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Keeping Expectations In Check

I’ve read several conservatives who argue that Paul Ryan will “will wipe the floor with Vice President Joe Biden in their one debate in October.”  I don’t think that is a realistic assumption.  Ryan has worked very hard to make himself expert on one (important) . . . . Continue Reading »

A Message Pick Vs. A No Message Pick

When looking at how much “risk” Romney wants to take on in picking a running mate, it helps to look at what kind of positive message Romney wants the public to hear in the fall campaign (that is distinct from the obvious negative message that Romney will run regarding economic . . . . Continue Reading »

A Jindal Campaign For Jindal

So the NRO crew has been writing a lot about the possibility of Romney picking Bobby Jindal for Veep.  Rich Lowry is for it.   Andrew Stuttaford worries that the Jindal exorcism story from back in his college days could turn into a major problem.  Ramesh Ponnuru has suggested a big . . . . Continue Reading »

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