Obama Herald Courier?

Strange that there are no mentions of John McCain, Ralph Nader, or Bob Barr? I realize that the folks at TriCities.com seek out advertising dollars because they are told to, but jeez.. maybe J. Todd Foster and his "crack" editorial staff would care to explain this one?  Better yet, when John McCain announces his pick for VP, let's see what the 'Obama' Herald Courier does then. Cheers to you and your staff, J. Todd. 

Obama-Biden

It's official. Joe Biden is Barry O's pick for running mate. I can't say I am surprised, but this pick is a little on the conventional side. It's smart, but conventional. Joe Biden himself is a good fellow. We'll see how this pans out with Hillary's name to be placed in nomination at the convention,it still could be a brouhaha. 

On the flip side, John McCain has the somewhat dubious luxury of being able to pick someone who could energize his party. Someone like Bobby Jindal, or Mike Pence, or yes, even Mitt Romney. The Tom Ridge factor is something to consider. There's no doubt a McCain/Ridge ticket would be a juggernaut in foreign policy and homeland security issues.  Will the Republican base turn out for a pro-choice candidate? Hmmmm.  I personally believe the base has been too generous with McCain to begin with.

As for me, I'm voting Libertarian this year. Bob Barr is continuing to gain momentum and is polling at 6% in the latest Zogby polls. A good surge over the next few weeks and he could be included in the Presidential debates. Not going to make this into a propaganda post about the Barr campaign, but he's going to be my choice.

Election 2009-Cuccinelli

Although I have formally renounced my membership in the national Republican party, I have decided to support Ken Cuccinelli for Attorney General in 2009. My primary reason is that Ken Cuccinelli is staunchly pro-life and has led the fight in the General Assembly for parental consent and partial birth abortion laws. As Kilo said in his endorsement of John Brownlee, I will support the other with enthusiasm.

Look back to look forward...

I've been watching and listening to a seminal speech in American political history.  Before the Patriot Act, Ronald Reagan was railing against the surrendering of freedom in exchange for "security. Before "No Child Left Behind", Ronald Reagan was detailing a massive bureaucracy that had encroached upon Constitutional constraints.  Friends, I long for a Republican party that held the very values that Ronald Reagan articulated so well in this speech. Sadly, the party of Reagan has now become the party of McCain, Bush and Cheney. The phrase is "Peace through Strength," not Peace through might makes right. Watch this, and remember that the GOP used to stand for individual liberty and sound fiscal policy.

.

Leslie Carbone: Slaying Leviathan

  My favorite conservative diva, Ms. Leslie Carbone, will become a published author in May 2009.  Please drop by and offer your congratulations.

Leslie Carbone: Slaying Leviathan

Bob Barr 2008 Blog » Blog Archive » Republicans ignoring Barr? We know better…

While Bob Barr does indeed have an uphill struggle, it appears that the gamesmanship is already underway in the New England States.  With Mr. Barr polling at 6% nationally, it's no wonder the GOP is trying to marginalize Mr. Barr. In some states, he polls at double digits. There would be nothing more satisfying than to see both Mr. Barr and Mr. Nader poll at high enough margins to be included in the Google/YouTube Presidential Forum.

Bob Barr 2008 Blog » Blog Archive » Republicans ignoring Barr? We know better…

Me