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In November of 2008, there was a mandate for change. The Republicans were resoundingly voted out of power, largely because the economy was in the tank and the American public had no confidence that the GOP could get us out. In fact, it's pretty clear that the Republicans –… Continue

You know, you've got to love the Republicans if for nothing other than the entertainment value. Let me preface the heart of this article by telling you where the Republicans are in the scheme of things. They are no longer the majority on Capitol Hill. They do not occupy the White House either. They lost the 2008 election on all fronts, not because Sarah Palin is a fool and John McCain is a mean-spirited hothead, but because the American people had absolutely no faith in their ability to get the… Continue

The first thing I do in the morning is read the papers, as many as I can get in print and online. Before I write anything, I've spent at least three hours absorbing the news of the world – both sides of the coin (liberal and conservative). There are just some things that boggle the… Continue

Today I'm writing from a particularly personal perspective. On November 4, the United States took a great step forward by electing Barack Obama in a contest that – in the end – wasn't even really close. We also took three steps backwards as a nation by adding same-sex marriage… Continue

You can put lipstick on a pig, but you can't cover up the smell. And right now the Wicked Witch of Wasilla smells pretty bad. If Senator McCain is looking at the most recent polls with open eyes, he'll come away with the conclusion that Sarah Palin is the single biggest detriment… Continue