Democrats Gather Tough-guy Hollywood Support

by Art Smith

I see where Hillary has picked up an endorsement from Jack Nicholson.  Obama, for his part, has picked up Robert De Niro’s support. “Mrs. Clinton has been involved in issues, everything from health care, which we know and prison reform and helping the...

I Underwhelm Myself

by Art Smith

I promised I would try and take a position on the remaining candidates before things are settled. I’m probably too late, but tomorrow still has possibilities for Romney. The party is definitely looking like it’s leaning to port, and it’s what we have...

It’s Not the End

by Art Smith

I’ve read and heard a number of conservatives (and I myself have struggled with this) who appear to be giving up on this year’s elections already. I’m disappointed. Ann Coulter certainly exuded an extreme version of the conservative angst (although...

Iowa: Good News and Bad News On Bottles

by Art Smith

Good news: The Iowa General Assembly has decided that the “new” bottle bill tax proposed by Iowa Governor Chet Culver (see earlier story) is dead for 2008. As you would probably think, I’m pleased. It’s not clear if the reason for the timely...

The Aftermath, and the Wuss

by Art Smith

It’s been a busy day in politics… John Edwards has apparently been paying attention to our suggestions. He has decided to drop out of the race leaving no endorsement (yet).  Any bets on who that helps? Rudy Giuliani also has departed, providing an...

McCain Takes Florida – Barely

by Art Smith

John McCain appears to have won the Florida Primary. The good news is that Ron Paul only got 3 percent of the vote… still too high, but an improvement on prior states. What’s funny is that Giuliani (15 percent) did considerably better than Paul, and yet...