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Mitt vs. Newt
Two ideologically problematic finalists: One is a man of center-right temperament who has of late adopted a conservative agenda. The other is a man more conservative by nature but possessed of an unbounded need for grand display that has already led him to unconservative places even he is at a loss to explain. Continue reading
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Perry’s border baloney
Texas’ jobs bonanza for aliens Rick Perry stumbled through much of the last GOP debate, but not when speaking about immigration. He issued a clarion condemnation of critics of his state’s policy of giving the children of illegal immigrants in-state … Continue reading
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Obama’s Badger State Blues
A union defeat in Wisconsin could hurt the president’s re-election bid. During the past eight days, thousands of Wisconsin teachers walked out of classrooms, shutting down schools. Tens of thousands of public employees staged an apparent wildcat strike, flooding Wisconsin’s … Continue reading
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Obama’s lack of faith
What mysterious brand of public policy has Obama employed that exemplifies this sacred trust between public officials and the common citizen? Continue reading
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Santa and Frank
People who remember the old comic strip “Peanuts” will recall an often repeated situation where Lucy offers to hold a football for Charlie Brown to kick. Then, as Charlie comes running up to kick it, Lucy snatches away the ball … Continue reading
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Obama and the Woes of the Democrats
The president’s low ratings mean he can’t lift his party by campaigning. Democrats are acknowledging they’ll lose ground in the midterms. The only question is how much. Today, the evidence points to quite a lot. Continue reading
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