: I like Sarah Palin (though I don't know her well). I respect her (though I'm aware of some of her limitations). I wish her well (though I'm not convinced she should be the 2012 Republican presidential nominee). I am convinced, though, that she should have a chance to compete and make her case. Um, she made her case … Read More
Picture of the Day
Sarah Palin, drunk on her own delusions of national stature, after abandoning the governnorship.
Palin Is Brilliant
The news of Governor Sarah Palin's sudden resignation is, at 24 hours, old news. It's rather bizarre behavior. But I love the pro-Sarah spin out there: Bill Kristol writes: If Palin wants to run in 2012, why not do exactly what she announced today? It's an enormous gamble – but it could be a shrewd one. After all, she's freeing herself … Read More
GOP Rebukes Bachmann’s Census Boycott Plan
I don't know why Bachmann amuses me so, but she does. Even her own party is embarrassed by her — so much so that they're now going public. From Think Progress: Rep. Michele Bachmann (R-MN) has been bragging about the fact that she plans not to answer Census questions this year, which is a violation of federal law punishable with … Read More
60
With Coleman's concession, Al Franken finally becomes Senator Al Franken, Democrat from Minnesota. Finally. First Read writes: Most significantly, yesterday’s developments resulted in Democrats obtaining a filibuster-proof majority — 60 votes — in the Senate, and Dems want to have him seated by as early as Monday. Having 60 votes will shift the balance of power from the Republican Maine-iacs … Read More
Palin Profile
Vanity Fair has a whopper of an article on Sarah Palin, full of inside-the-McCain-campaign insight from those within the McCain camp (who, shall we say, are not Palin fans). If the Vanity Fair piece is too long, you might enjoy these excerpts from USA Today: On the campaign: "… (M)ost made it clear that they suffer a kind of survivor’s … Read More
Could Bachmann Wingnut Herself Out Of A Job?
The Star Tribune of Minneapolis raises an interesting point in its editorial bash of The World's Dumbest Politician ™, Michelle Bachmann: At the very least, the census statements call Bachmann's strategic judgment into question. She may be setting in motion events that could substantially hurt her home state and potentially cost her the office she occupies. The 2010 census will … Read More
Now She’s Just Making It Too Easy For Me
Rep. Michele Bachmann (R-MN) today, discussing the census: "Do they really need to know, like you said, the date and time that we leave mental stability?"
Bachmann Follies [UPDATED with Video]
Yay! Our favorite Worst Politician In The World ™ is back in the news with some more batshit insanity. Last week, Rep. Michelle Bachmann (R-MN) said that she would refuse to complete the census when it rolls around next year (which is a crime, by the way). Today on Fox News, she explained her reasoning: "Take this into consideration. If we look … Read More
Sanford Fallout
It really really looks like the GOP is revving up to cut ties with the religious right now. The Sanford Affair seems to have provided the opportunity to do this. Why do I think that? Well, the mainstream media is covered with stories about the downfall of social conservatism. And then there's quotes like this: South Carolina Rep. Bob Inglis… sees … Read More
GOP Sex Scandal Flow Chart
I know…. so many… it gets confusing… H/T TPM
It’s 2:15 PM. Do You Know Where Your Governor Is? [UPDATE: He Confesses]
Gov. Mark Sanford is late for his 2:00 pm news conference to explain his whereabouts and odd behavior these past six days. Except he hasn't shown up yet. Probably on the Chisholm Trail, I'm guessing. UPDATE (2:25 pm): Okay, here he is. He's basically apologizing to his wife, kids and staff for just disappearing like that. 2:27 pm: Now he's … Read More
Sanford To Explain All (And A Look At Decision 2012)
UPDATE: Since posting this item, the "other woman" question has come to the fore. According to source to TPM: ….a second car was identified at the Columbia airport, next to the SUV Sanford is believed to have used. Two additional sources in South Carolina politics said the same thing. Other sources also note that the Sanfords have been having problems in … Read More
Who Do Americans Trust To Handle Terrorism?
For decades, the American people believed that the Republican Party, despite whatever else they may lack, was the go-to party on issues involving national security and terrorism. A CNN/USA Today/Gallup poll from 2002 said that 57% of Americans felt Republicans were better on handling terrorism (only 22% favored Democrats). An NBC/WSJ poll from 2002 said that 49% of registered voters preferred Republicans to deal with terrorism (compared to 13% … Read More
Sanford: No, I Wasn’t Hiking — I Was In South America
Ooookay….. Gov. Mark Sanford arrived in the Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport this morning, having wrapped up a seven-day visit to Buenos Aires, Argentina, he said. Sanford said he had not been hiking along the Appalachian Trail, as his staff said in a Tuesday statement to the media. Sanford's whereabouts had been unknown since Thursday, and the mystery surrounding his absence fueled … Read More