A thoroughly familiar-looking group of subversive right-winger types and I set out for the U.S. Space and Rocket Center this morning to see and hear Rick Santorum speak. He looked to have twice Newt’s crowd, as well as a robust Secret Service complement. Seeing and hearing two major presidential candidates made for a pretty cool … Read more
A familiar-looking group of subversive right-winger types and I set out for the U.S. Space and Rocket Center early this afternoon to see and hear Newt Gingrich speak. With 500 or so similarly-minded compatriots, we took in a typical—which is to say, quite good—Newt speech that was long on practical solutions, bold vision, and American … Read more
Well, here we are. You’ve only thought it’s been election season so far. Hammer down today. Defeating such an arrogant, divisive, unloved, and ineffective sitting president should be almost a layup. However, the Republicans have infused the contest with needless drama by dragging a less-than-optimal field of candidates to the party (see also: Democrats, 2004). … Read more