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Panic, not even at the Disco

UPDATE: Not even the Wall Street Journal editorial page fell for McCain’s “reasoning”: So count us as mystified by Senator John McCain’s decision yesterday to suspend his campaign and call…

Quit Doling Out That Bad-Economy Line

…the U.S. economy, based on the relentless drumbeat of pessimism in the media and on the campaign trail. In the past two months, this newspaper alone has written no fewer…

One Alaskan’s take on the Palin business

…political games that have haunted this country for the last 8 years. I like Governor Palin on a personal level. But I don’t like what the McCain campaign is doing…

The Shape of the Future

…it is therefore incumbent upon government to rectify today’s imbalances.” The rhetoric of the election campaign is full of such talk. This concern will influence tax policy and spending policy…

Chickens and the eggs…a parable or paradox?

…should control politicians. Some commentators may conclude that the ADM experience proves the need for campaign finance reform, but that would be the triumph of hope over experience. Campaign finance…

Politics: Steve Young for Congress

…has an excellent organization and it is possible that the GOP vote will be split between Campbell and Minuteman founder Jim Gilchrist. I’ve spoken with the Campbell campaign. They told…

GOP on Social Security Reform: Waffling and Lying

…has not made a decision to embrace the approach and the first White House priority is a massive public relations campaign this month to raise awareness of their version of…

Jack Snow to stay at Treasury

…replaced Paul O’Neill, whose blunt talking style – and open reservations about the wisdom of large tax cuts – irked the White House. Snow has proved a forceful advocate of…

Wanted: New Secretary of Commerce

…enthusiastically. He traveled the nation, talking with small business groups, extolling the benefits of lower taxes and reduced regulation. Nevertheless, Evans left no discernible mark on the policies or direction…

A Really Lame HMX/RDX Excuse

…RDX explosives: But in the wake of the NBC report, the Bush campaign fired off a statement saying that Kerry’s criticism of the president over the missing material has “been…