More Rahe on Romney
by Carl ScottPaul Rahe is talking sense over at Ricochet , connecting a couple recent Obamacare dots. He lays out the case against Romney, AND the only way Romney can defend himself, quite well. . . . . Continue Reading »
Florida, the Liberal Elite Media, and Newt vs. Decent Men and Women
by Peter Lawler1. Of course, Pete is right that any decent Republican now votes for either ROMNEY or SANTORUM. In Florida? Well, it’s winner-take- all and the race remains close (in one poll today a tie). So vote for ROMNEY. On the other hand: If Santorum does very poorly his funding dries up, and he may . . . . Continue Reading »
Stranglehold
by Pete SpiliakosDuring the debate yesterday (more on that soon) they showed the Volkswagen ad where they play Ted Nugent’s ‘Stranglehold’ in the background. I didn’t even know the name of the song until a couple of months ago. I just knew it as Kevin Von Erich’s . . . . Continue Reading »
Sustained by Cowardice?
by Peter LawlerRead the article by Ross Douthat linked below. It ends with the truthful thought that Republicans are just too cowardly to face up to the disaster the nominating process has become. There’s wishing for Mitch Daniels, but there’s no going over to his house and dragging him out to do his . . . . Continue Reading »
Is Romney Finished?
by Peter LawlerI have to admit I don’t know. And I have to admit that Pete and I underestimated Gingrich. Newt has a substantial lead in the two FL polls out today. Santorum is way behind. Things can change. But I don’t know what Romney can say or do to keep FL from being a Newt salute that dwarfs . . . . Continue Reading »
Dr. Newt, M.D.
by John PresnallI wasn’t able to follow the details of the South Carolina primary due to other pressing issues, but I caught a bit of Romney’s and Paul’s speeches via Sirius radio (nerd alert!). I didn’t hear or see Newt’s speech, but I trust in the basic soundness of Pete and Peter’s . . . . Continue Reading »
South Carolina
by Peter Lawler1. Newt’s speech was impressive in its classical American exceptionalism vs. Obama’s European Alinskyism. Nerds who read blogs will note his mention of THE FEDERALIST PAPERS. Romney was lame by comparison. Santorum was in the middle. In the CNN focus group, it’s interesting and . . . . Continue Reading »
Random Observations
by Peter Lawler1. If Newt’s victory in SC is big, it won’t be, at this point, shockingly big. 2. Let’s face it: Romney has real issues when it comes to actually getting votes. 3. And let’s face it: Newt will implode again. 4. It’s amazing how many people have emailed me to lecture me . . . . Continue Reading »
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