The Power of Wishful Thinking

Always look for evidence.

The Wrong Iraq Question

To lose something one has to have it in the first place. (It is pretty basic logic).

Lois Lerner’s ‘Lost’ Emails And The IRS’s Credibility Problem

The IRS’s claim that it lost some unknown number of Lois Lerner’s emails doesn’t really add up.

The House GOP’s Immigration Principles: A Good Start, But Can They Get Past The Tea Party?

The House GOP leadership’s principles are a good start, but it’s unclear if they can make it past the anti “amnesty” crowd that seems to dominate the GOP.

CBO Report Cites Economic Benefits Of Immigration Reform

A new Congressional Budget Office report finds real economic benefits from immigration reform.

They Have No Idea!

Today, there are many millions of Americans who can tell one Kardashian sister from another, but have no idea that Barack Obama has compiled the worst presidential record since Jimmy Carter.

Twitter Wars And The 2012 Election

Will Twitter impact the 2012 elections? The evidence seems thin that it will.

Obama’s Composite Girlfriend and Other Things I Don’t Care About

A series of shocking revelations about Barack Obama’s past have not changed my view of the man who’s been in the White House three-plus years.

Attacking Obama’s “Radical Past” Won’t Work

Some Republicans seem intent on repeating the mistakes of 2008.

Obama Crusin’ For A November Bruisin’?

Things aren’t all sunshine and roses for the Obama 2012 campaign.

Arguing the Unemployment Rate

If you are going to talk about the unemployment rate, at least talk about the whole picture.

Andrew Sullivan: What Obama’s Critics On The Left And Right Are Missing

Conservatives are rejecting Andrew Sullivan’s Newsweek essay out of hand, but they ought to pay attention to what he’s saying.

White House Pressured Solyndra To Delay Layoffs Until After Midterm Elections?

More revelations regarding the relationship between Solyndra and the Obama White House.

OWS’ Seedy Underbelly

A righteous movement risks derailment by a handful of thugs and reprobates.

U.S. v. John Edwards: Both Sides Are Rolling The Dice

Both sides in the John Edwards case are heading into uncharted territory.

The Profound Query of Sarah Palin? (And the Politics of Apologies)

Palin thinks Israel apologizes too much and it would seem that some find this to be a profound statement.

Sarah Palin Testing The Waters In Iowa? Republicans Getting Nervous?

Despite a bad week and a half, there are still signs that Sarah Palin is at least looking at a run for the White House in 2012. Which may be why some Republicans seem to be getting worried about her.

NATO-Russia Missile Defense Cooperation

NATO-Russia cooperation on missile defense is a welcome step forward.

Biden at Kopp’s Custard Stand

Joe Biden got a free custard and some unsolicited political advice.

Driving Versus Flying