This is the best analysis I have ever read of what we need to do to win the war on terror and the war in Iraq. Every American should read this article.
Following are members of the House and Senate who have announced they will retire at the end of the 110th Congress or seek other offices:
Senate (6)
Wayne Allard , R-Colo.
Larry E. Craig , R-Idaho
Pete V. Domenici , R-N.M.
Chuck Hagel , R-Neb.
Trent Lott , R-Miss.*
John W. Warner , R-Va.
House (23)
Tom Allen , D-Maine, (1st District) running for Senate
Julia Carson , D-Ind. (7th District)
Barbara Cubin , R-Wyo. (At Large)
Terry Everett, R-Ala. (2nd District)
Mike Ferguson , R-N.J. (7th District)
J. Dennis Hastert, R-Ill.* (14th District)
David L. Hobson , R-Ohio (7th District)
Duncan Hunter , R-Calif. (52nd District) running for president
Ray LaHood , R-Ill. (18th District)
Jim McCrery , R-La (4th District)
Michael R. McNulty , D-N.Y. (21st District)
Steve Pearce , R-N.M. (2nd District) running for Senate
Charles W. “Chip” Pickering Jr., R-Miss. (3rd District)
Deborah Pryce , R-Ohio (15th District)
Jim Ramstad , R-Minn. (3rd District)
Ralph Regula , R-Ohio (16th District)
Rick Renzi , R-Ariz. (1st District)
H. James Saxton , R-N.J. (3rd District)
Tom Tancredo, R-Colo. (6th District) running for president
Mark Udall , D-Colo. (2nd District) running for Senate
Tom Udall , D-N.M. (3rd District) running for Senate
Jerry Weller , R-Ill. (11th District)
Heather A. Wilson , R-N.M. (1st District) running for Senate
* Lott, whose term expires in 2013, is expected to resign from the Senate by the end of the year.
* Hastert resigned Nov. 26.
I wonder how long it will take for the pundits to list Harry Reid as the worst majority leader ever? I actually feel kind of sorry for Reid, simply because he is learning what I have been saying for three years. You have to have sixty votes in the Senate to get anything done. I don't think not being able to get sixty votes represents anything but political hardball. People constantly badmouthed Bill Frist, and in my opinion, he managed to get a lot done during his four years as majority leader, even though he had to deal with RINOS and backstabbers like McCain and Lott and Graham. Funny how things turn out, isn't it?
Well, it didn't take the President long to respond. Bravo Mr. President. Well done!!!
This is one of those stories that I can only shake my head at. The Democratic candidates have agreed that they will not campaign in Florida because Florida is holding it's primary on January 29 instead of bowing to the will of the DNC and holding it on February 5. So, no campaign appearances, but they sure are sneaking into Florida to hold fundraisers. I hope the Democrats in Florida have enough sense to ignore them.
I'm not sure that this is a good idea. I think Senator Thompson should not even be thinking, at this point in time, of making Iowa a make or break deal. February 5 will tell the story, and he should be fighting to stay in the race until then. What do you all think?
Governor Huckabee has released his proposal for immigration reform.
Does anyone even pay attention to these forecasters? I know that those of us who live in Florida pay very little attention to the forecasters, but a lot of attention when the storms actually form.
David Brooks has an interesting piece in the New York Times. It is one that I totally disagree with. Brooks says that Mitt Romney, in not addressing the issue of non-believers in his speech of yesterday, has inadvertently continued the war in America between the religious and the non-religious. Nothing could be further from the truth. Why in the world would a person who faithfully practices his faith and has a strong belief in God want to address someone who does not? I felt that Governor Romney's speech was ill-conceived because it did not address the issues that trouble so many non-Mormons, the mysteries of the Mormon religion as it is practiced. I do not believe that the majority of the American people are bigoted. I do believe that they will not vote for a candidate that they are not comfortable with. That is where Mitt Romney is at.
Maybe it is time to think of getting rid of the entire page system.
Lamar Alexander is a good choice for a leadership position. Now we have a good Republican leadership team in place with Mitch McConnell, Jon Kyl, Lamar Alexander and Kay Bailey Hutchison. Let's figure out a way to win back some of those Republican seats in the Senate.
As I read the analysis of Governor Romney's speech about religion, and the other problems that he faces, i found myself in agreement with the major points of the analysis. There is no one speech that can eliminate his religion problem. The other major problem that he faces is the fact that he has changed positions on some important issues. I always view that as a plus in a candidate, except when it is apparent that their change is a direct attempt to pander to voters. But more importantly, although I listened carefully to Governor Romney's speech this morning and thought it was powerful, I don't think he eased the fears about his religion. Unlike John Kennedy, who when he made his speech, was one or about 50 million Roman Catholics in the United States, Governor Romney's Mormon religion represents a very small number of Americans. The Mormon faith remains shrouded in mystery. I do not think religion should be any part of our consideration of the qualifications of a Presidential candidate, but unfortunately, it is. Governor Romney must explain his religion to those voters who are afraid of it. I don't mean that he has to justify his religion. No American should ever do that. But he should explain some of the unique features of the Mormon religion. I grew up with a cousin who converted to Mormonism as an adult. He and I discussed his religion at length, and soon discovered that his Mormon religion and my Roman Catholic religion had one strong bond in common - both believed in God and Jesus Christ. But the Mormon religion was fascinating to me, and I never tired of hearing my cousin explain it's unique rituals and beliefs. I liked the idea that one day a week was family time. No matter what they had to do, they found time for their family that one night every week. I wish Governor Romney had explained some of the more mystical rituals of the Mormon church. I think most Americans would then be as comfortable with his faith as I am.
I'm not sure that I view Romney's speech as shifting course. I think it was just a necessity that arose because of the media's insistence that his religion is an issue. I listened to his speech and I don't think it will satisfy his critics, but then, I don't think anything will.
I still find it difficult to believe that this kind of speech is necessary in today's America. Shame on all of us who would base a vote on this man's religion. I do not support Mitt Romney, but the last thing on my mind is his religion. If he wins the Republican nomination, I will support him, as I would Giuliani, or McCain. My choice for the nomination is Huckabee or Thompson, but in the end I will support any of the Republican nominees.
Well, since we need civilian contractors in Iraq to help protect Americans, I'm glad that the Pentagon has come up with a way to control them.
Tim Tebow, the sophomore quarterback from Florida has a real chance to be the first sophomore to win the Heisman.
As usual, Ed Morrissey of Captain's Quarters has an excellent article, this time about the importance of independent voters to the Republican party, and how the Republican party can win them back - fiscal discipline is the secret.
Tom Bevan lists the top five errors (so far) of the 2008 campaign. I think he is a little premature in listing Mitt Romney's speech on religion, which hasn't been delivered yet.
Ed Morrissey has a good article about the infamous Jack Cafferty of CNN's Situation Room. Cafferty has now attacked Mitt Romney's religion. Read his article and vote on the question of what should be done about Cafferty.
Come on Governor Romney, you just made Giuliani's case for him!!!
Kay Bailey Hutchison is a good lady. If I had a vote, I would have voted for Senator Alexander, but I hate to hear Republicans talking negatively about a good solid Republican Seanator.
It's about time Congress does something about this problem. The middle class is being squeezed by these kind of deceptive practices.
President Bush seems determined to fight the battle over Iraq war funding with Congress. Good for him.
Another good column by Jack Kelly. John Murtha is one of those old style politicians, like Ted Kennedy, who really needs to leave Congress.
As a retired attorney, I understand better than the average lay person that Prosecutors can only enforce the laws that are in existence, but in this case, we need to enact appropriate legislation to prevent this from happening again.
Good for President Bush. I think he has made sure that he will not be considered irrelevant. I have been doing quite a lot of research about past majority leaders, and, after having listened to all the pundits saying how ineffective Senator Frist was, I have been pleasantly surprised to find that he ranks in the top three of majority leaders in terms of legislation passed and signed by the President. Harry Reid, although, he only has a year under his belt, has accomplished little, and is on course to be the most inept leader we have seen. It just goes to prove two theories of mine: 1. you need 60 Senators to accomplish anything. 2. it is easier to be the minority party in the Senate.
I find it sad that 47 years after John F. Kennedy's speech on his faith, another politician feels compelled to speak about his own religion. I had hoped that we as a nation had gotten beyond this issue.
My favorite team, the Pittsburgh Steelers upped their record to 9 and 3 with a 24 to 10 win over Cincinnati.
I don't know if there is any truth to this story, but Senator Craig has to realize that it is time for him to leave politics.
The Newt speaks his mind about Bill Clinton.
After West Virginia lost to my favorite team, Pitt, and Missouri got knocked off, I kind of expected Ohio State to jump back up there.
An interesting op-ed. We already know that today's liberals are not like those of our parent's generation. The thing that concerns me the most with this new brand, is that they have not only lost touch with prior generations, but they have also lost touch with the guiding principles of this country.
I would like to see Kay Bailey Hutchison win this position, but the guys seem to have completely forgotten her.
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