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A Taste of Things to Come

It is possible that John McCain may focus on his military service in the upcoming general election.

Polarizing Pals, Posing Problems

The presidential primary contest is, at this moment, an escalating contest of Supporters, Friends, and Associates That Cause Campaign Trouble. You won't hear much today about McCain's best friend Hagee or the big Ferraro kerfuffle on the Clinton side, because Barack Obama is having his own problem in the form of one Pastor Jeremiah Wright.

New FISA Bill Passes House

The House passes new surveillance legislation, which the Bush administration has repeatedly said is vital to national security. But telecom companies aren't given blanket, retro-active immunity for breaking the law, so now Bush swears to veto it. Tough on crime, indeed.

A Million NRCC Dollars

The Washington Post has a great rundown of what happened at the NRCC and where the money allegedly went.

Where Florida Falters

...Michigan picks it up. The June 3rd do-over in Michigan is looking pretty good, according to some in-state officials.

Bleakonomics 2008

Before you get all caught up in George Bush's speech about how our economy is totally okay and not at all in the dump (because he is, after all, a wonderful speaker), you may want to read about Bear Stearns, and Carlyle, and how our banking industry collapses are affecting global markets.

It Never Ends

Believe it or not, more debates are coming your way in April.

I Can't Be President

As I was watching the news today, I figured out that I can never be president because I can't hear on airplanes. So every cross-country campaign leap would essentially be a media blackout.

Your turn. Why can't YOU be president?

Florida Re-Do Not Happening

Meetings today geared towards making the Florida mail-in re-vote happen ended on a sour note, and now it looks like that idea has been rejected.

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