Wizbang Politics: November 2006 Archives

Tom WHO?? Vilsack's running!

Posted by Jim Addison · Published: November 30, 2006 · Comments (3)

The four weeks of the nascent 2008 Presidential campaign has so far seen more exits than entries, with such predicted contenders as George Allen, Russ Feingold, and Bill Frist opting out (well, in Allen's case, it wasn't so much an "option" as the cold, hard sting of reality slapping his... [Full Story]

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Contribute to your favorite Presidential candidates

Posted by Lorie Byrd · Published: November 30, 2006

ABC Pac has launched "Your Choice, Your Voice" to accept contributions to potential presidential candidates.ABCPac is now soliciting contributions on behalf of candidates for President as well as prospective candidates for President. As candidates enter the race, ABCPac will forward contributions collected within 10 days after they create a candidate... [Full Story]

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Pelosi: Hastings won't get Intel Chair

Posted by Jim Addison · Published: November 28, 2006 · Comments (1)

Speaker-designate Nancy Pelosi has announced that Rep. Alcee Hastings, Jr. will not be appointed Chairman of the House Select Intelligence Committee. Thomas Ferraro reports for Reuters The incoming leader of the U.S. House of Representatives on Tuesday rejected a bid by a lawmaker earlier ousted as a federal judge on... [Full Story]

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McCain's Michigan machinations

Posted by Jim Addison · Published: November 28, 2006

The blood from the 2006 midterm election has barely dried on the floor, but the battle for the 2008 GOP Presidential nomination is fully engaged. In Michigan, Sen. John McCain attempted to oust the state party chairman, who had ties - albeit circuitous - to Gov. Mitt Romney in the... [Full Story]

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Most likeable public figures: Rudy 1st, Kerry last

Posted by Jim Addison · Published: November 28, 2006 · Comments (2)

A new poll of the feelings toward America's most well-known public figures by Quinnipiac University Polling Institute finds Rudy Guiliani the most universally liked - and John Kerry the least. Thomas Ferraro reports for Reuters: The survey asked respondents to rate 20 political figures on a "feeling thermometer." The warmer... [Full Story]

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The American Political Condition, November 2006

Posted by DJ Drummond · Published: November 26, 2006 · Comments (4)

The mid-term elections of 2006 are over, but the arguments continue. Democrats have gained control of both the House of Representatives and the Senate, for the first time since the early years of Bill Clinton's first term as President. This condition quite naturally has convinced Democrats and Liberals that America... [Full Story]

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The Schumer Agenda

Posted by Lorie Byrd · Published: November 25, 2006

Hugh Hewitt takes a look at the agenda Chuck Schumer promised voters he would pursue.... [Full Story]

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Want A PS3?

Posted by Kevin · Published: November 24, 2006

Are you a regular Wizbang Politics reader? Want a chance to win a Sony Playstation 3? Wizbang Tech is giving one away, and you can qualify to win the PS3 just by adding Wizbang Politics to you Technorati favorites. See Wizbang Tech for the rest of the details, or if... [Full Story]

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2008 Presidential Election Polls

Posted by Alexander K. McClure · Published: November 24, 2006 · Comments (17)

SurveyUSA has a rather interesting feature which lets you determine the electoral outcome of different Presidential match-ups for 2008. If you want to get a good laugh, click on John Kerry for the Democrats and John McCain for the Republicans. The bottom line though is that if McCain or Giuliani... [Full Story]

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A Dark Marker In History

Posted by DJ Drummond · Published: November 22, 2006 · Comments (5)

Forty-three years ago today, President John F. Kennedy was assassinated in Dallas during a motorcade to a speaking event. The consequences of that day still affect our nation and culture, from security mindset (no President has ridden in an open-car motorcade since that day) to our trust in government. This... [Full Story]

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House races resolved - almost

Posted by Jim Addison · Published: November 21, 2006 · Comments (16)

In New Mexico's 1st CD, Democratic nominee Patricia Madrid conceded to incumbent Republican Heather Wilson, CQ Politics reports. In Florida's 13th CD, state officials certified Republican Vern Buchanan as the winner, the Associated Press reports. However, Democratic nominee Christine Jennings is - surprise! - alleging voting irregularities. She may sue... [Full Story]

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The Myth of Joe Average

Posted by DJ Drummond · Published: November 21, 2006 · Comments (6)

As a Republican and as a Conservative, the election results from two weeks ago are still as painful as my stitches from surgery that same day. By any rational perspective, replacing the Republican majority in Congress with a Democratic one is sure to raise taxes, give away our rights to... [Full Story]

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The haecceity of majority

Posted by Jim Addison · Published: November 20, 2006 · Comments (5)

During the first Spring Training for the expansion New York Mets in 1962, Manager Casey Stengel famously asked, "Can't anybody here play this game?" One begins to wonder about the Democratic Majority in the House of Representatives. Already, their behavior borders on chaos - and they haven't even taken the... [Full Story]

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Kerry's Contribution

Posted by Lorie Byrd · Published: November 20, 2006 · Comments (2)

Tom McGuire has John Kerry's number. At least Kerry is honest enough to admit that hiding from public view was his great contribution to the Democrats' success at the polls this fall.... [Full Story]

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2008 Colorado Senate Race

Posted by Alexander K. McClure · Published: November 19, 2006 · Comments (19)

There has been some buzz that this mental midget may run for the US Senate in 2008 as Wayne Allard is expected to retire. I hope he does. And after this outburst, I hope the White House throws all of its resources into this race to make sure that Tancredo... [Full Story]

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Rat deserts sinking ship, film at 11

Posted by Jim Addison · Published: November 19, 2006

Rush Limbaugh can finally relax. As heavily-hyped Air America - "Audio for the Unhinged" - prepares to go out with a whimper, their marquee maven of malodorous moonbat monishment, Al Franken, is leaving the network - probably to "spend more time with his family" and to "pursue other opportunities." Turns... [Full Story]

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Lovey Dovey Dems

Posted by Jim Addison · Published: November 19, 2006 · Comments (3)

Ah, victory is sweet - but is it sweet enough to make friends of old and bitter rivals? Perhaps not . . . . watch this video from CNN. [NOTE: you will have to watch a short ad before the clip, but it is well worth it]. Why do I... [Full Story]

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The Politics of War

Posted by Jim Addison · Published: November 19, 2006

On questions of war and military strategy, including the political forces behind both, from ancient times to the present day, there is no greater authority on the planet than Victor Davis Hanson, who holds forth at NRO: Or is the bias a more general result of a Western elite so... [Full Story]

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Steyn opines on GOP decline

Posted by Jim Addison · Published: November 19, 2006 · Comments (6)

Writing in the Chicago Sun-Times, Mark Steyn looks at the election results and the divide in the Republican Party: On the one hand, there are those conservatives for whom the war trumps everything and peripheral piffle like "No Child Left Behind" can be argued over when the jihad's been seen... [Full Story]

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All about Alcee

Posted by Jim Addison · Published: November 19, 2006 · Comments (4)

If you're lacking background on Rep. Alcee Hastings, Jr., widely supposed to be Speaker-designate Nancy Pelosi's choice for Chairman of the House Select Intelligence Committee, Byron York of NRO has it for you. It may not be fair to hold John Conyers to what he said twenty years ago, though.... [Full Story]

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New Mexico 1st CD - Wilson wins

Posted by Jim Addison · Published: November 19, 2006 · Comments (3)

After 10 days of careful counting, Republican incumbent Rep. Heather Wilson has held her seat against Democratic Attorney General Patricia Madrid, according to Michael Gisick of The Albuquerque Tribune: Unofficial but final vote tallies released Friday night by Bernalillo County gave Republican U.S. Rep. Heather Wilson an 879-vote victory over... [Full Story]

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Don't Buy The Fake

Posted by DJ Drummond · Published: November 18, 2006 · Comments (5)

Earlier today, my alma mater (which seems to be Latin for "imitation football team") lost again to finish the season 4-8. The Bears were given a weak schedule, and they decided to play a weak game. This by itself I could live with; the Bears have been a distinctly bad... [Full Story]

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Steele -- The Black Rush Limbaugh?

Posted by Lorie Byrd · Published: November 18, 2006

Robert Novak has an interesting report on what the President's advisors are saying to Michael Steele. President Bush's political advisers are urging Maryland Lt. Gov. Michael Steele neither to seek nor accept a Cabinet post but instead find a national platform on television or radio. While losing for the U.S.... [Full Story]

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Backroom, machine, New York politics

Posted by Dr. Ed Torres · Published: November 17, 2006

In my home state of New York, the only thing that the Republicans control is the State Senate. The reason for that is two-fold: a favorable district map and cooperation between Democratic and Republican bosses that make Bob "my parents escaped from a Cuban Dictator (but it wasn't Castro)" Menendez... [Full Story]

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2007 LA governor's race

Posted by Dr. Ed Torres · Published: November 17, 2006 · Comments (5)

Bobby Jindal is way ahead in next years race for governor, with several prominent dems way below him: Bobby Jindal 52% Gov. Kathleen Blanco 20% Sen. David Vitter 9% Lt. Gov. Mitch Landrieu 9% Congressman Charlie Melancon 3%... [Full Story]

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