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Go, Scott, go!

Good luck Scott Brown. Say, notice how he’s not using a Teleprompter? I’m rooting for you, Scott!

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The new, transparent Congress votes on bills in the dead of night

The new, transparent Congress, the most ethical Congress ever according to Nancy Pelosi, voted on the cloture bill to the health care amendment while America slept. My healthcare costs will double if this abomination goes through, and millions of uninsured … Continue reading

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Stop ObamaCare: Write your senator

In addition to writing my two senators, I sent a note to Maine’s Senator Olympia Snowe. This is why: Sen. Olympia Snowe of Maine is the only Republican in the Senate who has publicly said she could support a government … Continue reading

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The Sarah Palin Africa hoax

I told you so. Actually, I told you twice. And now, even the Paper of Record is admitting that it’s a load of crap. It was among the juicier post-election recriminations: Fox News Channel quoted an unnamed McCain campaign figure … Continue reading

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Sarah Palin: Proof of malice

I told you those stories were pure bullshit. And here is your proof, via Hot Air. I talked to Steve Biegun, the former Bush NSC aid who briefed Sarah Palin on foreign policy, and he considers the leaks against her … Continue reading

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Debunking the Sarah Palin lies

Since two of my commenters have now posted links to the ridiculous Fox News story that makes Sarah Palin look like a brain-dead moron who’s barely smart enough to dress herself, let alone run for VP, let’s take a look … Continue reading

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Countdown to the end of Obamedia

Let’s start the official countdown, and while we’re at it, let’s start a pool on how long it takes the media to become disenchanted with Obama. Does anyone think it will start before he takes office? My guess is they’ll … Continue reading

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On graciousness

I really don’t feel like being gracious on McCain’s loss. I wasn’t gracious in 2000, when George W. Bush “stole” the election from Al Gore. And even though I came to believe that he didn’t steal it—notably after even the … Continue reading

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The next step in politics

Hillbuzz: If we came together as Democrats and Republicans in 2008, why can’t we remain cooperative in 2009 and all years going forward? All of us are willing — will you join us? We won’t agree on everything, but if … Continue reading

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Oh, well.

I thought Virginia would pull it out. But the blue counties in NorVA were too much to overcome. Looks like Obama is going to be the nation’s most inexperienced president ever. And I promise to give him just as much … Continue reading

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Watching the numbers

I’ve been watching the Virginia numbers since the polls closed. And I’m not just watching them. I have a list of the 2004 county and city election results up on a tab and am referring back to it as results … Continue reading

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Virginia trending red… I’m not surprised

I’m going to do my “I was right” dance about Virginia. As of this moment, with 30% of precincts reporting, McCain is up by 118,000 votes. Fairfax hasn’t reported in yet. That’s a big one, with about half a million … Continue reading

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More proof that McCain can win it

Treacher was right. Via Marc Ambinder: A New York City-based Obama home phonebanker who’s been making calls through the MyBO.com hub to PA and VA says he just received this e-mail: Friends — Barack needs your help now — our … Continue reading

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McCain campaign online phone bank

Make calls for the McCain campaign. It’s not over yet. Click here. Did you vote yet? Less than two hours left in VA. Get yourselves to the polls, please.

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Reasons for Virginia to stay red

How important is this statistic for a red victory? Hampton Roads: The region’s hefty black vote is keeping Obama competitive there. So, too, is a narrow slice of the region’s military vote — for example, families angry over multiple deployments … Continue reading

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