OK … so let’s set forth the facts.
President Bush was in town at a fundraiser. He was charging well-to-do Republicans $5,000 to have their picture taken with him.
While in town, he had his picture taken with Peoria Police Chief Steve Settingsgaard.
Ooooo … what a scandal.
The Journal Star is deeply concerned.
“As is very common for [...]
September 29, 2008 in Politics
Tags: Bush, Settingsgaard, Word on the Street | 19 Comments »
Republicans are chortling about this error:
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The McCain campaign immediately released a statement saying that this is an indication that Biden is going to be pulling the strings because Obama is too inexperienced.
So, let’s get this straight: Obama is a bad choice because he’s too experienced in foreign affairs. But he’s [...]
August 23, 2008 in Politics
Tags: Biden, Bush, McCain, obama | 5 Comments »
This is the Los Angeles Times take on Bush’s visit to Peoria:
For the first time in 14 years, George W. Bush’s name is not on the ballot. Not in Texas. Not anywhere in the United States.
And, given President Bush’ low approval ratings, Republican John McCain might be forgiven if he hopes the president will stay [...]
July 25, 2008 in Politics
Tags: Aaron Schock, Bush, Colleen Callahan | 25 Comments »
Ten years ago, I sat in a newsroom reading a wire story in which someone of the liberal persuasion called someone of the conservative persuasion a “fascist.” Twenty years ago, I professor I respect used the term ‘fascist” to refer to science fiction author Robert A. Heinlein as a “fascist.” I grew up a liberal [...]
September 20, 2002 in Op/Ed
Tags: Bush, fascist, FDR Democrat, hitler, robert heinlein, William Safire | No Comments »