Eight utterly superficial assessments of the candidates

1. John McCain? Old soldiers never die, they just find another war to fight. 2. Hillary’s “thirty years of political experience” add up to only slightly more than Barack Obama’s creds. And he’s a lot more likable. 3. Rudy “9/11” Giuliani wouldn’t have a candidacy if he’d been out of town that day. And besides, … Continue reading Eight utterly superficial assessments of the candidates

Clinton thoughtful, careful during Rose interview

Charlie Rose interviewed Bill Clinton last night and I watched to see what Clinton would say or not say about the campaign. Rose was good at boring in when Clinton equivocated. Parry. Feint. Lunge. Politely. Bill seemed subdued but confident about Hillary’s campaign, and surprisingly complimentary about her Democratic opponents, particularly Obama. I had expected … Continue reading Clinton thoughtful, careful during Rose interview

Moderator, cackle distract from Dem debate

It’s old news now that the Democrats’ debate yesterday in Des Moines benefited ever so slightly from coming after, not before, the GOP debate. Des Moines Register Editor Carolyn Washburn, moderator of both events, gave the Democratic candidates more leeway in answering their questions, stretching their allotted time, and interacting with one other. The resulting “debate” was somewhat … Continue reading Moderator, cackle distract from Dem debate

Joke or not, Clinton press release was pretty silly

Okay, I’m a little late reading Hillary’s December 2 press release … you know, the one about Obama’s kindergarten essay. Still, it made amusing reading and stands as proof that the political Silly Season is upon us (I sometimes think it started when George Bush was elected). It cites several incidents from the past as proof that Obama … Continue reading Joke or not, Clinton press release was pretty silly