Thoughts On “Mitt”

by Pete Spiliakos

What hath Netfix wrought. Continue Reading »

3 Feb 2014 0

Romney has it.

by Kate Pitrone

I am not presenting much new about the election and the political scientists here have far more information than I do, by profession.  However, observing the political scene and responding to the recent posts here, I feel compelled to weigh in.  I believe Romney is winning the . . . . Continue Reading »

28 Oct 2012 0

Obama, Kind of a Jerk, Won

by Carl Scott

But not decisively—Romney always held his own. And I would only say Obama won on the parts of the debates focused on foreign policy. On domestic issues, Romney won. Romney played the gentleman and the minimize-the-exposure strategy. Also a strategic vote-gaining focus on Israel. Very good . . . . Continue Reading »

22 Oct 2012 0

Arrogance

by Carl Scott

So we now know, if this astounding story from the Daily Mail holds up (via Campaign Spot , which quotes the key stuff), that Jonathan Tobin and I were absolutely right about the reason for Obama’s stumble: he arrogantly believed his own B.S. about Romney, and shirked his prep on the assumption . . . . Continue Reading »

9 Oct 2012 0

Another Theory for Obama’s Stumble: Arrogant Contempt

by Carl Scott

If you go to the big debate thread below, you’ll see that I offer a couple theories for why Obama did so poorly. You’ll also see that Kate has one I find worthy of further consideration. But whatever collection of explanations we adopt, Jonathan S. Tobin at Commentary offers one that . . . . Continue Reading »

5 Oct 2012 0

So Is The 2012 Presidential Election Like 1980 Or 2004?

by Pete Spiliakos

So I was watching one of the cable shows this week (can’t remember which) and one of the talking heads said that the Romney campaign was looking at the electoral situation as being somewhat like 1980.  In the summer, Carter and Reagan were close in the polls, but Carter’s support . . . . Continue Reading »

5 Aug 2012 0

Thoughts On “You Didn’t Build That”

by Pete Spiliakos

1.  Here is one reason I think the “You didn’t build that” issue is proving so hard to shake: It comes across like special pleading and it is demeaning to disfavored social groups.  Obama describes the success of businessmen and women as a matter of luck (“a . . . . Continue Reading »

27 Jul 2012 0

Obama and the Euromess

by Pete Spiliakos

I agree with Peter Lawler that the election is shaping up to be very close   if one projects from present circumstances (with only modest changes up or down to unemployment and job creation numbers.)  The most likely event that could crack open the election would be a crisis in . . . . Continue Reading »

15 Jun 2012 0

A Prepared Romney Could Win An Abortion Fight With Obama

by Pete Spiliakos

Real Clear Politics has run a pretty good article on the pros and cons of Romney picking Bob McDonnell for Vice President.  The article quotes  Quentin Kidd as saying that McDonnell’s social issues record could hurt Romney among some women and “If . . . . Continue Reading »

1 Jun 2012 0