Sep 3, 2008 | News, The New Nixon
One of the things that bothers me about the current Republican Party is their “do as we say, not as we do” philosophy. The latest case in point is the actions as Governor of the VP nominee. Now, we are all aware of the controversy surrounding Sarah Palin’s daughter’s...
Sep 3, 2008 | News, The New Nixon
Sarah Palin hit a home run with her acceptance speech at the RNC Wednesday night. She was poised, confident, eloquent, witty, and her delivery matched that of any politico or communicator in recent memory. Fred Barnes of Fox News said it best, in his post-speech...
Sep 2, 2008 | News, The New Nixon
John Taylor’s post about the two Republican Presidents overlooked —at least so far but don’t hold your breath— in Minneapolis reminded me of an article I meant to post last week — from the Weekly Standard’s “Scrapbook”....
Sep 2, 2008 | News, The New Nixon
As the Republican National Convention finally gets under way in the Twin Cities tonight, it isn’t untoward to remember a Minnesota Governor who left his mark on American politics — and who was, in fact, RN’s choice for President in 1948. In his...
Sep 2, 2008 | News, The New Nixon
Word came today of the death of Jerry Reed at age 71, of complications from emphysema. Born Jerry Reed Hubbard in Atlanta in 1937, he worked his way up the ranks as a musician and songwriter, penning songs for the likes of Gene Vincent and Brenda Lee, and attracting...
Sep 1, 2008 | News, The New Nixon
In today’s installment of “The Daily Politics” on the New York Daily News’ blog, columnist Elizabeth Benjamin quotes a conversation with Ed Cox concerning Governor Palin’s selection for the veep slot on the McCain ticket. Ed, of course,...
