Winter of Political Interest Interrupted by Spring Scandal and General Disarray
Days are now growing longer and as the temperatures are set to rise in the North East, the heat of the primary season is dwindling down and the two major political parties have little to offer except bickering and boredom. Hillary Clinton continues to apologize (see Briebart), Obama continues to preach incessantly, and John McCain continues to put everyone within a 100 miles radius – asleep (*no need for links to any particular articles.)
Enter Elliot Spitzer, former New York Speaker and current (as of yesterday) Governor, caught with his hands in the proverbial cookie-jar. Apparently, Elliot laundered some money and played fast and loose with a call girl (politics as usual in this morally enlightened society), and resigned with much apology.
Meanwhile on CNN and Fox, Governor Mike Huckabee has been weighing in on the current presidential race and Spitzer’s problems. It is evident by his demeanor and his answers that the much better candidate has slipped through the hands of the American people. He’s straightforward when it comes to answering questions on the Democrat’s issues of having a woman and an African-American running for the first time. He notes that neither name tag should apply, and rightly so. His comments on Spitzer are focused on the man's family; and not one mean-spirited comment comes from him, rather, honest, focused analysis of all situations noted. He does add a plug for John McCain, but, that is in the best interest of the party, and Mike Huckabee is, after all, a Republican.
One thing is apparent, the media misses Mike Huckabee, the spotlight is now on their team self-destructing and to interview McCain may be more enticing than watching paint dry, but not by much.
The summer should bring more of the same (bickering, scandal, boredom, and the fall – chaos – regardless of who’s running on the DNC ticket, the chances of McCain winning the top job at this point, seem minimal at best (Vegas odds current lines
There is always 2012.
Monday, February 25, 2008
The New York Times, McCain and Integrity
The recent scrutiny of the McCain – lobbyist connection is being decried as a “hit job” by the McCain camp, Fox News, and other outlets, including the Times Ombudsman – One can understand why McCain might want to cry foul, and Fox for that matter, but when all is said and done, the story was not an unusual piece for the Times - due to the fact that the paper has printed far more volatile stories citing anonymous sources. That said, the point of the story is not whether or not McCain was running around on the current Mrs. McCain, it was about how he was playing fast and loose with lobbyists - the lobbyists are tied to the telecoms, the telecoms are tied to legislation, the legislation is tied to work the telecoms do for the country (paid work) and that is tied to the current administration. This is just the tip of the iceberg as far as innuendo is concerned. It is simply the ideology of the left speaking to the hypocrisy of the 100 years in Iraq, Bush approved McCain. Timing is everything, although McCain is showing a short-term benefit due to alleged donations pouring into his campaign from irate anti-Times people, the stage is set for the systematic destruction of McCain during the general election. The fact that the RNC was in such a rush to push McCain as the front runner, with every legislator imaginable coming forward in his defense (support), allowing the media to focus on one party only, was a huge mistake. Additionally, people are paying attention to the fact that McCain hired a DNC insider to defend him against the Times story (a good three months in advance of its release) - Hired gun is saying now that the allegations are baseless because, as a Democrat, he fully investigated McCain, goes to partisanship either way. McCain cannot win in a general election. Conservatives are not concerned about the McCain alleged affair; they are concerned about the lobbyists. McCain should debate the other two candidates still in the race, although I am a Huckabee supporter, I think that the biggest mistake being made here is that the RNC has already gone into the shadows. This would generate a bit of buzz, at the very least, and allows conservative viewpoints to come to the forefront. Who cares about John McCain now? The spotlight is on the DNC candidates. Should there be more stories regarding lobbyists, coming from other papers, or news outlets, then the coffin is nailed shut, especially when and if McCain actually gets the 1,000 plus delegates he needs in order for him to legitimately call himself the nominee (although he's using that in fundraising letters now, it's not accurate -Goes to character.) Then there will be no holding back.
The recent scrutiny of the McCain – lobbyist connection is being decried as a “hit job” by the McCain camp, Fox News, and other outlets, including the Times Ombudsman – One can understand why McCain might want to cry foul, and Fox for that matter, but when all is said and done, the story was not an unusual piece for the Times - due to the fact that the paper has printed far more volatile stories citing anonymous sources. That said, the point of the story is not whether or not McCain was running around on the current Mrs. McCain, it was about how he was playing fast and loose with lobbyists - the lobbyists are tied to the telecoms, the telecoms are tied to legislation, the legislation is tied to work the telecoms do for the country (paid work) and that is tied to the current administration. This is just the tip of the iceberg as far as innuendo is concerned. It is simply the ideology of the left speaking to the hypocrisy of the 100 years in Iraq, Bush approved McCain. Timing is everything, although McCain is showing a short-term benefit due to alleged donations pouring into his campaign from irate anti-Times people, the stage is set for the systematic destruction of McCain during the general election. The fact that the RNC was in such a rush to push McCain as the front runner, with every legislator imaginable coming forward in his defense (support), allowing the media to focus on one party only, was a huge mistake. Additionally, people are paying attention to the fact that McCain hired a DNC insider to defend him against the Times story (a good three months in advance of its release) - Hired gun is saying now that the allegations are baseless because, as a Democrat, he fully investigated McCain, goes to partisanship either way. McCain cannot win in a general election. Conservatives are not concerned about the McCain alleged affair; they are concerned about the lobbyists. McCain should debate the other two candidates still in the race, although I am a Huckabee supporter, I think that the biggest mistake being made here is that the RNC has already gone into the shadows. This would generate a bit of buzz, at the very least, and allows conservative viewpoints to come to the forefront. Who cares about John McCain now? The spotlight is on the DNC candidates. Should there be more stories regarding lobbyists, coming from other papers, or news outlets, then the coffin is nailed shut, especially when and if McCain actually gets the 1,000 plus delegates he needs in order for him to legitimately call himself the nominee (although he's using that in fundraising letters now, it's not accurate -Goes to character.) Then there will be no holding back.
Friday, February 22, 2008
The article in the New York Times that is receiving so much attention these past few days goes to McCain's character and his involvement with lobbyists, not necessarily his alleged affair with a woman, which both lack of character and adultery appear to be the norm for Washington politics. Isn’t this business as usual in American politics? Additionally, according to the Drudge Report’s developing story: (full text) “MEDIA FIREWORKS: MCCAIN PLEADS WITH NY TIMES TO SPIKE STORY
Thu Dec 20 2007 10:56:57 ET
Just weeks away from a possible surprise victory in the primaries, Republican presidential candidate Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz has been waging a ferocious behind the scenes battle with the NEW YORK TIMES, the DRUDGE REPORT has learned, and has hired DC power lawyer Bob Bennett to mount a bold defense against charges of giving special treatment to a lobbyist!
McCain has personally pleaded with NY TIMES editor Bill Keller not to publish the high-impact report involving key telecom legislation before the Senate Commerce Committee, newsroom insiders tell the DRUDGE REPORT.
The paper's Jim Rutenberg has been leading the investigation and is described as beyond frustrated with McCain's aggressive and angry efforts to stop any and all publication.
MORE
The drama involves a woman lobbyist who may have helped to write key telecom legislation.
The woman in question has retained counsel and strongly denies receiving any special treatment from McCain.
Rutenberg, along with reporter David Kirkpatrick, has been developing the story for the last 6 weeks.
Rutenberg had hoped to break the story before the Christmas holiday, sources reveal, but editor Keller expressed serious reservations about journalism ethics and issuing a damaging story so close to an election.
McCain campaign officials Rick Davis, Charlie Black and Mark Salter are also said to have met with the NEW YORK TIMES in an effort to halt publication.
Developing... “ McCain’s hiring of attorney’s to squash the story makes one wonder about his alleged innocence.
It appears that the Republican Party wants to push a candidate that has no chance in Hades of winning the white house in the fall. They are more interested in the 4 year backlash that they hope will occur with a Democrat in charge; providing the groundwork for a return to power in the house and senate. As a conservative McCain falls short of the mark, and is more appropriate labeled liberal. How much character can he have when he is sending out letters via Townhall stating that he is the nominee of the party? Frankly, last time anyone checked he has not received the delegates necessary to clinch the nomination - yet. I find his letter to be somewhat deceptive. I'm concerned that, for once, the sentiments of the NYTimes editorial board maybe on the right track. From Townhall email dated Feb. 21st, sent at 3:40 pm and entitled: “We must unite as a party: "My Friends,
I am writing to you because we must begin to unite as party and prepare for the upcoming election in November. If I am so fortunate as to be the Republican nominee for president, I will stand on my conservative convictions and offer Americans a clearly conservative approach to governing. But my friends, I cannot succeed in this endeavor without the support of dedicated conservatives like you. And today, I write to ask for your support."
Will you join my campaign today by making a generous contribution? We will have a hard-fought battle against either Hillary Clinton or Barack Obama, and I know that by joining together, our party will prevail on Election Day.
Earlier this month, Senators Clinton and Obama raised over $10 million online for their respective campaigns in just a few short days. I know that I must take the time now to replenish my campaign's funds to prepare for what will undoubtedly be the most expensive campaign for president in our history. That is why I ask you to make an urgent contribution of $25, $50, $100, $250, $500 or more today.
This election is going to be about big things, not small things. And I intend to fight as hard as I can to ensure that our shared conservative principles prevail.
Senators Clinton and Obama want to increase the size of the federal government, raise your taxes, and withdraw our forces from Iraq based on an arbitrary timetable designed for political expediency. I intend to reduce the size of the federal government, cut your taxes and win this war. I have had the distinct honor of serving our great country for many decades and with your support, I will be able to serve her for a little while longer.
I am proud to have come to public office as a foot soldier in the Reagan Revolution. My friends, twenty-five years later, I am still proud to be a conservative and it is my greatest hope that you will join me in this campaign today. Thank you.
Sincerely,
John McCain”
Is John McCain a man of Character? The party has a man of character, one that has strong conservative values and one who is more qualified than McCain. Mike Huckabee. The problem with Mike Huckabee is that although he is the better candidate, he won’t play businesses as usual with Washington. Will JQ Public wake up in time? There is time left. There is still time for Mike Huckabee to garner enough delegates to make it impossible for McCain to get the delegates to win the nomination. In an old-fashioned brokered convention, the delegates would have an opportunity to run a true conservative with a proven governing record instead of a feeble excuse for a candidate that one finds in McCain. It is not Mike Huckabee that needs a miracle; it is the people of this county and the Republican Party.
Thu Dec 20 2007 10:56:57 ET
Just weeks away from a possible surprise victory in the primaries, Republican presidential candidate Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz has been waging a ferocious behind the scenes battle with the NEW YORK TIMES, the DRUDGE REPORT has learned, and has hired DC power lawyer Bob Bennett to mount a bold defense against charges of giving special treatment to a lobbyist!
McCain has personally pleaded with NY TIMES editor Bill Keller not to publish the high-impact report involving key telecom legislation before the Senate Commerce Committee, newsroom insiders tell the DRUDGE REPORT.
The paper's Jim Rutenberg has been leading the investigation and is described as beyond frustrated with McCain's aggressive and angry efforts to stop any and all publication.
MORE
The drama involves a woman lobbyist who may have helped to write key telecom legislation.
The woman in question has retained counsel and strongly denies receiving any special treatment from McCain.
Rutenberg, along with reporter David Kirkpatrick, has been developing the story for the last 6 weeks.
Rutenberg had hoped to break the story before the Christmas holiday, sources reveal, but editor Keller expressed serious reservations about journalism ethics and issuing a damaging story so close to an election.
McCain campaign officials Rick Davis, Charlie Black and Mark Salter are also said to have met with the NEW YORK TIMES in an effort to halt publication.
Developing... “ McCain’s hiring of attorney’s to squash the story makes one wonder about his alleged innocence.
It appears that the Republican Party wants to push a candidate that has no chance in Hades of winning the white house in the fall. They are more interested in the 4 year backlash that they hope will occur with a Democrat in charge; providing the groundwork for a return to power in the house and senate. As a conservative McCain falls short of the mark, and is more appropriate labeled liberal. How much character can he have when he is sending out letters via Townhall stating that he is the nominee of the party? Frankly, last time anyone checked he has not received the delegates necessary to clinch the nomination - yet. I find his letter to be somewhat deceptive. I'm concerned that, for once, the sentiments of the NYTimes editorial board maybe on the right track. From Townhall email dated Feb. 21st, sent at 3:40 pm and entitled: “We must unite as a party: "My Friends,
I am writing to you because we must begin to unite as party and prepare for the upcoming election in November. If I am so fortunate as to be the Republican nominee for president, I will stand on my conservative convictions and offer Americans a clearly conservative approach to governing. But my friends, I cannot succeed in this endeavor without the support of dedicated conservatives like you. And today, I write to ask for your support."
Will you join my campaign today by making a generous contribution? We will have a hard-fought battle against either Hillary Clinton or Barack Obama, and I know that by joining together, our party will prevail on Election Day.
Earlier this month, Senators Clinton and Obama raised over $10 million online for their respective campaigns in just a few short days. I know that I must take the time now to replenish my campaign's funds to prepare for what will undoubtedly be the most expensive campaign for president in our history. That is why I ask you to make an urgent contribution of $25, $50, $100, $250, $500 or more today.
This election is going to be about big things, not small things. And I intend to fight as hard as I can to ensure that our shared conservative principles prevail.
Senators Clinton and Obama want to increase the size of the federal government, raise your taxes, and withdraw our forces from Iraq based on an arbitrary timetable designed for political expediency. I intend to reduce the size of the federal government, cut your taxes and win this war. I have had the distinct honor of serving our great country for many decades and with your support, I will be able to serve her for a little while longer.
I am proud to have come to public office as a foot soldier in the Reagan Revolution. My friends, twenty-five years later, I am still proud to be a conservative and it is my greatest hope that you will join me in this campaign today. Thank you.
Sincerely,
John McCain”
Is John McCain a man of Character? The party has a man of character, one that has strong conservative values and one who is more qualified than McCain. Mike Huckabee. The problem with Mike Huckabee is that although he is the better candidate, he won’t play businesses as usual with Washington. Will JQ Public wake up in time? There is time left. There is still time for Mike Huckabee to garner enough delegates to make it impossible for McCain to get the delegates to win the nomination. In an old-fashioned brokered convention, the delegates would have an opportunity to run a true conservative with a proven governing record instead of a feeble excuse for a candidate that one finds in McCain. It is not Mike Huckabee that needs a miracle; it is the people of this county and the Republican Party.
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