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Posts on Tuesday, August 5, 2008

Novak retires

The Prince of Darkness is hanging it up, and here's hoping that his spot in the conservative chattering class is filled with a sensible substitute.

Clinton denies being racist

Somewhat unprompted, the former president manages to inject race into the presidential race by expressing anger over being labeled a racist.

White House ordered forgery

Courtesy of Ron Suskind comes more news from the Department of Not Even Shocking Anymore With This White House.

Cheney will go to his bunker

It's bad enough the Republicans have to let Bush speak at their convention, but they're not going to compound that mistake by letting Cheney out of his bunker.

Debates doubling as "Meet the Press" tryout?

The presidential debate schedule is announced, and the four hosts have all been mentioned as possible replacements for Tim Russert.

McCain's Bush-ectomy

The senator attempts a separation process by admitting that the country is worse off than it was four years ago but, interestingly, not eight years ago.

Turn around, Obama

The new Zogby poll is way early and possibly imperfect, but suggests Obama needs something to turn things around.

Those other forged documents

Ron Suskind charges that the Bush administration used a forged document to buttress the case for invading Iraq. It wouldn't be the first time.

The mother's milk of Nebraska politics

Former Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns gets a can of nonevaporated whup-ass opened on him in a cow-milking contest in the state's Senate race.

Currently in War Room

Mukasey checks out of hospital

The attorney general, who collapsed while giving a speech on Thursday night, says he's feeling fine and that tests came back with good results.

Friday, Nov 21, 2008 20:55 EST

Happy Thanksgiving, from Sarah Palin

Alaska's governor probably could have chosen a better backdrop for the press conference she gave after "pardoning" one turkey.

Friday, Nov 21, 2008 20:30 EST

Obama looking at retired four-stars for key posts

Retired Marine Corps Gen. James L. Jones and Navy Adm. Dennis C. Blair are rumored to be Obama's top choices for top national security positions.

Friday, Nov 21, 2008 19:40 EST

Franken keeps gaining on Coleman

With the recount in their race entering its third day, the gap between Minnesota Republican Sen. Norm Coleman and challenger Al Franken is now even smaller.

Friday, Nov 21, 2008 18:50 EST