The GOP Debates: Not Grand, Getting Old, And Nothing To Party About
How Many More Of These GOP Debates Do I Have To Endure? I’m still recovering from the last GOP debate on September 7th in Simi Valley, California and bracing for the next one on September 19th in Tampa, Florida. Last week the “leaders” in the GOP race to become our country’s next president came together to explain their positions on everything from Obamacare to jobs and not much in between. It’s not like, among many other issues, we’ve... Read More
Monday’s GOP Debate: John King And The Seven Dwarfs
This past Monday the GOP held its umpteenth debate between a bunch of conservative candidates who have no hope of winning a presidential election. It was a beautiful day in New Hampshire and the weather was perfect for a pointless exchange of ideas that would have no bearing on anyone or anything. Tim Pawlenty and Rick “Foot-In-Mouth” Santorum stumbled badly out of the gate, as Pawlenty tripped over his own words and Santorum seemed lost and confused as to where he... Read More
Cain…But Able?
Herman Cain, formerly the CEO of Godfather’s Pizza, announced his bid for the presidency on May 21st. Mr. Cain has never held public office. The closest he’s ever gotten to politics was his Joe-the-plumber moment at a televised Clinton town hall some 20 years back when he criticized the Clinton health plan. And, oh yes, he does also have a failed 1994 Republican primary run in Georgia for the U.S. Senate under his belt. Yet despite being “newish”... Read More
