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Why Do People Still Pretend to Think Some Republican Can Beat Romney?
A previous credible run for president is a huge advantage because whatever skeletons there may be get plucked from the closet in the first campaign. Romney has essentially been running for president for half a decade now, and there’s no dirt left to uncover.
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Reporter Has Front-Row Seat as Navy Rescues Iranian Ship from Pirates
If you read only one news article today, you must read the dramatic NY Times account of the U.S. Navy’s rescue of Iranians from Somali pirates. As luck would have it, a Pulitzer-prize winning reporter and photographer were embedded on one of the naval vessels. It’s hard to pick the best aspect of this story. […]
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Iowa Results: The Cliff Notes Version
Up with a touch of insomnia, I offer these observations: 1. It’s over — Romney will be the nominee. I like to think my endorsement played a key role in… aw, nevermind. 2. I’m bored — can we start the general campaign now? 3. Rick Santorum’s fling as the non-Romney flavor-of-the-day has about six days […]
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Wyden-Ryan Offers a Glimpse of a Bipartisan Approach to Healthcare
Ron Wyden is the longest-serving U.S. senator I had never heard of until this month. The Oregon Democrat may be on the brink of becoming better-known, as co-author of a promising proposal for Medicare reform.
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Brush With Greatness: Episcopalian Edition
I teamed up with the Web Goddess on Sunday to produce a web report published today on a visit to a Jersey City parish by the Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church. The occasion was a centennial celebration by Church of the Incarnation, launched in an era when black Jersey City residents had to travel […]
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Announcing A.T.I.N.’s Much-Coveted Endorsement: Romney for President
Ever since I realized that Michele Bachmann had no chance, I’ve told people that I’ll be voting for "whichever flawed candidate the Republicans nominate." Today I’m endorsing the flawed candidacy of Mitt Romney.
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Despite MoveOn Link, Zach Wahls Gay Marriage Video Inspires
In the category of "even a blind pig finds a truffle now and then," a repugnant left-wing organization has created a minor Facebook frenzy by publicizing a remarkable and inspiring three-minute speech by a 19-year-old advocate of same-sex marriage.
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GOP Needs to Do More to Counter the “Tax Breaks for the Rich” Mantra
The GOP’s position on the importance of capital formation may be true, but as an argument it’s both a snoozer and a loser. If the Republicans don’t compromise on taxes for the highest earners, they’re going to blow the chance to put a Republican in the White House.
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I Mourn for the Herman Cain Story That Could Have Been
I don’t think he’s qualified to be president, and I never thought there was any chance he would get the nomination. But I could see him as a cabinet secretary — maybe the Commerce Department. Just not in a Perry administration.
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Thanks to Those Who Serve
(I’m Looking at You, Harry)Among the many things I’m thankful for on this Thanksgiving Day, I’m grateful for the 1 percent of Americans who wear the uniforms of the United States Armed Forces. In particular, I’m thankful for one newly-promoted (yesterday!) Petty Officer Second Class, Harry Kirk Petersen.