I just finished interviewing Rep. Lynn Westmoreland, (R-GA). The first thing I asked during the interview was whether he'd seen proof that last night's elections had an impact on the DC Democrats' behavior. To my surprise, he said that it didn't appear that the elections had had much of an' [...]
Today Minnesota Majority launched a new radio ad campaign aimed at the constituents of US Representatives Tim Walz (Minnesota’s 1st Congressional district) and Colin Peterson (Minnesota’s 7th Congressional district). The ad warns of the pitfalls of H.R. 3692, the House version of the health care ‘reform’ bill, and encourages concerned [...]
"Barrack Hussein Obama, Mmm, Mmm, Mmm." Catchy tune that. And how glad I am that my kids will not be getting a dose of it at their non-government school. But I'm assured by my fellow parents who do have kids at government schools that those couple of videos that popped' [...]
After Tuesday night's thumping administered by independents and conservatives, I'd think it'd be wise for Democrats living in swing districts to pay attention to their constituents, especially if they attended TEA Parties and townhall meetings. That goes double for those Democrats who are considering voting in lockstep with John Conyers [...]
Interesting discussions at MPR today - worth a read and a listen:
Given the vacuous nature of most news these days, it's not a service to the listener to prove one's "mainstreamness" by trying to be just like everyone else. Besides, the issue isn't really about one's views. Conservative views,' [...]
In light of the saga of New York's 23rd Congressional District special election, National Review Online will be posting a symposium on the supposed civil war among Republicans that John touched on last night. This is what I had to say in response to the questions framed by [...]
Republicans had their best night in five years yesterday, winning two governorships in states that went big for Barack Obama last year. They came closer than some would have guessed in holding a California district while running a no-name against the state’s Lieutenant Governor. And while the local GOP [...]
Last night's GOP blowouts in Virginia and Chris Christie's win in ultra-blue New Jersey were fueled by independents fleeing the Democratic Party like Democrats were selling nuclear waste, people like Tim Walz will need to rethink things a bit.
If I'm Rep. Walz's campaign manager, I'm telling him that he can't' [...]
I’m waiting for the first Saint Paul DFLer to chuckle and say “Hah! We pwn this town!”
I’m ready. I’ll respond (with a nod to School Board candidate Chris Conner), “Yep. You own 42% tax increases, sclerotic services, the biggest public school achievement gap in the country, graduation rates south of [...]
Of all the headlines that a Democratic strategist didn't want to read this morning, this headline would top the charts:
Independents fuel GOP victories in Va., N.J.
Whether this was a referendum on President Obama is essentially irrelevant to political strategists of all political persuasions. What's relevant is that independents registered' [...]
As most of you are aware there were three big races that the nation was watching on Election day. Two of those races were for the Governorship of New Jersey and Virginia.
Virginia has long been a Republican stronghold, but went for Obama in 2008. While it would not be overwhelmingly [...]
Gary: Michael, Thanks for taking the time this Saturday to talk about KSTP's investigation into Mark Ritchie.
Michael: Thanks for the opportunity.
GARY: What was the most disturbing thing for you from the piece?
MICHAEL: It's clear from KSTP's report that mistakes were made regarding how absentee ballots were counted. Similar ballots [...]
